For safe gathering, St. Andrew's encourages masks and offers distanced seating. Thank you for your ongoing care for one another. |
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In This Week's Newsletter |
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This Sunday
- Accompaniment in Palestine
- Lunch & Learn after service
- Storm Cancellation Policy
Memorial Services
- John Young - Sept 26
- David Sutherland - Sept 30
St. Andrew's & Community
- Rev. Susan at the Queen's Memorial
- Sunday Suppers Cooks Needed
- New small group - Starts Oct 6
- Take part in a new Ministry
- Make a joyful noise with the Choir
- Did you know? Weekly Yoga classes
From Your Social Justice Committee
- Urgent Request for Letters of Support
- KAIROS: Building Hope for Atlantic Canada
- Protect Archibald Lake
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This Sunday - Accompaniment in Palestine |
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Lunch & Learn
After Service
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After the service, at the Lunch & Learn, the Social Justice Committee will also have letters for action to sign about the ongoing Palestinian Crisis, and Fair Trade Items for sale from Za’atoun. See more about the letters below in the "From Your Social Justice Committee Section".
These Palestinian-made items include: Olive oil, soap made from olive oil, and packets of Za’atar spice.
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Storm Cancellation Policy |
Mayor Savage says Hurricane Fiona is "...going to hit us in the face" and we are getting prepared, just like you.
In case we need to cancel Sunday service due to the storm, we will follow our storm cancellation policy and notify you as soon as possible.
Decision is made by 7 am.
The cancellation announcement will appear:
In your inbox
On our office phone as a recorded message
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Memorial for Queen Elizabeth II |
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Rev. Susan was invited to take part in the Provincial Commemorative Service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Monday, as a representative of the United Church of Canada and St. Andrew's.
We invite you to reflect on her message of duality, in which we can hold several, sometimes conflicting, thoughts, feelings, and realities at the same time.
"There is a mercy wide enough to hold both mourner and questioner.
There is a Spirit near enough that calls us to recognize
the sacredness of one life and every life.
And in both mind and heart, there is a capacity in each of us to
give thanks for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
and give thanks for those wrestling with the complexities
of the monarchy and the realities of colonialism...
May we balance compassion with challenge;
Balance resolve with grace;
Balance remembrance with reconciliation."
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Sunday Suppers
Cooks Needed!
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St. Andrew's cooks provide casseroles for Sunday Suppers three times a year. Our next date is October 2nd. If you are able to provide a large casserole that day, please contact Ruth Cordes (rcordes@dal.ca or 902-422-4666).
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We've been asked to make Cottage Cheese Beef Bake, but uniformity isn't essential for the take-out meals. Feel free to choose a different one from the website, or make a family favourite that serves twelve.
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New Small Group - Starts Oct 6 |
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Coming to St. Andrew's - A New Ministry |
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Rev. Andrea Harrison is organizing training for Healing Pathways, a new ministry that will be offered at St. Andrew's,
and YOU can be a part of it.
Healing Pathway is a ministry that offers transformational opportunities within a heart-centered, inclusive community. The foundation of the program lies in the tradition of healing within the Christian faith but is open to people of all faiths and spiritual paths.
To learn more, you can watch THIS video or visit the Healing Pathway website HERE.
Training Registration & Cost
It's easy to register. Click HERE, then select 'Register Now' and fill out the information. Only 20 spots available! Deadline to register is October 14.
The full course fee is $210, with ten $100 subsidies available for St. Andrew's Members, bringing the cost down to $110.
*Note: There are ten additional $100 subsidies available for additional participants.
Need more information?
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Let's Make a Joyful Noise - St. Andrew's Choir |
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Our choir brings music, song, and spirit to Sunday morning service...
but you already know that!
Have you ever thought about joining them?
Choir has started up again for the fall and they are welcoming new members.
It's all about 'making a joyful noise', as Psalm 100 says:
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness!
Come into his presence with singing!
Or perhaps this proverb might speak to you...
If you can talk, you can sing.
If you can walk, you can dance.
Contact Kevin if you have questions or for more details. Rehearsal is every Wednesday from 7-9pm in the Sanctuary.
We hope to make a joyful noise with you!
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Your Community - Yoga with Cia |
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Did you know?
There are 3 weekly yoga classes held at St. Andrew's, led by Yoga with Cia, with a focus on 'making yoga fun'.
These classes are for all experience levels and are, hands down, the best prices in town. Drop in classes are usually $20 or more anywhere else, but Yoga with Cia is only $5 drop-in on Tuesdays, and $10 drop-in Mondays/Thursdays. Cia also offers deals on term rates and class pass rates, to help you save even more while building your regular practice.
(Perhaps you could even convince Thunder to take a break from the computer screen and join you!)
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From Your Social Justice Committee |
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An Urgent Request for Letters of Support -
Ongoing Situation in Palestine
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Following the recent Israeli Supreme Court decision upholding the forcible expulsion of Palestinian villagers from their homes and land in Masafer Yatta and the killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the United Church of Canada has written two letters to the Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada.
The letters urge Canada to work with like-minded countries to hold the government of Israel accountable for violations of international law and specifically to denounce the government of Israel’s plan to forcibly expel the villagers of Masafer Yatta and press the government of Israel to rescind this decision, as well as denounce the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh and call for an immediate independent investigation into her killing that holds those responsible accountable.
You are encouraged to write a personal letter similar to/in support of the letter sent by the United Church of Canada this past summer. You may want to write similar to the sample HERE and/or go to the United Church of Canada website where you will find the two letters at the bottom of the webpage.
Copies of these letters are also available - click for Letter 1 and Letter 2 - and will be available during the Service and the Lunch and Learn this coming Sunday.
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Join Us for Building Hope for Atlantic Canada:
Water, Land, and Food for All
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Did you know: "Kairos" is a Greek word meaning a time of grace and opportunity - a time in which God challenges us to act decisively.
KAIROS is also the name of 10 Canadian churches, including the United Church of Canada, and religious organizations working together, nationally, regionally and locally, for justice and peace in response to the call to "do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8).
This is a hybrid event; join us on Zoom or in-person at St. Andrew's United Church, Saturday October 1st, 2:00 - 6:00 PM.
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Tell the Nova Scotia Government to
Protect Archibald Lake
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This ecological hotspot in Guysborough County contains important aquatic and wetland ecosystems, old growth hardwood forests, and numerous species-at-risk. It’s also located within the St. Mary’s River Watershed, which provides critical habitat for Atlantic salmon and wood turtles.
The St. Mary’s River Association has been working to protect this watershed for decades. They want Archibald Lake protected and so do we. Archibald Lake is threatened by a nearby open-pit gold mine proposal at Cochrane Hill, which proposes using huge amounts of water from Archibald Lake for the mining operation.
For more info and link to send a letter to Premier Houston, click HERE.
A letter has been prepared if you wish to copy and sign it HERE.
You may like to add your own introductory paragraph.
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All are welcome at St. Andrew's |
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Sunday Service 10:30am
Contact Us
902-422-3157
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