New Sunrise Savings Program Underway By Donna Marchak St. Andrew’s United Church is getting more involved with the Sunrise Resource Centre Community Hub this fall as it launches its new Sunrise Savings program at St. Andrew’s Centre. Sunrise Savings helps people...
St. Andrew’s Healing Touch team has expanded their schedule to three Mondays per month with one Monday now being offered at Deer Park United Church in addition to sessions at Lakeview United. Sessions take place at Lakeview United Church on the first and third...
By Donna Marchak The Community Hub program on Wednesdays at St. Andrew’s Centre offers a wide assortment of programs for clients seeking advice and direction in managing their careers, personal & family finances and accessing community services. Marce El-Husseini,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
