On Monday, Nov 6th, St. Andrew’s Session and Search Team unanimously voted to ask someone to preach for the call here at St. Andrew’s on Sunday, DECEMBER 3rd at 10:00 am.  Following worship, we will have a congregational meeting to discuss the call.
Mark your calendars, and watch for more information in the days ahead.  We will be sharing the name of the candidate at the end of November, and sending out information for you to
read.  But for now… MARK THOSE CALENDARS!!
We NEED a full house Dec 3rd!

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Nov 19 - 26
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

Mathilde & Willem Van der Merwe faced a busy time in November, as Willem’s brother and his family arrived in Calgary and stayed with them.  Meal Train friends stepped up immediately (Joan Rowe, Barbara Kearnes, Pat Tritter, Debbie Draper and Lynn Judd).  Mathilde sent a NOTE OF GRATITUDE, expressing thanks to “all who graciously fed us and the new arrivals so well.  It made a huge difference for me not having to think, plan and prepare food.  Because of this community who stepped up, we managed to do our work and focus on relationships during this transition time which was unsettling for all.  We feel so cared for.  I definitely would like to be added to the Meal Train as a contributor so I can pay it forward for someone else again in the future.’  ~ Mathilde
That’s what it means to be part of a faith community ~ a church family.  Give and receive.  Pay it forward when you can.  We are ALL blessed by sharing this journey together.  ~ Debby

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

Please remember to have a look at the bookshelves in the Karl English Lounge beside the Kitchen area, and take as many books as you would like.  We will be taking any left over books from these shelves and donating them in another week or so. This will be the end of the adult library ‘as we now know it’.
When all the books are gone from these shelves, we will be putting a few of our ‘more recently purchased’ books back on the shelves that will be set up as a ‘small honour system library’ – ie., read in your own time and then return so others may borrow it.
Reminder:  the children’s library in the basement will continue to exist in its current form.

Everyone is invited to consider joining us for an evening of reflection and fellowship Monday November 27th at 7:30 PM. Live streaming will also be available.  Our guest speaker, Terri Wexler, has a masters degree in social work and has trained with Dr. Alan Wolfelt of the Centre for Loss and Life Transition.  Her area of expertise for over 25 years includes companioning those individuals with myriad types of losses as well as bereavement.
Our very talented guest musicians, Bethany Wickens (vocalist) and John Cabalsa (pianist), will also provide an excellent experience for us.
Fellowship & Refreshments following

On Sunday, Dec 10^th we’ll be presenting an intergenerational musical, THE AMAZING CHRISTMAS MAZE at our 10:00 am worship service.
If you would like to join us (children, youth, young adults, adults), contact DEBBY DORCAS at ddorcas@standrewscalgary.ca for information – and the music!!! 
We’d LOVE to have you join us!

A Presentation by Haddon AA Group ~ Saturday, Nov 25th, 9:30 am
Organized by St. Andrew’s Men
Men & Women Welcome ~ $5/person ~ Coffee & Snacks provided
Sign up on Sunday mornings or call the office.

The beginning of Advent is only two weeks away. Traditionally St. Andrew’s sets up a nativity display of angels, a manger, and Christmas lights on our front lawn during Advent. The Facilities team invites all congregation members to join us on Saturday November 25th at 11:00 am to set-up our Advent display. We expect the set-up should take about 60-90 minutes.  Please join us - it’s a great way to start our Christmas celebrations!  ~  Don Koch

Nov 19
Greeters:  Daisy Dai
Ushers:     Opportunity Available (Call the church office)
Coffee Hosts:  Daisy Dai
Shepherd:  Cathy Millar

Nov 26
Greeters:  Daisy Dai
Ushers:     Opportunity Available (Call 403-255-0001)
Coffee Host:   Daisy Dai
Shepherd:       Darwin Harnack

The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
GriefShare - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
St. Andrew's Bulletin Board - CLICK HERE
St. Andrew's Library Changes- CLICK HERE
St. Andrew's Nursery Information - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
WINS helps us support Ukrainian Neighbours - CLICK HERE
Youth Group Fall Schedule - CLICK HERE
2023 Teacher of Distinction - CLICK HERE

St. Giles will be part of Presbyterians Read, studying Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Advent meditations, ‘God is in the Manger’, during Advent.  We still have a little room, should anyone like to join us.  The study will be held Mondays at 1:30, starting November 27th for four weeks and requires purchase of the book.  If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Cameron Evans at sandracameronevans@gmail.com or 403-277-2331.