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For decades, St. Andrew's House has served as a beloved sanctuary for our diocese—a place of quiet, hospitality, and renewal. Last year at this time, we shared the exciting, prayer-filled news of a new dream: to expand this cherished ministry, growing its mission into The Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat.
Today, because of decades of foundational support for St. Andrew's House and our collective faith in this new vision, that dream is alive.
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The beloved ministry of St. Andrew's House continues to thrive, hosting retreats and offering its signature hospitality. Alongside it, the newly acquired property is also becoming part of this visionary future, welcoming an explicit focus on creation care, social justice, and healing. Our Program Committee is actively reviewing applications for both spaces—separately and as a combined whole—guiding the use of these sacred grounds through careful discernment in alignment with our mission. Our governing Councils are hard at work, faithfully building the spiritual and strategic foundation for this unified future.
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We have successfully opened the doors to this new chapter. Now, it is time to build the home.
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We all feel the deep needs of our world. We see the exhaustion in our communities, the persistent wounds of injustice, and the urgent call to care for our creation. The Sacred Waters Center—which now embraces the full ministry of St. Andrew's House—is our response. It is a place not just to escape the world, but to find the spiritual strength and resilience to engage it with courageous love.
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But our vision for this expanded mission was always more than just a beautiful site.
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In 2026, our mission is to build the hub. We are creating a long-term strategic plan that expands Sacred Waters beyond its physical borders. We envision a center for both in-person and virtual programming that connects a parishioner in one corner of our diocese with a justice-seeker in another. We are building a network that links our initiatives with aligned efforts across the country, sharing resources and amplifying our collective voice.
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We have been blessed with pledges already for $50,000 to match what we raise in this appeal.
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Our goal is to match another $50,000 by the end of the year. In doing so, we can ensure this united ministry serves as a vital sanctuary, sending its healing ripples far beyond the water's edge for generations to come. Thank you for your partnership in this sacred work.