Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana Archives

St. Andrew's-by-the-Lake, Michigan City (originally Long Beach)

Many of the founding members of St. Andrew's had ties to Trinity Episcopal Church in Michigan City. However, a survey of the population of the Long Beach area convinced a group of Episcopalians that another Episcopal Church was needed in this area. The church was organized and held its first service at the Duneland Beach Hotel on October 21, 1956. The Rev. Alexander J.J. Gruetter presided at this service, but pastoral leadership was initially provided by the Rev. Peter Langendorff. Less than a year later, on October 19, 1957, the Quonset hut style church building was dedicated and accepted as a parish in the local Episcopal Diocese. The Rev. John Hughes became the rector of St. Andrew’s in 1960 and the church greatly benefited from his leadership and 26-year tenure as its priest. In 1968, a large addition was built to adjoin the original church building. This addition tripled the square footage available to the congregation and provided space for offices, classrooms and a common hall. The congregation that worships at St. Andrew’s is currently served by the Rev. Rob Dorow.

Taken from an interview with the Rev. Rob Dorow from "Church in the Spotlight": https://www.thenewsdispatch.com/features/article_0e119669-7e3d-5eff-8a1d-1e446d80cdcd.html

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