The Preacher of Ecclesiastes and Paul share with us how to live wisely in a foolish world.

We humans need stories that ground us and give us a sense of purpose. The Bible’s foundational travel narrative is the story of God calling Abraham and blessing him so that he and his family could bless the world. Because of Abraham’s faith, God in Christ is calling us today to be a blessing, to help God heal the world God loves.

Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Aug 23 - 30, 2026
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Fancy titles for beloved people! We’ve said before that St. Andrew’s has an abundance of riches in our Ministers in Association, and indeed we do.
When I looked at the Presbyterian Church in Canada’s website to see what information I could find on ‘Ministers in Association’, my favorite phrase from their article was the following, describing the relationship between the congregation and the Minister(s) in Association:  THE TYPE OF SERVICE PROVIDED WILL VARY FROM PLACE TO PLACE DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE CONGREGATION AND THE GIFTS OF THE MINISTER. Doesn’t that make wonderful sense?
In scripture we read “we have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us”; “there are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them”;  and “each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
Many parents tell of how their children may have similarities, but are also very different, with different strengths and abilities. And so it is with Peter, Jean, Clay and Fiona. They each have individual gifts that have helped us ~ and continue to help us ~ learn and grow as people who love God, and want to know God more. They serve as examples, as mentors, as leaders who model the way of faithful servants - using their gifts to serve others. May we all learn to walk this path of sharing the gifts God has given us with each other and the world around us. And may we always remember how blessed we are that our Ministers in Association feel called to share their individual gifts with us!
 ~ Deb

The City contractor arrived unannounced last Monday to reconstruct the driveway entrance from Heritage along with other work on Heritage Drive. After discussion with the site supervisor, the driveway will be formed in two halves to allow continued access to church property. Work is expected to take place over 2-3 weeks. Updates will be provided as we learn further information. Unrelated work along Heritage may cause increased impact as city work progresses between Elbow Drive and Haddon Road. You will still be able to access our parking lot from Heritage Drive using half of the present driveway - just be careful as you turn into or out of the parking lot. The rear lane will remain open during the extent of this work.
~ Tom McIntyre

This summer there is MUCH going on in and around our building. The following dates are if everything goes as planned. Information will be provided as needed. We suggest calling the office if you need access to a potentially affected space.

Friday August 7 to Saturday August 22 – flat roof will be replaced. There will be dumpsters on site and parts of the parking lot will be blocked off. Access via the back door will be restricted.

Tuesday August 25 to Sunday August 30 – flooring is being replaced in the CE wing. Trinity Hall and the CE wing will be affected by this work.
We ask for, and appreciate, everyone’s patience and understanding.
~  Dolly

SUNDAY immediately following worship, come down to Trinity Hall and enjoy farm fresh corn, tasty burgers, and hot dogs. The Men’s Group has fun entertainment for us prior to lunch - we’ll be enjoying the musical talents of our very own Andreas, Emilie and Lukas!!!! A freewill offering will be taken to offset costs of the meal.
See you there!!
 ~ Terry Basaraba

Inviting all Moms (of any age and stage of life) to join us for our next WALK & TALK on Wednesday, August 26 at 7 pm. We will meet at the Glennfield - Fish Creek Park parking lot (14428 Bannister Rd 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!

It’s not too late to register for the St. Andrew’s Camping Weekend August 28 - 30 at nearby Sandy McNabb Provincial Park. We will, as usual, be welcoming day visitors on the Saturday and/or Sunday, and Rev. Geoffrey and Rev. Clay will be leading an informal outdoor worship service with communion on the Sunday at 10AM.
Please contact Craig Murray for details at 403 371-4667 and let him know if you plan to come out for either day.

GriefShare is not just a program, it is a church - based movement that reshapes lives, promotes healing and spreads God’s kindness.  GriefShare creates a world where people embrace each other’s pain and walk together toward healing. This 11 week program offers video supported information outlining the various stages of grieving. Group discussions and journalling make up the two other components.
If you or someone you know is grieving the loss of a loved one, please consider joining us.
Your facilitators for this session will be Judie Coleman, Alice Williams and Allie Turnbull.
Please contact Judie at pastoralcare@standrewscalgary.ca or speak to the facilitators if you want more information. To register please visit the website, www.griefshare.org/findagroup  
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Have you been hard at work creating an affirming, Christian piece of wall art? Just a reminder that all art pieces must be submitted to the church office before Sunday, September 13, 2026.
~  Deanne Barrett

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

As in previous years, we are on a ‘reduced LinX schedule’ over the summer. You can expect your next LinX email to continue on September 2nd when it returns to ‘normal scheduling’ of every Wednesday.
~ Deb, Kevin & Barbara

Aug 23:  10:00 am

Greeters: John & Jean McPhee
Ushers: Karen McLeod & James Hodge
Coffee Hosts: Trinity Hall immediately after Worship
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Brian Hawco
Shepherd: Bob Shaw 

Aug 30: 10:00 am

Greeters: Elaine Cantlon
Ushers: Brian Hawco & Opportunity Available
Coffee Hosts: Opportunity Available
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Terry Fach
Shepherd: Matt Nolette

On August 27, Alphonse Nepoose will be sharing his experiences in residential school and talking about reconciliation actions. Everyone is invited. This event will be held at Kingsland Community Hall, August 27th between 6:00 - 8:30 pm.

Hello, on behalf of the City-Wide Pride organizing team, I’m pleased to invite you to attend Calgary’s 2026 City-Wide Pride Interfaith Service. The service will take place:
Sunday, August 30, 2026 at 7:00 pm
McDougall United Church (8516 Athabasca Street SE, Calgary)
This gathering carries particular importance in our current social and political climate. Across Alberta, many members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, especially transgender and gender-diverse people, are facing increased scrutiny, uncertainty, and hostility. In this context, the public presence of affirming faith communities and community organizations matters. This service offers an opportunity to stand together, make support visible, and affirm that 2SLGBTQIA+ people are valued, celebrated, and deserving of safety, dignity, and belonging.
This annual gathering brings together people from across Calgary’s diverse faith communities, community organizations, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities for an evening of reflection, celebration, solidarity, and hope.
Rev. Bill Weaver

What is our ambition costing us - and is there a better way to pursue a meaningful life? That’s the question Yale Theologian, author, and one of the most influential Christian voices of our generation - will explore at Grace Presbyterian Church September 18 - 20.
Drawing on his work on ambition, comparison, and the good life, Dr. Volf will push past the workplace clichés about success and ask what a genuinely flourishing life looks like.

The weekend:

•         Friday, Sept 18 — Free public lecture with Miroslav Volf
•         Saturday, Sept 19 — Full-day workshop with catered lunch and Q&A (Cost is $65, students $35)
•         Sunday, Sept 20 — Worship at Grace Presbyterian