Can you imagine a farmer who can afford to be reckless in sowing seed where it will not grow? Jesus uses the parable to speak of God’s grace. And the invitation is to enter a world that celebrates the growth, rather than the waste of time and energy. Sow like Jesus - turn the world upside down!

St Andrews has been doing relational ministry with Indigenous and other people for over ten years. Recently we partnered with The Neechi-Mart and Walk As We. This teaching will share one perspective on how God has woven all three of these stories together.

Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: July 12 - 19, 2026
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

The smile on Geoffrey’s face is one of the reasons he is so beloved here at St. Andrew’s, and we are grateful to him for sharing that smile, especially on Sunday mornings as he walks around and talks to everyone, and as he sings from the depths of his soul and shares his love of music! For those who were recipients of his visits and wise counsel, I know you would all express your gratitude for his guidance and support. For those who attended his ‘teaching moments’ in whatever form that took, we are grateful for Geoffrey’s wide range of knowledge. He is a treasured teacher. For those of us in the office who got to work with him daily, we were blessed to share in ministry together and learn and grow together. We look forward to future opportunities when Geoffrey shares the gift of ‘who he is’ with us, and we share ‘who we are’ with him.
~ Deb

How many churches have so much to be grateful for that they have to put in TWO Grateful/ Thankful/ Blessed articles in their email?
These urban cowboys did us proud on Sunday, when they hosted a Stampede Breakfast here at St. Andrew’s. We won’t name names in case we miss someone, except to thank Terry Basaraba and David Townsend for initiating and helping organize this fun, hard working group of guys. We are thankful to each and every one of you!
 ~  Deb

As in previous years, we are on a ‘reduced LinX schedule’ over the summer. You can expect your LinX email to continue on the following dates: July 22; August 5 & 19. September has us returning to ‘normal scheduling’ of every Wednesday.
~ Deb, Kevin & Barbara

As summer provides a much needed break from ‘regular’ activities, we’d love it if you would bring out your ‘inner photographer’, and take some pictures of your summer activities, then share them with us in our September ConnXions. You can send them to ConnXions@StAndrewsCalgary.ca 

Haddon Group have cancelled the Stampede BBQ for this year. They felt the traffic and parking situation this year just too tricky with all the construction going on. Hopefully next year will be a different story!
~  Harry, for Haddon Group

Inviting all Moms (of any age and stage of life) to join us for our 3rd WALK & TALK on Wednesday, July 15 at 7 pm. We will meet at the Fish Creek Loop parking Lot off Douglasbank Crescent SE. The walk takes about an hour. Come enjoy nature and some good conversation. Please RSVP to Stephanie Werle at familyministry@standrewscalgary.ca to sign-up. See you there!

The Rainbow Team would like to continue its intentional focus by starting a support group for parents and grandparents of children (no matter their age) who identify as 2SLGBTQI+. The group, which will be facilitated by a psychologist, will meet monthly beginning in October.
If you have questions about the group or would like to join the group, please speak with a member of the Rainbow Team. Team members are Lynn Judd, Deanne Barrett, Kim McLauchlin, Derek Wilkinson, Rhonda Wishart, Cathy Millar, Stephanie Werle and myself, Linda Johnson. As a team we would also like to thank you, the members of St. Andrews, for your encouragement and support.
~ Linda Johnson

This summer we mark the end of Rev. Geoffrey Simmons’ contract with St. Andrew’s. His final day will be July 5th. We are thankful that Rev. Geoffrey and Joan will continue to call St. Andrew’s their church home. There will be opportunities in the future for Geoffrey to provide leadership at St. Andrew’s ~ yet to be determined. While his role with St. Andrew’s is changing, the love and place he has in our hearts remains the same.
St. Andrew’s Session and Rev. Laurie have been working on the best ways to ensure we continue to work on our identified priorities for 2026.

September 13th will be an exciting service for ALL of us at St. Andrew’s, whether you are part of our morning (English) or afternoon (Nuer) worshipping congregations. Our youth and their leaders will lead worship as they share their experiences at Collective (youth conference in Ontario) this summer. Mark your calendars for a change for BOTH our morning and afternoon worship services, as we will be having ONE JOINT SERVICE AT 12:00 NOON, followed by a pot luck feast in Trinity Hall. We know the fall is a ‘ways off’, but we wanted to make sure we give lots of notice about the change in time!
~ Deb, Clerk of Session

July 12:  10:00 am

Greeters: Terry & Kathy Basaraba
Ushers: Audrey Mann & Karen McLeod
Coffee Hosts: David & Marlyn Townsend
Shepherd: Loran McVittie
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Laurie McKay  

July 19: 10:00 am

Greeters: Alex Grant
Ushers: Opportunity Available
Coffee Hosts: Linda Johnson
Shepherd: Jerry Spotowski
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Opportunity Available

In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s call to action by the Presbyterian Church in Canada, St. Andrew’s is committed to nurture and support various initiatives of the congregation, Indigenous organizations, and people of our community, encouraging positive relationships. 
The following ‘Learn & Chat with a Knowledge Keeper Series’ is a co-sponsored opportunity (Kingsland & Acadia social worker, Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and St. Andrew’s) to support one of our fundamental commitments: We will continue to listen and learn from Indigenous people, leaders, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, welcoming and engaging voices from both within and beyond The Presbyterian Church in Canada. Many know Alana from our St. Andrew’s 2019 Pow Wow, as she is the cultural teacher with the Aboriginal Friendship Centre, a long-time friend of St. Andrew’s. EVERYONE is warmly welcome to join any or all of these opportunities (June 17, July 8 and July 22) from 6:00 – 7:30 pm in Trinity Hall.