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A Bi-Weekly Summer Newsletter |
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Aug 17, 2025 - Baptism: Grafted Into the VineBaptism connects us to God, Jesus and the Spirit as well as to the larger family of God. We are grafted into “de Vine” and that makes us new wine for a thirsty world. |
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Aug 24, 2025 - Stand up and Bless the LordJesus notices those who have become invisible through no fault of their own. They are sick, or disabled, refugees, unemployed, or bent. Jesus sees them and us. Jesus draws our attention to them as well. Will we expand the healing presence of Jesus or keep grace on a leash? |
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Our Worship & Work ContinuesWorship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: August 17 - 31, 2025 |
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Grateful/Thankful/BlessedLove is not just a feeling;
it’s the beautiful colors we bring into each other’s lives. We are grateful to Pat Pollard, who shared her amazing sewing talents! Pictured above is the new Communion Table Rainbow Cloth created for St. Andrew’s, with the talented Pat behind it. As we open our doors and our hearts to those who enter our church, we hope everyone is able to experience God’s presence and love in community. Thank you Pat, for bringing these beautiful colors into our lives. ~ Deb
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LAST CHANCE to get your name on the ‘I WANT CORN, or a BURGER, or…!’ List for Sunday, August 17Immediately following worship on Sunday, August 17th come down to Trinity Hall and enjoy fresh Taber corn, burgers, hot dogs, salad, and some fun entertainment! This event is FREE to all, but remember to plan how you might give to the Pave the Way FUNdraiser. So many options - you can bring a cheque, cash, you can E-transfer or donate online - there’s something for everyone!! Cornfest August 17th - come one, come all!! PLEASE call the office at 403-255-0001 BY END OF DAY Thursday, August 14th so we can add your name(s) |
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We are now fully booked for campers, but can still add a few tents on the Aug 23/24 weekend! Plus, everybody is invited to come out to join us at Sandy McNabb Provincial Park, Group Camp A, for either a very short hike at 10 am on the Saturday and stay for the day, or for the informal outdoor communion worship service at 10am on Sunday morning.
Please let Craig Murray know via email at murraycraigjohn@gmail.com |
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Pride Parade - Sunday, August 31The Rainbow Team invites you to attend the Calgary Pride Parade on Sunday, August 31. Come celebrate Pride together and have ‘church on the road’ (regular worship service is still happening at St. Andrew's at 10:00 am). Come as you are, or dressed in pride colours to celebrate as a community. We will meet at the Heritage C-Train station at 10:00am to travel downtown by train together. Please RSVP to rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca. We will then provide contact information for the day of the parade. |
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LAST WEEK to SEND us your Summer Photos!You may have noticed in of our June / July ConnXions that our September "Faith Full Fall" issue hopes to feature favourite summer photos from St. Andrew's congregants in the same manner as we did last year. You can refresh your memories of last year's edition by clicking the link below and going to pages 11 through 14. See if you can top that collection by sending your 2025 images to ConnXions@StAndrewsCalgary.ca |
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GriefShare ~ Upcoming SessionsIf you are interested in participating in the next GriefShare sessions, mark September 2 - November 25, 2025 in your calendar. These sessions will be held in the Lower Fireside Room from 1:30 - 3:00 pm. |
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A Celebration of Life for Ruth Eisenhauer, who died June 25, 2025, will be held at St. Andrew's on Friday, August 15th at 1:30 pmRuth's Obituary can be read by CLICKING HERE |
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Serving in hospitality ministryAug 17: 10:00 am Aug 24: 10:00 am |
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Summer Office Hours for August |
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THE WIDER COMMUNITY |
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A community conversationThursday Aug 21st, 7 – 8:30 pm at St Andrew’s - Karl English Lounge |
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The Kidney Foundation wants the stuff you don’t!!As you start to look at summer and fall clothes, we have a REALLY easy way for you to make room in your closets for the things you actually wear. Bring the clothes that you DIDN’T wear this summer, and that you know you WON’T wear this fall, to St. Andrew’s!! From (Monday) SEPTEMBER 15 to (Monday) SEPTEMBER 22 we’ll be collecting clothes, shoes, and boots for the Kidney Foundation. They will transform your used clothing into kidney research and programs that help fight kidney disease. |
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Job opportunity at Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church - Faith Education Co-ordinatorThe Faith Education Co-ordinator will take a leadership role in ensuring the provision of joy filled faith development activities and programs for young members of the congregation. |
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2025 Citywide Pride Interfaith ServiceAll are invited to join the 7th Annual Citywide Pride Interfaith Service on Sunday, August 24 at 7:00 pm, hosted at Lutheran Church of the Cross. |
