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30 Dec
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The work of Christmas begins

God with us. That’s the miracle of Christmas – but now that the gifts have been opened, what do we do? We walk and work alongside God. That we are not alone is incredibly encouraging. We begin our work by ...

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25 Dec
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Christmas brings us the light and warmth of God’s love

Marking the birth of our Saviour, Jesus, Christmas brings us the light and warmth of God’s love. Just imagine the depth of love that inspired God to have his Son take on human form and join us on a human ...

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23 Dec
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Joining in feeding others

A little thing – a granola bar, a little box of cereal, a box of macaroni and cheese – those small everyday items can make a big difference. St. Andrew’s is helping stock a Little Pantry – a place where ...

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19 Dec
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Lighting up our world with Love

This week, we lit the fourth Advent candle: Love. Even in these dark, uncertain times of the pandemic – the smallest gesture can have the biggest impact: The arrival of unexpected baked treats. The card in the mail (that took ...

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16 Dec
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Art for the Heart inspires

What can you do with paper and glue? That’s what our art guild, Art for the Heart, explored this fall.   The group of creative explorers met via Zoom. Their brainstorming and their exploration of what they could create, say ...

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12 Dec
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Staying healthy, staying safe

At St. Andrew’s, we take your health and safety seriously. Starting in January, we will require all who join us for in-person worship provide proof of double vaccination for anyone age 12 or over. Bring your paper receipts or show ...

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12 Dec
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Sharing the warmth, experiencing the joy

This third Sunday in Advent was special for us at St. Andrew’s: It was our annual Mitten Tree Sunday. It’s a time to think of others and have fun sharing – and throwing the mittens, scarves and hats at our ...

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08 Dec
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Get ready to share – and have some fun!

Sunday – this Sunday, Dec. 12 – is Mitten Tree Sunday. At St. Andrew’s, that’s cause for excitement. We have fun throwing mittens, hats, scarves and socks onto our bare Christmas tree in the sanctuary. It’s over-the-top fun and a ...

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05 Dec
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Peace – more than just lighting a candle

Noticed that the days are shorter, that the darkness is ever growing? The sun rises long after the high school kids are on their way to school and many professionals return home to Barrie from the office in the dark. ...

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01 Dec
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Advent calendars that share God’s love

December. Kids often look forward to Dec. 1 because it’s the first day they open their Advent calendar and enjoy a treat. Here’s another take on the Advent calendar: Why not discover the treat of sharing or being kind? We’re ...

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