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The Technology Commission keeps St. Andrew’s connected — both spiritually and digitally. We manage and enhance the church’s technological resources to support worship, community life, and outreach in an increasingly digital world. This includes maintaining and operating our audio-visual systems for worship services and special events, and managing the livestream so those who can’t be with us in person can still participate. We also oversee the church’s email systems, file platforms, network infrastructure, and phones — all the essential tools that help us function day to day and stay in touch with one another.
We work closely with the Communications Commission to support the church’s website, social media, and other digital communications platforms, making sure they remain accessible, user-friendly, and aligned with our mission. In addition to maintaining these systems, we provide IT support for staff and volunteers, offer training when needed, and help the parish plan ahead for future technological needs. Whether it’s troubleshooting a connection, setting up a camera, or thinking strategically about what comes next, our work ensures St. Andrew’s remains a place where faith and innovation meet.
Whether you're a tech expert, a problem-solver, or someone who just enjoys helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here.
2025 in review
2025 was a very busy year for the Technology Commission. Our focus was on strengthening the digital backbone of St. Andrew’s — the behind-the-scenes systems most people never notice but absolutely rely on. This included major upgrades to network equipment, security, and A/V systems, along with new tools that allow us to troubleshoot issues quickly and even provide remote support when needed. We replaced all aging network hardware, installed a new router/security appliance, added a centralized network controller, and improved Wi-Fi by relocating access points to provide more stable coverage throughout the Parish Hall. We also strengthened network security by segmenting the system into dedicated areas, including a separate IoT network for thermostats, cameras, and other building devices.
On the audio/visual side, we transitioned our church service streaming from Facebook to YouTube, giving parishioners a far more reliable and accessible experience. We also removed the last of the temporary COVID-era audio and video cables, installed a digital mixer that allows active mixing from anywhere in the church, and moved all networking and A/V equipment into a new, professionally organized rack system in the sacristy. With the upgraded network, the commission can now troubleshoot A/V challenges — or even run a livestream — from virtually anywhere in the world.
2026 Roadmap
Looking ahead to 2026, the Commission plans to install a new wireless microphone system that is compatible with the Parish Hall setup, reducing the need to borrow equipment or constantly reconfigure gear for special services. We also plan to complete the church equipment rack by adding a UPS and improving cable management, install a UPS for the Parish Hall equipment rack, and fully configure the backup 5G cellular service available through Comcast — something the old hardware couldn’t support. Additional goals include adding a speaker in the side chapel to improve sound coverage during worship and allowing our Zoom subscription to lapse so we can move remote meetings to Google Meet, which is already included in our Google Workspace environment and will eliminate an unnecessary expense.
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