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MUSIC AT SAINT ANDREW

 

Thank you for your interest in the St. Andrew music team!
Our Worship Ministry is all about the love, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and salvation of Jesus Christ. When we worship Him as one family of believers, something indescribable happens as our worship becomes the foundation of our Sunday morning experience and the rock for our personal worship apart from our Sunday morning services. Lives are transformed, healing happens, and we are made whole. We use our voices and instruments to genuinely follow Jesus, learn from Him, live for Him and lead others to Him through the power of His Word and His Holy Spirit. That is our mission as we collectively journey with Him. The diversity of our music includes gospel, hymns, praise & worship, acapella and instrumental selections. The diversity of our music is multicultural and multigenerational.
 
Currently, we are rebuilding our team to include more singers and instrumentalists. So, if you are interested in joining our music team, please click on the email addresses below for answers to any questions you may have and for information on how you can prepare for your audition. 

Minister of Music Clif Payne - 
Minister of Music Theresa G. Smith – 
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Clifton Payne

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Grammy-honored and Harlem-born vocalist Clif Payne has opened in concert for Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick and KLOVE worship leaders Lincoln Brewster and Derek Johnson (Jesus Culture).  Clif Payne was born into a family of singers, musicians and preachers. Clif's first vocal solo was "Steal Away To Jesus," sung at his grandfather's church at age 12. In 2016, Clif released his first solo albums, Welcome To My World in 2016 and TOO in 2018. Both albums were a tribute to the classic R&B stylings of the 80s & '90s and featured the legendary vocalist Freda Payne in duet with Clif. He has studied the art of singing with Chip Hand (Los Angeles) and Jeanie LoVetri (New York).  In 2024, he was awarded the Shenson Foundation artist grant for Clif’s concert series at the Community Music Center of San Francisco where is a beloved faculty member.
 

Clif is also a Distinguished Alumni (award received in 2023) from the Indiana University School of Music at Bloomington. He is a student of the Bible and has studied with pastor, author, theologian, and NIV Bible editor Dr. Gordon Fee (God’s Empowering Presence & How To Read The Bible) at Regency College School Christian Studies in Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

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Theresa Smith

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Theresa Smith is a life-long musician and music educator. She studied music at Hartt College of Music, San Francisco State University, and De Anza College in addition to studying privately throughout her elementary and high school years. Past and present professional organizations include Associated Board Royal Schools of Music, National Guild of Piano Teachers, San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Oakland Symphony Chorus, San Francisco Concert Chorale, and Peninsula Women's Chorus. She has worked extensively as a private music educator, accompanist, recording session accompanist, school band director, vocal coach, and choir director.

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Saint Andrew Music

Saint Andrew Music

Saint Andrew Music
"Why Can't We Live Together?"

"Why Can't We Live Together?"

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""People Get Ready"

""People Get Ready"

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"I'll Take You There"

"I'll Take You There"

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St. Andrew Presbyterian Church is actively involved in our community through several ongoing ministries. Our community outreach is powered by volunteers and funded in large part by member contributions. We believe in the power of “Love in Action”, and strive to serve others in a myriad of ways. 

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Youth Group

Proverbs 22:6:  "Train up a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not depart from it."  Our youth group models compassion, caring, and FUN!  Youth Group meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday during Worship Service. Currently on hold during Covid, 

Southern Marin Food Pantry

Every Monday (except holidays), the doors to our fellowship hall are open from 10:30am to 12:00 noon to distribute food to ~120 households. Although Marin County is one of the richest in the state (if not the country!) the level of poverty in some communities is equal to those elsewhere in California. The Food Pantry is staffed entirely by volunteers, most of them St. Andrew members who have worked tirelessly and joyfully for years. In addition to distributing items from the San Francisco Food Bank, on a regular basis we also offer food and toiletry items donated by St. Andrew members.

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"Giving Tree" Homeless Ministry

We support the homeless in ways that remind them that they have not been forgotten. We do this in our Marin City community, in Marin County and in the Greater Bay Area. We are committed to helping meet their basic needs. Through our efforts and those of our partners we hope to restore hope and dignity to them.​

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Convalescent Hospital Outreach

Every second Sunday of the month, St. Andrew brings a heartfelt worship service to the residents of The Rafael on North San Pedro Road. It′s led by long-time members Margaret Milton and Gordon Schaeffer, who developed a worship program that reflects what most residents think of as “church”. The program speaks to the special needs of aged residents: slow-paced and clear … designed, as Margaret explains, “to lower anxiety about what they’re supposed to do, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease.” Everyone is invited to participate in this lovely ministry from 2:30 – 3:00pm.

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Wednesday Night Bible Study

It's a mid-week soul refresher and a chance to go deeper into the Word.  Hosted by Rev. Floyd, it's also nice way to build deeper roots in our church community. Every Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Click the Zoom link below to attend. 

Emergency Shelter Meals

On the third Sunday of each month, St. Andrew members generously contribute a wide variety of food items to bring nutrition to residents of the Shelter. From hot entrees & fresh salads to beverages & desserts, the San Rafael shelter residents have come to anticipate the monthly offering from St. Andrew.

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Food donations are suspended during Covid, however you can still support the Shelter with financial donations.

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Hosting of 12-Step Groups

St. Andrew is pleased to host ten 12-step groups each week, along with Inter-county Quarterly meetings. In a spirit of confidentiality and mutual respect, St. Andrew opens our doors to those who are striving to improve their lives and the lives of those around them.

Come To The Table

Come to the Table is an initiative led by Rev. Floyd Thompkins that seeks to bridge gaps and foster understanding between Marin City and the rest of Marin County. The project aims to dispel misconceptions about Marin City and create a space for open dialogue. Dinner & Conversation, an intimate dinner and conversation for 25 residents of Marin City and 25 residents of other Marin communities. Dinner is provided  by local caterers and paid for by generous donors.

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OASIS
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Marin City, San Rafael's Canal district, and West Marin do not have enough accessible mental health providers to serve the needs in these communities.

Peer-to-Peer support groups can provide emotional support and practical guidance in a caring environment, a valuable complement to traditional treatment.

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OASIS Created through a partnership of "Come to the Table" and Congregation Rodef Sholom, Oasis will train interested individuals to become certified Peer-to-Peer group leaders and help fill the gap.

contact us

1-415-332-1011

office@saintandrewpc.org

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101 Donahue Street

Marin City, CA 94965

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