Announcements & Events
Upcoming Events
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Life at St. Andrew’s
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Noon Hour Concerts: Every Wednesday beginning at 12:15, we invite you to come and have a low cost, delicious lunch, prepared by the Women’s Association before settling in for the concert. For a full lineup of the spring concerts, please click here.
Bell Media Announcement The recent Bell Media announcement regarding weekend broadcasts has impacted the many people who tune in to watch our services on TV. For now, CTV will be re-broadcasting services that were previously recorded. We are already looking into what technology is required for us to produce the services ourselves. CTV has indicated they are willing to continue to air the services we will produce, likely in a one-week delay. We livestream our services via YouTube every Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. We would love to have you join us that way if you are able.
Opportunities to Give & Serve
Spring Cleaning? Thinking about Spring cleaning? St. Andrew's Thrift Shop is looking for donations of clean gently used clothing (all seasons) as well as small household items. The W.A. is also asking for item donations to sell at the Christmas Market later this year. If you have items you would like to donate we would gladly accept: knitted hats, mittens, sweaters and blankets, used jewelry, glassware/china, treasures and Christmas decor. If you find items such as these, please set them aside before you forget about them! Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated.
Thrift Shop The W.A. are always accepting new volunteers to work in the Thrift Shop between Tuesdays - Thursdays. Please note that we are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1pm - 4pm.
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W.A. gift cards Cards are offered on Sunday mornings in Iona Hall. You receive 100% of the value of the card and the W.A. receives a small commission from the card providers. Stop by our table and we would be happy to answer any questions you might have.
It is time again to start collecting yogurt containers for Food Not Bombs. Clean containers can be left in the church office for pickup by their volunteer.
Team Outreach (formerly Missions)
St. Andrew’s-Brechbill Student Bursary Applications: Apply to receive funding for college and university education. Download our form here, complete and send to office.coordinator@standrewskw.com. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 24, 2024.
St. Andrew’s has committed to ‘adopt-a-room’ this year to help ShelterCare participants receive the critical services and supports they need to start again! Thank you for the donations so far. We are at 45% of our goal of $9,700! We have now raised a total of $4,428.00! Donations will be matched from the Missions and Ministry Trust Fund.
Your impact: For all those who will find warmth and safety in this room over the next year, you will provide:
365 days of rest
1,095 hot, nutritious meals
Support to find housing and become housing-ready
On-site access to medical supports
Referrals to community supports
Help to obtain personal identification documents
Skill-building opportunities like laundry and cooking
Compassionate and caring staff and volunteers
Ways to donate towards Adopt-a-Room: Donate by cash or cheque – envelopes are available at the Welcome Desk or in the Office. E-transfer to accounting@standrewskw.com
PWS&D Looking to learn about the ongoing work Presbyterian World Service and Development and their partners are doing around the world? Do you want to see the impact of the work your PWS&D donations support on people’s lives? The PWS&D website is a great source of information. Check out this link.https://www.standrewskw.com/international-missions
Congregation members collected money in their Mite Cans throughout 2023 for a total of $5000.00! That money has now been distributed. $2000.00 was presented to Joe Mancini of The Working Centre for their project Making Home at 97 Victoria. Our donation will help add 44 units of supportive and affordable housing in the downtown core. $2000.00 was presented to Sally Sarachman of Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health for their program Walk-In and Single Service Counselling. Our donation will support counselling for anyone in need. $1000.00 has been given to the House of Friendship for their ShelterCare Adopt a Room program. Our donation will help to provide 24/7 shelter along with health care and other supports for homeless men in our community. These agencies are extremely grateful for our support of their ministries. Your Mite Can donations are making a "Mitey" difference in people's lives. See our Team Outreach webpage for more information.
Meetings Notes & Ministry News
For a list of all weekly, monthly or special meetings, please visit the Church Central Calendar here: https://standrewskw.churchcenter.com/calendar?view=month
Other Local Community Events & Initiatives
Music Kamp Summer Institute in partnership with Camp K 2024 Music Kamp at St. Andrew’s is a full summer of fun for children ages 8-10 through July and 11 -13 through August. Music Kamp focuses on vocal development through diverse themes, from ensemble singing and musical theatre to exploring global sounds. Each week features a unique theme, fostering creativity, confidence, and cultural appreciation in a supportive environment For more information, please visit https://www.standrewskw.com/music-kamp