Being Public, Intentional and Explicit about the church’s welcome and inclusion of queer folks in all aspects of congregational life is not simply a matter of our witness for justice but also a matter of how we live out our identity as Christ’s followers. 

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Mar 15 - 22
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

On Sunday, March 8th St. Andrew’s celebrated 2025 and looked forward to 2026 at our Annual Congregational Meeting. Debby Dorcas, Clerk of Session, thanked the congregation for their support this past year.

So now as we say THANK YOU,
know these words come from a special place
To each and everyone one of you.
YOU - a reflection of God's love and grace.

Thank you all ~ for all you do ~ each and every day.
Isn't it great that we get to choose?
We don't all have to serve the same way.

Some people serve with energy, some people with a smile.
Some of you spend hours here, some just a little while...

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. Register today for this meaningful morning!!
~ Stephanie Werle, Rainbow Team

Register today for this meaningful morning by emailing rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca
or calling the office at 403-255-0001

Dear friends, supporters, Hearts Exchanged participants, and people connected to the Good Ways Networking Circle and the Jesus-Sharing Circle: 
Walk As We is very excited about a number of things! 
Our website is live: www.walkaswe.com
Our co-director, Willy Anderson (Cross Lake First Nation) is off to a great start! Image above.
We have two new steering committee members: Ezenwa Echefu (CPA) and Dr. Heather Dreise. Although we will just call her Heather, as we try to be very aware of power imbalances within Walk As We.  
THIS WEEKEND: If you still want to register, click here or email info@walkaswe.com. All events are FREE.
Please share this with your friends too.  
~ Layne Kilbreath

Please CLICK HERE to see the linked poster for more details on this weekend's event.

St. Andrew’s Hall
(Presbyterian Church in Canada’s West Coast college)

CLICK HERE FOR St. Andrew’s Hall Lent Devotional

Presbyterian Outlook (Presbyterian Church USA)

CLICK HERE FOR Presbyterian Outlook Lent Devotional

What:
Saturday March 14, 2026 from 5:30 – 8 pm
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 

Remember that THIS WEEK, Sunday MARCH 15th you’ll be meeting for Up High Church School!!

Please send them to connxions@standrewscalgary.ca

The Men’s Group are inviting EVERYONE to a
PAVE THE WAY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON.
Join us in Trinity Hall Sunday, March 22 at 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

A car in our parking lot was broken into last month. A reminder that you may want to ensure any valuables are in your trunk and out of sight! Better safe than sorry.
~ Deb

Please join members of our Wellness Team for our next South Centre Mall walk starting on TUESDAY APRIL 7 UNTIL TUESDAY MAY 26, 2026. We will meet at the lower East Mall entrance opposite Starbucks at 9.30 am. Walk at your own pace and then join us for coffee and a chat afterwards. For further information and to register, please contact Alice Williams 403 - 281-4247 or alicemwilliams@shaw.ca

This is an activity for all ages during Lent and if you haven’t picked up your ball yet please take one from the bowl at the Welcome Desk in the foyer. Everyone is encouraged to Play Ball by demonstrating “love for one another” and “love for neighbour” over the coming weeks as Jesus commanded. To participate all we ask is that you engage in completing at least one act of kindness (or more!) for someone in your community. This can be someone you know or a complete stranger — all we ask is that your act of kindness involves someone outside your own family and outside our church family. 

On Sunday April 19 we want everyone to bring their ball to church. We will provide pens and ask you to write on your ball one special thing you did to share God’s love during Lent. We will read out a few of them during the Children’s Time. Please remember — the Ball is in Your Court. How far can God’s love be spread through us? It is time to take action so “Let’s Play Ball!!!”

Mar 15: 10:00 am
Greeters: Spencer & Stephen Bridgemohan
Ushers: Brian Hawco and Opportunity Available
Coffee Hosts: The Rainbow Team
Shepherd: Loran McVittie
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Laurie

Stress is a part of life, and it can easily become overwhelming. Join one of the free Alberta Healthy Living Program’s general information classes on stress. These are intended to provide information and are not meant to replace the advice of primary health care providers.

Participants will learn about:

• What stress is and what causes it
• How stress can affect your life and chronic condition(s)
• Ways to prevent or reduce stress
• Healthy ways to manage stress

  ~ Rev. Geoffrey

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

Just a sneek peek at Sunday, March 29th - Rev. Laurie and Rev. Geoffrey will be leading Palm Sunday Worship and would love for you to join her!
We will be sending out a LinX email next week (March 18^th), taking a break March 25^th, then will be back April 1^st
with all the news you need to know!
Happy Spring Break everyone!!!
~  Kevin, Barbara, & Deb

Camp Kannawin is a place to get outside, make new friends, and grow in faith, with a focus on creating a safe, welcoming community where kids can unplug, learn new skills, and just be themselves.
Alongside growing faith, the days are filled with all the camp favorites: swimming, canoeing, archery, robotics, games, and so much more! It is a time for fun and connection as we make lifelong memories, and we bring it all together for a summer focused on faith, friendship, and fun.

The Newcomers Support Lead provides settlement services and Christian hospitality to newcomers sponsored by Centennial Presbyterian Church or the Government of Canada. The role also supports members of the Anyuak community and others who have relocated to Calgary. Type of role: Part-time (15 hours per week).

Join three local Calgary music directors and organists for a contemplative program of music for Lent. Ethan Hill, organist at Knox United Church, Matthew Kallio, organist at Grace Presbyterian Church and Krystian Sekowski, organist at St. Stephen's Anglican Church will offer works for organ by Brahms, Bach, Reger, Pachelbel and others interspersed with readings of Lenten Psalms. It promises to be a beautiful and reflective event. Please note dates and times, March 20th at 4:00 pm at Knox United Church and March 22nd 7:00 pm at Grace Presbyterian Church. Admission is free but freewill donations in support of local organ upkeep are appreciated.