A strong assertion of the resurrection stories is that Jesus had a physical, bodily resurrection. But in some of these stories it seems that Jesus was more of an apparition. What can we make of these contradictions? Do we find in these stories a few hints about our own future resurrection to eternal life?

 If you get a commercial, click back and then forward again.  Also make sure you keep listening for Fiona's wonderful poem at the end of the sermon.

Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events:  Apr 30 - May 7
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

What do we see as we walk out the door…
Is there someone who needs help a little bit more?
Food Bank, and Claire House, Grief Ministry are only a few,
of the things that we, the people of St. Andrew’s do.
Sharing with neighbours in word and in deed
            spreading the message of Jesus – a tiny seed –
 Planted and watered by God’s great love
            as we work to bring heaven to earth, as above.
Growing.  Life.  Together.  With God. is the way
            to remind us that Jesus calls to us everyday!
Woven into the neighbourhood, growing disciples like Jesus.
Sharing the good news that he will never leave us.
This is the message from God’s holy book,
            it has all the answers – just take a look.
The Spirit will help us through what we pray
            and Jesus, our Saviour, will show us the way.
The tomb – it is empty – and Jesus is Alive!
 That’s the message we shout at St. Andrew’s on Heritage Drive!!
~ Rev. Fiona

Any St. Andrew’s student planning on attending post secondary education for the first time in the fall of 2023 is eligible to apply for the annual $1000 St. Andrew’s Youth Scholarship.  Funds for the scholarship are largely raised by the Ladies Guild which generously makes the funds available for administration by the Faith Formation Team.  Application forms for the youth scholarship are available from Rhonda Wishart, Convenor of the Faith Formation Team, at Rhonda.wishart@icloud.com

Please support the Heritage Seniors Strawberry Tea.  Enjoy a treat; browse the art display; pick up a craft, book, jewelry, puzzle, game ~ AND take home another treat from the bake table. 
Tickets are $7.00 each and are available in the church foyer following Sunday Service.

Our first post-Covid Spring Health event will be held in Trinity Hall on Monday May 1, 2023 at 1:15pm in conjunction with St. Andrew’s Seniors luncheon. The guest speaker will be Medena Van Loken from Victoria's Quilts Canada - Calgary branch.  
Alice Williams, Co-ordinator Wellness Team

Please join our panel members Adam Hall, psychologist with the Calgary Board of Education; Joelle Johnson of the community-based agency carya Calgary; and Rev. Peter Coutts as they lead this important discussion.  (Karl English Lounge MAY 3 @ 6:30 pm)

The Faith Formation Team will be arranging the annual recognition of graduating Grade 6 and Grade 12 youth to take place on Christian Family Sunday, May 14, 2023. If you have a youth in your home who is not a regular attendee of church or church school and may not be known to the church school leaders, please contact Rhonda Wishart at Rhonda.wishart@icloud.com so your child can be included in this recognition.

The Search Team would like to thank the congregation for the feedback provided throughout the fall and winter of 2022 as we continue our search for our new minister. As promised during the annual congregational meeting, the results were published in the April/May issue of ConnXions. The Feedback Report and Minister Position Description can also be found by clicking the following links:

 FEEDBACK REPORT   MINISTER POSITION DESCRIPTION

As we collectively discern our path forward, the Search Team would welcome any and all additional feedback the congregation would like to provide. Reach out to Peter Coutts, the Interim Moderator, with any additional feedback to pcoutts@standrewscalgary.ca.

ConnXions - April/May - CLICK HERE
Family Camping Trip - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
Memorial Service for Alice Wimmenhove - CLICK HERE
Memorial Service for Jean Simpson- CLICK HERE

For all those who have organized, picked up, delivered, and supported our small team from St. Andrew’s who worked hard to help our Ukrainian neighbours – thank you!  Our special thanks to Jari-Lynn Eckert and Flemming Nielsen for their countless hours of work.  Due to the large number of requests for assistance, this small group of volunteers reached out for help to our friends at the ‘Women in Need Society’, and are pleased to communicate that WINS (Women in Need Society) is willing and able to help with donations going forward.

Dr. Wolfelt has shared his ‘Companioning Philosophy’ for many years, helping people mourn well so they can live well and love well.  There are 2 upcoming opportunities to participate in workshops with Dr. Wolfelt:  May 9 and May 10.