2 stories of temptation are told this first Sunday of Lent. Temptation in the garden of Eden, and Jesus being tempted in the wilderness. 2 options are offered: redemption after caving in, and wisdom to not cave in the first place. There is grace and strength offered to all, so come hear the good news!

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Feb 22 - Mar 1
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Yes, yes we are! Tonight we are grateful to be able to come together at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary for our Ash Wednesday service. Ash Wednesday is the first day of the 40 days of Lent that ends on Easter Sunday. On Ash Wednesday we begin a season of reflection, and prayer. We have ashes put on our forehead in the sign of the cross.
ASHES - WHAT GOOD ARE THEY? “We begin by coming to the end. The end of ourselves when we feel like dirt - to hear the words, “You are forgiven. You are loved.” As we wear ashes, we are reminded of the power of God who forms the human being out of the humus. Ashes call us to encounter God in humility. We begin with nothing but dirt/ashes, and trust it too holds potential and life. Bring on the Ashes!”
~ Rev. Laurie & Deb

The Fireside Room on our lower level needs a little love. Currently the room is very tired looking and is not particularly functional. The room would be much more widely used by both the congregation and outside groups looking for space, if the room had a fairly simple makeover.
The Rainbow Team is initiating this makeover and is hoping to use the room to provide education and support for families who have members who are gender transitioning. Some funding has been provided through a Presbytery grant.
A relaxing and comfortable space would really help us to implement this program, but we could really use your help! If you have neutral-coloured, comfortable seating (couch, loveseat, chairs) in gently used condition or a coffee table, end tables, lamps or neutral area carpets (8’x10’ or 10’x12’) that are looking for a new home, we would be interested in hearing from you. Please contact Lynn Judd (587-438-5801) or Rhonda Wishart (403-614-9924) and we can see if what you have matches our specific needs. Thanks!!
~ Rhonda & Lynn

Join us for a morning with BIBLICAL SCHOLAR REV. DR. PATRICIA DUTCHER-WALLS, Professor of Hebrew Bible, Emerita, Vancouver School of Theology on Saturday, March 14 from 9:00 - 11:30 here at St. Andrew’s.
~ Stephanie Werle, Rainbow Team

As highlighted in the Feb. 8, 2026 service, StAC set up a Benevolent Fund in 2019 for the purpose of providing short term financial assistance to individuals or families in need. Session created a formal policy governing the operation of the Fund and the Fund was created with seed money from an anonymous donor. The church receives several requests for emergency funding several times per year, some requests from members, some not, and we have done our best to meet the requests of those with a demonstrated need. The requests are generally for unpaid electricity and gas bills, often when disconnection is threatened, or for help with rent. The Fund relies solely on donations from StAC’s congregation, and the funds are running low. Consideration of this worthy cause by our members would be greatly appreciated. Donations may be made online (see the dropdown list on our Donate page on our Website), through the collection plate, or stopping by the office.
 ~  Rhonda Wishart, Benevolent fund Committee Member

Rev. Laurie is facilitating a 6 week Wednesday evening online Lent study starting February 25th, ending April 1.
All are warmly welcome to attend ~ there is a signup sheet in the foyer, or you can contact the church office by emailing: office@standrewscalgary.ca or by calling 403-255-0001. You don’t have to purchase a book in order to be part of the Study - Rev. Laurie will send out some questions each week for us ‘to ponder together’ when we meet. If you would like the office to order a book for you, it will be delivered early March (it seems to be a popular item, so stores had to restock). The Faith Formation Team will subsidize books ordered through the office so that you pay $20.00 for your book. Contact the church office if interested.
Here is a description of the study:
In The Last Supper: Conversations that Led to the Cross, Will Wilimon invites us to follow Jesus on his final journey from Palm Sunday to Easter, listening carefully to the parables he tells along the way. But be warned: Willimon calls these stories "riddles" rather than simple moral lessons, and he insists they're primarily about God's character rather than our behavior. As he puts it with characteristic bluntness, "Want to get close to Jesus? You'll have to sit for story time with him."
Come sit with us for story time.
~ Deb

Lent devotions are available for families, adults, and senior adults.  There will be devotions that you can pick up in the Foyer starting this Sunday. You also have two online options below. Each week in worship during Lent, the children will hear a story focussing on one of the ‘family devotionals’. The storybook that is read will be placed in the children’s library in the Children’s Sunday School Classroom downstairs, and can be signed out by families any time.

Online options for Lenten Devotionals:

St. Andrew’s Hall (Presbyterian Church in Canada’s West Coast college) Lenten Devotional Guide offers a daily scripture reading and prayer, along with a theological reflection.

CLICK HERE FOR St. Andrew’s Hall Lent Devotional

Presbyterian Outlook (Presbyterian Church USA) - this devotional journeys through the Gospel of Matthew - a Gospel shaped in conflict, fragile community and deep disagreement - and invites readers to follow Jesus with humility, courage and faithfulness when the ground feels unsteady. It contains a daily Scripture-based reflection, reflection questions and prayers, and a pastoral voice that names the weight without rushing past hope.

