Basic DOCC and a follow-on program, Beyond Basic, are structured around the format of a lecture followed by small group discussion, all set within the context of an extended Rite II Eucharist. As a spiritual movement within the Episcopal Church, Cursillo in Christianity encourages and strengthens Christians in their personal piety, their study of Christ and their actions on behalf of Christ in their daily life. Church members participate in the Cursillo weekends in the Diocese of East Carolina that are held at Trinity Center twice a year. A recent trip to visit the Washington National Cathedral was highly successful. It follows the Episcopal Children s Curriculum.
Children rejoin their parents for communion.
St. Andrew s participates in the Episcopal Vacation Bible School program each summer. The Acolyte Guild provides an opportunity for boys and girls from 8 to 18 to join in the Sunday services as crucifers, torch bearers, or Gospel Book bearers. A well equipped nursery staffed by paid care-givers provides child care for infants to four years old on Sunday mornings from 9 AM to 12 noon and for special evening services. Many parishioners are active on an individual basis as well. The Outreach Committee organizes parishioners participation in the various programs.