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Welcome!
We invite you to explore our website. Better
yet, why don't you call or e-mail our minister
or come in person and check us out. Whether you
are considering a first 'trial' visit to a
church or you are a long time or occasional
'church goer', we welcome you and hope you find
a church home with us. Our Sunday
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We are a congregation of the United Church of
Canada in the downtown area of Peterborough, on
the site where our first church was built in 1835.
Despite its location and its long history, our
congregation draws its membership from
throughout the city and the region, and we are
eager to invite those of all ages and from all
walks of life to join our Christian family.
Building on its rock solid tradition and in a
sanctuary that is inspirational, St. Andrew's has
wonderful music, strong preaching, a welcoming
environment, and a membership that is community
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Our minister, Joanna MacQuarrie, has been a
hit with our congregation since she joined
us in 2006. She brings to us a sensitive and
caring manner, experience, enthusiasm,
thoughtful sermons, and a strong Christian
faith. We like to think that our members are
pretty good people, too!. We're not all the
same. Our beliefs are not all identical. We
do share a belief that without faith, life
is incomplete. Our church nurtures our
individual and personal faiths.
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Mission Statement
The people of St Andrew’s are called to live the message of Jesus:
to love God, to love ourselves and to love others.
Vision Statement
St Andrew’s provides a welcoming and friendly place for
all those who choose to make it their spiritual home.
In its inspirational sanctuary or wherever St Andrew’s people gather, there is the opportunity to hear God’s message, to give thanks, to worship, to meditate, to examine the nature and meaning
of one’s faith, to seek or give comfort, and to meet the varied spiritual needs of those who participate.
In this way we express our love for God.
St Andrew’s is a place for sharing a common bond as people
of the United Church with all the diversity that this denomination represents. It is a safe, accepting and supportive place offering many rewarding experiences; where contributing time, talent and resources is done willingly; where all people are valued; where music and laughter and friendship and working together enrich lives;
where young and old appreciate that the earth is God’s gift to us, and that loving and respecting it is our gift back to God. It is a place where children and young people are encouraged to participate
in our service, to be aware of the call to help others, to enjoy the fun and companionship of working together for a common goal.
St Andrew’s is a place where visitors might drop in for a service or
a special event and conclude that this is a church they could be
part of – welcoming, alive and forward- thinking.
By loving and strengthening ourselves we are better able
to love others and to love God.
The people of St Andrew’s know that loving others means
that all God’s children deserve to be loved. In responding to Christ’s message, our congregation chooses to focus on three primary goals: to meet the many needs in our community and beyond;to strengthen our relationship with Hospice in its mission to provide support and care for families suffering life-threatening illnesses; and to continue to build and strengthen our relationship with those
who face injustice or discrimination because of gender, age, race, colour, sexual orientation, abilities or economic circumstances.
In this way, we can begin to fulfill our promise
to love others as ourselves.
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COMING EVENTS!
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December 14th!
Begins at 5 pm with Happy Half Hour, dinner at 5:30!!
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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Saturday December 24- 7:00 pm. |
WORSHIP SERVICES |
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St. Andrew's
United Church,
11:00 to 12:00
Every Sunday - Rain or Shine! |
| Dec to March Services |
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| Dec.4 |
Advent II |
| Dec. 11 |
Advent III; White Gift Sunday, General Meeting & Vote on Affirmation |
| Dec. 18 |
Advent IV: Festival of Lessons & Carols presented by the choir 11:00 am. |
| Dec.24 |
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 7:00 pm |
| Dec. 25 |
Christmas Service, Communion & Food Bank Sunday |
| Jan 1 |
New Year's Worship |
| Jan 8 |
Epiphany |
| Jan 15 |
1st after Epiphany |
| Jan 22 |
2nd after Epiphany, Food Bank Sunday |
| Jan 29 |
3rd after Epiphany |
| Feb 5 |
4th after Epiphany |
| Feb 12 |
5th after Epiphany, Annual Congregational Meeting |
| Feb. 19 |
Transfiguration Sunday |
| Feb. 26 |
Lent I, Food Bank Sunday |
| March 4 |
Lent II |
| March 11 |
Lent III |
| March 18 |
Lent IV |
| March 25 |
Lent V, Food Bank Sunday |
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"Ladies Christmas Potluck"
Wednesday December 14th Begins at 5pm with Happy Half Hour, dinner at 5:30pm. Then we will have entertainment, carol singing and a short candlelight service.
Bring a potluck dish to share, your own dishes and bring a friend.
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"A History of St. Andrew's United Church 1833-2008"
This book is now available to purchase. $20.00 per copy. Profits will be donated to the Organ Fund.
Thank you to Cliff McDonald for compiling this valuable record of our history.
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Truth and Reconcilliation!
This group of people has formed a close kinship through discussion and stories and lately through their new project. Each member has made a quilt "block" and together they are quilting the whole together.The quilt is on display in the upper hall of St. Andrew's when it's not on tour. Come out and see it!
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