On this Pentecost Sunday we celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit, representing a time for us all to reflect on spiritual growth and renewal.  The month of June is also National Pride month in Canada.  Christians often wear red this Sunday to reflect the fire of the Holy Spirit, and during Pride month, communities particularly feature rainbow colours.  Join our Rainbow Team in wearing bright and colourful clothes on June 8!

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: June 8 - 15, 2025
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Mother Teresa could have been speaking about St. Andrew’s faith family!  Our children are definitely a great gift to us, and we are indeed blessed by them!!  They bring energy, joy, a sense of fun, a fresh look at faith, and honesty.  Most Sundays Rev. Laurie shares a ‘Children’s Time’ in the service.  But… today we had our second ‘Adult’s Time’, led by the children.  The focus of their teaching was ‘Forgiveness’.  Special thanks to Adam Stolee who wrote the script, and to all the church school children for their participation.  As Lorna introduced their theme, the congregation participated in naming reactions to situations as either ‘how God wants us to react’, or ‘how God does NOT want us to react’. Then the children reenacted the story of Joseph and the colorful coat.  Children, may the lessons you taught take root in our hearts as we ALL think about forgiveness, and how we seek to understand and live it out.
~ Deb

The Rainbow Team invites the congregation to join them at Sunday worship on June 8, 2025. June 8 is Pentecost Sunday, the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, representing a time for us all to reflect on spiritual growth and renewal.
The Rainbow Team will be assisting in the leadership of the June 8 service in recognition of the fact that June
is also National Pride month in Canada.
In celebration of Pentecost Sunday, when Christians often wear red to reflect the fire of the Holy Spirit, and of Pride month when communities particularly feature rainbow colours, we invite the congregation to join our Team in wearing
bright and colourful clothes on June 8!
Thanks from the Rainbow Team

Date: Tuesday June 10, 12PM
Venue: Hotel Blackfoot Lunch Buffet
Cost: Adult $25
          Senior (60+) $20
All are welcome
If you would like to join us please contact
Pam Livingstone (403)271-6468
        pamlivingstone@shaw.ca

St. Andrew’s Indigenous Relations Team (IRT) are looking for a small group of volunteers to help with hosting both the Elder’s and the Parent’s Teepees the morning of June 21st at Heritage Park’s annual National Indigenous Day Powwow.
We are honoured to be given this unique opportunity to strengthen our relations amongst our Indigenous neighbors as we together share food and enjoy their traditional Powwow practices.
If you are interested to be involved and would like more information about this unique volunteer opportunity, please send your name and contact information to Margaret Bruhjell-Holmes at margaretbh0809@gmail.com

Mark your calendars for our upcoming Church Picnic on Sunday, June 22nd, immediately following the service! We'll gather downstairs in Trinity Hall and outside for an afternoon of laughter, games, and fellowship.
Get ready for some friendly competition with classic games for all ages like the three-legged race, egg and spoon race, parachute game, and musical chairs! Please bring your own lunch—coffee and juice will be provided—and let’s make it a joyful time together.
Come and share in the fun as we celebrate community and connection. We can't wait to see you there!
~ Lauren Nolette

We have had several regulars drop out of the annual family camping weekend, so we have room for more folks to join us!
The dates are August 22 to 24 and it takes place at the Sandy McNabb Group Campsite. Please contact Craig Murray at murraycraigjohn@gmail.com or call on 403 371-4667 for details.

The Rainbow Team invites you to mark your calendar for the Calgary Pride Parade on August 31.  We will once again have 'Church on the Road' to celebrate Pride as a community.  Meeting at the Heritage Park C-Train station, we will travel downtown together by train to attend the parade.  June is Pride month, so you are encouraged to start shopping for all your rainbow gear now!
~ Stephanie Werle

We aren’t lazy, and we don’t think we’re crazy, but we ARE going to take a little break over the summer with the number of LinX emails that go out.  Rather than every week, we’ll be sending them out every other week.  Starting June 18th, you can look for your LinX emails on:  June 18 / July 2 / July 16 / July 30 / August 13 / and August 27.  Regular LinX emails will start September 3rd.
~ Kevin MacFarlane, Barbara MacFarlane, and Debby Dorcas

June 8th: 10:00 am
Greeter: Carma and Donna Cornea
Ushers: Spencer & Judy Bridgemohan
Coffee Host: The Werle’s
Shepherd: Alfred MacRae
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

June / July ConnXions - CLICK HERE
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Presbyterians Sharing (the national church fund that supports mission and ministry in Canada and around the world) would like  to express thanks for the generous gifts to Presbyterians Sharing, and have a video that shows how these gifts are making a difference.

Why does the church emphasize right relations with Indigenous Peoples? Why is the Presbyterian Church apologizing? We didn't personally harm, so why are we seeking reconciliation?
Indigenous 101 is an entry-level workshop offered by an Indigenous Anglican priest and professor at Vancouver School of Theology, Rev. Ray Aldred. Come to this free workshop (by donation only) and enjoy a full learning experience, including lunch, sponsored by St. Giles Presbyterian.