Choices, Commitments, and Covenants ground our living and shape the world around us. Today we remember and give thanks for the impact of those choices that have meant peace, freedom, and justice in the past. Today we recommit our lives to live authentically, even when it is challenging.

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Nov 8 - 15, 2026
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There’s no ‘I think I can’ with Peter Coutts, Danny Coutts, Alfred MacRae, and Sean Pepper and his team!
There’s just “What do you need done? We’ll figure out how to do it!”
As many of you are aware, we have had issues with our AV system ‘losing connections’ on Sunday mornings. David Kurtz and his team always keeps cool and calm until they can get it back, but we realized we needed to address this and find a fix sooner than later. So… Who do you call???? Peter, Danny, Alfred, Sean & team!!!
For those of you who will understand the ‘jargon’, Peter relayed that they installed fiber optic HDMI cable direct from the AV booth to both the TV and the projector, and adjusted the colour balance and contrast on the graphics card.
For those who don’t understand the ‘jargon’... they fixed it! With the help of Sean Pepper and his team, who set up scaffolding and risked life and limb at great heights!!
Peter, Danny, Alfred, Sean & team ~ we are so GRATEFUL to you for ‘just doing what needed to be done’.
  ~ Deb

Next week we’ll all be observing Remembrance Day, November 11th, in whatever way is significant to us. Next week will be a Pause for Reflection week with no LinX email on Wednesday. We will resume LinX the following week on November 18th.
~ Your LinX Team (Kevin, Barbara, and Debby)

Only 1 week to go until our 2026 Christmas Bazaar!
This annual congregational event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
There is something for EVERYONE at our bazaar! Come and browse our Art Room, Craft Table, Bake Room, Candy Table, Second Time Treasures, Book Room, Kids Room, and Vendor Marketplace. We know you’ll find something that you just HAVE to have! And why not meet a friend and have lunch in the very popular Tea Room?
Drop-off times during Bazaar week for everything except Baking are as follows:
Mon, Tues, Wed - 10:00 to 12 noon, then 1:30 to 3:30
Thurs 10:00 to 12 noon only
Friday – 10:00 to 4:00
Please note - Baking to be dropped off on Friday only.

Every 2 years our congregation prayerfully considers our leadership. This fall St. Andrew’s will be electing 6 new leaders to join our Session.

• Ruling elders are elected by the congregation and ordained for life by the laying on of hands.
• Active service on session (term eldership) is for 6 years.
• We currently have 18 elders, and every 2 years, 6 elders come off session and 6 new elders are elected by the congregation.  
• Any member of the congregation can be elected as an elder. A member is someone who:
• has professed their faith at St. Andrew's, or has transferred their membership from another congregation.  
• is of good character and has the gifts of discernment and leadership. 

In the next couple of weeks, we will learn more about elders, and nomination forms will be made available. 2 people from the congregation must sign the form when nominating someone. The session then reviews the nominations. Voting of elders will take place Nov. 29 and Dec. 7th.

On Sunday, November 8th, we will be observing Remembrance Day at St. Andrew’s. If you have pictures of relatives who have served, and you would like them included in our slide presentation, please send the picture to Kevin at kevinsmacfarlane@gmail.com. If you sent a picture in previous years, there is no need to resend.
On Wednesday, November 11, St. Andrew’s will be livestreaming the service from the Horton Road Legion. So many people attend the Legion service that they have run out of space for people to sit and stand, so we have offered our Sanctuary as overflow seating where people can still watch the livestreamed Legion service. Doors open at 10:00 am, and the livestreamed service begins at 10:30 and goes until around 11:15 am. All are welcome to attend, and refreshments will be served following the service.

It might be YOU! Or you could be hosting! Last year’s event was so popular we’ve decided to do it again on Sunday, November 22. If you/your family would like to participate, there is a sign-up sheet in the Foyer. You can indicate on the sheet whether you would prefer to host, come as a guest, or if you are happy to do either. Closer to the date, people will be given the address to go to, and the door will be open wide to receive you!! The host provides the main meal, and the guests provide a dessert.
More details will be provided in the coming weeks.

The Ministries of Care team is collecting small items to fill Christmas Blessing Stockings and Gift Bags to spread Christmas cheer to those who can no longer attend church with us in person.
This year we want to fill the stockings and bags with small non-perishable food items that are compact, shelf-stable, and require no refrigeration, making them ideal for gifting. All donations should be left in the foyer no later than Sunday, November 29. Filled stockings and bag will be ready to be picked up for delivery on December 6 after the worship service.

If you like to sing, please consider joining us for our Intergenerational musical this year. We will be participating in worship on Sunday morning, December 13th, and we welcome EVERY AGE AND STAGE!! No choir experience necessary – just a love of music and having fun!
Please add your name at the sign-up desk in the Foyer. Practice tracks for the music, and sheets with words will be provided to everyone. Practice dates and times are detailed in the ‘click here’ document below. It’s gonna be fun ~ hope you can join us!!!!
~ Debby

We have a couple at St. Andrew’s who need to completely furnish a new apartment. If you have any of the following items to donate, please call the church office at 403-255-0001:

• Couch
• Kitchen table and chairs
• Bedroom furniture
• Livingroom and bedroom lamps

Arrangements will be made to pick up your items and deliver them to their new home!

The deadline for articles for the December / January ConnXions is November 15th

Nov 8 - 10 AM:
Greeters: Opportunity Available
Ushers: Opportunity Available
Coffee Hosts: Linda Johnson
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Deanne Barrett
Shepherd: Loran McVittie

Fall 2026 Youth Group Schedule - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program - CLICK HERE
Office Staff - Who does what?!? - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE

New Oct / Nov 2026 CONNXIONS - CLICK HERE
Fall 2026 Presbyterian Connection Newspaper - CLICK HERE

St. Giles/Knox Presbyterian Church invites you to an Orchestra performance on November 22 at 7:00 pm. This November concert is perfectly placed in the Advent season. Mendelssohn’s Fingal’s Cave evokes the sublime power of creation, while Schumann’s Piano Concerto speaks of struggle and transcendence. The Italian Symphony closes the evening with radiant joy - a declaration that light prevails.
Click here for more information