What difference does Christian community make? Come and hear the impact on our youth and youth leaders who attended the national Presbyterian and United Church youth conference in St. Catharines, Ont. Today we join English and Nuer (South Sudanese) congregations in this celebration of our youth. Come and be inspired and guided by their voices. The service is followed by a potluck lunch in Trinity Hall.

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: September 13 - 20, 2026
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

The Faith Formation, Rainbow, and Facilities Teams would like to thank all those who helped move ALL the tables, ALL the chairs, ALL the ‘bits and pieces’ from ALL the rooms in the Faith Formation Wing (downstairs) on Sunday, August 23rd.
As we have shared previously, the carpet has been replaced with new flooring, walls have been painted, and the Lower Fireside Room will soon have a new, welcoming ‘facelift’. In order to replace the flooring, everything had to be moved into Trinity Hall, and then it had to be moved BACK!
So thank you to all who volunteered ~ special thanks to Matt Nolette and Brent Werle of the Facilities Team, and Inge Murray of the Faith Formation Team for their dedication in organizing these special movers and shakers!!!
~ Deb

During Covid (remember when?), we took all of our ‘Red’ Books of Psalms out of the pews along with the Bibles and Hymn Books. We have returned the Bibles and Hymn Books, but as we are now projecting most service components onto the screen, Session made a decision that it would no longer be necessary to have the red Psalters in the pews. FOR THE REST OF SEPTEMBER, there will be a table in the foyer with red Psalters on it. PLEASE TAKE ONE HOME WITH YOU if you would like one. Those left will be donated.
~  Deb

As of September 8th, the BACK ALLEY ENTRY into our parking lot will not be accessible to traffic. This will be closed for about 1½ - 2 weeks. You’ll need to enter our parking lot from Heritage Drive. Construction work may be continuing there as well, so please slow down and be careful as you enter and exit.
 ~ Tom McIntyre

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. (The contest details are available by clicking below)
 ~  Deanne Barrett

Please join us this Sunday, September 13th, as worship is led by Rev. Laurie and the youth and leaders who participated in the Collective conference in Ontario. This will be a joint service with our morning (English) and afternoon (Nuer) worshipping congregations, so parking will be a challenge. If you are able to park on a side street and walk to the church so those with mobility challenges can park in our parking lot, we would be most appreciative.
Following the service, EVERYONE is invited to a potluck lunch in Trinity Hall to share a meal together! Please bring something to share ~ you can take it down to the kitchen in Trinity Hall before worship. If you are bringing something hot, it will need to be in a crockpot. Otherwise, cold salads, sandwiches, other cold dishes – and DESSERTS are welcome!
~ Deb

Please submit them to ConnXions@StAndrewsCalgary.ca by next Tuesday, September 15th

You will see in the Wider Community below that October 1st, in Canada, is National Seniors Day. We at St. Andrew’s are always happy to share our uplifting good news stories. If you have a senior in your life you would like to celebrate, we would love to hear their story. Please send me an email with a (short) story to ddorcas@standrewscalgary.ca, subject line: CELEBRATING XX, and we’ll share these celebration stories in an October LinX article.
~  Deb

Being active is the secret to staying healthy, and walking is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to get moving.
If we get enough interest, the walking group will meet at South Centre on THURSDAYS, October 1 - November 26, 2026 at 9.30 am.
The team would appreciate hearing from those who would be interested in participating in this activity.
Please contact Alice Williams at 403 281 4247 or email alicemwilliams@shaw.ca before September 19th.

Side by Side is urgently in need of volunteers for their Wednesday program. If you are interested in helping out or have questions about what opportunities are available, please speak with Judie Coleman or Audrey Mann.

Sept 13 - NOON:
Greeters: Donna Turnbull
Ushers: Sheri Coutts & Debby Dorcas
Coffee Hosts: Join us in Trinity Hall for a Pot Luck Lunch
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Rev. Laurie
Shepherd: David Townsend

Paul Hogan sent a link to the obituary of his mom. Barbara attended St. Andrew’s for many years, and Paul thought some members might like to know that she passed away. A funeral service was held this past Saturday at the Vulcan Church of Christ.

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

NEW September 2026 CONNXIONS - CLICK HERE

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

Friends, we are only a few short weeks away from the Third Annual Reconciliation Journey Walk around the Glenmore Reservoir! 
This walk:

• Creates opportunities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to become friends!
• Supports the dream of an Indigenous person, Alphonse Nepoose. 
• Raises awareness about residential schools and the resilience of Indigenous people. 
• Is a tangible act of reconciliation - Alphonse (Indigenous) & Layne (non-Indigenous) have been working together meaningfully for 5+ years.

Click here for a link to pictures from last year's walk.
Please share this information with friends who might be interested.

Layne Kilbreath, Walk As We co-director

What does it mean to be a truly affirming ally? This workshop invites you to go beyond good intentions and explore how we can create more welcoming, inclusive, and supportive spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ and Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people.
Together, we’ll unpack gender, sexuality, pronouns, and common assumptions while exploring the rich diversity of gender and sexuality that existed on Turtle Island long before colonization. We’ll also consider how colonization continues to shape experiences today and discover practical ways to practice meaningful, decolonial allyship in our workplaces, communities, relationships, and everyday lives.
Come with curiosity, leave with greater understanding, practical tools, and a deeper commitment to being an ally who helps make space for everyone to belong.

Every year on October 1, Canada celebrates National Seniors Day. Find out more about National Seniors Day by clicking on the links below from Employment and Social Development Canada. 

• Follow us and join the conversation on the Seniors in Canada Facebook page.
• Bookmark the National Seniors Day webpage for more information.