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"LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Membership Newsletter Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Above: The Brotherhood Chapel Altar, St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois
Welcome to Our Bi-weekly Newsletter
Volume 135, "LEAD LIKE ANDREW"
Here's our latest edition with important meetings and other news you can use! Take a look ...
Please share news, tidbits, or notices of upcoming events in your area so we may include them. We also value your feedback on this newsletter and how we may better serve you. Don't hesitate to contact:
Carrie Headington is an evangelist and apologist and serves as the Canon Evangelist for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. She speaks throughout the US and around the globe, sharing the abundant life found in Jesus Christ with spiritual seekers and Christians alike. Carrie is the founder of The Good News Initiative which provides resources in evangelism. She works with all Christian denominations especially Episcopalians, engaging in evangelistic speaking, apologetics, and equipping congregations to be the hands, feet, and mouthpieces for Jesus in their everyday lives.
Upcoming Speakers:
December: Most Rev. Sean Rowe, Presiding Bishop
Am I getting Older or Are They Getting Younger?
Directly Speaking
By Executive Director Tom Welch, MDiv
Back on October 15, I had a brief trip to one of our newer chapters, All Saints Episcopal in Beverly Hills, California (pictured above). In this chapter the youngest member was born in 2003 and the oldest in 1986 (no typos). I had other meetings in the area as well, in a very fast 40 hours. By the end of that trip new relationships were built and the Brotherhood had an invitation to be an exhibitor at the Los Angeles Diocesan Convention. That was a first for our ministry there in at least 20 years or more! After a brief trip to the Bronx a couple of months back to install a chapter there in the Diocese of New York, we had an invitation to their 250th convention to exhibit, again for the first time in decades!
Back at home in Cheraw, South Carolina, this week I was part of another conversation with a Chapter Director born in 1990. His group was the first of 15 new or rechartered chapters joining the Brotherhood in 2026. Are you noticing a trend? Next week I will be in Brunswick, Georgia, attending the Diocese of Georgia’s 205th Convention and the ordination to the priesthood of a classmate of mine from Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS). This classmate (under 30) is on staff at a parish seriously considering Brotherhood chapter formation. I will meet with the men of their parish on the November 5. The trend continues. Join me in prayer and that parish, Christ Church/Frederica on St. Simons Island as they discern this call to our ranks. Thank you.
Several things have brought these churches to consider forming a chapter—most importantly, the Holy Spirit working in them and through me as a channel of His grace. The Spirit works in each of us when we are open to it. Such connections grow as we seek to honor our baptismal covenant and, for many of us, make the Prayer of St. Francis part of daily life. While putting that commitment into practice with new groups at VTS much younger than me, I was encouraged by our Brotherhood senior board leadership to host informal dinners with classmates to discuss our ministry and that is just what I did.
In recent months, former classmates have reached out for help starting or re-chartering chapters. Nearly all of these new priests were born after 1995. And chapters will come from those in-person relationships. From these connections at seminary, there are informational and organizational meetings already on the books in January. They are a direct result of the Holy Spirit helping me to break out of my comfort zone, asking the Brotherhood Board to let me move to a part-time status (that remains today) so that I could attend VTS to obtain an MDiv. Those three years are yielding fruits many of us had not imagined.
Younger or older, where does all this lead? It leads to gratitude as November brings time with family and friends and the Brotherhood of St Andrew to our 143rd anniversary on the Feast of St. Andrew, November 30. Gratitude will also be the focus of November’s edition of the St. Andrew’s Cross. Share this edition and our other publications with others outside of our ranks and we will grow even more. As I reflect on 2026, I am thankful for many things—especially the privilege of serving this extraordinary group of men known as Brothers Andrew, oaks of righteousness and truth. May He continue to bless you as you bless others.
NEWS FLASH:
The National Council Meeting
New Date: January 9, 2027 via Zoom
Bylaw Revision to Consider
For the last several months, an extensive review of and revision to our bylaws has been underway by the Governance Commission; a group of members from across the country. This proposal will come before members in good standing at the National Council Meeting.
To be eligible to vote at the January 9 National Council Meeting, you must either be a Life Member or your 2026 dues must be paid by November 30, 2026.
Mark your calendar to join Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and Bishop Suffragan of Armed Forces and Federal Ministries Ann Ritonia for a livestreamed Veterans Day service at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Bishop Rowe will preside and Bishop Ritonia will preach at a Nov. 11 Evensong service at the cathedral that will also be livestreamed. Bishop Rowe’s trip to Hawaii will include visits to troops at Okinawa and Pearl Harbor.
Episcopal Armed Forces and Federal Ministries recruits and supports chaplains discerning a call to serve in military and federal ministries. With 50% of military members being between ages 18 and 26, chaplains supporting U.S. troops are part of our church’s largest young adult ministry.
