About St. Andrew's

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Organized in 1954, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We welcome everyone to worship on Sunday mornings, and invite you to learn more about our ministries.

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What We Believe

Presbyterians, along with all other Christians, affirm Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This is the central doctrine of the church, and the only belief necessary for membership in the Presbyterian Church. (more about our beliefs...)

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Our History

Residential developments in Portland's Southwest Hills first prompted the United Presbyterian Church of North America to consider the need for a neighborhood church in 1948. That vision became builders, leaders, and a congregation with the purchase of the present building site at Dosch Rd. and Sunset Blvd. in January, 1952. This was motivated by a nucleus of area residents, who were members of Valley Presbyterian Church, and the engagement of an organizing pastor. (more...)

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Our Future

To meet the needs of today's SW Portland community, St. Andrew's is updating our facilities and adding new programs. The sanctuary renovation and narthex expansion is underway - to be completed this spring. Other improvements include: a new worship projection system, redecorated preschool and nursery rooms, and the implementation of several new ministries. (more...)

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The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is part of the holy catholic church begun at Pentacost, and an expression of Reformed Christianity with roots going back to John Calvin at the time of the Protestant Reformation. We are distinctive in our Reformed theology and our governance by representative democracy. (more about the PC(USA)...)