History:

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church was first organized as a mission in 1906, the same year that Champion Paper and Fibre Company was built on the banks of the Pigeon River in Canton. The cornerstone for the current church building was laid in 1922. St. Andrew’s was granted parish status in 1960, and in that same year, an annex was added to house Sunday school rooms and offices.

The former rectory now houses our Youth and Christian Education Program. In 2003, a new commons area and narthex, complete with an elevator, was constructed. Also at that time, the Christian Education Building was completely renovated. These new facilities were dedicated January 7, 2004. Today, St. Andrew’s is a growing, dynamic parish family. Our members come from all parts of Haywood County, western Buncombe County and Jackson County. There is a healthy diversity among parishioners with regard to race, age, occupation, background, and theological positions. We have a large number of children and youth in our parish family, and we offer many educational opportunities for all ages throughout the year (EFM, Adult Bible Study, Pilgrims in Christ, Confirmation Instruction, Sunday School, and Christian Formation). Our worship of God is centered in the Holy Eucharist. Lay persons serve as acolytes, lectors, lay readers, ushers, lay Eucharistic visitors, and altar guild members. All baptized Christians, including children, are invited to share with us in receiving Holy Communion.