A child becomes an adult, then has children of their own, creating a grandmother and grandfather.  This “turning ourselves” from one thing to another comes because and in spite of us.  We marvel at this turning on Christian Family Sunday, with awe and gratitude.  As Christians we are called to participate in that turning from sheep to shepherd, from receiving to offering compassion and love.
And that’s what it’s all about!

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: May 11 - 18, 2025
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Last month the Guild received a letter of thanks from the Principal of Centennial High School.  Here is a brief synopsis:  The Guild’s money goes to a fund that supports students facing financial challenges and food insecurities.  But this year the money, according to the principal, goes to something ‘really beautiful’.  Several students (including non-verbal kids who experience severe autism and other complexities), most of whom are unable to participate in their whole-school Graduation Ceremony, will have a special Grad Ceremony.  Students will cross the stage, with families and loved ones in attendance.  They will be presented with certificates, personalized plaques, and Grad hoodies adorned with artwork designed by one of the students.  The cost of this special grad will be covered entirely by this generous donation from the Guild.  The principal ended his letter saying, “We are grateful that such thoughtful, kind-hearted people as yourselves think about our students and our school.”  Bless you, Ladies Guild!!
 ~ Debby

EVERYONE who would like to join the choir on Sunday morning for a special anthem is invited to come out TOMORROW NIGHT (Thursday, May 8) at 7:00 pm to practice special music for Sunday.   Evan makes choir practices a fun time, so come one - come all!!

The earth is the Lord’s ( Psalm 24:1) - so let’s take good care of the earth and the grounds where our building sits!  Let Matt Nolette of the Facilities Team know that you’ll be able to help on May 10th at 10:00 am, or sign the sheet in the Foyer.
matt.nolette@hotmail.com

St Andrew’s ~ we need volunteers for The Kingsland Acadia Multicultural Celebration "Together We Thrive”.  St. Andrew’s has been asked to help with this event organized by the community social work program in Acadia and Kingsland.

When: Sunday May 25, 2025 11:30 - 2:00
Where: Kingsland Community Association, 505 78 Ave SW
What: Kids outdoor games and activities
Who: YOU!

Please contact Inge Murray at 403 607 1408 if you can help run a station. All you need to do is show up and be ready to have fun with the children. All games and activities are planned and all supplies will be ready for you at the event.
What a great opportunity to be “Woven into our Neighbourhood”

At our March meeting, we were treated to a presentation by Jennifer Brookman, Manager of Operations at the Calgary Branch of Basically Babies, a not-for-profit organization. Jennifer gave us an energetic talk on this group which organizes and gifts one whole year’s worth of clothes and necessary articles - from birth to one year - to families in need of this support. Great care is taken to gather and provide colour coordinated, gently used clothing for this purpose.
For our May meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 13 Guild members will be making a day trip to the Basically Babies warehouse (#5, 2616-16th Street NE) for a tour. There will also be an opportunity, for those who wish, to volunteer sorting donated baby clothes.
We’ll be car-pooling from the church
with an earlier than usual start, meeting at 11:45.
The tour and volunteering orientation will begin at 12:30 p.m.
If you’d like to join us, please contact Sylvia Shaw (sylvia.shaw@shaw.ca, or 403-238-3369)

as he bikes The Golden Triangle May 23-25 from Lake Louise — Radium — Golden, and back to Lake Louise.
A challenging 330 km bike ride through the Rockies.
And you can Pave the Way with your sponsorship of Craig. Your charitable donation to Pave the Way in support of Craig’s ride is 100% tax deductible. Let’s all get behind Craig and help him Pave the Way for St. Andrew’s! No amount is too small — or too big!!!
You may donate online to Pave the Way, by cheque to St Andrew’s (marked Pave the Way), or by e-transfer to treasurer@standrewscalgary.ca
We are all behind you, Craig, as you help Pave the Way forward for St. Andrew’s!

Calling all knitters, crocheters, or anyone who wants to learn! One of the many wonderful ministries here at St. Andrew's is a Prayer Shawl ministry, giving a handmade shawl that has been prayed over while it is being woven together to someone who could use the comfort of a warm reminder that a community is praying for them.
If you aren't super handy with yarn or have some yarn taking up space at home, we would happily use it to create prayer shawls too, that way everyone gets to be involved!
This is an ongoing ministry, and we would love you to join us anytime, but currently we are in need of some being made by early June.
If you are interested in getting involved with this ministry, please contact Shelby Cole either by email or phone to get more information!       403-465-5282 /shelbyc@live.ca

May 11th: 10:00 am
Greeters: John & Jean McPhee
Ushers: Rhonda Wishart & John Cuthbertson
Coffee Host: Wendy McNaughton
Shepherd: Daniel Cullen
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Laurie

Brown Bagging 4 Calgary's Kids  - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
Youth Group 2025 Schedule - CLICK HERE

April / May ConnXions - CLICK HERE

Kairos is an ecumenical network of people who want to make a difference in the world around real justice issues, in response to the Biblical requirement to "Seek Justice, Love Kindness and walk humbly with our God".  (Micah 6:8).   Together we are stronger.  Please consider attending the G7 People's Forum on June 12-15th in Calgary.  The People's Forum will provide worship, workshops, international speakers, time at the Stoney Nakoda Medicine Wheel, and public action to learn and engage in justice.  The idea of Jubilee is from Hebrew Scripture, that every 50th year, the slaves would be released, debt forgiven, and the land rested to restore harmony in all creation.  This year is a Jubilee year and together we learn what it means to Turn Debt into Hope.  The conference is held at Ambrose University and a bus will transport participants to Stoney Nakoda land on Saturday.

As we move into May and beyond, the FCJ Centre has a variety of exciting events planned. Whether you’re seeking spiritual renewal, personal growth, or a quiet retreat from the demands of daily life, they have something for everyone.