Category: Worship

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 […]

31
Oct

Multi-musical talents

Some of our talented musicians are stepping in to share their talents as we praise God together. 
Ken Farrar is one such blessing. 

24
Oct

Sharing about caring among Indigenous people

Rev. Andrew Song spent several years working as a “foreign missionary in Canada.” Originally from Taiwan, Rev. Song came to Canada on a student visa – and God led him into the mission field in the Presbyterian Church in Canada – into three Indigenous communities near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He shares about the time he […]

19
Oct

Understanding how the Bible works

Does the Bible confuse you with stories of violence and pestilence, of seeming contradictions, of cultures and times so far away? Tune into our series with retired minister Rev. Keith Boyer. Rev. Boyer discusses the work of Old Testament scholar Peter Enns and together they help yus get a better understanding of God’s word and […]

17
Oct

Gratefully sharing and helping

Want to support St. Andrew’s work in our community and in our world? There are lots of ways to help. As well as using Tithely – located up on our Donate tab – you could e-transfer. Simply add barb@standrewsbarrie.ca to your e-transfer contacts in your mobile banking app; that’s the hardest part, really! Then when […]

17
Oct

Accompanying us as we sing

Kristin Koetsier shares her gift of music with us as we worship and praise our Lord. Since age five, she studied piano with a Barrie teacher, Nena LaMarre and she went onto earn her A.R.C.T –one of the highest academic honours The Royal Conservatory of Music bestows — and a music performance diploma from the […]

10
Oct

Singing with a thankful heart

This Thanksgiving Sunday, we have even more reason to give thanks: the return of live singing! Our Praise Team reminded us of the joy of classics like “I will enter His gates with Thanksgiving in my Heart”, “This is the Day and “Let us give thanks with a grateful heart” – pieces that we might’ve […]

05
Oct

Creating better living in Malawi

St. Andrew’s Women’s Missionary Society has supported several life-changing projects in Malawi .  Here’s one that feeds and We support 25 grandmothers who belong to the Mary Agogos group. Our gifts have provided school fees and uniforms for orphan children who these grandmothers support, as well as fertilizer for gardens and maize for the grandmothers themselves. […]

13
Sep

Sunday Worship – Online or in-person

Online or in-person – you can choose how to worship this Sunday with us at St. Andrew’s Barrie. Our sanctuary accommodates  a maximum of 60 people. Face masks, hand sanitizing and physical distancing are all essentials as we gather together for worship. The front doors open at 9:30 a.m. Church school has reopened, but please […]