When was the last time you sat down and reflected on how you live as a disciple of Jesus Christ? Is that something you do daily...occasionally....never? You may be surprised to learn that self-reflection is actually not easy… nor is it a natural human trait. But the passage suggests we should, so how do we go about it?
To prepare for this Sunday's service, you can read  Luke 13: 6-9 

During Sunday Worship, here are activity sheets (based on today’s scripture reading) for all ages and stages:
3+   7+   Youth    Adult
Please join us for in-person worship at 10:00 Sunday morning to hear how ‘all things worked for good’. (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.

Across Canada in recent weeks there has been a steady move towards removing COVID related restrictions. While many welcome this shift and the infection related dangers have been significantly reduced by vaccinations, there are still two realities: people are still getting COVID and some congregants consequently are quite cautious about returning to in-person activities. As an example, one congregant who was at worship last Sunday was diagnosed with COVID this week. With restrictions greatly reduced we will all unknowingly be near infected persons in the grocery store, the restaurant, at the Flames game and in our friend's living room. As we have heard, we are now moving into the phase called "living with COVID." 
The Session welcomes the opportunity we now have to return to more in-person activity (in fact, the Session met in-person last night). However, our calling as Christians "to bear the burden of our brother and sister" (Gaatians 6.2) raises our concern for the cautious among us and what we can do to help them return to in-person worship and activity.  So the Session encourages the following: 
We strongly encourage masking, vaccinations and social distancing  but do not mandate it. This is an expression of care for others. It is our hope that these practices will help us all achieve what we all want: a full return to in-person congregational life.
Thanks for your understanding.
Rev. Peter Coutts

Listen to this portion of Rev. Geoffrey's sermon here
If you get a commercial, close and then re-click the link.

 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Mar 20 * Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, Mar 20 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
Mon (21) * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon (21) -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon (21) -  Mission Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Tue  (22) -  Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Tue  (22) -  Book Study - Words of Life:  1:30 - 2:30 pm (Zoom)
Tue  (22)  - theCreek Team:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed (23) -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed (23) -  SAFE Workshop:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Thu  (24) *  Choir:  7:00 pm (Trinity Hall)
Fri    (25) -   Youth Group:  7:00 pm - Upper Room
Sun, Mar 27 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun, Mar 27 * Book Study - Words of Life:  11:15 am (Trinity Hall)

Registration is no longer required.
You’re invited! The SAFE team looks forward to welcoming you at the upcoming four-week series of workshops with expert guest speakers who will lead us in discussion.
All sessions will be on Zoom through the link below at 7pm. 
March 16 - Why do we want to talk about sexuality at church?  With Liz McNeilly - Calgary Centre for Sexuality
March 23 - Who is welcome at church?  Am I safe here?  With Pam Rocker, writer and speaker on faith and queer identity 
March 30 - What does the Bible say about diversity and inclusion? With Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher Walls, Hebrew Bible Scholar
April 6 - Where do we go from here? What does this mean going forward? With Rev. Mark Tremblay, Knox Presbyterian and Rev. Greg Smith, Varsity Acres Presbyterian

The SAFE team
Lynn Judd, Christine Pepper, Deanne Barrett, Kim McLachlan

As you have heard, The Presbyterian Church in Canadahas shifted its stance on same sex marriage and the view on LGBTQI persons.  Peter will be reflecting on this topic in the sermon Sunday, March 27th.  Following the service, Peter will be hosting a gathering
at 11:30 am in the Upper Room for a time of open discussion
with people who have concerns about this new direction.

3 Workshops Presented by Rev. Peter Coutts
Wednesdays, April 13 – 27 at 7pm (online and in person) 
What? How has the Church in Canada been changing, and why?
So What? How is our understanding of “church” changing?
Now What? What new forms of faith community are emerging? 
Watch our Events Pages for coming details.  Join this opportunity that will spark our imagination about our congregation!

Our condolences to the family and friends of Elsie Cameron on her recent death, to Mary Lou Staseson, on the death of her husband, Jack, who died March 11, 2022, and to Ron Wharton on the death of his wife Lynn.  Please keep these families in your prayers.

The Faith Formation Team (and Family Ministry before us) has been organizing a treat for each of our post secondary students during both the Christmas and spring exam period for several years. We think it is important that St. Andrew’s students know they are being thought of and that we hold them in our prayers. We have 10 post secondary students this spring and are seeking 10 individuals of families interested in supporting this worthy cause by purchasing a $25 gift card i.e. a Starbuck’s, Tim Horton’s or Chapters/Indigo gift card. You would mail the gift card with a hopeful and caring message to a student, whose name and address will be provided to you by the FF Team. All of our students will be most grateful for the gift and encouragement! If you are interested, please email Rhonda Wishart at Rhonda.wishart@icloud.com (or phone 403-614-9924) to be provided the name and address of a student. Thank you to all past and current participants!

This 6-week set of Lenten devotions includes daily reflections and prayers.  Each week we will make the road to Jerusalem through the following themes:
Walking through Lent
Walking in the wilderness
Walking in prayer
Walking with others
Walking in hope
Walking through Holy Week

These Lenten Devotionals
are available for you here in Large Print or Regular Print

The invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis. This devastating conflict has already displaced hundreds of thousands of people. The most urgent needs are for food, water and shelter.

To help respond quickly to the escalating situation, PWS&D is receiving donations for Ukraine. As a member of ACT Alliance and Canadian Foodgrains Bank, we are well placed to provide urgently needed food and non-food support.

ACT Alliance members have already begun setting up refugee support points and sending relief supplies to Ukraine. Canadian Foodgrains Bank members are also planning a response with urgently needed food assistance.