Mark your calendars!
Sun, Jan 18 at 4pm: contemplative Taize service in the Sanctuary.
Sun, Jan 25 at 4pm: Jazz Vespers with Joelle Lush & Friends (by donation).
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The weekly catered lunch with A Loving Spoonful will resume on Wed, Jan 21.
($2. Limited capacity of 80 guests.
Doors at 12:45pm, lunch served at 1pm.
All are welcome!)
Regular programs at the church resume this week, including Thursday's free community lunch and bread ministry.
Doors at 11:30am, lunch at noon.
All are welcome!
Today begins the liturgical season of Epiphany, which lasts until Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent).
Join us this season as we celebrate Jesus as the light of the world.
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Join us this evening for our first Mindfulness Awareness Meditation of 2026!
6pm in the Sanctuary, led by Paul Belserene and Greg Sutton of Vancouver Shambhala Centre.
Mindful moment:
"Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day."
—Henri Nouwen
Happy 2026! Here's to a year of community, compassion and creativity.
(Reminder: the church is closed today. We'll see you tomorrow!)
A huge thank you to everyone who makes St. Andrew's what we are: our incredible staff, our dedicated volunteers, the multi-talented Vespers artists, the amazing folk who use our spaces to strengthen community, and you.
Have a safe and happy New Year's Eve!
(Pictured: only some of our big community).
CORRECTION: there is no Open Sanctuary this week. The Sanctuary will reopen on Jan 5.
Apologies for the confusion!
If you need a moment away from the holiday hustle, our Sanctuary is open today. (Call ahead to confirm the times). Take a moment, a prayer, a breath.
Seeking work? One week left to get in your applications in for our Office Administrator & Property Manager position. Full-time, with benefits, and a really lovely team.
Learn more: www.st-andrews-united.ca/staff/
Apply by sending your resume to minister@st-andrews-united.ca by Friday, Jan. 2.
Love this church and love this opportunity.
Please note, the church is closed today (Dec 26) and next Thursday (Jan 1).
Thanks!
Merry Christmas!
May your day (and season) be filled with hope, peace, joy and love.
Wondering how to worship with us this week? You have some options!
Wed. Dec. 24:
4pm Jesus' Birthday Party (a worship service for kids)
7pm Christmas Eve Service (candlelit carols and lessons)
Thurs. Dec. 25:
10am Family Christmas Service (all are welcome!)
Sun. Dec. 28:
10am regular worship service
4pm Jazz Vespers with Terminal Station
Volunteer call!
Today (Mon) & tomorrow (Tues), 10am - 2pm
Rev. Judith will be in our kitchen today and tomorrow from 10am to 2pm, making chili and casserole for folks to have when the Emergency Weather Shelter in our Friendship Room is in use. If you find yourself with some time and are able to come help her out, we would be grateful.
A great way to spend quality time and spread the Christmas spirit!
Upcoming Christmas season events at St. Andrew's!
This Sun, Dec 21: join us at 4pm for Taize on the longest night of the year
Wed, Dec 24: Jesus' Birthday Party (for kids) at 4pm, and our Christmas Eve Candlelit Service at 7pm
Thurs, Dec 25: Family Christmas Service at 10am
Sun, Dec 28: Jazz Vespers with Terminal Station at 4pm
All are welcome as we celebrate the season. 🔔🕯🎄
Today!
Two sittings: 11:30am - 12:30pm and 12:45 - 1:45pm.
Please show up with your full party -- and come ready to enjoy a full Christmas dinner (turkey, stuffing, gravy, roast veggies, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, and pie). Delicious.
Today: join us for a gentle Blue Christmas service that recognizes and releases the grief, anxiety and other heavy emotions that can be part of this time of year.
At St. Andrew's United
Wed, Dec. 17 at 6:00 pm (today!)
In conjunction with St. John's Anglican Church. All are welcome!
Interested in working with us? We're hiring!
Check out our website (Staff page) or the attached images for details on our full-time, salaried with benefits Office Administrator & Property Manager position.
Send your resume to minister@st-andrews-united.ca by Jan 2.
www.st-andrews-united.ca/staff/