ST ANDREW'S CHURCH

ABU DHABI
 ""Wherever two or three are gathered in my name, I will be with you" the Lord proclaimed"

.P.O. Box 262 * Abu Dhabi * United Arab Emirates * e-mail: standrew@emirates.net.ae

Chaplain’s Message


Welcome to St Andrew’s Church. We are most pleased to share in worship with you, whether you belong to any church back at home or completely new to church. Living in an Islamic country is an enormous privilege, not least because the regular calls to prayer from the mosques reminds us that God is at the centre of daily life.


God called me to serve Him in the Middle East when I was at university and I have been in and out of the region for the last 20 years. I met my wife Navina when I lived in the UAE earlier and we married in Dubai. We have three children who are students at the British School.


My mission is simple. I aim to preach the Gospel of the crucified and resurrected Jesus Christ and enable his disciples to grow through Word and Sacrament.


I pray that St Andrew’s Church will manifest the love and compassion of God through offering practical help to the poor. I also pray that God will provide amazing opportunities for every Christian to exercise a ministry through the life of the church and beyond.


Abu Dhabi is a wonderful place to live, but it can be a challenging place too! I hope that we as a community can be a place of encouragement, support and hope. In short, a spiritual home. Children are valued here and we offer ministry and teaching to all ages.


I am supported by an able staff who include Helen Verghese (secretary), John Chandy (Bursar), Aslam, Bernardo, Sheldon and Kareem. On the ministry team, Jo Henderson is our valued Reader and a priest- in- training.

Contacts:
 Our Schedule

Our programme for Holy Week & Easter 2011:


This year we have a Sunrise service at 5:30am on Easter morn. This will be held at the British Embassy garden. Those who wish to attend this service, please email us your complete name and telephone number at the earliest. An identity card in the form of Emirates ID or your Passport will have to be shown at the entrance to the embassy.

Our regular Services are held as follows:

  • Every Friday at 10.30 am in the Main Church
  • Every Sunday at 10.00 am and at 6.00 pm in the Main Church

The Choir meets each Wednesday evening at 6.00 pm for practice.

All singers are very welcome to come along to join the Choir. Just contact the Church Office on +971 2 446 1631 for details.

  • Al Ain Church meets every Thursday at 7pm in the Oasis Hospital in th Chapel of the Living Water.

Bible study groups:

Morning Prayer - Monday to Thursday from 8:15am to 8:45am.

In The Upper Room on Tuesday nights in flat above vicarage at 7pm.

Wednesday Bible Study Course at 7.30pm in flat above vicarage.

Ladies Fellowship meets every Tuesday at 11:30 am.

Alpha Courses to learn about Christ more>>

For more information about these groups, please contact the Church.

If you wish to participate in the Shared Ministry, please fill out the form and hand in at the Church.

Remember that a 'warm' welcome always awaits You at St. Andrew’s

Youth Christian Education

Little Fishers meets at 10:30 am during the Friday Service.

Friday Club meets at 10:30am during Friday Morning Service.

Youth Group on Sundays in flat above vicarage from 6 - 7.30pm.

Please note that weddings and baptisms must be arranged with the Chaplain and require significant prior notice for the proper preparations and formalities to be observed.

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Chaplin: Revd. Andy

 

02 4461631 (office 8:30 - 1:00 pm)

050 3139304 (Chaplin's mobile)

02 4465869 (fax)

 

 

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