We begin our series “The Church in the Belly of the Whale” where we will reflect on our calling in mission. Just as Jonah wanted to avoid at all costs his calling in mission, we can be reluctant and anxious about our own calling in our time. 
To prepare for this Sunday's service,
you can read  John 20: 19 - 31, Jonah 1  

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 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 especially moving portions of Rev. Peter's sermon here

Listen to Braeden Werle read John 20: 1-10

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 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, Apr 24 *  Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am
                       (Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun, Apr 24 *  ‘Words of Life’ Book Study - Trinity Hall:  11:15 am
Mon, Apr 25 *  Christian Meditation Group: 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon, Apr 25 -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom) 
Tues, Apr 26 -  Staff Meeting:  10:30 am 
Tues, Apr 26 *  Funeral Service for Jean Christie:  11:00 am (Sanctuary)
Tues, Apr 26 -  TUESDAY BOOK STUDY HAS FINISHED 
Wed, Apr 27  -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Wed, Apr 27  *  What?  So what?  Now What? ~ Peter Coutts
Thu, Apr 28 *  Choir - Trinity Hall:  7:00 pm
Fri, Apr 29   -   Youth Group - 7:00 pm (Upper Room)  
Sat, Apr 30  *   Dr. Tim Dickau Workshop: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
                           (Trinity Hall In person OR by Zoom)
Sun, May 1 *  Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, May 1 *  Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am
                      (Livestreamed & In-person)
Sun, May 1 *  ‘Words of Life’ Book Study - Trinity Hall:  11:15 am

  We’re looking forward to hearing about your Easter celebrations!   ~   Lauren & Matt

2 Workshops remain in Rev. Peter’s series on
What?  So What?  Now What?  
Join us tonight for the second workshop:  SO WHAT?  (Zoom only)

What? How has the Church in Canada been changing, and why? 
(If you missed this workshop on April 13th, you can view it on our YouTube channel:  [CLICK HERE FOR IT] )
So What?  TONIGHT:  April 20 -  How is our understanding of “church” changing?
Now What? NEXT WEDNESDAY: April 27 - What new forms of faith community are emerging?

When: Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Trinity Hall, St. Andrew’s Church OR by Zoom
Why: To consider the exciting future God has planned for St. Andrew’s  
Click here for the Events Page which includes "Recommended Readings" and "Discussion Questions" to consider

Click here for Zoom Link (online attendance)
Use Passcode: 937248

Red dresses represent the more than 1000 missing Canadian Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people.  Why red?  An Indigenous friend explained that it is the only colour that spirits can see. It also represents lifeblood, and the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Indigenous women. 
St. Andrew’s and the Mission Team will be acknowledging Red Dress day on May 5th.
How can you help St. Andrew’s mark this day of solidarity?
 - by wearing red (and posting it to social media if you’re tech savvy)
 - by hanging a red dress or red ribbon in your window or yard
- by checking out more details on our Events Page [HERE]

 We have had such affirming feedback about our Good Friday service (The Weeping Tree musical); AND the music we enjoyed Sunday morning for Easter worship.  Evan, we are so very grateful for your music leadership here at St. Andrew's!
These words also describe how we feel about our Worship leaders:  Rev. Peter, Rev. Geoffrey, and Lori-ann. For all you do for us, and with us - we are thankful.
Blessed are we!!

Any St. Andrew’s student planning on attending his or her first full-time year of post secondary education in the fall of 2022 is eligible to apply for the $1,000 St. Andrew’s Youth Scholarship.  Application forms may be requested from Rhonda Wishart, Convenor of the Faith Formation Team which administers the scholarship (Rhonda.wishart@icloud.com.)
The application deadline is June 17, 2022.

The April / May edition is available by clicking the link below:

Feeling hopeless in how you can support Ukraine???  The Kidney Clothes organization has a way for you to pass on your "stuff" to help the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.  It's a win-win solution.  

It's time to Spring Clean your bookshelves!! and to participate in an easy way to support women who are leaving a life of sexual exploitation. Book Drive: April 15 – May 8 10AM – 4PM (Drop off your books) Book Sale: May 11 – 15 (hours vary) - Pick up your summer reads!

Guest Speaker:     Gillian Paget-Campbell

Gillian Paget Campbell, recently retired as the Parks Supervisor for the Town of Olds and has extensive horticulture experience in Alberta and Scotland.  Gillian is a graduate of Olds College with a degree in Horticulture/Landscaping Design.  She is a keen gardener with a passion to share what she knows with everyone.  Gillian will help us discover how to create planters that flourish on our decks, in our gardens or on our balcony.  Come prepared to take notes or bring your gardening questions.