Announcements & Events
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Life at St. Andrew’s
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Summer Sundays
A campground has appeared in our kid’s room! This summer is all about LOVE & living out that love! Living it out means we can help change the world through Jesus. Our summer program will run on July 13, July 20, July 27 & August 3.
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
Call for Volunteers
Volunteers are needed for a successful Pickling Bee! We are accepting new volunteers for Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 20. The “day” is approximated to be from 10am to 2:30pm. Volunteers can participate for a couple of hours or both days, depending on your availability. Experience the fellowship and accomplishment of our Pickling Bee!
No time? You can absolutely still participate! We are collecting empty, clean quart and pint canning jars. These can be left in the Church office. Still looking to participate? We also need monetary donations to help with purchasing beets and supplies. Cheque, e-transfer, cash donations including the remarks: “Donation - Pickling Bee - W.A.” This will be included in your February 2026 tax receipt.
Do you have questions? Do you have availability? Please contact Kim Hummel at 519-573-0843 or rkhummel79@gmail.com. Or, if you attend church on Sunday, look for Karen Wegner in the Elizabeth room after the service who will be happy to answer any questions or provide further information. The Pickling Bee appreciates your participation!
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.
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
Thrift Shop
The St. Andrew’s Thrift Shop is closed for the summer. We will reopen in the fall!
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
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
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