When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers who sold him into slavery, they were terrified.  Joseph had every “right” to want revenge, but he offered mercy.  Forgiveness.  A hard thing to give, and to receive!  What helps?

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Feb 23 - Mar 2
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

We are grateful for calm spirits, cool heads, and quick hands as our live streaming team and office staffer made quick adjustments ‘in real time’ Sunday morning.  Our worship service was underway when our technology hit a glitch.  We were grateful to have ‘restored screens’ in such a short timeframe.  Thank you David, Doug & Dolly!!  
~ Deb

The Rainbow Team are hoping to have people of ANY age join them THIS Friday night from 7-8:30 pm in Trinity Hall for a FUN NIGHT.  Come and paint a rock (or two or three) and enjoy some treats.   The rocks you paint will be displayed in the front foyer as a sign of welcome to all.  RSVP to rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca so they can lots of treats ready for you!!

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!

5940 BLACKFOOT TRAIL SE CALGARY
You are invited to join members of the Wellness Team for a buffet lunch on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:30 am.
COST : SENIORS $ 20 .00  ADULTS $25.00
If you are interested in joining us, please sign the sheet in the Foyer or email Alice Williams at alicemwilliams@shaw.ca
This is a very popular lunch venue, so to ensure adequate seating, we will have to book.  We ask that you please sign up no later than Friday, February 21.  We hope you will consider joining us for some good food, good conversation, and the opportunity to meet some new friends.
~ Alice Williams

The Men's Group will be hosting a dessert crepe event on Wednesday March 5, from 6:00 - 6:50 pm (prior to the Ash Wednesday Service at 7:00 pm) in Trinity Hall. So eat supper beforehand and then  come join us for dessert and fellowship that evening.  A gluten option will be available, and there will be a free will offering to cover costs.

Ever wonder what happens at the Aboriginal Friendship Centre?  Krista White from AFC  will be leading  us in a  presentation  in Trinity Hall,  Saturday March 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 am.
So come join the Men’s Group for coffee and muffins, and learn about the workings of the  Aboriginal Friendship Centre.  
~  Terry Basaraba

Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, March 9 following our morning worship service.  Everyone is encouraged to attend as we celebrate the past year & make plans for the coming year.

The Rainbow Team invites you to celebrate PIE Day on March 14, 2025 at 7pm in Trinity Hall.  We will have a fun and interactive conversation with Pam Rocker, Founder & Director of Affirming Connections, and yes - there will be pie! For more information on PIE Day & Affirming Connections, please see their website affirmingconnections.com.  Questions/RSVP to rainbowteam@standrewscalgary.ca. 
We look forward to seeing you there!

Saturday March 15, 2025 from 5:30 – 8 pm in the Karl English Lounge.
Children get a night (150 minutes) in at the church including dinner and lots of fun, games and activities. Children from grades 1-6 are welcome to come dressed up or wear green!
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, March 12, 2025. 
Please sign up through the church office at  office@standrewscalgary.ca or call 403-255-0001

The Ladies Guild Annual Soup and Samosa Sale  is coming soon - March 22/25 . Just what you need on these chilly days!  Watch upcoming LinX for details.

Every week at Side by Side, our dementia care program, we like to have music playing in the background when people arrive and throughout the day. Music helps us to connect with each other.  Unfortunately, our old CD player has become unreliable and is in need of replacement.  If you have one collecting dust and want to donate it, please contact Audrey Cole or Judie Coleman.  Thank you!
We could also use calming instrumental CDs,
or, in other words, 'music with no vocals.'  Thanks again! 
~ Judie

Feb 23rd: 10:00 am
Greeters: Katy & Oliver Doucette
Ushers:Jarrett Hoefling & Janet Remus
Coffee Hosts: Men’s Group
Shepherd: Joan Rowe
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Derek Wilkinson

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

February / March ConnXions - CLICK HERE

Are you finding it hard to get through the winter and maintain a positive mental health outlook? If so, you are not alone. Winter blues are a challenge for many Canadians—and it’s important for us all to be monitoring our own mental health—and that of those around us. If you know someone who is struggling, or you are, you are not alone. Reach out to one of the ministry team members. Call 211, which provides advice about available resources, not counselling (wait times can be long, but they are available 24/7, both text and voice). Or check out the Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary, for other resources. Part of our faith journey involves being real with ourselves and others. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, help is out there, and we can help you find it. 
~ Geoffrey

The Presbytery of Calgary-Macleod supports 13 congregations in southern Alberta and seeks to encourage healthy congregations and healthy ministers.  Every minister (Rev. Laurie) and one elder (Lynn Judd) from each congregation are members of presbytery.
Recently, Presbytery has committed to engage more intentionally with congregations. This questionnaire from Presbytery is intended to ‘check in’ on how we are doing as a congregation and to get our advice on what presbytery could do to assist us.  The hope is that information gathered will help them to see any overall themes within the congregations in the Presbytery, and, through comparison with results from two years ago, see whether Presbytery is improving in the support it provides. As the Presbytery Representative from St. Andrews, I encourage everyone to respond to the questions as you are able.  The deadline is February 28th.  
~  Lynn Judd, Rep Elder

Witness the powerful one-hour documentary film "Return to the Falls," exploring the legacy of Residential Schools and the journey towards reconciliation.  Special Guests Elder Betty Ross, Residential School Survivor and respected community leader, will share her story and insights in a panel discussion/Q&A ~ along with the film maker.
You won't be alone.  Rev. Laurie is going.  See you there or make a plan to carpool from the church.  Talk to Rev. Laurie if you are interested.

You are invited to join Marie Wilson, former Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, for a very interesting and inspiring conversation.  This public speaking event will be held at Mount Royal University on the afternoon of Saturday, March 1.