History Highlights 
 
2003

• Initial gathering of Orthodox Christians in the social hall of the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Rehoboth Beach

2007

• Mission moves to the Grange Hall in Lewes
• Received name - St. Andrew, the First Called Apostle

2012

• Groundbreaking & construction of new church
• New Church building is blessed

2013-2014

• New sign erected at front of driveway entrance
• Iconostasis built and pews added
• Iconostasis/Dome/East Wall Iconography installed
• Candle stands and Bishop’s Chair installed
• Foyer is furnished
• Donation of new service books
• Exterior lighted cross added

2015

• Exterior gold leaf dome and cross added
• Parish attendance doubled in size year-to-year
• Kicked off building expansion campaign
• Icon stands added
• Purchased, moved, and attached a building to the existing church

2016

• Start of interior building renovations, providing an additional 3100 square feet
• Our beloved Founding Pastor, Fr. Boniface Black, reposes in the Lord in August
• Our current Pastor, Fr. Herman Acker, is welcomed in December

2017

• Process of renovating existing building space begins
• Church addition Dedicated and Blessed by Bishop Thomas
• Our Founding Choir Director, Kh. Joyce Black, retires at year end

2018-Present

• Renovations following building expansion are completed
• Electronic chime system is installed
• Iconography installation progresses (see photos here)
• Website & social media presence are further developed
• Services are streamed
• Grounds are further beautified
• Annual Fall Fest continues to introduce guests to St. Andrew’s and the Orthodox Faith