Are you A) interested in joining the church through adult baptism, or B) interested in becoming a member of St. Andrews's (if you're already baptised)? These events happen on June 8, Pentecost Sunday.
If you're interested in either, please reach out to Rev. Judith for more info on the 5-week preparatory program of gathering and discussion.
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May is #AsianHistoryMonth! Take some time this month to learn about / celebrate the diverse and vibrant cultures, history and achievements of Asian Canadians.
2025 theme: "Unity in Diversity: The Impact of Asian Communities in Shaping Canadian Identity."
We'll be sharing some resources this month. First up, resources from the VPL: www.vpl.ca/program/asian-heritage-month.
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Starting today, we're back in partnership with Harvest Project with the Emergency Food Program: offering free non-perishable groceries for North Shore folks living with food insecurity.
Tuesdays until Sept. 30
10 - 11 am
the Rainbow Room at St. A's (1044 St. Georges Ave, North Vancouver)
All are welcome! No ID required.
Today is Red Dress Day (also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Peoples.) Red Dress was inspired by Metis artist Jaime Black's REDress Project.
Wear red today to honour and remember. Red is the colour that spirits can see and helps guide those who are missing home. (Knowledge shared at aboriginal.sd8.bc.ca/blog/national-day-awareness-mmiwg2s-may-5th-2025).
You can also read the final report from the National Inquiry into MMIWG (or the Calls for Justice) here: www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/final-report/.
📷 The Canadian Encyclopedia / Edna Wintis/Flickr CC.
Do you have any stuffed animals looking for a loving home (or tired of fixing printers)? Donate them to the church and we'll add them to the adoption table at our 18th Annual Teddy Bear Picnic in June.
Thank you!
Next Tuesday, May 6, we're starting up our partnership with Harvest Project again! Drop by our Friendship Room on Tuesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 am to pick up non-perishable food items. Open to all who need food assistance -- no ID required.
All are welcome!
Community Lunch & Bread Ministry today!
Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch is served at 12 pm.
Today: join us for a hot, catered lunch from A Loving Spoonful!
$2
Doors open at 12:45 pm, lunch is served at 1 pm.
All are welcome!
Happy National Volunteer Week!
Our many volunteers, who help with everything from maintaining our buildings and grounds to running our meal programs, are our backbone. We couldn't do everything we do without you -- but we can, in return for your generosity, offer you the warmth of community and stewardship. 🙂
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Chat with our Outreach Coordinator Liz: outreach@st-andrews-united.ca.
📷 a collage of some of our volunteers over the years.
Our hearts are with those impacted by the violence perpetrated this weekend at the Lapu Lapu festival.
Sharing some resources, below, for those who may need support.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Happy voting today!
We're a designated voting station, so we'll have people coming through all day. (Mindfulness Meditation and Open Sanctuary will not be affected, they'll run as usual).
To find where to vote or who's running in your riding, check your voter registration card or visit www.elections.ca.
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Tomorrow, join us for our monthly Community Dinner!
Hosted by North Vancouver youth. Doors open at 3:30 and the meal will end by 5:00 pm -- just in time for the All-Candidates Meeting!
You could do a full, well-rounded day at St. A tomorrow: garden party, community meal and candidates meeting. I mean...it sounds fulfilling (in many ways) to me!
Join us this Saturday to meet our North Vancouver-Capilano candidates for the federal election.
Antje Wilson, Vice Chair, North Vancouver School Board, will welcome you at 5 pm before introducing Moderator Jeremy Cato, a retired journalist. The Candidate Panel (Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal; Stephen Curran, Conservative; Tammy Bentz, NDP; and Andrew Robinson, Green) will be speaking from 5 – 6 pm, followed by an opportunity to interact with them from 6 – 6:30 pm.
If you haven't met the candidates yet, or have questions for them, this is a great opportunity before voting day on April 28!
This Saturday, join our garden work party! On April 26, we will launch our community gardens, clean up the church grounds, plant and trim and care for this patch of earth closest to us.
There’s lots to do so we would really appreciate your help!
The party starts at 10:00am at the church. Hope to see you there!
Today is Earth Day. 🌏
The theme this year is "Our Power, Our Planet", calling us to unite in supporting renewable energy. Take some time today to look for ways you can support climate action and justice in the community (today and every day).
And then go out for a walk, or sit on a bench in a park, or open your window and take a deep breath, or press your hand against the next tree you pass. Find a way to immerse yourself in the wild today, giving thanks for the beautiful complexity of our one home.
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For resources, you can check out www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/ or fortheloveofcreation.ca/.
A reminder that the church is closed today for the holiday, so there won't be Mindfulness Meditation tonight. It will resume next week.
We hope you enjoy this blessed time with those you love!
Looking for compost bags? Edible Garden Project has you covered!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.St. A celebrates the Triduum:
join us today for our Good Friday service at 11:00 am!
And join us on Sunday for our Easter service at 10:00 am.
All are welcome. Hope to see you there!
Next week (Apr 20 - 27) is Earth Week, and The United Church of Canada is celebrating Together For the Love of Creation. For the Love of Creation is a faith-based initiative for climate justice that unites faith groups across Canada.
We are invited to initiate and participate in climate justice events to pray, learn, and act for the love of Creation. (Aiming for 100 events, for the UCC's 100th year). Some suggestions:
- pray (including land-based worship like forest bathing)
- learn (invite a speaker, host an open house of our greening efforts, etc)
- act (engage with politicians, participate in an Indigenous-led land-based activity, host or join a community event)
Visit fortheloveofcreation.ca/ for ideas.
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Join us today for our weekly meal with A Loving Spoonful!
$2 for a hot catered meal and a hangout with friends? That's a well-spent toonie.
Doors open at 12:45 pm, lunch is served at 1:00 pm.