15 Jul 2023 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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 0 Comment

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,...