Advent is a time for telling the truth—the truth of our weariness, worry and anxiety—but also the truth of God’s goodness and abundance which opens up futures that seem shutdown. In Advent we open ourselves to receive the power of God that is the antidote to our fatigue and cynicism—this week Jeremiah trains us in HOPE. 
To prepare for Sunday’s worship, you can read
Jeremiah 33: 14-16; Luke 21: 25-36

During Sunday Worship, here are activity sheets for all ages & stages:
3+   7+   Youth    Adult

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 Sunday morning (no need to register); or use the link below which will be updated Sunday morning by 9:30 am to take you to our live streamed service.

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Nov 28 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)
Mon * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon - Legacy Team:  5:00 pm (St. Andrew’s)
Tue - Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Tue - Session:  6:30 pm (Trinity Hall)
Wed - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Thu - Choir:  7:00 pm (Trinity Hall)
Fri -   Youth Group:  7:00 pm (In-person, Upper Room)
Sun, Dec 5 * Bible Buddies - Story Alive Church School:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, Dec 5 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)

The Faith Formation Team is delighted to announce the restart of Youth Group under the energetic and able leadership of Rev. Fiona Swanson. Joining her leadership team is David Kurtz who has faithfully led the youth for several years, as well as excited newcomers to the leadership team - Lauren Cole and Matthew Nolette. Come out, reunite with old friends, meet new friends and above all - have fun! Bring a friend if you wish.

theCreek will be kicking off the Advent season with a "Food and Faith" gathering on Zoom.  This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbours to a fun evening of cooking and conversation online!! We will be preparing a meal together while online, each in our own homes. We will eat together the meal we have prepared, and share in encouraging and meaningful conversation about faith as we prepare to move into the season of Advent. 

A four-week Advent study on Zoom:

Mondays at 7:00 p.m. starting on November 29 and finishing on December 20 led by Bill Judd.

Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. starting on November 30 and finishing on December 21 led by Ken Burrill.

The Wisdom Circle is back December 10th! - Are you a human "doing" or a human "being"? Experience a time of "being" through gentle, mindful breathing and guided meditation with Diane Smith (Prairie Winds Yoga). We invite you to wear comfy clothes, a comfy chair to sit in, and a blanket for warmth. You can even enjoy a cup of herbal tea as we begin. Contact Fiona at the at swankinson@gmail.com for details and the Zoom link. 

This article by Stephen Ministries’ founder, Dr. Kenneth Haugk describes a powerful way to care for those who are grieving during the holidays: reminiscing about their lost loved one. It offers practical tips for how to give this gift of remembering in ways a grieving person will most appreciate.  Feel free to share this article with others in your congregation and community. It can be a great way to help them offer care when they encounter people who are struggling with grief over the holidays.

Blessings, Judie Coleman

The Free Little Mitten Trees will be set up by the bus stop in front of St. Andrew's and at the three train stations located south of Fish Creek (Fish Creek, Shawnessy, and Somerset Bridlewood).  All are invited to take what they need and give what they can.  The trees will be up throughout the month of December.  You can place donation items on any of the trees, or bring donation items to the south door of the church.