Children

               children
  •      children's timeThis weeks Children's Story

  • The Junior Youth group do a lot more than attend Sunday School ...more
  • Parents & Tots every Wednesday  morning from 10:00 - 11:30

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  •        Welcoming new friends to Canada
  • Welcoming new friends to Canada
              & St.Andrew's-Wesley

       Social Justice

We take Christ's call for justice very seriously. These are just some of the many programs that the congregation of St.Andrew's-Wesley Church is actively involved with;

       Love thy neighbour
  • Truth and Reconciliation Commission-
    This is a profound commitment to establishing new relationships embedded in mutual recognition and respect that will forge a brighter future. The truth of our common experiences will help set our spirits free and pave the way to reconciliation.
  • End Homelessness Now: is a group taking a proactive role in educating the public, business, community leaders and governments regarding the issues of homelessness and mental health. Read more to find out how you can be involved…
  • Empty Suitcase: Can you help by donating nightwear, toiletries or cash for women and children forced to flee their homes to seek shelter in safe houses at Christmas?...more
  • Food for First: bring nonperishable food to church any Sunday for First United Mission…more
  • First United Thrift Store: volunteer in the thrift shop and/or donate goods for sale…more
  • Homes to Heal: join us to learn about mental health, rent and other supports as well as many volunteer opportunities…more
  • WISH and BOYS R US: collect and donate toiletries, cosmetics (new and gently used), mitts, socks and underwear for women and warm thick socks and jelly beans young men. This joint project supports women and young men sex trade workers on the streets…more
  • Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada: contribute to M&SF which supports our local United Churches and works with partners across the country and around the globe…more

    International Projects:

  • A.M.E.S: support our Lenten project raising money and medical supplies for a clinic in Guatemala City …more
  • Guatemala Fair Trade Coffee: buy coffee at the church any Sunday to support our Guatemala projects…more

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All Are Welcome In This Place

At A Glance...

                           SPRING AND SUMMER LINEUP


    SPRING-SUMMER 2013

    May 23 - Parenting Event
    May 26 - Rev. Jamie Scott
    May 30 - Dr. Trevor Hancock
    June 09 - Rt. Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson
    June 16 - Lorna Crozier
    June 29 - East Side Pride
    July 01 - Canada Day Parade
    August 04 - Pride Parade and Marketplace
    August 19 - Camp Spirit

    For More information Click the Notes and Announcements Link at the top of the Right Hand Column


    SERVICES

    Every Sunday

    • Morning Service & Church School 10:30am
    • Jazz Vespers @ 4:00 pm
    Click Here for the upcoming Jazz Lineup!
     

    Monthly Services

      Second Sunday of the month

      Reflections In Music @ 7:00 pm (candle lit meditation)...more

    AWE - Alternative Worship Experience NEW DAY!!!

    Fourth Sunday of the month (Sept - May)

    • Traditional Taize Prayers...more
    •               
    •                          Darryl Nixon                           

      THE BINGHAM MEMORIAL CHANCEL ORGAN

      For the complete details of our Chancel Organ click here


      Faith Formation & Leadership Events

      Sunday Morning Bible Study

      LEADERSHIP: Rev. Kathryn Ransdell

      Bible StudyTO DEVELOP BIBLICAL LITERACY & PREPARE FOR WORSHIP Bible Study—Every Sunday 8:45-10:00 in the Chapel. At the heart of worship is the scripture selection for that Sunday. The hymns, the sermon, and the liturgy reflect themes and threads of the scripture. A wonderful way to prepare for worship is to come and sit with the Scripture passage of the day in small group conversation with facilitation by a gifted scholar and teacher. A stimulating addition to your Sabbath experience!

      From Ageing to Sageing

      LEADERSHIP: Tim Scorer

      Wednesdays 10-12 or 6:30-8:30,

      May 1, 8, 15, 22, &
      June 5
      All sessions will be held in the Chapel.

      We want elders, not just olders. We need to open up for those who are ageing (who isn’t?) the journey of sage-ing. In the reality of our ageing society it is critical that we encourage the development of conscious wisdom and open up space where people of deep character and broad insight are visible and respected.

      When we don’t embrace the journey of spiritual eldering we cut ourselves off from a Holy energy that is essential to the wholeness and health of our communities. Over these six Wednesdays we will use a number of starting points (film, video, novel, spiritual insight, personal journey, Biblical wisdom, experiential process) as stimulus for our intentional learning about this critical matter.

      The program is open to adults of all ages. This is work for the whole community!


    • Register by signing up at the Information Table in the Narthex or by calling the Church Office at the number below.

      For information about church groups and other events please contact the church office: Tel:(604)-683-4574


      Lifelines: Spiritual Exploration
      through Writing

      LEADERSHIP: Tim Scorer

      Third Tuesday of the month, at 6:30-8:30pm
      in the Ferguson Room.

      The emphasis in this small group experience is on the power of writing in community. It's in the search for the precise word, the liberating topic, the inspired phrase, the moving story, and the courageous declaration that spiritual insight can emerge. If you can put a sentence together. If you like to use writing as a way of thinking about what’s important to you. If you are ready to write and to share writing with others of like mind.
      This small group could be for you.
      Very affirming. Lots to think about. Come and try it.
      There’s a place at the table for you.


      To Register

      Please register for programs in one of these ways:

      • - By e-mailing our registrar:aff.staw@telus.net
      • - By signing up at the information table in the Narthex after Sunday worship

      Program Costs

      All the programs are offered free of charge unless otherwise specified. Where a program is centered on a book, the cost of the book is indicated.


