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Membership Roll Update
As St. Andrew’s moves forward in calling a new Lead Minister, it is critical that our membership numbers are correct. These numbers are a requirement of the Waterloo Wellington Presbytery to ensure that the wishes of the majority of our members are addressed. The Search Committee for a new minister has been surveying the congregation and preparing the church profile and are now ready to advertise the opening.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - We will be sending an email on Monday to ask for your assistance in making certain that our church data is up to date and correct. If we don’t have an email address for you, we’ll give you a call. If you’re not sure of the difference between membership categories:
1. Member – you have professed your faith formally at a Presbyterian church (either at St. Andrew’s or another church and transferred your membership to St. Andrew’s)
2. Adherent – you actively participate in the church life at St. Andrew’s but haven’t formally professed your faith (this could include TV/Online viewers)
3. Child – part of our Sunday School program
4. Other – all of you other wonderful people who join in our church life from time to time.
Thank you for your help with this. It’s an administrative detail, but very important!
Updated Digital, Audio, Photography Policy
St. Andrew’s has recently updated our digital, audio, and photography policy for worship services. This update, approved by Session, includes a reminder that worship services may be live streamed, and as such, individuals attending in person may appear on camera. The updated policy has been posted outside the Sanctuary.
Gift Cards
Are you a shopper for groceries, gas or the occasional coffee? Then gift cards are for YOU and not only to gift to others. Gift cards are easy to use at the checkout and you receive the full value of the card. The Women's Association makes on average 4% rebate from the retailer. The W.A. is currently raising money to help fund office renovations for Ann-Marie McDairmid, our Music Director, and also to provide valuable storage for the church archives.
Choir and Handbell Ringers Welcoming New Members
A new year has begun, and if you'd like to try something new in 2025, the St. Andrew's Sanctuary Choir is always welcoming new choristers! If you're looking for something fun to do, singing in a choir is a healthy, social, and rewarding hobby to take up. Choir rehearsals take place Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the sanctuary, and the choir meets at 9:00 am Sunday mornings to prepare before services. Contact the office to sign up. We hope to have you come sing with us!
The St. Andrew's Handbell Ringers are also looking for new members. If you've never tried playing the handbells, now is your chance! Rehearsals for the Handbell Ringers are Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm in the choir room. Contact the church office to sign up. We'd love to have you!
Opportunities to Give & Serve
Camp K Annual BBQ
We’re excited to invite you to our Annual BBQ, taking place at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Kitchener on June 24th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm. This cherished event brings together friends, families, and supporters for an evening of community, celebration, and generosity. Come and enjoy a classic BBQ meal featuring hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, fresh Caesar salad, and a sweet finish with make-your-own sundaes for dessert. Whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or joining us for the first time, you’ll feel right at home. This BBQ is more than just a meal—it’s a time for us to celebrate and give back to those who have supported Camp K over the years. Your presence helps us honor the incredible community that continues to lift Camp K up and makes everything we do possible.
Free will donations are graciously accepted and deeply appreciated. Every dollar raised will go directly toward supporting Camp K’s exceptional summer programming, exciting field trips, and essential supplies—ensuring a memorable and enriching experience for every camper.
Come share in the joy, help us build momentum for the upcoming summer, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our campers. We can’t wait to see you there!"
Camp K Subsidy Program
Every year Camp K has a subsidy program which allows children who wouldn’t otherwise be able to, attend camp for one week. It takes $350 to send 1 child to camp for a week under the program, but donations of any amount are greatly appreciated! Currently 10 children are signed up through the subsidy meeting our maximum allowance for the funds. If you’d like to help send more children to camp please click here and use the drop down to find Camp K Subsidy.
Quart & Pint jars needed
If you have enjoyed your St. Andrew’s Famous Pickled Beets, now is the time you can return the jars to the Church office. We are accepting clean quart and pint Mason jars, both regular and wide mouth. We are also accepting clean rings that fit either.
Volunteers Needed for St. Andrew’s Tech Crew
We are looking for passionate and committed volunteers to join the Audio-Visual Team. Whether you are tech-savy or just eager to learn, there's a place for you. If you are interested, or want to learn more, contact the office or make your way up to the balcony after any Sunday service.
Food4Kids Volunteer Opportunities
Coming up this winter and spring, we have the opportunity once again to help Food4Kids prepare their weekend packages. If you have time on an occasional Wednesday afternoon and would like to see for yourself how the program works and help package the food items, please leave your name at the church office or email chisholmmorton@rogers.com
Hungry for Peanut Butter food drive for Food4Kids
This Sunday is the last day to donate peanut butter to the Food4kids drive. Let’s make sure every jar counts, don’t forget to bring one in. Thank you for your support!
Thrift Shop
The St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop is 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. Find out more here.
Team Outreach (formerly Missions)
Food Not Bombs
Food Not Bombs is an all-volunteer movement that creates hot vegan soups and vegetarian meals that are distributed on Saturdays to hungry people at Kitchener City Hall. St. Andrew’s and St. Peter’s supports FNB by collecting 750 ml plastic yogurt containers which are filled with the meals. These containers are needed on a continual basis! You can help by bringing your clean yogurt containers to the church office. For more information and to sign up to volunteer with them see the following link: https://linktr.ee/foodnotbombskw
Mighty Mite Cans
There was a Mighty response to our Mite Cans in 2024! Coins and cash were collected in jars, yogurt containers and cans. Cheques and e-transfers were made directly to the account. In total, an amazing amount of $6,000 was given to support our local partners. $3,000 will be given to the Working Centre to add and preserve affordable housing options in our community. $3,000 will be given to Camino Wellbeing and Mental Health for Walk-In and Single Service Counselling to anyone in need. Your kind-hearted gifts are appreciated by our partners. Thank you! Get started on your 2025 Mite Can now. One mite at a time will make a difference!
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40
PWS&D
World Refugee Day June 20th
Presbyterian World Service and Development continues working with partners in the world, supported by generous donors from a variety of faith communities, including St. Andrew’s. June 20th is World Refugee Day and we honour the strength, courage, and resilience of all those who have been uprooted. Canadian Foodgrains Bank is hosting a webinar on Conflict, Hunger and Humanitarian Access on June 19th at 6:30pm. To register to attend this informative webinar, click here.
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