100 N. Palmway
St Andrew's Episcopal Church

In 1914 William Henry Sampson, the first settler of Lake Worth township, along with fourteen other communicants, founded St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The first building was constructed on the existing site in 1914 and a small concrete parish hall was added in 1920. This building was destroyed in the hurricane of 1928 but a new church took its place a year later.

The handmade altar, an 18th century Italian eagle lectern and the cypress pews that furbished this new church are still in use today. Stained glass windows were added to the sanctuary after 1970. These windows depict a variety of themes including past parishioners, the sacramental life of the church, the church year and the spiritual qualities of faith, hope and charity. In addition to the Church, there is a parish hall, choir room, narthex and memorial garden.

St. Andrews continued as a mission church until 1947 when the parish was finally established. Today St. Andrew’s is a church distinguished by its active pastoral ministry which reaches shut-ins and hospitalized persons, a nursing home ministry; Sunday school, youth group, Integrity chapter and ongoing programs of forums, discussions and workshops. St. Andrews embraces inclusion, love, tolerance and respect for everyone.

Father Paul Rasmus, Rector of St. Andrews, welcomes you to the church.