We understand that some of you will continue to join us on-line, but for those of you who are yearning for that place of centring warmth and familiarity – where you are known and loved – we invite you to come home to St. Andrew’s this Christmas.  ~ Dr. Tim Archibald, Lead Minister

You have until 4pm Thursday to Register to attend one of the Christmas Eve Services in person at the links under the descriptions below:

In-person:  4:00 – 5:00 pm 

We invite you to experience a relaxed family gathering on Christmas Eve. A live nativity scene will be onsite on the front lawn, complete with Mary & Joseph to talk of their journey and live baby animals for your children to pet and cuddle. Sharing their blessings with others, your children are encouraged to bring an item to hang themselves on the Mitten Tree and to drop a food item in our Food Bank basket. There will even be a cozy firepit near the manger to warm chilly fingers and toes!Those who are comfortable with an indoor experience, will move into the sanctuary at 4;30 p.m., well-spaced for families, to listen to a Christmas story for children and sing along (the children can choose their own instruments) with Evan and his carollers. St. Andrew’s opens its arms and hearts to all our young families – come for part, come for all – this gathering will be relaxed and child-focused – spontaneous joy encouraged!

Live-streamed:  4:00 pm

Enjoy candle lighting, the Christmas Scripture being read in a new way, a story called ‘My Christmas List’, a prayer for the world, and a solo by Rhys Hume.  Come home for Christmas!!

Scripture Reading Link: Luke 2: 1-20

In-Person Registration here (until Thursday at 4 pm)

A more traditional candlelight service for Christmas Eve with familiar carols, a telling of the Christmas Story, special seasonal music, and spiritual nourishment for living in times like these.

To prepare for these sevices, you can read: 
Isaiah 9: 2-7; Luke 2: 1-20

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

Link to Registration for the Christmas Eve service at 7:00 pm

Link to Registration for the Christmas Eve service at 9:00 pm

Join us for this peaceful and reflective service for Christmas Day which includes the celebration of Communion. In his Message, Dr. Tim will reflect on how our syndromes of sin and disappointment are suddenly interrupted by the outrageous loving-kindness of God our Saviour, which dawns upon the world. On Christmas God breaks into our world as Emmanuel (God with us) initiating a revolution of kindness. Hope you can join us in-person or by live-stream.

Scriptures: Titus 2:11-14; 3:3-8a;   John 1: 1-14

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

Join us for this service as we join Zechariah in a song of praise. After all the busyness, we will simply “rest in the Lord” as we live into the joyful spirit of Christmas.

Scripture: Luke 1: 67 – 79

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

* denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Dec 26 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
The Office will be closed December 27 and 28 (Monday/Tuesday)
Mon * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed - Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Thu -  Bottle Drop Off - Youth Group Fund Raiser:  4:00 - 7:00 pm (Parking Lot)
Thu - Youth Group Movie Night:  7:00 - 9:00 pm (In-person)
Sun, Jan 2 * Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, Jan 2 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
 

As a people of faith, we are grateful, thankful and blessed that God so loved the world,  that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

We met our goal of $3000! Gift cards are being delivered to families and singles at Claire House this week.  Thank you, St Andrew's, for being a generous neighbour to residents at Claire House.