On Sunday Nov 23, people of all ages here at St. Andrew’s will be sharing ‘Gloria’s Christmas’, a story in words and song.  We will hear of Gloria’s adoption into a family where she is cherished and loved.  As Christians, we can relate to that, knowing that we ALL have been lovingly chosen by God, and together we’ll celebrate what it truly means to belong.

7:30 pm - Rev. Geoffrey and Life after Loss Team

As Christmas approaches, with its message of new life and new beginnings, it is sometimes difficult to find reasons to hope. This is particularly true when we have experienced a loss in our families and friends in recent times.  In this service, we provide space for grief while also providing a space for hope and new beginnings.
The service will be held in the sanctuary, with light refreshments in the Karl English Lounge after the service.

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Nov 23 - 30, 2025
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Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who lovingly supported the Christmas Bazaar with contributions of your presence, your donations, and your purchases. It was especially heartening to see our young people so enthusiastically engaged in this event. Also greatly appreciated was the support of our Heritage Seniors members who joined us on the day!
Based on our success last year we again welcomed vendors from outside our faith community to join our Vendor Market providing them the opportunity to promote their products and thereby deepening our connections with the neighbourhood.
God blessed our efforts and we raised approximately $14,000 which will go toward continuing the important work of this place as we continue to Grow Life Together with God.
~  Sylvia Shaw

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

If high school age youth would like to attend the film viewing they are welcome to do so with a parent, as the film makes frequent references to sexuality and sexual violence to provide context for biblical translations, as well as discussion of suicide.

In a season often marked by hurry and noise, Advent invites us to slow down — to breathe, to watch, to draw near to the One who draws near to us.  If you would like an Advent Devotional as you walk through this season, please pick one up in the Foyer this morning.
~ Deb

Everyone is invited to participate in a free advent craft workshop on November 29 from 10:00 - 12:00 in Trinity Hall, where families will work together to create an Advent Table Centerpiece.  If you are a family of one, two, or ten, you are included in this invitation.  Please sign up in the Foyer or call the church office at 403-255-0001 before Nov 24 so we can have supplies ready for the 29th.  Bring your energy and creativity ~ All supplies will be provided!

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

We are again collecting stockings and small items for these stockings to spread Christmas cheer to those who can no longer attend church with us in person. Stockings need to be 7 or 8 inches long and wide enough to fit a mandarin orange. Stocking patterns will be available in the church foyer on November 2, if you would like to make a stocking. Suggested items to donate: lip balm, tissue packs, individually wrapped candies, candy canes, a pair of socks, new toothbrushes, toothpaste, small magnifying glasses, small word search or crossword books, motion detector lights, LED flashlights, hand cream, lens cleaner for eye glasses, fine tip magic markers to label clothes, 3 x 7 inch zippered pouches (like a pencil case), small spiral note pads, pens, pencils, sticky notes, non-metal emery boards, hot apple cider packets, hot chocolate packets, unscented soaps, small stuffed animal (3 or 4 inches), and small day timers. Items will be collected from November 2 to November 30.
~ Janet Remus and Judie Coleman

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.

The holidays can be stressful and exhausting even on the best of times. There are many expectations placed on us to be busy, joyful, excited and happy.  Grief can make the holiday season more challenging, by amplifying feelings of loss, whether that loss is recent or years ago. A loved one’s absence can serve as a painful reminder and inevitable reality check.
We hope that this video presentation followed by a short discussion time will help those dealing with grief and loss to find some comfort, support and helpful suggestions on how to navigate through the holiday season.
Your hosts will be your GriefShare facilitators – Judie Coleman, Clay Kuhn and Alice Williams. Come join us on SATURDAY DECEMBER 6, 2025 FROM 10-11.30 AM IN THE KARL ENGLISH LOUNGE.

Our Ladies Guild Christmas Lunch will be held on
Tuesday, December 9 and everyone is invited.
Please mark your calendar and look out for more information regarding the lunch in upcoming issues of LinX.

Christians are told to love God, their neighbours, and themselves. Sometimes, we forget the third part of this Trinitarian formula—to love ourselves. Taking care of ourselves—we call it self-care—is not selfish. It’s essential if we are to be able to give to others, and to be available to what God calls us to do and to be.  Many sites focus on self-care. The blog linked below, from the Canadian Mental Health Association, provides some helpful reminders about what self-care is and is not.
~  Geoffrey

What an inspiration his life has been.  Earlier in the week he said he had his "walking shoes" on and was on his way through death.  He was not afraid.
John’s celebration of life service will be held here at St. Andrew’s at 2:30 pm Friday, December 5

Nov 23rd: 10:00 am
Greeters: Susan Cha and Merle Crawford
Ushers: Deanne & Josh Lomheim
Coffee Hosts: Rev. Laurie McKay and Pat & Duane Tritter
Shepherd: Cathy Millar
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Church School Children

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Do you miss singing some of the old carols? It seems like there's not enough time to sing enough Christmas songs in church, and the Christmas radio stations largely play secular Christmas music. Last year, we hosted our first old-fashioned Christmas Carol Singalong at Westminster, which gave everyone a chance to belt out some of the old favourites. It was a fun evening, and those who attended asked for more! We'll be singing them in accessible (slightly lower than usual) keys, and will have a bit of fun with the Hims of Praise and some guests. Please come along at 6:30 on Friday, December 5, for an hour or so of singing together, and kick off your Advent/Christmas season with joy!

Class at Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre (1820 Richmond Rd SW)