The last Sunday in October is Reformation Sunday, a day that many Protestant churches set aside to remember our history. Reformation is not only something that did happen but is an ongoing opportunity for the church to be renewed for ministry in the world today.

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Oct 29 - Nov 5
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

When God CREATED the creation, God made something where before there had been nothing.  Using the same old materials of earth, air, fire, and water, every twenty-four hours God creates something new out of them. If you think you're seeing the same show all over again seven times a week, you're crazy. Every morning you wake up to something that in all eternity never was before and never will be again. And the you that wakes up was never the same before and will never be the same again either. ~ Frederick Beuchner
This past Sunday, our very own Ian Judd gifted the church school with a painting he created.  Our gifts are unique to each one of us, and they reflect a God who is extraordinary and loving and creative.  We thank Ian for sharing his talents through this extraordinary, loving, and creative gift!!  ~ Deb

Our wonderful caregivers are just waiting for babies and toddlers (up to the age of 3) to join them in the nursery Sunday mornings. 

It’s time to replace our ‘formal library’ in the KEL with a smaller ‘honour system library’.  YOU can help us by taking any books on the shelves in the KEL that interest you ~ starting this Sunday morning.

Let your voice be heard!!  Click below to read about our Presbytery visitation following worship on November 12th.  You can chat with Presbytery reps… you can fill out a questionnaire… share your thoughts with Mary and Rev. Greg!

Have a look and see what you might be interested and involved in.
You don’t want to miss out on something important!!

We will be commemorating Remembrance Day at our November 12th worship service.  As is our practice, we will again include a slideshow of our congregation’s family members who served in the war.  If you have a picture of someone in your family you would like us to include, please send it to office@standrewscalgary.ca by November 5th.   ~ Deb

One minute can make a difference in a life.  Can you imagine what 150 minutes could do?  On Saturday, October 28th the Faith Formation Team is offering parents/grandparents 150 minutes to themselves when they drop off children (Grades 1 - 6) at St. Andrew’s (Karl English Lounge).  The children get to enjoy a dinner together, along with fun, games and activities.

Second Hand Treasures
Used Books & Media, CDs, DVDs,
Christmas Cookies, Baked Goods, Jams, Jellies, Preserves
Artwork 
Volunteers needed for Set-up & Pack-up, Tea Room servers, Bake Table Room, Art Room, Craft Room

For more information, please contact
Elaine Cantlon (403) 519-2270
Pam Livingstone (403) 815-3775

Oct 29
Greeters:  David & Marlyn Townsend
Ushers:     Gail & Rene Prevost
Coffee Hosts:  Opportunity Available (Call the church office)
Shepherd:  Brent Werle

Nov 5
Greeters:  Daisy Dai
Ushers:     Duane & Pat Tritter
Coffee Host:   Linda Thomson
Shepherd:  Alfred MacRae

Available opportunities to serve:
Oct 29 - Coffee Host

Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus Book Study - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
WINS helps us support Ukrainian Neighbours - CLICK HERE
Youth Group Fall Schedule - CLICK HERE

Eternal God, You know our history of complicated conflicts, tense polarization, and situations so politicized that we are afraid to say or pray anything. Yet we know you grieve the violence of war and condemn acts of terrorism. We know you grieve the historical suffering of Jews and Palestinians. May our prayers for peace be uttered out loud for all to hear, our prayers for diplomacy, and for difficult, yet faithful conversation to resume.

God, we groan in grief over the news of this war in Israel and Gaza. Pave a path toward peace in this age-old, tragic conflict. Protect the innocent wherever bombs of destruction fall. Be with those who are captured and the families of those who are captured. Offer a way out for those who are trapped. Awaken us to our common humanity, our common human needs no matter the walls we build.

Amen.