      For More Information

      For information about church location, office hours, worship times, and other events please contact the church office:

      Tel:(604)-683-4574

      Parking Information

      Free Parking

      • Parking under Wesley Place (entrance off the lane behind the church)is FREE from 9am to 2pm for those who are attending worship at St.Andrew's-Wesley on Sunday morning.
      • Parking is also free for AWE, Jazz Vespers, Taize and Reflections in Music. Temporary Permits must be obtained for Congregational/Committee meetings and Congregational Events from the particular facilitator.

      Wheelchair access available from Nelson Street.

NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Click for this week's announcements.

  • MAY 23rd

    RAISING CHILDREN
    IN A DIGITAL WORLD

    7 to 9pm

    The digital world is here to stay, changing our society in a way that has far reaching consequences for our children. How do we harness the spectacular connecting potential and yet avoid the pitfalls of attachment technology gone awry? Come as we explore these questions and more!

     Presenter: Deborah MacNamara is a counsellor with a private practice in Vancouver and is on the faculty at the Neufeld Institute. She has over 20 years of experience as a counsellor and teacher working in educational and community mental health settings.

  • click for more info

     

    SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!!!!!

    MAY 30th

    Guest Speaker Dr. Trevor Hancock

    May 30 at 7 pm in the Sanctuary the End Homelessness Now committee will present an educational forum with distinguished speaker Dr. Trevor Hancock, who is a professor and senior scholar at the School of Public Health and Social Policy at the University of Victoria. Dr. Hancock’s topic will be “A practical vision to end urban homelessness.”

  • click for more info

     This event will also include a special tribute to Judy Graves, Vancouver City Hall Advocate for the Homeless.

    The Judy Graves Graduate Award is intended to recognize and provide funding to graduate students at Simon Fraser University who have demonstrated a similar passion to Judy in fighting for Social Justice and advocating for those living on the margins of society. Please celebrate Judy's achievements with your donation to this new graduate student award.

    Click here to Donate

    CAMP SPIRIT 2013

    August 19-23

    Hand in Hand

    Our 2nd annual day camp for children aged 5-11 at
    St. Andrew's Wesley will be
    Aug. 19-23 from 9am-3pm!
    Also offering a choice of
    two preschool programs
    (9-11:30am or 12.30-3pm).
    We will again be offering before and after-camp care and a training 2013 program for youth leaders in training.

    For more information or to hear of other sites for Camp Spirit, please speak with Jen Cunnings.
    Click for the Website below.

    www.campspirit.ca

     

    Our Year in Pictures 2012

    View the Photobook for 2012 online! Our congregation is involved in so many projects, click the link and take a photo journey through our year!

    Click Here!
     GENERAL COUNCIL 41

    Our Lead Minister Gary has been ELECTED as Moderator of the United Church Of Canada.

    Elections were held at GC41 on Thursday, August 16th.
    The Right Rev. Dr. Gary Paterson will serve a 3 year term from August 2012 to August 2015.


    St. Andrew’s Wesley seeks to be a welcoming place for all ages!

    Children are welcome in the service and are also invited to join us for Summer Church School or Nursery Care if they (or their parents wish). We welcome wiggles in our church and encourage parents to feel at home as they help their child to experience worship. Help children know what is happening and what is expected . . . include them by pointing out where we are in the bulletin, help them find the hymns in the hymn book – encourage them to look and to listen and to embrace moments of prayer. We also have WORSHIP BAGS for children – with crayons, a book and creative material which are located in the narthex (lobby of the church) or at the front right of the church.

    There is a NURSERY available for those 2 and under. “The Ark” at St. Andrew’s Wesley’s is a cheery place with our wonderful Caregiver, Pilar Benavides who offers support to our youngest members and their parents. In the space there are toys, books, washroom access, a change table, and a speaker so you can hear the service. There is a parent sign-up for helping in the nursery – please speak with Pilar! We need at least one other adult in the nursery every Sunday helping Pilar care for the children.


    WE SEEK TO BE A
    CARING CHURCH FAMILY.
    If you know of someone who has been absent, or who is not well and could use a call, please let Jen Cunnings know.


    Monthly Programs

    • Young Adults
      If you are a Young Adult, yearning for community and a place of connection to get to know other Young Adults of Faith, you are so welcome to join us...more
    • The WORD Is OUT
      Gay & Lesbian Spirituality for Today: Join us for a relaxing evening of food, fellowship, and sharing of Christmas moments in our life with other gay and lesbian people of faith...more
    • Theology on Tap     
           
    • Our gatherings are one Friday a month @ 6:00pm at various pubs around town. 
      Be sure to RSVP to Doris or Curt so we can have a place for you.
      Come by for an hour or stay for the evening.
      All are welcome!...more
    • Men's Breakfast Group
      7am twice a month, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, a group of men get together in the Salons, 1018 Nelson St. to share a breakfast and conversation about whatever is on our minds and hearts. You're welcome to attend... just show up; or call the Office. (604-683-4569)more
    • Healing Touch
      (Please note that Healing Touch is on hiatus and will return in September 2013)
      Healing touch is an energy-based approach to healing. It is non-invasive, economical, effective and helps to promote relaxation, reduce pain, manage stress, speed healing, and increase a sense of well-being... more
    • The Stitching Circle
      All levels of knitters, crocheters, quilters, and needlepoint artists are invited to join the Stitching Circle for two hours of camaraderie; ideas are exchanged, help and advice cheerfully given, and projects shared. more
    • WALKING THE LABYRINTH
      This is an ancient meditation/prayer practice, one that became very popular in Europe when pilgrimages to the Holy Land were no longer possible...more