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SOCIAL ACTION

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

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Sunday Services

Every Sunday

  • Morning Service @ 10:30 am with Sunday School
  • Jazz Vespers @ 4:00 pm

First Sunday of the month

  • Taize @ 6:30 (candle lit meditation)

Third Sunday of the month

  • Night of Praise @ 7:00 pm (Gospel singing)

Programs

We offer a wide variety of programs from Bible Study to meditation, from one evening to monthly events. Hopefully you will find something to deepen your understanding of your place in the world, to meet others that share your interests, and to have some fun.

Adult Faith Formation for Advent

Thank you to everyone who participated in this Fall’s “Come-Taste-See” programs. We enjoyed good dialogue, Bible study, fellowship and reflection during the past seven weeks. Because of scheduling issues, it is necessary for the final 3-week series that was to be held on Tuesday evenings, “What is Church?” to be rescheduled. This is an important dialogue and we will visit it again in 2010. Now, it is time to turn towards Advent and the movement forward of Adult Faith Formation at St. Andrew’s-Wesley. During Advent, you can grow deeper in your faith formation by participating in these opportunities:

  • Advent Day of Prayer, Sat., Nov. 28, 9:30-11:30 am, co-led by Doris Kizinna and Rev. Kathryn Ransdell. Take time on the Saturday before Advent to center yourself in prayer and meditation. We are blessed to have Doris’ leadership and gift of spirituality for this event.
  • Sunday mornings, Dec. 6, 13, 20, 9-10 am, Salons: Rev. Kathryn Ransdell will lead a book study on “The First Christmas” by Borg and Crossan. (Please obtain a copy of the book for yourself by the first class.) This book will bring to life the first century political, economic and social reality into which Jesus was born.
  • Monday evenings, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, 6:30-8:30 pm, Salons: “The Advent Difference,” led by Tim Scorer, an evening Advent experience for those who seek a refreshing and faithful alternative to the intensity of the Christmas season by engaging in a guided and intentional preparation for the birth of Christ. These Monday evenings will be two-hour way stations on the journey of Advent: learning spiritual practices, engaging in Biblical exploration, reflecting on experience, gathering resources for the season, living a Spirit-centered pilgrimage, and celebrating a joyful anticipation of the birth of Christ.

Please register by emailing Kathryn at Kathryn.staw@telus.net for these courses. In addition, Christian Development will be organizing a daily devotional guide for the seasons of Advent and Christmas written by members of the congregation. The devotional guides will be printed and available beginning the first Sunday in Advent.

Parking Information

We have free parking on the side of the church. For more information on times and regulation.

Wheelchair access available from Nelson Street.

Upcoming Events

  • To stay informed about all the great things happening here, visit  Pictures & News
  • Join us for an Advent Party following worship on Sunday, November 29th! We will be gathering as a church family to celebrate the beginning of the new church year and the beginning of the season of Advent! There will be opportunities for people of all ages to prepare and celebrate the wonder and mystery of this season together! We will have stations set up around the sanctuary and in the chapel! We will also be offering lunch by donation. Please come and join us for this time of community!
  • Nov.30 - Dec. 3 Step into Himalayan Tibet. Watch daily as monks from Tsengdok and Gaden Jangtse Monasteries create the Chenrezig Sand Mandala of Compassion under the stained glass windows of our sanctuary. more, more, more, more
  • Friday, Dec. 4 @ 7pm
    Come & Carol With Us
    A Good Old-Fashioned Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long for the whole family with a special invitation to families and children (with Christmas activities for those children interested)more
  • First United Church offers SANCTUARY to Rodney Watson, an American "resister" to the war in Iraq. To find out more about this decision, and to understand better the United Church's stance regarding sanctuary, conscientious objection, and the theory of a just war more
  • Men's Breakfast Group at St. A/W... twice a month, at 7 am, on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, a group of men get together in the lounge, 1018 Nelson St. to share a breakfast and conversation about whatever is on our minds and hearts. We've been going for a few months now and it's a great group of guys of all ages. You're welcome to attend... just show up; or call the Office. (604-683-4569)
  • Young Adults - from bicycling to Improv, there's lots going on this fall. Find out more.
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