The mercury is dipping to extreme lows these days. And the days are still on the short side. Even as we look at the forecast on our phones, even as the days lengthen by minutes, the lengthening of the sunshine in the sky seems to proceed all too slowly. Indeed, sunrise still isn’t happening until […]
Nothing – not the dark, bone-chilling days, not the loneliness of lockdowns, not the worries 2022 will bring – can separate us from God’s sustaining 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 journey. The human journey isn’t easy, not for any of us. Nor was it easy […]
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 more than a bit of thought to write and mail.) The driveway cleared of snow. […]
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 us your Ministry of Health receipt on your phone. We continue to require that all […]
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 fabulous way to warm up someone’s life. What we collect is shared among agencies that […]
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. Some who work odd shifts — perhaps a 7-to-7 shift — would hardly see daylight. […]
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 featuring two Advent calendars – one from our friends at Westminster Presbyterian also here in […]
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 […]
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 […]