Jesus was enacting a story line that could best be told with a party, and a party no less with the sort of guest list that blew away expectations.  How is God enacting this story line through St. Andrew's,  especially when it feels like our stories, personal and communal, have been interrupted and also come with a checkered history?   
To prepare for this Sunday's service,
you can read  Luke 14:12-14 

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 a portion of Rev. Peter's sermon here

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 * denotes that ALL are invited to participate

Sun, May 1 * Bible Buddies:  9:00 am (Zoom)
Sun, May 1 * Sunday Morning Worship:  10:00 am
                      (Livestreamed & In-person)
Mon, May 2 * Christian Meditation Group:  Mondays 10:00 am (Zoom)
Mon, May 2 -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Mon, May 2 -  Faith Formation:  7:00 pm (Zoom) 
Tues, May 3  -  Staff Meeting:  10:30 am (Zoom)
Tues, May 3  -  Gratitude & Generosity:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Tues, May 3  -  SAFE:  7:00 pm (Zoom)
Wed, May 4 -  Side By Side:  3:30 pm (Zoom)
Thur, May 5  * Choir - Trinity Hall:  7:00 pm
Fri, May 6    -   Youth Group - Trinity Hall:  7:00 pm
Sun, May 8 * Sunday Morning Worship: 10:00 am
                      (Livestreamed & In-person)

PLEASE JOIN US TONIGHT AT 7PM!  This one workshop remains in Rev. Peter’s series on What? So What? Now What?

 Now What? - What new forms of faith community are emerging?
The Zoom Link for this workshop is at the blue button below. Join this opportunity that will spark our imagination about our congregation!

(If you missed the workshops on April 13th and April 20th, you can view them from our website HERE.)

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]

The Mission Team at St. Andrew’s is proud to host the Stardale Women’s Group as they present a screening of their award-winning short film, The Road, followed by a question and answer time with the writers and actors:  

When:   Friday, May 27, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Trinity Hall  

We are planning a Spring Hike for Saturday June 18^th.  We will meet at the Ribbon Creek Day Use parking lot at 10:00am.  The parking area is accessed off the Kananaskis Village turn off.  For anyone with the AllTrails App (a great free app for hiking routes!)  the hike is called  Ribbon Creek, Kovach, and Terrace Loop. The hike is a 5.6 km loop and should be enjoyable for all ages.  Since this is a Spring hike be prepared for wet conditions on the trail (hopefully not though!).  Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leash.

We are excited to have Dr. Geoffrey Simmins joining to offer communion at a rest stop along the trail. For those wishing to unwind after our hike feel free to pack a lunch and meet up in the parking area afterwards. Please RSVP to lucy_aburto@shaw.ca so we have an idea of numbers attending.

This year we will be camping at River Cove Group Campground.  The campsite is located close to Bragg Creek and is very convenient for those wishing to join us just for the day!  Day trippers are invited to bring a picnic lunch and/or dinner and stay for games and a hike. Campers are responsible for their own food and drink.  Cost for each family is $75.00.  Firewood is provided.  All ages and camping experience is welcome!  Please contact Craig Murray at murraycraigjohn@gmail.com to book your spot!

Those who have participated in any study know how much extra time and effort leaders spend preparing each week.  Bill and Ken have been faithful leaders in many of our study groups, and the number of people participating in their classes has grown due to the ‘dynamic duo’s’ thoughtful preparation and ability to engage group members in conversation.  Our knowledge has grown, as have our friendships with the other participants in the studies.  Thank you for providing opportunities for both!!

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.

Please send them to OFFICE@STANDREWSCALGARY.CA

KAIROS welcomes you to attend two online workshops created and presented by Dr Rose Roberts (PhD) and Dr Stryker Calvez (PhD), Cree and Métis experts who have presented land acknowledgement workshops at the University of Saskatchewan for many years. These workshops are designed to help people personalize their land acknowledgments to make them meaningful.  This online series invites participants to reflect and act on the role and meaning of land acknowledgements in our personal lives and in our faith communities. In the workshops you will connect with others to consider our relationships with place, land, people and spirit, and to learn how to make our land acknowledgments authentic and genuine.
Each workshop will be 1.5 hours and requires your active participation as well as a personal commitment of approximately 2-3 hours of homework for learning and self-reflection prior to the first event.

Registration deadline: April 30th.  We hope to see you there!
KAIROS Prairies North Decolonization Working Group and the Treaty Land Sharing Network

Elizabeth Fast, soprano - with Evan Mounce, piano
Performing works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Webern, C.
Schumann, Nielsen, Poulenc and J. Strauss II 

The Board of Governors is pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Ernest van Eck to be the new Principal of Knox College in Toronto. Dr. van Eck is an ordained minister, an academic administrator, and a teacher and researcher in theology, and we are looking forward to his leadership at Knox.

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