News, Events, Updates and Blog
The latest from St. Andrew's United Church and St. Andrew's Regional MinistriesExploring the Creche
As we bring down the Christmas boxes and totes from the attics or bring them up from the basement, for many of us, hidden in one of the boxes are our beloved nativity scenes. I know for myself, my favourite Christmas decoration is my Willow Tree Creche. It was...
Covenanting: Rev. Hillary MacDonald and St. Andrew’s United Church
The Covenanting Service with Rev. Hillary MacDonald and St. Andrew's United Church was held on Sunday, November 25 at St. Andrew's Centre. St. Andrew's Chair of Council John Palmer opened the worship service. Guest Preacher was Rev. Candace McNeill, a classmate of...
Introducing the Urban Indigenous Circle
The Urban Indigenous Circle (UIC) is a cooperative opportunity for Indigenous people to find a spiritual home in Calgary; a place for all Indigenous people to gather, discuss and practice their cultural teachings and ceremonies. The United Church of Canada is an open...
ANOTHER HOT SMOKY SUMMER: Nest Box Monitors Report
St. Andrew's Centre hosted the Calgary Area Nest-box Monitors Society this fall and Joyce Moore, Outdoor Journal Columnist, reported on this year's monitoring results. For decades, this group of 'citizen scientists' have encouraged native birds' continued population...
Raising Fairtrade Awareness
Fair Trade Calgary - Raising Fairtrade Awareness – Helping People Make Helpful Purchasing Choices. The image below helps people who like their purchases to really matter: On Sunday, November 25, Ken Kernaghan will be sharing what he has learned about Fairtrade...
Abundantly Thankful!
Friends, Below is the thanksgiving letter that was distributed to members of St. Andrew's United Church at the beginning of this month. I want to acknowledge all those who responded to this letter graciously. We are abundantly blessed to be part of the community of...
Open My Eyes, That I May See
It was October 2, 2018 and we received our first big snow fall of the season. I am sure this was on very few peoples wish list as for many of us, signs of winter aren't welcome until November...if not later. If you watched the news you saw the 'mess' that this...
Employment and Life Skills Program begins in October
Welcome Back! This week, Elaine Lupul of Making Changes Association was back at St. Andrew's Centre to meet with and enrol new clients for the Employment and Life Skills Program. The program is specifically aimed at immigrant women and will be again offered this fall...
Calendar of Events
What's happening in the St. Andrew's United Church community.Contact / Locations
St. Andrew's Centre (Office, Programs) and Sunday WorshipSt. Andrew's Centre - Office and Program Space
Sunday Worship location: Deer Park United Church
A Ministry Beyond Walls
In many locations in South Calgary... and beyond.I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Acts 1:17