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 […]
10
Sep
Let the sun shine in! Or should be say, the Son shine in.
Our west-facing sanctuary window, featuring Jesus our Lord, has been under cover all summer, as window restoration specialists have been hard at work all summer not just on the sill and supporting beams, but on revitalizing the window. The project is expected to be complete later this month.
12
Aug
Honouring the Children: Reconciliation and Residential Schools Fund.
In honour of the children who were lost and all people living with the consequences of that legacy, The Presbyterian Church in Canada has established the Honouring the Children: Reconciliation and Residential Schools Fund. We have committed $1 million to that fund. This fund will support initiatives associated with searches for unmarked burial sites in […]