All-Candidates Meeting
Wed, Aug 19, 5 - 7 pm
To register: www.nvchamber.ca/by-election
Before the North Vancouver Chamber Federal By-Election, join us to hear directly from candidates for North Vancouver–Capilano on the issues shaping our community. A moderated panel discussion will focus on key issues affecting businesses, residents and the broader community, including affordable housing, transportation, access to skilled labour, trade relations and tariffs. Due to the limitations of time, they are likely unable to take questions from the audience. Registration is required for admission. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Welcome to our new Community Outreach Coordinator, Kathrin! Bringing her experience as a food scientist, she is "looking forward to bringing my love for growing and making food to this amazing community, as well as some new ideas for the garden and kitchen of St. Andrew's."
If you see Kathrin around the church, be sure to stop and say hi!
UPCOMING EVENT:
Jazz Vespers with the Barnstormer Band
Aug 30, 4 - 5pm
On Sun, Aug 30, join us to welcome The Barnstormer Band as our guest for Jazz Vespers! Barnstormer is joining us for the first time, and we're pretty excited about it.
Gatsby glitz meets country grit. Barnstormer is a pack of world-class musicians who are imaginative, explosive and charming, and have a dazzling 250 years combined live concert experience. Walk right in and get your wiggle on as you enjoy a vintage, joyful musical journey inspired by the spirit of the 1920s. Come prepared to leave with a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Barnstormer is Melanie Dekker (leader/singer/banjo), Diane Lines (piano), Kelly Brown (guitar), Allan Rodger (drums), Tom Keelyside (clarinet/trumpet).
By donation. All are welcome!
Our Sanctuary is open from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays (excluding holidays). All are welcome to drop by for a moment of quiet, self-led reflection or prayer.
St. Andrew's is an Affirming Ministry -- we warmly, actively welcome all people, regardless of sexual orientation, race, class or economic background.
We celebrated Pride this past month with a special service, and special decorations.
You are loved! You are welcome! 🏳️🌈❤
Love your pride flag. Where did you get it?
Our Mindfulness Awareness Meditation, led by Greg Sutton and Paul Belserene from Vancouver Shambhala Centre, continues through the summer. Drop-in tonight at 6pm (or another Monday) for an hour of meditation. By donation. All are welcome!
A reminder: tomorrow is our BLOCK PARTY!
Join us from 4 - 6 pm on the back lawn for hotdogs, games, music, and lovely company. 🙂
Hope to see you there!
#DYK, Derek Maroney -- who plays bass at our Sunday services -- has written a kid's book!
“In a world where the Vowels and Consonants live in two separate cities, communication can be tricky. Nobody seems to know how to solve this problem, until a curious Y arrives from a faraway land. 'Why is there a big big wall between the two cities? Why does everyone seem so sad? Why can’t they work together?' He has lots of questions…"
Available online.
Rev. Eric became our Lead Minister on July 1.
Congratulations, Rev. Eric -- we're lucky (and happy) to have you!
Come see what Rev Eric can do and how he loves his community.
Congratulations, Rev Eric. Happy for both you and your church family.
Congratulations, Eric. A great relationship and leadership is already starting to blossom, and can only get stronger..hugs..❤️🤗🙏
Congratulations Eric!!!!
Congratulations!!! Happy for you!!!! 🥰
Eric you look right at home!!!!
Amazing 👏
Rejoice Hallelujah!
wow that totally rocks
Congratulations Eric
Update from North Shore Community Resources re today's Singing Under the Sun program (cancelled today for poor air quality).
BLOCK PARTY!
Saturday, August 8
4 - 6 pm
Come join our Block Party! On the back lawn you'll find BBQ hotdogs, kids games and materials to make yourself a fun paper hat as you listen to some awesome live music by Mike Braverman. Mike will be sharing banjo bluegrass tunes, plus some sax/clarinet jazz.
All are welcome. See you there!
We have spaces for rent!
St. Andrew's rents out our Sanctuary and Friendship Room spaces (which can include the kitchen).
Contact our Office Manager for more info & availability: office(at)st-andrews-united.ca, 604-985-0408.
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Alt: three rooms, empty of people -- a kitchen, a room with a wooden floor and black tables and chairs, and a room with wooden floors and a wall of art.
Do they have wifi? I’m looking for a an office space once in a while.
We have spaces for rent!
St. Andrew's rents out our Sanctuary and Friendship Room spaces (which can include the kitchen).
Contact our Office Manager for more info & availability: office(at)st-andrews-united.ca, 604-985-0408.
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Alt: three rooms, empty of people -- a kitchen, a room with a wooden floor and black tables and chairs, and a room with wooden floors and a wall of art.
Mindful Moment:
Inside everyone is a great shout of joy waiting to be born.
—David Whyte
#FYI, the church will be closed next Monday, August 3, for the BC Day holiday.
Programs will resume on August 4.
Bee-curious? Swing by our hive this morning to see our Alvéole beekeeper (Joel) in action as he checks on the colony. Bring your questions and curiosity!
Today (July 28), 11:30 am.
Is there another opportunity next month? Love this...
#DYK, one of the social justice initiatives pursued by St. Andrew's (and United churches across the country) is the advocacy of a Guaranteed Livable Income?
A GLI is a government payment to individuals or families that covers the cost of basic necessities. Qualifying for it is not conditional on meeting employment criteria. A GLI is called by different names: basic income, livable income, livable basic benefit, etc. We use "guaranteed livable income" because including “guaranteed” emphasizes that it will be available to anyone below a certain income level, and “livable” makes clear it is an income that enables people to live with dignity (thrive, not just survive).
Interested in learning more? Visit the UCC website: united-church.ca/social-action/act-now/create-guaranteed-livable-income-program
Just a reminder that you can keep an eye on how our hive is doing (as well as learning facts about bees, beekeeping, and our pollinators' ecosystem) by visiting our MyHive page. MyHive is Alvéole's online engagement portal.
All are welcome to drop by to see our beekeeper Joel at work (and ask questions if you have 'em). Next beekeeper visit: July 28 at 11:30am.
myhive.alveole.buzz/st-andrew-s-united-church-1044-st-georges-ave
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📷 MyHive (feat. Peter, who came by to learn from Joel).
Is there another date in August? Would love to experience this...
#FYI, a very cool thing is being run by the MONOVA: Museum & Archives of North Vancouver: a Neurodivergent Sensory Backpack loan program. Exploring new environments can sometimes be overwhelming. This backpack is designed to provide helpful resources that allow neurodivergent visitors to feel more comfortable while exploring. The backpack includes fidget spinners, noise-cancelling headphones, and other resources. Sign one out from MONOVA for up to 15 days!
📷 from Vancouver North Shore website.
www.vancouversnorthshore.com/neurodivergent-backpack-loan-program/
This Sunday, jazz vocalist Morning Star Trickey will be our Jazz Vespers guest. As Vines Art Society says, "Best known for her solo performances with City Soul Choir, she draws from southern U.S. civil rights lineages and weaves folk, soul, R&B, and gospel into songs that hold love, belonging, and resistance." (She's also a strong advocate for disability justice. Community care work AND jazz? Right up our alley.) Not to be missed!
Sun July 26, 4 - 5 pm. By donation.
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📷https://www.vinesartsociety.com/artists/star-trickey-2026