April 4, 2025

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In this week's newsletter:

Sunday Services

Spotlight on Saint Andrew’s Community: Affirm Committee

Fundraising Benefit for St. Andrew's

Amalgamation Consultations Schedule

Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice

PARticipate

On The Stage: Nova Sinfonia Orchestra Concert

This Sunday

Sometimes the beauty of the scriptures knocks you sideways. Appropriate, given the punch they pack. John's depiction of Mary anointing Jesus, in the home of Lazarus, newly raised from the dead, is a literary turn toward the death we know is coming. It's beautiful and steeped in meaning. We are 2 weeks from Good Friday. These are holy days of gathering and worship..

Please stay for the Amalgamation Consultation Session following worship. Members of St. Matthews and Fort Massey will join us in the sanctuary, to identify and share priorities for WORSHIP. Bring a brown bag lunch, or buy a bowl of soup in support of a Gazan family in great need. See more information in the announcements below.

Upcoming Services

April 13 - Palm Sunday

April 18 - Good Friday Tenebrae Service at 7:00 pm  

April 20 - Easter Sunday

Wednesdays - Contemplative Service from 6:00 - 6:25 pm

Also in Lent



Holy Journey Film Series final session on Thursday, April 17

Communion will be celebrated.

6pm-8pm in the Lower Fellowship Room

Hosted by Rev. Andrea Harrison and Rev. Heather Fraser

Spotlight on Saint Andrew’s Community: Affirm Committee

In October 2023, Saint Andrew’s voted unanimously to officially become an Affirming

Congregation.

This was a public commitment to continue to live out our values of acceptance and allyship. It was also a recognition that we have more to do, including learning more about the life experiences of members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the harms caused in the name of religion.

We are on a journey - it's joyous and celebratory and reflective and committed. We all have work to do.

You are very welcome to join the St. Andrew's Affirm Committee, as an ally or member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Speak to anyone you see in this photo!

Left to Right: Patricia Neves, Beth Power, Kelly Kitamura, Jean Shaw, Susan Alexander.

Mystery : A Benefit Performance for Saint Andrew's

Friday, April 11

Tickets: $25

All proceeds will be donated to Saint Andrew's United Church.

What a fundraiser!

This night of magic and mentalism is suitable for ages 12 and up.

You may know Robert Lamar from the brilliant show, The Gift, which had a successful theatrical run in 2024. Robert has devoted much of his life to the study and understanding of the conjuring arts, hypnosis, memory training and parapsychology. On April 11th, enjoy this new show, and support our Saint Andrew's Church. Bring your friends!

Tickets are available now in the church office or by clicking the button below.

Amalgamation Consultation Session and Fundraiser for Gaza

Amalgamation Consultation Session

Topic: Worship

Sunday, April 6

Following Sunday Service

A Light Palestinian Lunch

Donation of $10 or more

This fundraiser luncheon aims to raise funds to support our neighbour's family in Gaza to provide for some of their basic needs during this challenging time.

This event is organized and co-sponsored by Canadians, Arabs, and Jews for a Just Peace and United Church Just Peace Working Group.

One of our neighbours in Halifax has family in Gaza.

Please RSVP to Linda Scherzinger by clicking the box below, so we can prepare.

Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice

Everyone needs to eat. That’s why Square Roots exists!

Square Roots aims to redirect perfectly good food that would be thrown away, into the hands of communities. They tackle the issues of food waste and food insecurity at both farms and restaurants.

The world produces enough food to feed EVERY SINGLE PERSON; so why are there people still hungry and unable to access this food? In Canada alone, $31 billion dollars of food each year ends up in landfills or composters and Square Roots wants YOUR help to change these facts.

Square Roots aims to redirect food, that would otherwise go to waste, into the hands of those who would benefit from it most.

Do you PARticipate in the life of Saint Andrew's?

Every year, Saint Andrew's operates on a deficit budget. Our mission is demanding and thriving.

Please prayerfully consider using our regular monthly giving program, PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance).

• Your monthly gift is automatic.
• It can be set up to be withdrawn from your bank account or credit card.
• It’s easy to start and simple to change.

If you are not giving regularly through PAR, please consider taking that step in faith.

If you are giving through PAR, thank you. Please reflect on your giving, and consider an increase.

PAR forms are available at the welcome desk on Sunday mornings.

Or call the church office at 902- 405- 3163.

On The Stage at Saint Andrew's

Nova Sinfonia Orchestra Concert

April 14 at 7:30pm



Conducted by Nathan Beeler.

Featuring: Franz von Suppe: Light Cavalry Overture; Carl Maria von Weber: Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 - Christopher Palmer: Bassoon; Johannes Brahms: Symphony no. 2 in D Major.

Tickets will also be available at the door with cash and credit cards/debit cards with chip accepted.

There will be a dress rehearsal on Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm at St. Andrews United Church, which will be open to the public with a suggested donation of $20 (cash only).

Sunday Service 10:30am

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00am -1:00pm

Contact & Newsletter Submissions

(902) 422-3157

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