What does it mean to give everything you have, everything you are, in service of God? That’s the question this week’s Scripture asks us to consider. The costly nard that Mary of Bethany spread on Jesus’ feet was worth nearly a year’s wages. She gave it willingly, without thought to the cost. What about us? What are we willing to give of ourselves?To prepare for this Sunday's service,
you can read  John 12: 1 - 8 

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 (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.

Listen to this portion of Rev. Peter's sermon here

Listen to Calysta Payne read the letter from Galatians 3:23-29 here

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 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun (Apr 3) * Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun (Apr 3) * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun  (Apr 3) * Book Study - Words of Life:  11:15 am (Trinity Hall)
Mon (Apr 4) * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon (Apr 4) -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon (Apr 4) -  Faith Formation:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Tue  (Apr 5) -  Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Tue  (Apr 5) -  Book Study - Words of Life:  1:30 - 2:30 pm (Zoom)
Tue  (Apr 5)  - Gratitude & Generosity:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed (Apr 6) -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed (Apr 6) -  SAFE Workshop:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Thu  (Apr 7) *  Choir:  7:00 pm (Trinity Hall)
Fri    (Apr 8) -   Youth Group:  7:00 pm - Upper Room
Sun (Apr 10) * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am
(Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun (Apr 10) * Book Study - Words of Life:  11:15 am (Trinity Hall)

Registration is no longer required.
All sessions will be on Zoom through the link below at 7pm. 
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

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!

These last few years have been especially difficult for so many people.  In the midst of the difficulty stands a group of St. Andrew’s faithful ‘pray-ers’.  We are so grateful for our Prayer Ministry ~ for Lorie Nielsen who coordinates this ministry ~ and for all those who pray for people and their needs.  If you or someone you know is in need of prayer (illness, hospitalization, grieving or fearful, homebound, or with other needs where God could comfort and support), please don’t hesitate to reach out by sending an email to prayer@standrewscalgary.ca.

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" (Galatians 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

The winter has been incredibly tough. From the bone-chilling weather to the ongoing pandemic, many in our community are hurting.  With Easter just one month away, now is the time for us to give our neighbours care, comfort, and hope — starting with a nourishing meal.  Your special gift today will help the Mustard Seed welcome every hungry person who turns to them for a wholesome Easter meal. That meal, served with unconditional love, will give someone hope for brighter days to come.