A Living Apostolic Tradition
The Coptic Orthodox Church traces its origins to Saint Mark the Evangelist, who first brought Christianity to Egypt in the 1st century. For nearly two millennia, Coptic Christians have upheld the faith through a rich liturgical heritage, strong monastic tradition, and deep commitment to prayer. At Saint Peter & Saint Andrew, we embrace this ancient foundation, bringing timeless truths to today’s world with love and unity.
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Coptic Church
The term “Coptic” is derived from the Greek “Aigyptos” meaning “Egyptian”. When the Arabs arrived in Egypt in the seventh century, they called the Egyptians “qibt”. Thus the Arabic word “qibt” came to mean both “Egyptians” and “Christians”.

Our Mission
To Worship + To Love + To Serve
At St. Peter & St. Andrew Church, our mission is rooted in the call to worship, love, and serve—following the timeless truths of Scripture. We celebrate worship with joyful praise (Psalm 150:1–6), embrace the boundless love of God (1 John 4:8), and extend that love to our neighbors (Mark 12:31) through community service and humanitarian outreach.
Our Mission Statement
St. Peter & St. Andrew Church, is dedicated to serving the local community in the image of Christ. We strive to worship, love, and serve everyone unconditionally, just as Christ loved us. Our ministries celebrate the Holy Mysteries and uphold the rich traditions of the Coptic Orthodox Church through dynamic Sunday School programs, engaging Bible studies, and vibrant fellowship groups.
As we grow in the Stamford community, we are committed to reaching out with a missionary spirit—fulfilling Christ’s call to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). Our ministry not only caters to the spiritual and religious needs of our Coptic Orthodox family but also extends compassionate social and ecumenical support to all residents of Fairfield County.
With comprehensive programs ranging from a social services outreach that offers emotional and financial support regardless of race, gender, or background, to dedicated youth and young professionals initiatives that foster an enriching spiritual environment, our church is a vibrant hub of faith, service, and community. We invite you to join us as we live out these values every day, demonstrating that worship, love, and service are at the heart of our shared journey in Christ.
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Volunteers
23,090
Pounds of Food Given
356
Bibles Given Out
1,640
Families Served
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