In partnership with dioceses and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, the AFFM team is building a churchwide network of Episcopalians committed to supporting veterans. All are invited tocomplete a brief survey to help the office strengthen ministry with veterans and support chaplaincy discernment.
Triennial Convention News
St. James Cathedral, Chicago, Illinois
June 16-19, 2027
THE CLOCK IS TICKING
Our Early-Bird Registration Link will open soon.
We are "returning home" to our birth site for the next triennial convention. Often over the upcoming editions we will offer the reader a glimpse of things to see in this fabulous town, including hotel options near the cathedral. Hotel options are on the adjoining blocks. To help keep registration cost down, we will hold all convention sessions at the cathedral rather than a hotel.
We will be providing a collection of hotels from which to choose shortly. We will also have a night at Wrigley Field on Wednesday before the convention opens. More information will follow as we get closer to the first of the year.
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LAST CHANCE FOR THIS MONTH'S
******* QUIZ TIME *******
How Well Do You Know the Bible and the Brotherhood?
Continuing with this issue of the Lead Like Andrew, a monthly quiz will be posted to test your knowledge of the Bible and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. If you are a current, paid member of the Brotherhood, you may enter the quiz. The person(s) with the most correct answers will be entered into a drawing to win a small prize. The correct answers and the winner's name will be posted in the following month's Saint Andrew's Cross.
Deadline to enter is November 10, 2026. The correct answers and the winner's name will be published in the November 2026 Saint Andrew's Cross. The next new quiz will be available in the November 11, 2026 Lead Like Andrew.
3 Ways to Renew National Dues for 2027 between December 1 and January 31
There are at least three different ways to renew your membership dues for 2027. The official renewal period runs December 1 through January 31. The ways are:
1.Through your chapter by supplying the Chapter Treasurer with payment. Once the chapter has collected all National dues, they can use a November meeting to update their roster, complete the 2026 annual chapter report and return all paperwork with the collected dues to the National Service Center.
2.Individually online via debit card, credit card or PayPal on the Brotherhood website (https://www.brothersandrew.net/donate). You can also set your renewal as an automatic yearly recurring donation by checking the "Make this a yearly donation" box. Make sure you enter the year "2027" in the "Write a Note" box.
3.Individually by USPS with check or by supplying your credit card information (card number, expiration date, 3- or 4-digit security code, name on card as well as the billing person's email address and phone number) to Brotherhood of St. Andrew, P.O. Box 1382, Louisville, KY 40201. When writing a check, please list "2027 Dues" in the memo line.
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS FOR 2027
Senior Member (men age 21 & older) -- $50
Junior Member (young men under age 21) -- $10
Associate Member (women) -- $25
or
become a Life Member for one-time ministry dues of at least $1,000
You can also mail a check made to the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, P.O. Box 1382, Louisville, KY 40201. Be sure to write “Religious Emblems” in the memo line.
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The Brotherhood Scouting Committee is also accepting donations to help replenish the New Testament stock which is given to participants each summer at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. It is estimated to take $50,000 to supply the ranch for 2027 and 2028. Luckily this whole amount does not fall on the Brotherhood's Scouting Committee but with a combined donation of $2,000 or more, the Brotherhood logo will be printed in the New Testaments.
Make sure you list "Philmont NT" in the Donor Comment box. You can also mail a check made to the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, P.O. Box 1382, Louisville, KY 40201. Be sure to write “Philmont NT” in the memo line.
WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON?
TRANSPARENCY EFFORTS
In the spirit of “one-member one-vote,” we are making efforts to share Executive Board activities like meeting agendas, approved Executive Board minutes, approved financial reports, board summaries, and Ministry activities with our membership. Your active membership will allow you to enter the “members-only” pages on our brothersandrew.net website to view these documents.
MEMBERS-ONLY PAGES LOGIN ON WEBSITE
To login to the "members-only" pages on the brothersandrew.net website, you will use your membership email address (the email address that this email was sent to) and your password set by you. If you don't remember your password, you can reset it (or set it up) by clicking the "Need Password Help?" question or this link:
By supplying your email address at the above link, you will be sent an email where you can set up (or reset) your password.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING SUMMARY
Once you have opened the Brotherhood website brothersandrew.net go the "Resources" tab at the top of the page. Choose "Minutes/Summaries" to login to your membership portal using your email address and password (see Members-Only Pages above) to read the most recent Executive Board activity from October 20, 2026.
DEADLINE ALERT--Sunday, Nov. 1
BStA to Recognize Dedication & Good Works with Annual Awards
By Jeff Butcher, Sr. VP/Administration
The Brotherhood of St Andrew is seeking nominations for several annual awards for achievement by Chapters and individuals. Here is a listing of the annual awards for 2026.
