This weekend we complete our look at St. Andrew’s Values by examining: Missional.  We’ll see in 2 Corinthians 5 how Paul frames what that mission looks like: To a world racked by fragmentation and division--wholeness is coming; not through what we’ll do but through what Jesus already did on the cross. Jesus' brokenness is what will one day put our lives back together whole and complete, relationships and all. Join us this weekend as we experience God’s fresh invitation to mission—to join God in the healing of creation. 
To prepare for Sunday’s worship, you can read
2 Corinthians 5: 14 - 21 (The Message)

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.

Would you like to see some familiar loving faces?  Join Bible Buddies (Church School on Zoom) this Sunday, November 21st from 9:00 - 9:30 am.  Your teachers and friends would LOVE to see you!!!!  Please contact the office for the zoom link:   office@standrewscalgary.ca 

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Nov 21 * Bible Buddies - Story Alive Church School:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, Nov 21 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)
Mon * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Tue - Staff Retreat:  8:00 - 4:00 pm (FCJ Centre)
Tue - Worship Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Search Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Fri -   Youth Group:  7:00 pm (In-person, Upper Room)
Sun, Nov 21 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am (Livestreamed & In-person)

The Faith Formation Team is delighted to announce the restart of Youth Group under the energetic and able leadership of Rev. Fiona Swanson. Joining her leadership team is David Kurtz who has faithfully led the youth for several years, as well as excited newcomers to the leadership team - Lauren Cole and Matthew Nolette. Come out, reunite with old friends, meet new friends and above all - have fun! Bring a friend if you wish.

theCreek will be kicking off the Advent season with a "Food and Faith" gathering on Zoom.  This is a great opportunity to invite your friends and neighbours to a fun evening of cooking and conversation online!! We will be preparing a meal together while online, each in our own homes. We will eat together the meal we have prepared, and share in encouraging and meaningful conversation about faith as we prepare to move into the season of Advent. 

A four-week Advent study on Zoom:

Mondays at 7:00 p.m. starting on November 29 and finishing on December 20 led by Bill Judd.

Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. starting on November 30 and finishing on December 21 led by Ken Burrill.

Detailed work requires dedicated and detailed people!   We are so grateful to Jenny Drinkwater for being that person for us the past few years.  As Envelope Secretary, Jenny made sure the right information was entered into our computer system so that all those who donated to StAC received tax receipts each year.  ‘Covid’ didn’t make this an easy task, but once allowed back in our building, Jenny ensured our records got up-to-date quickly ~ and accurately.  
THANK YOU JENNY ~ ENJOY A WELL DESERVED REST! 

We have now reached $ 9,000 towards our goal of $10,000 for The Even Better Dinner fundraiser.  

Here are some of the things that Lori-ann hopes to do to attract, welcome, engage and orient newcomers (As COVID protocol permits)
- Promote the regathering and rebuilding of our faith community
- Participate in worship two Sundays per month (including the provision of a children’s time and agreed upon prayers)
- Resource a refreshment of the Mission Team, including assistance with a renewal of mandate, a work plan for the coming year, recruitment of new members and the development of community partnerships
- Resource the Family Ministry and Faith Formation Teams, as needed, and particularly in relation to Youth Group
- Engage and coordinate new volunteers for Ministry Teams, as needed
- Support the Alpha Team to prepare for the next Alpha offering at St. Andrew’s
- Organize Study Groups and recruit leaders for the Season of Lent

A donation was made to the Memorial Fund in memory of Ruth Young by her Dad John, sister Joh-Ann, brother-in-law Mark, and by her nieces Makenna and Kaila.  Sadly missed.

The Free Little Mitten Trees will be set up by the bus stop in front of St. Andrew's and at the three train stations located south of Fish Creek (Fish Creek, Shawnessy, and Somerset Bridlewood).  All are invited to take what they need and give what they can.  The trees will be up throughout the month of December.  You can place donation items on any of the trees, or bring donation items to the south door of the church.