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Dec 21, 2025 - Advent 3: LOVEThis service of lessons and carols help us understand the Biblical texts that are heard during Advent. |
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Reflecting on promises from the scriptures that help is on the way when people face cruel persecution, suffering and despairIf you get a commercial, click back and then forward again. |
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Christmas Eve Family ServiceCome and hear and celebrate Christmas through songs, words and a feel-good enactment of the beloved Christmas story. There is a part for EVERYONE in the Christmas story from long ago ~ and for today!! |
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Christmas Eve Candlelight ServiceJoin us as we sing traditional carols and hear the story once again of the birth of Jesus. |
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Christmas Day Service shared on YouTubeIn Advent we remind God to remember God’s promises. On Christmas Day we celebrate that God remembers and delivers. |
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December 28, 2025 - “Pondering Christmas”After the angels’ song was replaced with silence, after the shepherds had shuffled out of the stable, after angelic visions, tedious travel, and a whirlwind birth - Mary ponders. “But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.” Today, Elders will share some favourite Christmas memories. What are your memories and how do they shape your understanding of the difference Jesus makes in your life and the world? |
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Grateful, Thankful, Blessed: Christmas StockingsWhen Judie Coleman and Janet Remus asked the congregation to pitch in with donations to Christmas stockings filled with thoughtful presents for members and friends who cannot easily make their way to services, congregation members not only provided generous gifts for the stockings, they also made the stockings! |
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After going FLAT OUT, 3 elves are taking a Christmas BreakDebby Dorcas, as well as Kevin and Barbara MacFarlane, are taking a break on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve with their families. We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with yours! |
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December Giving Opportunities:At this time of year, we often look for more opportunities to respond to Jesus’ call to show love and compassion, to give generously as we are able to help those in need. This year, St. Andrew’s is offering several ways you can respond. |
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Prayer Shawl RequestOur Prayer Shawl Ministry is running very low on handmade prayer shawls and lap rugs. If you enjoy knitting or crocheting and feel called to help, we would be grateful for your contributions. Each shawl and rug becomes a blessing to someone in need of comfort and prayer. Click the red box below to contact Shelby Cole for any additional information. Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and love. |
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Celebration of Baptism and Profession of FaithHave you felt the nudge to be baptised? Whether as an infant, teen or adult, we can hear the call to be held by God's grace and welcomed into the community of faith. The Presbyterian Church recognizes all baptisms so if you have been baptized, you are already part of God's Family of Faith. Christians baptise in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - just as all Christian baptisms - whether Roman Catholic, Baptist or United.
If you have been baptised as an infant, you may feel the nudge to made a profession of faith as a teen or adult. This is a way to mark your decision to grow in faith further.
On January 11th, the church remembers that Jesus was baptised, and on that Sunday, anyone wishing to be baptised, or profess their faith, are welcome to do so. We will be having a class for anyone who has not already met with Laurie, on JANUARY 10TH AT 10 AM. This is an opportunity to learn what it means to be Presbyterian and a member of St. Andrew's by profession of faith. All are welcome. Please let the office know so we can have plenty of refreshments!
Please pray for those preparing for baptism and profession of faith.
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The Ladies Guild would like thank the congregation for your support of our endeavours throughout 2025.We would like to invite you to join us at our first meeting of 2026 which will be held on Tuesday, January 13 in the Karl English Lounge. The meeting begins with tea at 1:30 p.m. This is when we make plans to disburse the funds you helped us raise during the year! Come join us and see how that happens! Also, mark your calendar for our February meeting, Tuesday, Feb 10. We will have a speaker from Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre. |
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Land Acknowledgement Workshop with Rev. John SnowMark your calendars for January 14 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm to learn ‘why and how’ to write your own land acknowledgement. You can add your name on the sign-up sheet in the Foyer. We look forward to seeing you there, either in person or by zoom! |
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Let’s Journey together: Christmas 2025 at Sanctuary Mental Health MinistriesChristmas can bring stress as well as joy. Earlier this fall, we offered an eight-week series focusing on mental health, with resources graciously provided by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries. In a new video offered to Sanctuary Ministries, musician Orlando Palmer encourages us to be real and honest about our own mental health journeys—and to remember that Christ is here with us for every step of our journey. |
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to Terry Basaraba and his family on the passing of his mother, Rhoda Basaraba. |
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THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!We did it, St. Andrew’s!!! We have surpassed our original Pave the Way fundraising goal of $150,000 with $153,000 now received. Our expenses are expected to come in slightly over $160,000 due to additional costs the city passed on to us. So please keep your donations coming if you are able to do so. |
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Serving in hospitality ministryDec 21: 10:00 am Dec 24: 4:00 pm Dec 24: 7:00 pm Dec 28: 10:00 am |
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Click on the links below:Office Staff - Who Does What? - CLICK HERE |
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Twelfth Night Choral CelebrationSt. Andrew’s choir is participating along with several other choirs. |
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Reflecting on our Sudanese Congregation Celebration this past SundayFor over 25 years, the Sudanese congregation has gathered for Sunday worship at St. Andrew's in the afternoon. On December 14th, approximately 100 people gathered to celebrate the purchase of choir gowns for their youth choir. After fundraising for half a year, we blessed the robes, the singers, and the songs! Rev. Laurie preached and led communion with the elders of the congregation, and then we shared a feast prepared for the occasion. Other Nuer-speaking congregations and pastors from the Nazarene, Lutheran and Anglican communities were also present. We celebrate that there were 35 in the youth choir and there are the same number in the children's choir!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Nuer congregation of St. Andrew's invites the morning congregation to join in a special celebration on January 18th. The service begins at 2:00 pm and the meal at 4:00 pm.
We celebrate that Christ is present in all cultures, times, and places. We are one in Christ.
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