Month: November 2021

28
Nov

Creative ways to share

This is our Mitten Tree. It’s bare  – but it won’t be for long. And it’s one way we at St. Andrew’s look to share. With hats, scarves, socks and yes, mittens, we enjoy caring for our neighbours as winter arrives. When you’re out shopping or getting crafty (with the knitting needles), think of those […]

23
Nov

Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas

Jesus – name above all names. Rev. Joanne’s Advent study discusses the meaning behind the names of Christ: On Wednesdays, starting Dec. 1, at 11 a.m., Rev. Joanne will lead us as we explore several facets of Jesus: Week 1: Presidents and Kings Week 2: The Saviour, and our need for saving Week 3: Emmanuel […]

21
Nov

Giving a little can have a major impact

Sharing is caring. Each one of us is blessed with opportunities to share and make an impact on our little corner of the world – in our neighbourhood, our community, our province, perhaps even in a child’s classroom or a youth group gathering. The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s education program coordinator Heather Chappell created a […]

18
Nov

Creative and Caring

‘Tis the season – the season for crafts and shopping for gifts. But we can make that even better. Just imagine supporting small artisans and craftspeople in Barrie, while helping an organization that makes an incredible difference in our community. Although the pandemic may have put a damper on a lot of bazaars, there are […]

14
Nov

Our faith journey includes doubt

Certainty isn’t faith; self-sufficiency is. Our faith is a journey as we share our lives with God – and that includes doubt, especially as we encounter challenges and difficulties. In the third book in our fall study series, we explore faith and what is often taught in churches – something which author Brian McLaren notes […]

10
Nov

Real. Relational.

In our fall study series, we’re discussing the book, Searching for Sunday, by Rachel Held Evans. Our study leader, Rev. Keith Boyer, considers her one of the prophets for the emerging church – the church emerging in an age of spirituality when many people have little knowledge of religious traditions. The quote “the church is […]

07
Nov
Bagpiper Peter Johnstone Schulz helps us remember those who served in war,

We remember – and we are thankful.

Being in Barrie since before Confederation (1849 to be exact; if you want to read more, check out our History page), St. Andrew’s has sent young men to war for generations. Each Sunday before Nov. 11, we recall these young lives cut too short. As he plays and later as the names are read out […]