The final event of Jesus’ earthly ministry is his ascension or return to heaven. This often-overlooked event provides an important transition and glimpse into the mission and work of the church that kicks into gear on the Day of Pentecost.

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: May 17 - 24, 2026
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Our recent fundraiser for Basically Babies is now over and was a resounding success thanks to the support of our congregation. All of the donated items – over 650 pieces - were sorted at our Ladies Guild meeting yesterday and will be delivered to the Basically Babies warehouse today. In addition to clothing and shoes we received soft toys, books, blankets, towels, toiletries and financial donations. We are so grateful to everyone for your generosity. These gifts given in love will be gratefully received by families who are in such need. Thank you!
~ Sylvia Shaw, Ladies Guild

The office will be closed Monday, May 18th for the Victoria Day long week-end. If you’re travelling on the roads, be safe everyone. Enjoy your day with family and friends (or take a nice long nap)!

And so it begins. Construction season in Calgary! We have been advised that due to the replacement of the water main on Heritage Drive at Haddon Road, we can expect upcoming construction starting May 18th, with an approximated six week end date of June 30. These dates, of course, are subject to change. :) There is a detailed fact sheet on the bulletin board in the Lounge.
~  Deb

The Gratitude and Generosity Team is preparing a report for the June/July ConnXions about your responses to "The Ball is in Your Court" challenge. If you have any images to add to this report about our Lent project, please forward them to: Connxions@StAndrewsCalgary.ca on or before Friday, May 15, 2026.

Just a friendly request to keep saving your bottles and cans to support the youth of St. Andrew’s bottle drive on SATURDAY, MAY 23 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. This fundraiser will support our youth who are going to the Collective Youth Conference in Ontario this August. All you need to do is bring the bottles to the parking lot, and we’ll take care of the rest! Thanks so much for your support!!
~ Lauren Nolette

Ribbon skirts are important for Indigenous events ~ we wear them to respect the culture of our Indigenous friends. Come to this workshop to learn more, and to make your own ribbon skirt.

THIS FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE to get your articles in for the next ConnXions! Please send them to: connxions@standrewscalgary.ca

The Personnel Team is asking the congregation to give input into all non-ministerial staff at St. Andrew’s. You can click the link for the ‘Congregational Feedback For Staff’ form below OR pick up a hard copy from the Welcome Desk. Please fill out your form and either email it to me at: eedolan@yahoo.com, or put it in the return box at the Welcome Desk by MAY 24. Thank you all!
~ Elizabeth Dolan, Personnel Team Convenor

Inviting all Moms (of any age and stage of life) to join us for a WALK & TALK on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 pm. We will meet in front of the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre in Fish Creek Park located at 15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE. The walk takes about an hour. Come enjoy nature and some good conversation. Please RSVP to Stephanie Werle at swerle@telus.net to sign-up.  See you there!

Looking ahead to our June lunch, please mark your calendars for Tuesday June 9th. Venue to be announced shortly.
~  Sylvia Shaw, for the Ladies Guild

May 17 - 10:00 am:
Greeters: Barb English
Ushers: Jamie Hodge & Karen McLeod
Coffee Hosts: Opportunity Available
Shepherd: David Townsend
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Clay Kuhn

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

APR / MAY 2026 CONNXIONS - CLICK HERE

Varsity Acres Presbyterian Church invites you to: Trans in Alberta: The impact & Challenge of the Province’s Anti-Trans Policies, with Dr. Victoria Bucholtz on Thursday, May 14 @ 7:00 pm