Please join us in Iona Hall following the service for a delicious pancake lunch in celebration of Shrove Tuesday.

Shrove Tuesday (February 13)also known as Pancake Day, is a beloved and delicious tradition observed in many countries around the world.

About the Event

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. For the fourth year in a row, St. Andrew’s is joining this cause and raising funds to support one of our local mission partners - Ray of Hope. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.

We’re Supporting Ray of Hope

The Ray of Hope Community Centre is a place of refuge for people in the Kitchener/Waterloo area who are experiencing homelessness or living in poverty. The hope you bring to Mark by supporting the Community Centre is found in a warm meal, a food hamper, a shower, a haircut, laundry facilities, and friends like you who are willing to demonstrate the love of Christ. Come walk with Mark and bring the peace and well being that you know so well to the life of someone who struggles with poverty and homelessness.

Schedule

4:00 pm: Meet Check-in opens

5:00 pm: Move Opening remarks + send-off

6:00 pm: Munch Light meal served

7:00 pm: Mosey Goodbye + Go Home

What to Bring

A cell phone for emergencies (recommended but not required)

Good waterproof shoes/boots for walking

Warm coat and mitts/gloves

Extra snacks if you have allergies or food sensitivities

Your own water bottle

A passion for the charity you're walking and fundraising for!

Details

Rest stop: Keep an eye out for opportunities to rest and refresh with yummy snacks along the route.

Signage: All routes will be well-signed with our bold blue CNOY signs.

Route Support: Route marshals, rest stop hosts, and support vehicle drivers provide support along the route.

12 and under walkers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Pets: We love our little furballs like you do, but pets are not permitted at the Coldest Night of the Year except for approved and trained service animals.

The Route

There are two route options 2km and 5km. When our team is finalized we divide into groups based on route preferences.

Lights, camera, action! Join Rev. Marty & Andrew at 4:00PM an interactive Christmas experience full of songs, echo pantomime readings and a spontaneous Christmas pageant.  It will be crazy. 
It will be fun.
It will tell the Christmas story.

We will begin by singing some of our favourite Christmas carols before the service. Come as you are and explore the miracle of Christmas through the eyes of your children.

P.s. we have glow stick candles for Silent Night.

To kick off the Christmas Season, we are having a Gingerbread Party! Families can spend time together at all the different activities and they can build a Gingerbread House together. There will be Gingerbread, Craft & Colouring stations along with a Hot Chocolate and Cookie Bar! We will also have a photobooth and a bounce house to burn off all that sugar!

Let’s Bowl!

Kids, Youth, Young Adults & Parents are all invited to join us on Thursday, November 17th at 6:30 PM! We have a limited number of spots so let us know you are coming by registering here!
Cost: $6

Hey Kids! Come out to our Pumpkin Carving Party! Bust out your flannel, pull up a haybale, and pull out those pumpkins! Get ready for a fall themed night full of harvest fun and games! Don't forget to invite your friends! Registration is encouraged.

On September 16th, Kids Club is starting back up at St. Andrew's! Do whatever it takes to remember, draw a picture, save it in your phone, tell your kid to remind you. We can't wait to spend Friday evenings with our incredible kids!

St. Andrew’s is supporting the Honorary Crosswalk for Every Child Matters. Over the last several months volunteers have been ‘planting footsteps’ in orange paint along the path of Victoria Park. 

This visionary project was born out of the heart of local indigenous leader, Sheena Merling, and has grown to include support from The Orange Shirt Society.

Join us on September 16th for the unveiling of the crosswalk in Victoria Park and a time of reconciliation, listening, and community building.

How you can Participate:

• Save the date for September 16th so you and your family can attend the event

• Donate to the Orange Shirt Society or the “St. Andrew’s Orange Footsteps Project”

• Buy your Orange Shirt from the church office

• Volunteer to help at the event: everychildmatter.crosswalk@gmail.com

• Follow the @Honorarycrosswalkforeverychildmatters on Facebook

How St. Andrew’s is supporting the project:

There will be lots of volunteers needed for the event, and St. Andrew’s has agreed to raise approx. $15,0000 toward the project. If you can contribute, please mark it as the “Orange Footsteps” project.

Order Your Orange Shirt
Complete the form below to your shirts, and then send an e-transfer to accounting@standrewskw.com or pay at pick up.

Join our Joyful Noise Kids Choir - a fun and enriching program for children of all ages. This program will introduce children to simple songs about love, community, and peace.

The group meets each Thursday at 6:30 PM beginning September 15th. Through our time together, we will learn diverse songs and musical styles, and at the end of the season, we will present our music to the church congregation as part of the Advent season (final dates to be determined).

Join us for an End-of-Summer Picnic and BBQ at Laurel Creek.

Come out and enjoy the sunshine, have a hamburger, and reconnect with those who you haven’t seen all summer (or maybe longer).

When: Sunday, September 11th from 11:30AM - 3:00PM

Where: The Lakeside (Explorer) Shelter at Laurel Creek
What to Expect: Get your face painted, compete in a tug-of-war match or brave the inflatable waterslide with your kids or grandkids. There will be lots of fun and games for all ages.

RSVP to let us know you’re coming so we can prepare enough food and materials.

On the day of, bring along:

• A water bottle

• A lawn chair or blanket

• Reusable plate and cutlery

When you arrive at Laurel Creek, follow signs toward the “Lakeside Shelter” - if you’ve been to Camp K before, you might know it as the Explorer Shelter.

Hey kids!

Bring your backpack with you to church on Sunday, September 11th! We have a special prayer and blessing planned to send you off to a new and exciting year at school!

We think it’s possible for kids to create a ripple effect that can impact the world around them in ways they will never forget. You’re designed to make positive changes in the world. This summer we’re going to learn how!

Our last Kids Night before September is happening this Friday from 5:30 - 8 PM. Bring a friend, we love to meet new faces! We look forward to having fun together before the holiday weekend!