Manitou Springs’ St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (808 Manitou Ave.) emailed a press release on Presidents’ Day with the subject heading “Church closing!”
“It is with a heavy heart that St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Manitou Springs announces its closure after 120 years of dedicated service to the community. The final service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with Rt. Rev. Kym Lukas, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado presiding,” the release said. “St. Andrew’s has been a cornerstone of the community since its founding as an Episcopal congregation in 1874 and the church building being opened in 1905.”
This decision was not made lightly and included a lot of prayer. – St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
The church cited “financial reasons” and declining attendance as factors in the closure.
“This decision was not made lightly and included a lot of prayer,” the church said in a FAQ sheet it sent the Bulletin on the closure.
“We are deeply saddened by this decision, but we are grateful for the many years of fellowship and support we have shared,” said Bob Faussett, Senior Warden, in the statement. “We hope to continue our mission in new ways and remain connected with our community.”
The church building will be placed on the market by the Diocese. Members of the community are invited to join us for a special farewell service on Thursday, March 6 at 5 p.m. to celebrate the history and legacy of St. Andrew’s. Rev. Kathy Macek will preside over the remaining services on Feb. 23 and March 2.
A full story will be in a future edition of the Pikes Peak Bulletin.
