Today is All Saints Day! What is a saint? A beloved child of God - and that is all of us! Not because of what we have done, but by God’s grace. Today we think of all those who have gone before, those who surround us, and those who come after us. Together we glorify God.

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Worship, Church School & Special Studies/Events: Nov 1 - 8, 2026
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Fall Family Fun Fest
Well, a spooktacular time was had by all on Saturday night at the Fall Family Fun Fest. I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it - if you missed it too, maybe we can hold onto hope that there will be another one next year!
Special thanks to organizer extraordinaire Inge Murray and her helpers:
Youth helpers:  Kaitlyn, Ceana, Josh, Inara
Adult helpers: Delisa, Deanne, Lorna, Craig
We are grateful to you ALL for helping provide such great memory-making-moments for our church families!!
~ Deb

Join your host Deanne Barrett in a simple guided art exploration of your walk with Jesus. We will paint, doodle, and drink tea. Please sign up by emailing Deanne at dlomheim@gmail.com

"Moms Walking with Jesus" Art Nights in 2 parts:
Part 1: Friday, October 30 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Part 2: Friday, December 11, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm

Only 2 weeks 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.
New: We’re bringing back the Art Room! If there are any semi-professional artists who have paintings you would like to sell - with a percentage donated to the Ladies Guild – please contact Sheri Coutts at sheri@coutts.name. More information to come! 
Along with the Art Room, we have our Craft Table, Bake Room, Candy Table, Second Time Treasures, Book Room, Kid’s Room, and Vendor Marketplace!
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.

Our Vendor Marketplace is filling up and we only have 2 spots left to fill! Do you know someone with an interest in selling their unique product? We’re specifically looking for bath and body products, wooden crafts, candles, etc. Poster and vendor registration information forms are attached and are also posted in the Karl English Lounge notice board and are available on the Welcome Desk. Please contact Wendy at wendy.mcnaughton@shaw.ca for more information.

St. Andrew’s Session has been considering ways we can invite people to share in ministry, in Growing. Life. Together. With God. How can we be more inclusive in worship participation for our people? One thing we have been discussing is including more people in serving Communion. We would like to include youth, elders, people who used to be on Session, as well as people who have never been on Session! If you would like to be included in this way, there is a sign-up sheet in the Foyer. Anyone who signs up and is new to serving will be contacted to meet with Rev. Laurie and a few elders for a short time to talk about what Communion means, and what your role will be on Communion Sunday. People who are new to serving will be paired with an elder who has served before, so everyone will have a partner! We hope you see this as an exciting way to share in ministry together. Serving Communion is indeed one of our highest privileges.
~  Deb

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. Andrews’, 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.

If you’re living on a lower income and need to file your taxes, we’re here to help! With Momentum’s free tax filing services, you can receive support from dedicated volunteers to file your simple, personal tax returns (1-10 years) and access tax benefits you are eligible for. Call 403-272-9323 to book a spot.

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.

This Sunday, November 1. is All Saints Day. Today we think of all those who have gone before, those who surround us, and those who come after us. This morning immediately following morning worship, you will have an opportunity to light a candle as you remember all those who have helped nurture your faith.

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.

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!

Nov 1 - 10 AM:
Greeters:Lily Bakker
Ushers: Pat & Duane Tritter
Coffee Hosts: Men’s Group
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Brian Hawco
Shepherd: Noel White

Jean will be missed by her husband Bob, and her children Heather, Laura, and Carolyn and their families. Bob & Jean were members of St. Andrew’s for many years before moving to Victoria in 2007.

We received more sad news today. Clive Nicholson passed away on the weekend. Some of you will remember Clive and Donella Nicholson who both served as elders on our Session. They moved many years ago to New Zealand.
The flower above is from the Pōhutukawa, New Zealand’s Crimson Flowered Tree. Clive passed away very suddenly. We remember his wife Donella and their family and friends in our prayers.

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

You are invited to Knox's Open Sanctuary event
on Friday, October 30, from 7-9 pm.
Open Sanctuary is a safe, casual meet-up for folx in the 2S&LGBTQIA+ community and their friends. There is no agenda or program; it is simply an opportunity to meet in a safe community space. This month, we will meet in the Lower Theatre at Knox United.
506 4 St SW.
Please use the 4 Street doors to enter the building.