CLICK HERE FOR Presbyterian Outlook Lent Devotional

During the month of February, and again Sunday, March 1 you have an opportunity to participate in our “Stars & Wishes” activity. This is an initiative of session - to consult the  congregation on what YOU think we are doing well now - STARS (what are we known for, what are our strengths); and what YOU would like to see us do in the future - WISHES (how can we meet a hurt or need in the community, a program that would further our vision, a mission idea that you feel the spirit is calling us to pursue).
It’s easy, easy! Just write your stars and wishes on a sticky note found at a table in the Foyer, (or you can send a note to the office (office@standrewscalgary.ca) before March 4). After that time, these will be grouped, summarized, and reported back to the congregation by Session, so together we implement our vision of being Woven into the neighbourhood, growing disciples who love like Jesus.

If you and your child would like to learn more about Woven with Wonder at Camp Kannawin in May for grade 7-9 youth, or Collective 2026 at Brock University in August for grade 10-12 youth, please come to an online meeting on Monday, Feb 23, 7:15 pm to find out more. Email Deanne Barrett to receive the zoom meeting link: dlomheim@gmail.com

Grief is not a disease or disorder, it’s an emotional, physical and spiritual behavioral response to any significant loss, most commonly the death of a loved one. Facilitators Judie Coleman, Clay Kuhn and Alice Williams would be happy to answer any questions you have about the program that starts MARCH 2 (Monday nights from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Lower Fireside Room)
~ Alice Williams, GriefShare Facilitator

What:
Children get a night (150 minutes) in at the Karl English lounge including dinner and lots of fun, games and activities. Children are welcome to come dressed up!
Who:
Children from grades 1-6. Children are encouraged to bring a friend.
Parents & Grandparents get a night (150 minutes) to themselves too (think date night, dinner with friends, shopping).
Cost: Free!
Registration closes Wednesday, March 11, 2026 
Please sign up through the church office at  office@standrewscalgary.ca or call 403-255-0001 

The Men’s Group are inviting EVERYONE to a
PAVE THE WAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON.
Join us in Trinity Hall Sunday, March 22 @ 11:30 am,
following morning Worship.
This will be a fun time together celebrating the work and success of our PAVE THE WAY CAMPAIGN, and an opportunity to give special thanks to Tom McIntyre, who tirelessly and faithfully provided leadership and energy to help us reach our goal.
Everyone is invited to the luncheon, which will include a gluten-free option, and a free will offering will be taken to offset costs.
Please add your names to the sign-up sheet in the Foyer, or call the church office at 403-255-0001 BY MARCH 15th
to get included in this fun event!
~ Terry Basaraba, Men’s Group

This team will act as a liaison between the Sudanese congregation and St. Andrew's and may assist with:

• Supporting their missional work;
• Helping draft a covenant agreement between the Sudanese congregation and St. Andrew's;
• Facilitating communication between both congregations;
• Encouraging and coordinating shared and integrating activities;
• Assisting with other needs as they arise.

This is a meaningful opportunity to build relationships, practice hospitality, and grow together in faith and community. If you feel called to be part of this work, please contact Rev. Laurie in the church office or Lorna Andronikou (lorna.kearnes@gmail.com). ~ Lorna & Laurie

Feb 22:  10:00 am
Greeters: Opportunity Available
Ushers: Karen McLeod & Jamie Hodge
Coffee Hosts: Opportunity Available
Shepherd: Joan Rowe
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Brian Hawco

Office Staff - Who does what?!? - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE

FEB / MAR 2026 CONNXIONS - CLICK HERE

Are you interested in helping get refugees out of refugee camps?
We have a group working at the Presbytery level to support this process, and we need help!
If you have time to help with writing the applications (good English skills), you may be very helpful in the initial steps. These stories need to be submitted by the end of March to the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Many of the South Sudanese congregation have family in refugee camps in Ethiopia, Uganda, or have fled to other neighbouring countries, because of the intense fighting that is currently happening in South Sudan.
The good news is that, while the Presbyterian Church in Canada is only allotted a small number in comparison to the need, the Sudanese are in a different category and are often fast-tracked because they are in an active war zone. What might normally take 2 or 3 years between application and refugees arriving in Canada could take only 6 months in these emergencies.
If you are interested in supporting refugees, please let either Rev. Laurie or the office know, and we will connect you to the next meeting of the refugee working group of Presbytery.
There are other ways to help as well: fundraising, meeting people at the airport, helping source furniture/clothing/household items, and helping enroll children into school, or arranging appointments
– you get the idea!
 ~ Rev. Laurie

God of loving-kindness, you hold all situations and souls in your hands.
You sent Christ into the world that we might have life and have it abundantly;
and that he came as the Prince of Peace to a world that is too often violent, painful and filled with tragedy.
In the face of deadly and life-altering gun violence in a home and school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
We come to you in grief for those whose lives are cut short or forever changed;
We come to you in sorrow and in anger at the violence in our schools, workplaces and homes;
We come to you in regret for complicity in the culture of violence and in regret for our silence.
We pray that you give us the strength to be a comfort for those in any loss;
and the courage to be a force for change in our communities.
And in your grace, let us see the day when guns and all weapons, that destroy life, are transformed into instruments of peace and healing.
These things we pray in Jesus’ name.
Amen.