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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Feb 2 - 9
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

A member from our congregation commented on the amazing sight displayed through the laying on of hands during the Elder Ordination January 19th.  How blessed are we with our current ministers Rev. Laurie and Rev. Geoffrey, and our Ministers in Association Rev. Peter Coutts, Rev. Dr. Jean Morris, and Rev. Fiona Swanson, and to have Rev. Clay Kuhn participating in our worship?  Along with these wonderful leaders are our current session members, including our 3 new elders and 1 returning elder to Session as we start a new year in 2025.
We do not take for granted how blessed we are.  
Together - we strive to Grow. Life. Together. With God.
~ Deb

If you like to sing, please consider coming to our Bring a Friend to Choir Night (all are welcome and you can just bring yourself along!) at 7:00 pm on Thursday February 20th. Join members of our choir and get a sense of how we spend our Thursday evenings: participate in a warm-up, sing some hymns, have some treats, and work on an anthem that we will share together on Sunday February 23rd during the Musical Offering. We will have a special guest joining us as well to sing This Little Light of Mine. Hope to see you there!

Join the Rainbow Team for a night of Rainbow Rock Painting and treats on Friday, February 21, 7-8:30pm.  All ages and stages of creativity are encouraged to join us for a fun night together!  Our rocks will be displayed in the front foyer as a sign of welcome to all.  Questions/RSVP to rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca

Is it YOU????   On February 23, we all have an opportunity to get to know some people we may only see sitting across the aisle from us in the pew.  If you would like to participate as either a HOST (providing a meal for up to 4 people in your home), or to be a GUEST (responsible for taking a dessert to your assigned host) ~ this is the event for you!!

The initial meeting of knitters and crocheters at Claire House on Monday went very well.  Thank you to all the ladies who attended the Meet & Greet.  There is still an opportunity for more people to participate in this project.  They are also looking for yarn, knitting needles, crochet hooks and wool.  If you are interested in participating or have supplies you would like to donate, please contact Pat Tritter at duanepat@icloud.com or call 403-271-6876.
 ~ Pat

Our Men’s group is spearheading a clothing drive for the Aboriginal Friendship Centre for the period Feb 1 - March 1. Here is a list of items that are in need - have a look in your closet and see if you have items that you are ready to donate to someone in need:
Blankets, touques, mitts/gloves, shirts/sweaters, socks, coats, pants, sleeping bags, backpacks, new underwear 
Starting Sunday, February 2 there will be boxes in the Foyer and Karl English Lounge where you can place your donations.
The Men’s Group and the AFC thank everyone in advance for their participation.  ~  Terry Basaraba

Please contact the office (403.255.0001 / office@standrewscalgary.ca) or Rev. Laurie if you are interested.  Depending on people's availability, an inquiry class will be offered in February or March.

If you are interested in offering the Land Acknowledgement Sunday mornings, please add your name at the sign up table in the Foyer. You will then be contacted with the process and schedule.  
~ Lauren Nolette

Feb 2nd: 10:00 am
Greeter: Andrew Wiswell
Ushers: Inge Murray & Brian Hawco
Coffee Hosts: Men’s Group
Shepherd: Brent Werle
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Deanne Barrett

Brown Bagging 4 Calgary's Kids  - CLICK HERE
Growing Generous Life Brochure - CLICK HERE
Sunday Morning Bible Study - CLICK HERE
The EDGE After School Youth Drop In Program  - CLICK HERE
Youth Group 2025 Schedule - CLICK HERE

On a recent visit to the church, one of our Indigenous friends from Iksooksipaitapii Wellness Foundation noticed the woven rainbow banner on the wall and saw that rainbow as a sign that we might be a safe place for members of their community. What a “God moment!”.

Planning for your future healthcare decisions is important. By thinking about your healthcare preferences now and letting others know, you make it easier for your loved ones and healthcare providers, especially during tough times. A Green Sleeve or a similar document can be helpful, detailing your medical wishes, end-of-life care, and other key information. Members of the public can order up to two Green Sleeves for delivery to their home at no cost. Here are step-by-step ordering instructions on how to order a Green Sleeve; The username and password for the public ordering account are both “Greensleeves” (case sensitive). 
If you are not sure of what a Green Sleeve should contain, and why, please view the link here. At minimum, a Green Sleeve will contain a personal directive (recommended for all adults older than 18), Goals of Care Designation (GCDs), and a Tracking Record.
If you want further information, you might find this document useful: Conversations Matter: A Guide for Making Healthcare Decisions. Start planning now to give yourself and your family peace of mind.

Assuming responsibility for the care of another person is one of the most common characteristics of the sandwich generation. If you care for someone in your family (“care” meaning everything from helping with physical care to helping with financial decisions and/or property, to emotional support), or if you know of a friend in the same boat, an upcoming seminar at the church is tailor-made for you. St. Andrew’s will be hosting a Caregivers Seminar, presented by Caregivers Alberta. The speaker is Karen Cuthbertson, MSc, Manager, Support Services.

The focus will be:
1. What is a caregiver and why does it matter
2. Signs of stress and burnout
3. Self-care/self-compassion
4. Spiritual well-being
5. Finding resources

Please register by Jan 30
and please let us know if you plan to stay for lunch:
Sign up in the Foyer, call  403-255-0001, or email office@standrewscalgary.ca (email)