If you were offered a free ticket to a place you desired, would you suspect a hidden catch?  While YOU might, a child would just say, “Whoopie!” Can we trust Grace to catch us?

 If you get a commercial, click back and then forward again. 

Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Oct 6 - 13
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

If you were able to worship with us this past Sunday, you know that Peter Coutts, who spear-headed our Indigenous Friendship Day on Sat, Sep 28  ~  had OVER 90 volunteers to help before, during, and after – the big day itself.  90 people…  90 dedicated people… 90 helpful, committed people.

I know some were in charge of areas and events, and spent more time on this day than others, but I don’t want to name anyone in case I leave someone out… so to ALL OF YOU who helped in big ways and small ways… THANK YOU!!!!  The day was filled with thoughtfulness, with meaning, teaching, eating, listening, laughing ~ and with the intention of helping build community with our neighbours, especially our Indigenous brothers and sisters.

Woven into the neighbourhood… you do good work, St. Andrew’s!!!
~ Deb

This week we want to highlight 3 women for taking time away from their work and families to travel to Portland, Oregon to attend the Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference in late September — Dolly Forcade, Stephanie Werle, and Shona Vandrasco. Each of them had to sacrifice some personal vacation time in order to participate, so to the 3 of you we extend a BIG THANK YOU for your generous gift of time! We know each of you is passionate about stewardship and generosity, and we look forward to hearing more from you about the various ways we can cultivate greater generosity here at St. Andrew’s.
You are truly a blessing to this congregation!
~ Cathy Millar

If you have pictures of your garden produce, please send it to office@standrewscalgary.ca by Wednesday, October 9th so that we can include it in a slide show at our Thanksgiving Day service.  Thanks!!

Please join St. Andrew's Rainbow Team for a Film and Conversation night.  We will be watching the documentary "Fish out of water" (2009) by Ky Dickens. The filmaker identifies how the LGBTQ community has been deeply hurt by the misinterpretation of a handful of bible passages which made Ky feel like "A fish out of water" within her own faith community when she came out. Please note that the film contains mature themes such as violence toward the LGBTQ community and self-harm. Feel free to stay after the film to share your thoughts and insights about the film, and/or to listen to the insights of others. Refreshments will be served.

When:    Saturday October 26, 2024 from 5:30 – 8 pm in KEL

What:    Children get a night (150 minutes) at the church including dinner and lots of fun, games and activities.
Children are welcome to come dressed up!

Who:      Children from grades 1-6.
Children are encouraged to bring a friend.

Parents & Grandparents get a night (150 minutes) to themselves too (think date night, dinner with friends, shopping).

Cost: Free!

Registration closes Wednesday, October 23, 2024 

Please sign up through the church office at  office@standrewscalgary.ca or call  403.255.0001

The office is looking for 2 ORANGE tablecloths that have disappeared from our bin.  If you happened to take them home to wash, could you call the office and let us know you have them?  Thanks so much!  
~ Deb

October 6:  10:00 am

Greeter: Peter Gatdet    
Ushers: Pat & Duane Tritter
Coffee Hosts: Steve Henrichsen
Shepherd: Bob Shaw

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
Youth Group 2024 Schedule - CLICK HERE

Darrel Janz and The Core Celebration Choir would like to invite you to a monthly evening of music, teaching and testimony:
7:00 pm on Sep 29, Oct 27 and Nov 24 at Grace Presbyterian Church.

As an organization focused on ending global hunger, working through our 15 members made up of churches and church-based organization, we believe that prayer is an important element in working towards a world without hunger.

Join us on World Food Day, for a virtual gathering where we will come together to learn about and pray for people living with hunger and conflict.

If so, you are invited  to come and experience a weekend at VST on October 17-19, 2024.  Over the weekend, attendees will be able to attend class and worship, interact with students, faculty, and alumni, and have some personal discernment time on UBC Campus.