Today we hear about ways we can love our neighbour with a special lense on “new arrivals” to Canada - whether migrant workers, refugees, or people immigrating to Canada.  Many know the challenge of coming to a new country.  God calls us to love the foreigner because we were once foreigners ourselves.  Today we have guests from Migrante, a member organization of the International Migrant Alliance Network:  Simon, Nellie and Clair.  Simon was sponsored to come to Canada by his mom, who migrated to Canada under the federal Live in Caregiver program. He is now an organizer with Migrante Alberta, a community worker for seniors, and lay minister in the Philippine Independent Church, a denomination in communion with the Anglican Church of Canada.  Nellie came to Canada under the federal Live in Caregiver program. She is a founding member of Migrante Alberta and has been organizing with Migrante since 2013. Clair came to Canada as an international student.  They have engaged in community organizing focused on migrant justice and solidarity for five years.  Clair is currently an honorary member of Migrante Alberta.

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Nov 16 - 23, 2025
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I’m sure by now most of you have seen our new electronic sign where we can display information about our upcoming services and events here at St. Andrew’s.  We are so very grateful to Craig Murray for his hard work on this project, and to Matt Nolette for his assistance on the ‘computer end’ of getting the messages displayed.  Whenever something happens that looks easy, we know there was a lot of effort in the background to make it happen.   So on behalf of St. Andrew’s, thank you, thank you, Craig & Matt, for helping us be a visible presence in our neighbourhood!
 ~  Deb

Everyone is invited to an evening of film viewing, refreshments and discussion, hosted by the Rainbow Team.

When: Friday, Nov 21
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Film: 1946 - The mistranslation that shifted culture
RSVP: rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca

Come one, come all to create your family’s Advent Table Centerpiece.  Bring your energy and creativity, and make your centerpiece as colourful or as basic as you like!  All supplies will be provided!   This opportunity is for ALL ages.  Come join the fun Saturday, November 29 in Trinity Hall from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.   Please add your name to the sign up sheet in the Foyer, or call the office at 403-255-0001.

St. Andrew’s Mens’ Group is planning an event for EVERYONE - a visit to the Calgary Police Youth Interpretive Centre.  If you are aged 6 years and up, you are invited.  The maximum group size is 25 (potentially can be negotiated if we have more people), and there must be 1 adult for every 5 youth. Find out what it’s like to be put into a jail cell; be finger printed; see a mock up of the Hawks Helicopter; find out what the police do; do they use horses and dogs; what to do if you do not feel safe; are you computer safe?
Recommended donation is $5.00 per person.  There is a gentle pathway from the parking lot to the centre. 
Parking in Youthlink Lot 3 is free.
Please add your name(s) to the sign-up sheet in the Foyer.  If someone wants a ride, please indicate this on the sign up sheet.
Loran McVittie & Terry Basaraba

Thank you to our congregation for all of the generous donations for the Christmas Blessing Stockings!  These stockings will go a long way to let those who can no longer attend church in person and those who could use a little Christmas cheer know that we are thinking of them.  We are now looking for volunteers to deliver these stockings.  Stockings will be available in the K.E. Lounge after the December 7 church service.  Please consider delivering a stocking or two to friends or someone in your area.  
Names, addresses and phone numbers will be provided.
 ~ Janet Remus and Judie Coleman

Please contact Elaine at cantlon.me@gmail.com if you can would like to help or for more information.
Donated items can be dropped on Thursday 10 to 12 only,  or Friday 10 to 3:30 except baking: 9 to 6.
Please note – baking, only to be dropped off on Friday from 9 to 6, preferably in the morning, if possible, to allow time for pricing.
Thank you in advance for your contribution to our annual Christmas Bazaar! With your support it will be another fun and successful event!
~  Sylvia Shaw

What would you do if you were not afraid?
Life can be daunting, filled with uncertainty and fears. It wasn’t any different two thousand years ago when Jesus was born. An aged priest is told he is about to become a father for the first time. A young woman is told she is going to give birth – outside the protection of marriage. A simple carpenter is asked to believe the impossible. A group of shepherds’ night on a hill is interrupted by a bright host of angels in the sky.  Yet, each of these encounters begins with the same refrain:
do not be afraid.
Those words, though, are not just words of comfort; they are an invitation and a calling from God. In this captivating Advent study and devotional, pastor Erin Wathen challenges us to take this timeless message and apply it to our lives today. Calling All Angels asks us to contemplate what would change in our relationships, vocations, congregations, and communities if we have the courage to overcome our fears like Mary, Joseph, Zechariah, and the Shepherds in the story.

Image credit: Grace Presbyterian Church, Calgary
Colleen Jurkiewicz, a staff writer with the Milwaukee Catholic Herald, wrote an article last year titled “An Invisible Grief: The church can—and should—do more for families experiencing perinatal loss.” As Jurkiewicz observes, “this kind of loss is often invisible, and those who experience it are not encouraged to grieve. The first thing they tell you when you have a miscarriage is that it happens all the time.”
Unfortunately, Canadian statistics bear out what she says. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 15-25% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
Is the church doing enough to support those who have lost a child through miscarriage?  Other churches, including Grace in Calgary, have held services to honour and remember pregnancy and infancy loss. Is this something you would like to see us offer? Let us know—and if you are among those who have experienced such a loss, we are here for you.
Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Simmins (he/him)
Spiritual care minister

Nov 16th: 10:00 am
Greeter: Peter Gatdet
Ushers: Cathy Millar & Janet Remus
Coffee Hosts: David & Marlyn Townsend
Shepherd: Jerry Spotowski
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Lauren Nolette

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Dear all, as we take a moment to honour those who served and sacrificed for peace, I would like to share with you my new musical tribute for Remembrance Day, titled Remembrance.
You can watch the video by clicking in the button below.
This piece is a reflection on remembrance, resilience, and hope — a small gesture of gratitude to those who gave so much. I hope it resonates with you and those you share it with during this meaningful time.   Thank you for taking a moment to listen and remember.

Yours Truly,
Michalis Andronikou, PhD
https://mandronikou.wixsite.com/website

Migrante: Migrante is a national democratic organization that organizes Filipino migrants and the diaspora. In the Province of Alberta, Migrante is a registered non-profit advocacy and self-help organization. We address the immediate issues, rights and well-being facing migrants. We provide assistance through referrals, advocate and campaign on migrants’ issues. We work closely with labour unions and community-based organizations. We directly tie the issues of Filipinos in the province to the root causes of our migration displacement through the Philippine labour export program.  Migrante is an active member of the International Migrants Alliance.

International Migrants Alliance (IMA):  Established in June 2008, the International Migrants Alliance (IMA) is the first-ever global alliance of, for, and led by grassroots migrants, refugees and displaced peoples.  With 108 member organizations from 25 countries, IMA defends and promotes the rights and well-being of all victims of forced migration through campaigns, education and various initiatives.  Locally, IMA organizations are leading the Education4All campaign to ensure that all children in Alberta, regardless of legal status, have access to public education.

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