St. Andrew's United Church
21 Sixth Avenue North P8T 1A3 Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada

We are not taking any more pre-orders for the Christmas pop-up tea. Thank you to all for your support.We are not taking any more pre-orders for the Christmas pop-up tea. Thank you to all for your support.

The Black Clergy Network in The United Church of Canada has offered a prayer of support for the Rev. Michael Blair, as he begins his new role as the General Sec...retary, General Council. In part, the prayer reads: It is with joy and hopeful anticipation that we, members of the Black Clergy Network of The United Church of Canada, celebrate and welcome you as the new General Secretary, General Council of The United Church of Canada. As you move into this ministry, we bring prayers of gratitude and of hope. If we could, we would encircle you, lay on hands and pray a blessing. Even though we cannot do this in person, in the Spirit may you know our presence right there with you. " Read the full prayer: http://ow.ly/nCcP50C9jP5 [Art: The Sankofa bird symbol, arising from the Akan people of Ghana. As the Sankofa goes forward while looking back, Akan wisdom tells us that the past serves as a guide for planning the future. Credit: Logo for the Sankofa Global Project, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons] #UCCan

This Thanksgiving, make a gift through Mission & Service. Help transform and save lives, inspire meaning and purpose, and build a better world. http://united-church.ca/donate #UCCan #Thanksgiving #WeGiveThanks

Emo-Devlin United Churches has really upped the stakes on #PrideLivesHere! Check out the pathway to their church in Emo just a block from town hall!

E-ssentials: This Thanksgiving, gratitude is up to us - https://mailchi.mp/united-church/es201006

MEESY EARTH DAY Greetings from the St Mary’s-St Andrew’s Messy Church Team. We had planned to have an event to celebrate Earth Day but of course we can’t meet in person. So instead we have put together a package of materials: Story, Prayer and Song, 5 Activity Sheets, and some ideas for earth-related snacks. We have emailed this out to folks who often attend. If you would like a package, email Aileen at [email protected] or call her at 737-2785. Yes, we know Earth Day was last week, but we do need to celebrate the earth every week. Blessings

Although the St Andrew's Peace Garden is out of bounds for visitors, and therefore we cannot hold a vigil for all those affected by the tragedy in Nova Scotia, there is glass container with lights - in lieu of a candle - and a message that offers love and strength and courage in solidarity. This will stay for the rest of this week as our way of caring in place of the vigil which our community most certainly would have held..

This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks. From now until next Monday, get all your senses involved and be on the search for people who don't often get thanked for t...heir presence in your life. When you find them, thank them! (That might be a verbal thank you, or a note, or a phone call / text message / PM / DM / singing telegram or some other way...) If you want to try something in addition, after you've offered them thanks, take a moment to chat with God about that person... and maybe give thanks there, too! (Image: rb)

Regional Council 15 (Nova Scotia and Bermuda) invite you to join with them Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 2:00pm AT (1PM ET, 10AM PT) to join our hearts together across the Region, across the United Church and across Canada. The prayer vigil is to offer prayer, to share in grief, to hold the victims, their families and friends, the clergy and leaders of Colchester County in love and support. The video will be live on the Go to https://www.united-church.ca/events/prayer-vigil-nov...a-scotia So for those of us in Sioux Lookout, that will be 12 noon, central time.

Worship service for Sunday 19th April was sent out by email and hand-delivered yesterday. This week, Kai Koivukoski had taped his message and children's story - so you can hear him as well as read his message. Remember to click on the links for the music and Kai (ctrl + click on link). If you don't want to receive the email, let us know - and if you are not on the list and would like to receive the weekly worship call the Church - 737-3131 (checked twice a week) or [email protected] You can also listen to the Moderator - go to the United Church of Canada website and look for Moderator's blogs at bottom of the page. If you would like a phone visit, again leave a message and someone will get back to you. Stay safe, stay home, stay hopeful. Blessings.

Easter Greetings from St Andrew’s United Church. The virus pandemic has meant many changes. The church doors are closed, but the community of St. Andrew’s certainly is not inactive. Though we are unable to gather weekly as many of us are used to doing, the Church is still very much open and vibrant. In this time of such uncertainty it is such an honour to be a part of a church family that once again has risen to the challenge. We are here for each other in any way that ...makes sense and above all we are not alone- God Walks With Us! Worship services are being sent out by e-mail to anyone on our email list. A hard copy is delivered (safely) to anyone who would like it in this format. If you would like to receive the Worship bulletin, please email [email protected] or leave a message at 737-3131 (the machine is checked twice weekly). Check out the United Church website https://www.united-church.ca/ which will give information about on-line worship services including the weekly message from the Moderator (see Moderator’s Blog). The Pastoral Care Team is trying to reach out to members of the congregation by phone. If you would like a phone or Zoom visit, please leave a message or email as above. Blessings and Peace in these challenging times.

A Worship service for Sunday 29the March - with prayers, songs, readings, reflection, Story Time for all is available by email - sent out today - Friday - to congregation who have given us their email. If you have not received it, and would like to be included then call me (737-2785) and give your email or I can deliver a copy. You are invited to "gather" in virtual space and read the service in the same time and internet space. Blessings. Aileen

So as not to be a place where the virus could be spread, St Andrew's United Congregation decided yesterday (15th) to not hold public worship for the next few weeks. We are exploring some options to share worship online or through Facebook. Stay tuned.

Sunday 8th - worship leadership - Norah Laverty. Remember the time change!!!