What is the goal of God creating the world?—What if God’s aim is to create a home for humanity to live with God? What if God’s aim is to move into the neighbourhood? How does that change the way we neighbour? What if God is closer to us than we think? Hope you can join us for Sunday Worship at 10am in-person or online. 
To prepare for Sunday’s worship, you can read
John 1:14 (Message); Rev. 21: 1-5a, 22-25

During Sunday Worship, here are activity sheets for all ages & stages:
3+   7+   Youth    Adult

Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 Sunday morning (no need to register); or use the link below which will be updated Sunday morning by 9:30 am to take you to our live streamed service.

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Oct 24 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun, Oct 24  - Session Workshop with Dr. Jean Morris:  1:30 pm (Trinity Hall & Zoom)
Mon * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon * The Art of Neighboring Book Study:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Tue - Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Tue * The Art of Neighboring Book Study:  1:30 pm (Zoom)
Tue - Worship Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed * The Art of Neighboring Book Study:  10:00 am (Zoom)
Wed - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Search Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Thu - theCreek Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Sun, Oct 31 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)

 The team is looking for 100 donations of $100 (fully tax-deductable) to reach the goal of $10,000. But whatever amount you are able to donate will be greatly appreciated. You may donate by sending a cheque, making your donation online, or arranging an e-transfer through Dolly. There is an excellent line-up of entertainment being provided by members and friends of St Andrew’s that will be available on You Tube that evening for your dining pleasure — you won’t want to miss this!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye – we are hereby calling everyone to attend the Congregational Town Hall Meeting this fall! Please come to see familiar faces, to receive an update on crucial aspects of our ministry and to ask your questions. COVID has curtailed our congregational gatherings, and we are missing those opportunities to connect and engage with each other more directly. Yes, this will be on zoom, so a poor substitute for an in-person gathering, but we can still see and hear each other. Please join Dr. Tim, elders, our General Presbyter/Interim Moderator and team leaders on Nov 3. You will hear an update on ministry and fall priorities, as well as a report on our current financials and early thoughts on the 2022 budget from the Finance Team. Don’t miss this chance for an hour of connection with your fellow congregants. A zoom link will be circulated as we approach the date.

During our Worship Service on November 7th we will be observing Remembrance Day, and will again be showing images of our family members who are veterans.  If you have already sent pictures in previous years you don’t need to submit them again, but if you have never sent a picture that you would like included in the tribute, please send them to   ~    communications@standrewscalgary.ca    ~   prior to October 31, 2021, and make sure you indicate the name of the person, and how they are related to you.

As Clerk of Session, could you pass on to the Session of St. Andrew’s, and to the congregation, my heart-felt gratitude.  It was a privilege to walk with you all in ministry.  John and I have been blessed to have had you walking with us for this time in our lives.  Thank you all for the amazing send off, the opportunity to participate in worship, the preparations for the ‘going away party that couldn’t be’, the wonderful gifts, and the purse.  I am humbled again by St. Andrew’s generosity!  And for all you have passed on to me may God bless you, and make you a blessing.

Jan Hazlett

MANY, MANY thanks to the 15 pairs of hands who contributed a goodly portion of their Saturday morning on October 16 providing fall clean-up and maintenance around St. Andrew's.  And special thanks to Flemming Nielsen for organizing this event.  The Lord was kind in providing good working weather allowing spirits to stay high.  This stalwart crew, 6 of whom regularly provide upkeep service through the Facilities Team, completed 14 out of 16 items on the work schedule!!  Quite a feat - well done!!

Go for a drive through Alberta and see the grain that has been grown and feeds us.  Go to this link and see how the Canadian Foodgrains Bank GROWS HOPE and feeds the world.