We welcome and nourish the spirituality of all ages. If you and your children are here for the first time, welcome! Children are an important part of our community at St. Andrew’s and there is always comfortable space to play, read and learn at the back of the sanctuary – please feel free to make yourself at home. In addition, the nursery is open all year long, and can be accessed through the door to the left at the front of the church, and down the stairs. It’s the second door on the left. Caroline Tremaine is usually there to welcome children under 3 years of age. The nursery is not staffed in the summer months. Sunday school is offered for ages 4-12 from September through early May, and is based on the rotation model. More information can be found on our website or by contacting Martha Martin.

The “King James Bible” was completed 400 years ago. St. Andrew’s will mark the anniversary with a sermon and discussion series that examines the question, “how are our spiritual texts chosen and shared today?” Over the next 9 weeks (the season of Epiphany) we will ask who is shaping our cultural canon today, and we will encourage you to participate by letting us know which texts and kinds of texts (movies, songs, books, etc.) inform you and move you when you look for deep meaning in your life.

Visit the Wiki-Bible blog here >>>

We have accumulated a collection of pots and pans in the kitchen from
various events we have had at St. Andrew’s. If you have a pot/pan in our
kitchen kindly collect them today after the service or drop by the church
to pick up before 3 pm Monday – Friday.

Youth Forum 2011 is looking for Facilitators! A part of Maritime Conference, Youth Forum runs during Conference weekend each May in Sackville, NB. If you have a heart for Youth and the United Church please consider applying! Details and application online at: www.youthforum.ca/apply or speak to/email Megan Rolle: megan@youthforum.ca .

Contributions to Tuesday, January 18th , not including PAR, are $52,055. Our
goal remains at $155,000. Thank you to those that have already contributed.

University Suppers has commenced again! A main meal to feed approximately 15 to 20 people is needed each week. If you’d like to take your turn preparing a meal at home and delivering it to the church by 5 pm please contact Martha at marthamartin@eastlink.ca or 440-2687.

Do you have good, usable household items you don’t need? One of our outreach partners, Metro Non-Profit Housing Association, is in need of basic household supplies for people who have been homeless and are moving into an apartment. There is need for: pots and pans, glasses (no mugs or stemware), towels, pillows, sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, kitchen items (utensils, pot holders, etc), small kitchen appliances (toasters, coffee makers, microwaves, etc ). If you have something to donate, please bring them to the church office and a volunteer will pick them up. For more info, contact Ross Langley (ross.langley@dal.ca).

Women's Spirituality Retreat at Tatamagouche Centre - an annual gathering of women from several congregations in the Halifax area, Jan. 28-30, 2011. Formal programming will take place from Friday 7 pm until Saturday at 4 pm. This year, folks can choose to stay on for Saturday evening and Sunday, with opportunities for exploring the area, socializing, and personal time. Cost is $78.20 for one day, $156.40 for two days. For more information about the program, contact marthamartin@eastlink.ca. To register, contact Joanne Wise, jwise@ns.sympatico.ca.

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for Brunswick Street Mission on Sunday, February 20th during the service. Cash and cheque donations will be accepted. Cheques should be made payable to Brunswick Street Mission.

"A Taste of Africa"

In recognition of African Heritage Month, the youth of the Phoenix/ Mulgrave Teens program presents… “A Taste of Africa”. The evening will feature a fashion show; dance; spoken word; drumming; a silent auction and fabulous entertainment. Guests will also sample food from various African countries, as well as some „down home? African Nova Scotian dishes!

This cultural celebration takes place Sat., Feb. 5th, 6 pm at St. Andrews Church. Tickets are $15 each; free for children under 5. All proceeds from this fundraising event help to support the work of Phoenix Youth Program?s initiatives in the community of Mulgrave Park. Tickets can be purchased at: St. Andrews Church (Mon-Fri, 12 to 3 pm) or by calling: 444-3400/444-3402/209-4178 (If you call in advance, tickets can also be purchased at the Phoenix Prevention office, 5547 Young St.)

St Andrews has a long record of care and support for the Phoenix Centre for Youth.

We hope St. Andrew's will give generous support to this bold and innovative event.

Ways that you can contribute...

Buy tickets,and either donate them to persons who will attend,...or show up yourselves!

Offer to help with set-up or decorations on Feb 5th.

Prepare or purchase a batch of cookies or squares to contribute to the "finger food dessert" selection, and deliver them to St Andrews' Sat. Feb 5th, or between 12 and 3pm Friday, Feb. 4th. (For pick-up of these contributions,call Pam Brown at. 868-1275).

Thanks from your Outreach Committee!

On February 12, before what is sure to be a wonderful Cornwallis Concert, everyone is invited to kick-start the evening by coming together for a delicious dessert potluck. Anytime between 6-7 pm in the St. Andrew’s upstairs hall (side door). Please bring anything sweet! Homemade or store bought, simple or creative. Everything is encouraged! Coffee, tea and punch will be provided. Dessert tables will also be left up for intermission for this
sweet concert celebration!

Our Annual Meeting has been changed and will now be on March 6, 2011. All reports have to be into the office by no later than January 28, 2011. The office will be closed this week, January 24th to January 28th in preparation for the Annual Report and issuing of 2010 Tax Receipts. Messages of an urgent nature will be returned promptly, otherwise messages of a non-urgent nature will be returned Monday, January 31st.