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...
by Jim Kenney | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog, Outreach
When the building was sold, the promise was made that no one would be left behind. Circumstances and events resulted in some people feeling left behind, and you and I can work together to ensure that this promise is more than words. I made a lot of phone calls this...
by Jim Kenney | Sep 7, 2017 | Blog, Outreach
We discussed use of social media in our staff meeting on Wednesday, and we acknowledged how important it is for as many members of the congregation to take part as possible. Shelley Den Haan, our Communications Consultant, is working on developing a communications...
by Jim Kenney | Jul 10, 2017 | Blog, Events, Outreach
Report on the Southern Alberta Permaculture Convergence Part 1: Permaculture, Spirituality, and the Church “The market for something to believe in is infinite.” Hugh McLeod On Friday and Saturday, I attended the Southern Alberta Permaculture Convergence in Turner...
by St. Andrew's United Church | Jun 12, 2017 | News, Outreach
By Marion Wolff Early this month, members of St. Andrew’s Church in Community ministry prepared and delivered lunch to the Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff working on a build site in Bowness. This particular build is a sixplex that will include two...
by Jim Kenney | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog, Faith Stories, Outreach
Trinity Sunday, 2017:05:11 92 Anniversary of the UCC Matthew 28:16-20 Story: A Little Church That Was When I was serving the Daysland Pastoral Charge, I visited every residence in Ohaton, leaving a leaflet about the pastoral charge with an invitation to starting...
by Jim Kenney | Jun 5, 2017 | Outreach
Yesterday was Pentecost, a day in which we celebrate the gift and gifts of the Holy Spirit. Today, while scanning for a book to use for spiritual reflection, I spotted and picked up Seven Pillars of Servant Leadership by James Sipe and Don Frick, and noticed a sticky...
by Jim Kenney | May 1, 2017 | Blog, Outreach
While driving this morning, I listened to a mother’s story of her son’s mental health issues that culminated in his suicide. She spoke about how she was in denial about the change in his behaviour and what it might mean, and her error in telling him he...
by St. Andrew's United Church | Mar 3, 2017 | News, Outreach, Uncategorized
Update: Thanks to all who donated to our charities to help the homeless or those who are at risk of becoming homeless. We had 7 walkers for our walk along the river at Eau Claire on Feb. 25 and raised over $1400 for our helping the charities Bankview Apartments, Feed...
by St. Andrew's United Church | Sep 14, 2016 | Faith Stories, News, Outreach
Giving it all away! Submitted by Don Stiles with Ken Kernaghan Bow Bottom Community Garden On Thursday, Aug.31, St. Andrew’s Community gardeners, — Ken Kernaghan, Lynne Thompson, Sheila and Haley Swan and Don Stiles — did a major harvest from the Bow Bottom Community...
