What does it mean to “Live in the Light”?  Story, song, scripture, and prayer, help us amplify God’s light and love, even in the dark.

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Jan 12 - 19
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

This Christmas, one of St. Andrew’s themes focussed on shepherds and sheep. Every Sunday our offertory started out with these words: What can I give Him, poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb. And the answer? What can I give him? I can give my heart.

This Christmas season there were so many of you from our faith family who gave of your hearts. So many that I’m not going to mention any names, because to miss even one would hurt MY heart. So you KNOW who you are, and you know that it takes all of us to do the work that needs to be done. We are all woven together - whether in the neighborhood, in a team, in a group, with friends, with what may seem to you ‘a small way’ - but to others is a helpful and meaningful way. And together, we shared Christmas with those who needed a warm scarf, a new stuffie to snuggle, a bowl of soup, a kind word, a hug, a smile, a message of hope, peace, joy and love. Loving like Jesus. Bless you all for ALL you do! We couldn’t do it without you!  
~  Deb

All ladies of the congregation are welcome to attend the next ladies guild meeting at 1:30 pm on Tuesday Jan 14th.

Hello St. Andrews! Eaten too many goodies over Christmas and feeling like you need some exercise? We have the solution – join members of the Wellness team for a weekly mall walk.
Starting Tuesday February 4, 2025 – Tuesday March 25 at 9.30 am South Centre Mall.
Meet inside beside Starbucks at the East Mall entrance (across parking lot from Safeway). Walk at your own pace and then join the group for a coffee and chat afterwards.
For further information and to register, please contact Alice Williams - 403-281-4247 or alicemwilliams@shaw.ca

The many knit and crocheted angels we received were the perfect gift for those who came to our Surviving the Holiday event. Thank you for sharing your time and talent to create these darling angels. Because of your generosity we had a few extras so we were able to add some to the Christmas blessing stockings and share the angels with even more people in the congregation. Well done!
~ Judie Coleman

Thank you for carving out time in your busy Christmas schedule to help us deliver so many blessing stockings. We appreciate everyone who stopped by the stocking table on Sunday and picked up one or two or more stockings to deliver. We are so grateful for your support for the entire ministry project - from sewing or buying stockings, donating so many thoughtful items and finally delivering the treasure-filled stockings to those who can no longer worship with us in-person or who need a little joy added to their day. 
How do we show God's love to others? We do this by being the hands and feet of Jesus, and sharing the Christmas message by taking care of one another. St. Andrew's, you are the best!
~ Judie Coleman

If you haven’t started pulling together your information for your team, this is the week. ALL TEAM CONVENORS/COORDINATORS/LEADS: please have your 2024 annual report in to Debby by end of day WEDNESDAY,  JANUARY 15th. We need to share your team’s good work in our Annual Report. Thanks all!!
~ Deb

Send them to ConnXions@StAndrewsCalgary.ca

Jan 12th: 10:00 am
Greeters: Barb English
Ushers: Life After Loss Team
Coffee Hosts: David & Marlyn Townsend
Shepherd: Daniel Cullen
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Barbara Kearnes

The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
Youth Group 2025 Schedule - CLICK HERE

The Living with Advanced Illness Centre is offering a free education series during the winter of 2025. Topics address real situations that people might encounter as they care for someone they love and make difficult decisions. On January 21, Dr. Tracey Powell will offer a program focusing on what family members (and close friends) can do when someone they love is contemplating Medical Assistance in Death (MAiD). If you are in this situation, know that you are not alone: resources and options are available to help support you. 

‘Ministry Forum’ is offering several opportunities over the next few months, including a couple of collaborations with some amazing professionals which they are subsidizing to make it more affordable.  Some of these opportunities are for Clergy, Sessions, and Lay Leaders who would like to build their skills and have healthy and effective teams. There is also a Bible Study opportunity.

• Leadership Fundamentals for Ministry hosted by Learning Circles
• Salem Debs - Self-Led Anti-Racism Course
• The Preaching CollectiveTending Tomorrow: Canadian Women Homileticians Reflect on the Future of Preaching in Canada
• An evening Bible Study series using the Canadian Bible Society's The Bible Course starting at the end of January. Join The Rev. John Borthwick, Director of the Centre of Lifelong Learning at Knox College as he facilitates this eight-session course online this winter.