St. Andrew’s Announcements
Pancake Lunch
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.
Candy Jam 2023
JOIN US for CANDY JAM on October 29th from 5:00-7:00 pm
Invite your family, friends, neighbours, and EVERYONE YOU KNOW to join us for activities, treats, and celebrations! Free for everyone. 15 family-friendly decorated stops, lots of treats and candy, and tones of fun games for everyone! Don’t forget to dress in your favourite costumes!
Friendsgiving
Get ready for the ultimate Friendsgiving BASH! All middle and highschool students are invited to join us and to bring a dish (maybe your favourite food) to share with everyone else!
We're also making a difference! Bring along food donations for Food4Kids and you’ll be entered into a raffle for airpods. So, grab your friends and let's rock Friendsgiving together!
Kick-Off Carnival
Join us for an intergenerational pickling event! On July 25th and 26th, we'll dive into the art of pickling as we prepare delicious pickled beets for sale at our Christmas Market in November. Learn the pickling process, from cooking the beets to sealing the jars, and has some fun while you work.
Don't miss this fun-filled opportunity to pickle, learn, and contribute to our tasty fundraising efforts this winter!
Jingle Jam
Looking for something exciting for the entire family to do this holiday season?
Take a break from all the baking, the shopping, and the endless rolls of wrapping paper, and join us for an unforgettable Christmas experience complete with fun, games, music, and lights!
Youth Christmas Party
Get ready for Christmas at the Movies! This is a costume party, so come dressed as your favourite Christmas character!
Family Bowling Night
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
Candy Jam: A Family Night Event
PLEASE NOTE: We are so excited about the overwhelming response to this event. Registration is now closed, so we can offer a safe and fun expereince to all who have registered.
Can't wait to see you there!
JOIN US for CANDY JAM on October 30, 4:30-7:00pm
Invite your family, friends, neighbors, and EVERYONE YOU KNOW to join us for activities, treats, and celebration! Free for everyone. 12 family-friendly decorated stops, lots of treats and candy, and an inflatable castle maze! Don’t forget to dress in your favorite costumes!
Confirmation Class Fall 2022
We’re excited to announce that confirmation classes will be starting again this fall. Our very own Rev. Marty and Rev. Barb Molengraaf will lead this hybrid program with video-based lessons, and in-person events and discussions. We invite anyone in grades six through eight or above to participate.
More details coming in late summer… stay tuned!
Every Child Matters: Honorary Crosswalk
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.
Youth Kick Off
We can't wait to see you on SEPTEMBER 15 for our kick-off night! Expect pizza and tons of fun in the new GAMES ROOM!
We have so much planned for this fall and you can access the schedule from NOW until Christmas here
End of Summer Picnic & BBQ
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.
Blessing of the Backpacks
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!