Doesn’t it seem that $20 doesn’t go very far in the grocery store these days? All too often, a trip to the grocery store is $35 or $50. Whether it’s supply chain issues, poor harvests, the cost of transport – the cause of the rising cost really isn’t the issue. The issue is food is […]
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.
The simple nativity scenes, the carols, the decorations and lights — it’s tempting to put them away now that Christmas has passed and we’re taking (or have taken) down the tree. But the miracle still remains: God loves humankind so much, He became one of us. That may not be a simple thought to wrap […]
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 acknowledging we are working with God and relying on God’s grace and sustaining power. As […]
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 […]
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 people can access food close to home, when they need it. With the help of […]
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. […]
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 and give each other created a virtuous circle that inspired participants to not just try […]
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 […]
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 tree as O Christmas Tree (among other pieces) is played on the piano reminds us […]