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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Dec 1 - 8
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We are so grateful to all of our SHEEP BUILDERS who braved the cold and snow on Saturday, Nov 23.  We had children,  youth, adults - all bringing their creativity to the task at hand.  The day surpassed the expectations of our fearless leader extraordinaire ~ Sheri Coutts ~ who prepared so thoroughly for this day that she made it easy for those of us who cannot claim to be ‘artsy’ to BE artsy that morning!!   So now… you all get to keep your eyes peeled on Sunday mornings leading up to the Intergenerational Musical “Uncertain Poor Shepherds’ for ‘Sanctuary Sheep’.  Coolest sheep ever!!!    ~ Deb

If you find holiday traditions have changed, social events are draining, or sights, songs and smells trigger emotions, the Life after Loss team invites you to GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays on Saturday morning, December 7 at 10:00 in the K.E. Lounge to watch a helpful video and join in a discussion with others who are grieving.

Facing this season can sometimes feel like taking one step forward and two steps back. But like a trusted guide, a Surviving the Holidays event will prepare you to navigate the season’s changes. More than just practical tips, you will be with a community of people who know what it’s like to walk through the holidays in grief. You will find connection and comfort in knowing you’re not alone this season. Please join us.

Terry Basaraba and Lynn Judd invite you to join them in our St. Andrew’s kitchen to make up a simple soup recipe ~ to be frozen and then warmed up at the centre.  We hope to make a batch or two in December, and then we’re hoping to provide soup once a month in the new year.  Please sign up at the volunteer sign-up table in the foyer, or contact the office at 403-255-0001 or office@standrewscalgary.ca if you would enjoy working as a team to prepare soup.

If you have stock pots or ladles to donate to the centre, we would gladly welcome them.  And thank you to all who provided ice cream buckets and lids!   And… thanks for considering this request.    Woven into the neighbourhood…    ~  Deb

Dec 1st: 10:00 am
Greeters: Peter Gatdet & Delisa Dhanpaul
Ushers: Pat & Duane Tritter
Coffee Hosts: Opportunity Available - call 403.255.0001
Shepherd: Noel White

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

Last week, we encouraged folks to think about Advance Planning. Some people avoid this but thinking and talking about what you would like as you age, and when you die, is neither morbid nor selfish; it is a gift to others, so that they can be sure of what you want and ensure that your wishes are respected. Check out the church’s website for additional resources here. Geoffrey would be happy to meet with you or chat on the phone if you have any questions about this.

Commission-free Week: December 2-5, 2024
Scotia McLeod is offering a commission-free week December 2-5, 2024. During this time, they will sell stocks valued under $10,000 CAD or $10,000 USD without charging a commission. (The normal commission is $140 for gifts under $6,000; $175 for gifts between $6,001 and $9,999).
To take advantage of this commission-free offer, securities must be in the PCC account by the end of the day on Thursday December 5, 2024. Multiple sales of the same stock that together exceed $10,000 are not eligible. Anyone wishing to donate more than $10,000, can donate different stocks as long as each is valued under $10,000.
Securities donated prior to December 2 can be sold during the commission free week, with the donor’s instructions. The receipt will still reflect the market value of the stock on the day the securities were deposited into the PCC account, and the beneficiary will receive the proceeds (plus/minus any gain/loss) of the stock sale.
NOTE: Scotia McLeod offers these commission-free weeks quarterly in March, June, September and December. It’s usually the first week of the month, but we never have the exact dates until a few weeks before. Donations can be sent to us around this time and ask that they be held until the commission-free week.

  Do you miss singing some of the old carols?  If you'd like to sing along (O Come All Ye Faithful, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Angels We Have Heard on High and the like) in accessible (slightly lower than usual) keys, and have a bit of fun with the Hims of Praise, we have a family friendly evening to do just that. Join us at 6:30 on Friday, December 6, for a time of singing together, and kick off your Advent/Christmas season with joy!   There will be no admission or ticket price, but if you choose to leave to a freewill offering, all proceeds will go to The Mustard Seed, Calgary.

Experience the magic of the season at Grace Presbyterian Church's annual Choral Christmas Concert on December 15, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Last year's event was a huge success, and this year promises to be no different. Please get your tickets now before they're gone!

Featuring over 100 talented singers from eight local Calgary choirs, accompanied by brass, organ, and percussion, this unforgettable evening will fill your heart with the joyful sounds of Advent and Christmas hymns and songs. Set in the stunning sanctuary of Grace Presbyterian Church, a renowned concert venue that regularly hosts events by Candlelight Concerts and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, this Choral Christmas Concert promises an unparalleled seasonal experience.