Mission and Vision
We believe justice is a core teaching of Jesus Christ.
Our baptismal vows as United Methodists include our commitment “to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.” The pursuit of justice and compassion are at the core of faithful action. As a community, we seek to move beyond acts of mercy to transforming systems that perpetuate injustice and harm. Created in the image of God, we seek to live in covenant with God and the world and honor the dignity of all beings.
Your Voice Matters. Your Actions Matter.
Our baptismal vows as United Methodists include our commitment “to resist evil, injustice, and oppression in whatever forms they present themselves.” The pursuit of justice and compassion are at the core of faithful action. As a community, we seek to move beyond acts of mercy to transforming systems that perpetuate injustice and harm. Created in the image of God, we seek to live in covenant with God and the world and honor the dignity of all beings.
Your Voice Matters. Your Actions Matter.
Justice at St. Andrew
Gender & Sexuality
We affirm that all persons are of sacred worth, created in the image of God. Human sexuality and gender diversity and expression are gifts from God “intended to add to the rich variety of human experience and perspective” (from the United Methodist Social Principles). We embrace Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and are proud to celebrate diversity as we work to live our vision of radical hospitality.
Home Grown Justice
Second and Fourth Tuesdays Monthly | 1:30–3 pm
Home Grown Justice seeks to create a community of people who want to make positive change within the current political landscape. Together we can share our collective knowledge and resources to take actionable steps as people of faith.
Ongoing Commitment
- Social Justice Fair
- Community Meetings – Gun Sense; Immigration Rights; Critical Race Theory; Election candidate forums
- Gathering site for mass mobilization (Hands Off, No Kings)
- Big Serve
- Annual Conference Support
Get Involved
Together Colorado Southern Front Range Chapter
Your voice matters. Your actions matter.
Together Colorado has helped faith communities put their values into action for more than 45 years. They’re now partnering with St. Andrew and other Douglas County faith groups to build a multi-faith movement focused on creating real change through advocacy, education, and faithful presence.
Want to Get Involved? Email justice@gostandrew.com.
Upcoming Together Colorado Southern Front Range Gathering:
Wednesday, March 18 | 6–8 pm
Note: This meeting will be held at St. Andrew UMC
Want to Get Involved? Email justice@gostandrew.com.
Upcoming Together Colorado Southern Front Range Gathering:
Wednesday, March 18 | 6–8 pm
Note: This meeting will be held at St. Andrew UMC
Together Colorado Lobby Day at the Capitol
Monday, March 23 | 8:30 am – 1 pm
Be heard! Meet directly with your legislators to advocate for policies that ensure every Coloradan can thrive no matter one’s race, zip code, or income. No experience necessary. Participants will gather in the morning to receive a brief training and be connected with their lobbying groups. This is a great way to learn by shadowing more experienced participants. If you'd like to ride the St. Andrew shuttle bus, we plan to meet at the church at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am departure; please register for Lobby Day and sign up for the shuttle using the two links below.
Monday, March 23 | 8:30 am – 1 pm
Be heard! Meet directly with your legislators to advocate for policies that ensure every Coloradan can thrive no matter one’s race, zip code, or income. No experience necessary. Participants will gather in the morning to receive a brief training and be connected with their lobbying groups. This is a great way to learn by shadowing more experienced participants. If you'd like to ride the St. Andrew shuttle bus, we plan to meet at the church at 7:15 am for a 7:30 am departure; please register for Lobby Day and sign up for the shuttle using the two links below.
Climate and Eco Justice
Climate change threatens all of God’s creation. The climate crisis is not problem in isolation but intersects with poverty, human rights, and violence. Moved by our faith and working together in coalition and community, together we can reduce the impact on the local environment and world beyond us.
Our Pledge: St. Andrew accepts this stewardship entrusted to us and commits to care for God’s earth and all creation when making decisions about church operations, initiatives and events.
Our Commitment: St. Andrew is dedicated to supporting programs, practices and ministries that grow environmental stewardship.
Our Pledge: St. Andrew accepts this stewardship entrusted to us and commits to care for God’s earth and all creation when making decisions about church operations, initiatives and events.
Our Commitment: St. Andrew is dedicated to supporting programs, practices and ministries that grow environmental stewardship.
Who We Are
Our dedicated Climate and Eco Justice volunteers engage in a wide variety of activities including:
- Working with church staff to adopt renewable energy technologies
- Recycling plant site visits for educational purposes
- Initiating composting and recycling practices
- Earth Day Market featuring sustainable products
- Sod busting – converting sod to mulch for improved water conservation
- Plastic Free July
Earth Keepers
Monthly Meetings | Second Sundays | 10:30 am
Following the UMC's Global Ministries EarthKeepers training program that guides U.S.-based United Methodists to develop and lead environmental sustainability projects in their communities, St. Andrew Earth Keepers lead a number of initiatives in the Highlands Ranch community and beyond including eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing, and project planning. Projects include community gardens, energy initiatives, food security projects, reforestation efforts and more. Book Clubs | Ongoing
Achievements
- For the third consecutive year the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), an organization under the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, has designated St. Andrew with Silver Certification for its sustainability efforts.
- Partnered with CU-Boulder to win a $5.9 M award to reduce energy costs of churches across the five-state Mountain Sky Conference. More than $2 million will be directed to help underserved, marginalized communities.
- Installed smart controllers reducing our irrigation water usage by 1 million gallons, saving the church more than $13,000.
Social Justice
St. Andrew is committed to advancing all forms of social justice:
- Racial Justice
- Gender and Sexuality diversity and equality
- Reconciliation and Human Rights
- Public Health
MLK "Marade" (March + Parade) | January 19, 2026
Previous Events
Firearms Safe Disposal Event
St. Andrew's Social Justice Ministry is grateful for the volunteer support for the Guns to Gardens Firearms Safe Disposal event on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Recap:
• 61 guns were safely disposed of (plus a few BB guns)
• One of those guns was an assault-style weapon
• 33 guests (cars) were served
• $7,250 in grocery store gift cards were given as a thank you for choosing to safely dispose of guns
• 75 volunteers representing 17 churches/organizations helped the event run smoothly
• 27 volunteers listed St. Andrew as their church
Thanks to Erika Tull, our Justice Ministry, and volunteers for their work to make this event a success!
Recap:
• 61 guns were safely disposed of (plus a few BB guns)
• One of those guns was an assault-style weapon
• 33 guests (cars) were served
• $7,250 in grocery store gift cards were given as a thank you for choosing to safely dispose of guns
• 75 volunteers representing 17 churches/organizations helped the event run smoothly
• 27 volunteers listed St. Andrew as their church
Thanks to Erika Tull, our Justice Ministry, and volunteers for their work to make this event a success!
No Kings March
Hands Off March
