St. Andrew's Church, Greensboro

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro is more than a building-it’s a living community shaped by over 130 years of worship, service, and fellowship. Established in 1891 by three women who began an ecumenical Sunday School in what was then South Greensboro, the mission quickly grew into a self-supporting parish by 1893. Named after the apostle who brought the boy with loaves and fishes to Jesus, the church has remained dedicated to multiplying hope through service ever since.

Originally housed in a modest American Gothic frame structure, the church building was physically moved as the city expanded-first to Sycamore Street, then in 1948 to its current location at West Market and Tremont Streets. The colonial-style brick chapel, built amid postwar challenges, was designed with the idea of creating a space just large enough to know every face-seating 300, with room for every boy to be an acolyte and every girl to sing in the choir.

Throughout its history, Saint Andrew’s has placed a strong emphasis on community involvement, inclusivity, and outreach. From organizing the city’s oldest church bazaar, now known as Deck the Halls, to operating a food pantry and installing solar panels, the church has found both traditional and creative ways to serve.

While its architecture and location have changed, Saint Andrew’s identity has remained rooted in relationships, shared worship, and compassionate service. From a small Sunday School to a parish with deep community ties, Saint Andrew’s continues to embody its founding spirit: a church built not of stone, but of people.