Rev. Peter Coutts will be leading worship for two weeks. He will be focusing on two common habits of mind that diminish our joy and how we can deal with them. Here is how Peter describes what you will hear in the first sermon:

This first of two sermons seems like a mind bender of the idea, until the reader focuses on the word "consider."  To me the biggest tool in our spiritual toolbox is reflection ("consider" here).  We will look at joy as a reflective practice--one that deepens our relationship with God, finds more joy in life and prompts how we live in the world.

The link below will be updated on Sunday morning by 9:00 to take you to the service.

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Jul 11 * Sunday Morning Worship:  9:30 am (Livestreamed)
Jul 11 * Coffee with the Preacher:   10:35 am (Zoom)
Jul 12 * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Jul 12 - Side-By-Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Jul 13 - Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Jul 13 - Finance Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Jul 14 - Side-By-Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom) 
Jul 14 * Summer Bible Study:  (Zoom) 6:00 pm
Jul 18 * Sunday Morning Worship:  9:30 am (Livestreamed)
Jul 18 * Zoom Coffee with the Preacher:  10:35 am (Zoom)

—where people can join a meeting either online at home by Zoom or in-person at St. Andrew's. Being able to accommodate both options allows our ministry work to continue with efficiency.  Thank you, Tom and David!

We hope you will join us on August 27 - 29 at Sandy McNabb Campground (Group A), located in Sheep River Provincial Park.  This year, there are 10 power sites available in addition to sites without power.  Even if you aren't a camper, we invite you to pack a lunch and join us for the day on Saturday, August 28.  The campground is located just beyond Turner Valley, a beautiful 1 hour drive from St. Andrew's.  We'll plan a hike and have an evening campfire, or maybe join us Sunday morning for outdoor worship.

If you had trouble opening the messages from our ministers in Friday’s email, please click here to read them:

 Summer Messages from our Ministers

And consider looking at the bottom of our "Online Hints" page to see if it helps you solves the problem of not being able to open up links to documents or external websites in our newsletters, including obituaries in our "Deepest Sympathy" section which follows.

We extend sympathy to Cathy, and to all of  Roberta’s  family and friends.  A graveside ceremony was held on July 2nd. There will be a memorial recital of Roberta’s compositions hopefully this fall at St. Andrew’s. All family and friends will be invited to attend.

 She is predeceased by her parents, Rev. Keith and Althea ‘Allie’ and survived by her brothers, Bill of Peterborough, ON & Malcolm of Calgary.   Marie was an avid participant with the Calgary Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Racing team for many years. Marie herself had survived breast cancer and had other health issues. Marie also enjoyed camping, gardening, beading and spending time with her cats. There will be no formal funeral service at this time.

The Rev. Dianne Ollerenshaw passed away on July 1, 2021, almost a year after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma. 

Here are some comforting words from the Rev. Dr. Jean Morris:  "With her on that journey was God as she had come to know God in Jesus Christ – a knowledge enriched by the relationships she shared with so many people throughout her faithful and varied ministries in Canada and throughout the world. For Dianne, the relationships she made in her work with the Indigenous communities of Alberta and beyond Alberta across Canada have been very significant and precious in her life’s journey."

We give thanks to God for the life and ministry of our friend Dianne.  Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, says the Spirit. They rest from their labours and their works follow them.