by St. Andrew's Regional Ministries | Mar 3, 2018 | News, Outreach, Regional Ministries
Update on March 1, 2018. The Community Hub Program at St. Andrew’s Centre now runs for full days each Wednesday and has expanded from the previous half-day offering. By Donna Marchak The new Community Hub program on Wednesdays at St. Andrew’s Centre offers a...
by Arlene Lai | Jan 12, 2018 | News, Outreach
While the one-year commitment for sponsoring the Sawaiah family from Syria has ended, because of the generosity of St. Andrew’s people, money was available to provide gifts, hampers and monetary gifts for Christmas. In fact, on the Saturday before Christmas,...
by St. Andrew's United Church | Nov 8, 2017 | Outreach
Our St. Andrew’s Sandwich Makers were hard at work this last Thursday making meals for The Drop In Centre, slightly challenged in their efforts. Normally the monthly bread delivery for the sandwiches brings sliced bread. Instead, it brought boxes of unsliced...
by Jim Kenney | Nov 2, 2017 | Blog, Outreach
The following article provides insight into trends in the United States regarding religious institutions, especially Christian ones. In the short term, St. Andrew’s seeking ways to prolong its effectiveness at serving our mission in the world through...
by Arlene Lai | Oct 31, 2017 | Blog, Events, Outreach
St. Andrew’s United Church 1 – 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. Calgary, AB T2W 3M5 (403) 259-4080 office@andychurch.org We Sing Thanksgiving When we return a portion of our financial blessings to God through our offerings, we Make a Difference in God’s ministry and mission,...
by Jim Kenney | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, Events, Outreach
Here is the presentation I prepared for Cross Connections today on Dementia. Cross Connections Lunch and Learn October 19, 2017: Dementia Attitudes and Fears Regarding Dementia: An Open Discussion Are you afraid of experiencing dementia? If so, why? What are your...
by Jim Kenney | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Events, Outreach
The shift in weather has me giving up on any more canoeing this year. I am starting planning for a canoe trip on the Milk River for the weekend of June 23 and 24. My plan is to leave Friday, June 22 and drive to the town of Milk River for camping at the campground in...
by Jim Kenney | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, Outreach
Cross Connections Lunch and Learn October 19, 2017: Dementia Start Time: 11:30 am Location: Lakeview United Church For this Lunch and Learn, I will lead a presentation and discussion on Dementia. The first part will be a discussion about how it frightens...
by Jim Kenney | Oct 4, 2017 | Blog, Outreach
I am reading Sapiens, a history of humanity, and read the chapter on the relationship between science and empire. In 1500 AD, the European economy was probably less than 1/0 the economy of China, was far less important than several of the empires in the near and far...
by Jim Kenney | Sep 18, 2017 | Blog, Events, Outreach
David McKee, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Better Business Bureau, is presenting a seminar this evening, Monday, September 18, at 7:00 pm at St. Matthew’s UC on 21st Avenue and 26A St. SW. The seminar, “Pyramid Dreams and Microsoft...
