15 Jul 2023
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Faces of St. Andrew’s-Natalie Homewood: Rooted in Lake Worth Beach
To London native Natalie Homewood, adjusting to life in the United States offered more of a culture shock than she expected. “You think it wouldn’t be a big deal. We speak the same language,” says Natalie. “Grocery shopping...
24 Jan 2022
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Faces of St. Andrew’s-Meet James Balmer & Mary Nelson
James grew up in the Scranton area of Pennsylvania, while Mary grew up in Minnesota. Can you believe that she misses the snow?! They both studied at the Westminster Choir College of Ryder University New Jersey, under the tutelage of...
10 Dec 2021
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Face of St. Andrew – Saint Andrew’s Story
Andrew was Saint Peter’s brother and was called with him. “As was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is now called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to...
5 Nov 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s-Meet Rob Lucarelli
The man behind the innovative marketing campaign at St. Andrew’s is Ohio transplant Rob Lucarelli. A native of Cleveland, Rob earned his Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin-Wallace University. He pursued his career in marketing and public...
5 Oct 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s-Meet Drew & Lissie Bartlett
When you attend services at St. Andrew’s, you are bound to meet Drew and Lissie Bartlett. They’ve both quietly taken on a few key volunteer positions at the church. Drew is a welcoming presence as an usher on Saturdays at 4:30 p.m....
2 Sep 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s — Quietly Serving With Heart
Mary Lu Wells refers to herself as a “cradle Episcopalian.” “I’ve been an Episcopalian since birth,” says the Norwalk, Connecticut native, whose family moved to Florida when she was in middle school, rooting themselves in...
7 May 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s – Meet Joe Kolb and Michael Hoagland
May is a significant month for Joe Kolb and Michael Hoagland. Joe’s birthday is May 19, and their anniversary is the 12th. “This year we’re celebrating 44 years together,” says Michael. “We met at a gathering of folks looking...
2 Apr 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s – Becoming A Woman of Integrity
You could say that St. Andrew’s practically raised Libby Bukley. Baptized and confirmed at the church, the Lake Worth Beach native is a lifelong, active member, along with her parents Donna Bragel and Ron Bukley. Growing up, she...
5 Mar 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s – Meet Junior Warden Eric Salomonsson
In 2013, Eric Salomonsson sought spiritual nourishment and healing. He found it at St. Andrew’s. “After my father’s passing, I realized I wanted more stability in my life” says the jovial Worcester, Massachusetts native and...
5 Feb 2021
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Faces of St. Andrew’s – Enhancing Her Self-Care Regimen
April Alford-Harkey is passionate about her work as a hospice chaplain. “Sometimes they ask what’s next for them, and on my best days I get to reassure them that they’re not alone. They’re going to be with God. As a Christian,...