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Opportunities at St. Andrew's Church
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Outreach Programs - Outreach is the expression of our faith to our community and beyond.
No cost use of building for 40 community groups on a weekly, monthly or annual basis.
Provide a festive meal at St. Andrew's for street people when the Soup Kitchen is closed.
Provides shelter in the winter for homeless people in our downtown community. St. Andrew’s is committed to run an overflow site in conjunction with Trinity United Church on Monday nights. The program runs from the beginning of November until the end of March. This is an opportunity to serve God by helping the poorest of the poor.
A box is placed in Iona Hall during Coffee Hour each Sunday morning to collect donations for the Social Endowment Fund. These funds go directly to community people in need.
Provides a relaxed outdoor meal for the downtown people when the Soup Kitchen is closed.
Previously used clothing is sold at minimal cost. Open Wednesday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Recognition of excellence in the field of Education within Waterloo County at the Secondary School level. Two awards presented annually.
Provides the facility and support to the Youth in Transition program of Family and Children Services.
Care and Share program - Food hamper project. Preparation and serving of Weekend Meals, and the Annual Potato Blitz in the month of February.
We provide turkeys and hams for special seasonal dinners at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
We support the work of Mary's Place through our Local Outreach Committee, various fundraising initiatives and representation on Mary's Place Faith Community Committee.
Assistance for people in need.
Interfaith Counselling Centre,
Mary's place,
Anselma House,
ROOF,
Anna Kaljas Houses.
Broadcasting Sunday morning worship to all of Southern Ontario and several border US States on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Contributing through our weekly givings to the projects of the National Church throughout the world.
Providing financial support to buy seeds for planting. The crop is then sold and money is matched at a ratio of 4:1 for world hunger.
Raising funds through special events to pay the annual salary of the teacher working in a school located in Guatemala City.
A hands-on project has been undertaken by adults and youth of the congregation. It involves travelling to Guatemala and working on a specific bulding project.
Church School Children have raised money to purchase goats to provide milk for several families in Guatemala.
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Pastoral Care - provides a caring ministry to the congregation.
Families of newly baptized babies are visited on significant occasions up to the child's second birthday.
Regular quarterly visits by elders offer an opportunity to build a relationship with the members of the congregation, answer questions, and discussing concerns.
Families receive support immediately following the funeral of a family member.
Six week sessions are offered several times throughout the year to those who have been bereaved more than three months previously.
Trained visitors augment the work of the Minister of Pastoral Care by visiting with hospital patients.
Requests for special prayers are given to a committed group of people who regularly pray in response to these requests.
Lay people who have participated in 50 hours of training and are equipped to meet the needs of individuals who are experiencing crisis in their lives.
Lay people commit to a one on one relationship with home bound members of the congregation.
St. Andrew's ability to provide the varied programs and Opportunities in Ministry depends largely on the involvement of the Laity in leadership roles.
All members are encouraged to become involved in the ministries of this congregation to the extent that they are able, using their various gifts and skills in satisfying ways. Building relationships through participation can enhance your sense of belonging and make membership within this congregation a meaningful experience.
Additional possibilities for involvement may include:
These individuals are responsible for the financial aspects of the church as well as the care and maintenance of the church property.
Each Wednesday evening, the men of the congregation bowl as part of a league.
Daily volunteers for the summer camp assist in the functioning of this day camp. The Camp Committee works with the camp director to oversee the administration of the camp.
Two couples are scheduled each week to prepare the coffee served between the two morning services.
Preparing dinners for special events provides an opportunity to work with others on a one time event.
All single people are invited to be a part of this social group. Activities are announced in the weekly bulletin.
Involvement in this ministry includes assisting with book selection on Sunday mornings as well as the cataloguing of new books.
A variety of office tasks provide an opportunity to keep the office running smoothly.
Operators are trained and scheduled for each Sunday morning service.
Training is provided for those involved in all aspects of education.
Participants are commited to a schedule that suits their availability.
Planning and coordinating of one-time events draws on the skills of many people.
In addition to providing a social contact, this group takes on the responsibility of funeral receptions, lunches for the Noon Hour Recitals, and the Christmas Bazaar.
Sweaters and bonnets are needed for newborns going to their adoptive homes.
Assist with keeping the web site information current.
Comments or suggestions are most welcome.