In September of 1986, a small number of adults, children and youth joined together in worship inside a nearby high school in Plano.  

Nineteen years later, nearly 3,000 people come together every weekend through three different worship services at our location on Plano Parkway.

Parents and their children, singles of all ages and students come to experience worship, fellowship and family as it was meant to be: a growing, thriving, intergenerational community working and ministering together as one.

Our mission is to make disciples and make a difference for Jesus Christ.  Through this we can fulfill our vision: "To invite people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and one another through worshiping, learning, loving, and serving."

We are excited to celebrate nineteen years of God's goodness to us!  We would be privileged to have you visit with us.

Discover the excitement...discover St. Andrew!

Robert Hasley, Senior Pastor

A bit of history...

On May 1, 1986, the Bishop of the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church appointed Robert Hasley to organize a new church in a growing area of Plano.  Sponsored by Highland Park United Methodist Church and Lover's Lane United Methodist Church, St. Andrew began its formation with an organizational meeting held later that summer at Shepton High School to discuss the needs of the community and the goals of the church for meeting those needs.  

The first service of St. Andrew was held at Shepton High School on September 8, 1986, and attended by 500 people including guests.  

By the end of 1986, St. Andrew had 250 members.  

St. Andrew received 5 acres of land at the intersection of Mira Vista Boulevard and Plano Parkway in 1986, and ultimately purchased and additional 16 acres adjoining the site, creating the present campus of 21.214 acres. The sanctuary was completed in 1991.  As the areas served by St. Andrew grew, so did the membership of the church.  By 1996 it was decided additional classroom and worship space was needed and fundraising efforts began to expand the church with the Festival Hall addition.  This was dedicated on September 10, 1997, expanding the facilities to 70,000 square feet.

We entered the new millennium facing another milestone growth.  A record-breaking capital campaign has allowed for the construction of a new sanctuary, classroom space, parking and other facilities on property owned by the church across a scenic pond.  The entire facility is connected by bridges and allows St. Andrew to reach out even further to people and serve the community better.  Our new sanctuary and education, music and nursery wing were completed spring 2003. 

The History of the United Methodist Church

On April 23, 1968, The United Methodist Church was created when Bishop Reuben H. Mueller, representing The Evangelical United Brethren Church, and Bishop Lloyd C. Wicke of The Methodist Church joined hands at the constituting General Conference in Dallas, Texas. With the words, "Lord of the Church, we are united in Thee, in Thy Church and now in The United Methodist Church," the new denomination was given birth by two churches that had distinguished histories and influential ministries in various parts of the world.

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