Chapter Awards Nominations may be made by Chapters, who may self- nominate for the award.
Golden Compass Award – For membership growth, sponsoring new and rechartered chapters, service in the community and participation in the missions of the Brotherhood.
Silver Anniversary Award – For continuous chapter service over a 25-year period.
Individual Awards Nominations may be made for an individual by an individual, Chapter or Assembly. A person cannot self-nominate.
Kingdom Builder Award – For an individual who has given outstanding service and dedication to men’s ministry. Eligibility for this award includes brothers and non-brothers who have demonstrated these qualities.
Presidential Citation Award – For a Brother recognized for a special project beyond the normal routines.
Associate Recognition Award – For a female who, through their efforts has supported the Brotherhood. This may be a female Clergy or associate member of a local chapter.
St. George's Award – For an individual who has given exemplary volunteer service to the Boy or Girl Scoutsorganizations for a lengthy period of time.
A Nomination Committee is being formed. To date the volunteers of this committee are:
Don Candy
Larry Maxwell
Bill Powell
Ed Richards
John Curtis, Chair
We are searching for additional volunteers to fill out the nomination committee. The plan is to complete the committee with Brothers from all the several geographic areas of the Brotherhood.
We ask for your worthy nominations. They should be sent by email tojohnandjanie@att.netand sent to be received by November 1, 2026. If you have any questions, you may contact John at 214-708-9839.
Awards will be made on St. Andrew's Sunday, November 29, 2026.
(YOUR) Help Wanted!!
WE NEED YOUR HELP! And we know that you're out there just waiting to be asked. So, we need to say, join us as a volunteer and help us.
We have a number of volunteer position vacancies that we need your help. Please consider that we need volunteers to fill key positions at the Province, Diocesan, and national ministry levels. It is critical to have local leaders to assist us in these support positions.
The following positions at the Province Level are vacant:
Province I; Province IV: and (Western IV and Eastern IV). All Provinces need Diocesan Coordinators who work with Province Presidents.
We need leaders for several ministry positions.
If you are curious, interested, or know of someone who is "ideal" for a position, call or email Jeff Butcher or Roy Benavides.
Let's spend 20 minutes to pray for the Brotherhood, for our Brothers, and even share some stories of how Prayer has impacted you or someone you know! It's like stopping at the faith service station to fill your prayer tank! It's simple ... we already have the script made out (in our devotional handbook or The Book of Common Prayer)!If you'd like to help lead one of the prayer sessions, contactroy.benavides@brothersandrew.net
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew, the Brooklyn and Queens Assemblies, and the Diocese of Chicago wish to remind you to join the weekly Bible Study on Thursdays. Joining this group will allow you to continue to gain deeper knowledge, awareness, and understanding of the Bible. If you have questions, please emailnychibiblestudy@gmail.com.
Members-at-Large Meet Monthly
The Member-At-Large (MAL) Zoom meeting meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:30 p.m. (Eastern) and can be accessed via Zoom at:
Additionally, the National Service Center has begun assembling a complete list of chapters' Zoom and Hybrid meetings specifically targeted for a MAL's benefit. Listed below are chapter meetings available to engage in fellowship.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW HAS BEEN PART OF THE MEN’S STUDY SERIES KNOWN AS PROJECT 12 FOR SEVERAL YEARS.
Please consider the series as a potential opportunity for your chapter or group of men to study and interact on one of the topics in the Lifeline Series.
“It started on a patio. Two men sat there talking about what God was doing in their lives and ministries. Diverse in more than just age and geography, these two men discussed how building men was not a cookie cutter, one-size-fits-all approach There was a desire expressed to gather a group of effective men’s leaders from all over the country to share what God was doing. This was the beginning of the A-Team.
Fast forward to 2014, and over 25 men gathered in the Midwest at a retreat center to learn from each other and celebrate how God was working in their lives to change their communities. One of the outcomes of these conversations was to gather a list of great faithful resources to point men towards to help, teach, and grow.
The Project Twelve concept emerged. Twelve guys following Jesus. Twelve months in a year. Perhaps this group could help men follow Jesus year-round like the original twelve guys did. Welcome to Project Twelve.”
The programs can be found at www.projecttwelve.net. They are called Lifelines. They were just recently released. They are faith-based roadmaps for every generation. According to the outline, each of the six segments has six blocks. If you did one per week, it would last at least 36 weeks. Each is based on the Serendipity Bible.
We are part of the original group that established Project Twelve five years ago. There are seven different denominations/ministries, and 13 individuals who contributed to the writings. There is no charge for tapping into the various programs.
Kathy Copas, our editor, would like to include more news of chapter events and ministry meetings or events. If you have something to share, please send it to
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