The very first chapter of the Bible, and the very last, are bookends, describing lush gardens in which God walks with people. We live in inbetween times, when our sense of God can feel more like a desert. Is the “garden” experience possible for us, here and now?

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Worship, Church School and Special Studies/Events: Mar 23-30, 2025
PLUS LINKS to our Team/Group Meetings and Monthly Calendar!

At St. Andrew’s we are lucky to have so many people who made our St. Patrick’s TAKE 150 a fun event. To all the kids who came out to make rainbow coloured slime that stretched to reach a pot of gold, played leprechaun tag in the dark, challenged each other to "minute to win it" games and enjoyed rainbow jello! Our youth helpers are vital at this event, and we thank Annika, Josh, Ceana and Rennie for their leadership. We couldn’t do without Debbie and Paul and are grateful for all the fun themed food they provide, and for Rhonda, Shona and Craig for their decorating talents and help throughout the night. Thank you! May the sun shine warm upon your faces!

Just a sneek peek at Sunday, March 30th - Rev. Geoffrey will be leading Worship and would love for you to join him!!
LinX will be back Wed, April 2nd with all the news you need to know!
Happy Spring Break all!!!
~  Kevin, Barbara, & Deb

For all those who placed order for soup and samosas, remember that pickup will be in Trinity Hall March 22 from 9:30 - 11:00 am.  Contacts are Pam Livingstone at (403)271-6468  or Margaret Bates at (403)259-2580

Thanks to the Ladies Guild for their generous donation to kickstart our Fundraising efforts towards the parking lot project!  Do you have a catchy phrase that might reflect the Reason for fundraising?  As we heard at the Annual Congregational Meeting, we will be raising funds to ensure that water that lands or flows on our property, is absorbed within our land (through grading and having two rock pits at the lower end of the property) as well as increase our parking by 13 more spots.  There will be a prize for the BEST NAME so please submit your suggestions to Cathy Millar at cathyamillar@gmail.com
The deadline for submissions is March 31st. 

Neechi-Mart is an Indigenous-led program offering free groceries for the hungry - no registration required.  They also provide soup and bannock for a free lunch, and cultural teachings (creating dreamcatchers, drums, beadwork, etc.)  They create a community and safe space here at St. Andrew's for Indigenous or non-Indigenous people every Wednesday Noon - 2:00 pm.  They could use volunteers to help community members shop and help with set up (10:30 am) or clean up (2-3:30).  If you would like to volunteer, please contact the office.  If you need access to the kitchen on Wednesday, it is available only after 3:30.  We are thankful that the Lord has blessed us with these friends who lead us in blessing the community.

Special thanks to all those who contributed to the annual report and great annual congregational meeting this year!  Thank you to all who wrote committee reports and financials, those who created and distributed the information, and all who came fully prepared to listen, and engage - deep thanks.  The ministry at St. Andrew's is celebrated at our annual meeting.  The narrative budget was a helpful way to understand how our offering is put into action! We are invited to put the "fun" into "fundraising".  We are changing how we see the annual meeting and report - rather than a burden and dreaded -  to a "God-touched" moment.    God is in the House!
~  Rev. Laurie

Is your heart yearning for something special throughout Lent this year?   Why not sign up for our five-week program that is all about diving deep into different spiritual practices using hands-on activities?   You have 2 opportunities:  Sunday mornings (March 9 - April 6) from 9:00 - 9:45 am; or Tuesday mornings (March 11 - April 8) from 10:30 - 12:00.   Workshops will be led by Rev. Geoffrey, Rev. Laurie, and congregational members with specific expertise (Sheri Coutts, Desiree Henrichsen, and Ken and Sharon Burrill).   You can register by adding your name to the sign-up sheet in the Foyer.

March 23rd: 10:00 am
Greeters: John & Jean McPhee
Ushers: Sean & Christine Pepper
Coffee Host: Grace Travers
Shepherd: Jerry Spotowski
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement: Judy Bridgemohan

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

St. Andrew’s Hall is pleased to share a free, downloadable Lenten Devotional Guide.  Each day, participants are invited to read a specific scripture and share a reflection and prayer from a member of our community – students, staff, faculty, board members and alumni.
This year, St. Andrew’s Hall marks 70 years of our ministry of educating and equipping missional leaders through teaching, hospitality and witness for Christ’s church of tomorrow, today.  We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with congregations across the PCC as together, we seek to share and show the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in God’s beautiful, yet troubled world.
Many blessings, Ross

McInnis & Holloway invites you to join them for a seminar with Dr. Alan Wofelt as he shares his “Companioning Philosophy”.  The first seminar, May 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm is for individuals and families who are grieving a loss.  The second seminar, May 7 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm is for professionals within the caregiving community.