December 12, 2025

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In this week's newsletter:

Sunday Service

Longest Night Service

Christmas Eve Services

Two Special Events this Sunday morning

The Cold and The Dark Campaign Update

Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice

On The Stage: Upcoming Events

Welcome to the Third Sunday in Advent. We will light the candle for Joy. Is it really a spiritual imperative, in the same vein as our other Advent lights: hope, peace, and love? Susan will offer a reflection, with a firm footing in reality, thanks to existential philosopher Albert Camus. The Mostly Righteous will bring two - YES TWO - songs, sparking joy in the midst of this winter. We'll also have cookies to buy, coffee to drink, and conversations to carry on. See you Sunday.

UPCOMING SERVICES you won't want to miss:

Wednesday, Dec.18 The Longest Night Service 6:00 pm

Sunday, Dec. 21 Advent Love with a baptism and special communion

Wednesday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service 4:00 pm

Queer Midnight Mass at 11:55 pm

Sunday, Dec. 28 Joint Service hosted by Fort Massey United Church

UCW and Social Justice Committee Sales this Sunday

Social justice is at the core of our work, and on Sunday, December 14, you can purchase homemade baked goods, fair trade coffee, olive oil and dates, all in support of social justice locally and internationally.

Sale begins at 10:00 am. Sorry, cash only.

Also this Sunday ...

GLEE Club (intergenerational queer, trans, and allies' group) invites you to a low-key gathering of holiday card-making, light socializing, and free sandwiches. Whether you’re feeling creative, hoping to form new bonds, or craving company without the pressure , there will be room for you in our well-lit, sober, safe space.

Join us this Sunday

in the sanctuary following worship 11:45 am-1:15 pm.

Come as you are and enjoy the chance to make something small and meaningful for one another.  Basic card-making supplies and free lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring your own craft supplies!

Spotlight on Saint Andrew’s Community

Keeping our church warm and bright during the colder months is a huge financial effort, so we are reaching out to our wide community for help - those who are here Sundays AND Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays .... you get the picture.

So far $9580 has been raised.

Thank you to all who have supported the campaign so far.

We're not there yet. So if you are able to donate to The Cold and The Dark Campaign, please contact the office or donate securely online by clicking on the purple bar below.

You can also see Patricia or Gail on Sunday to pay by card (debit or credit).

Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice

Memorial for our Unhoused Community

Join us to remember the lives lost to us due to structural and systemic violence of homelessness, poverty and colonization.

We Remember

Wednesday, December 17

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Paul O’Regan Hall

Halifax Central Library

5440 Spring Garden Road

Light refreshments provided.

Musical performances by: The Women Next Door Choir, Poet Laureate Anna Quon

All are welcome.

On The Stage at Saint Andrew's

Seafarer Trio

December 21 7:30pm

Come and enjoy the Seafarer Trio with our own Julia Jordan!

Chebucto Symphony: Messiah from Scratch

December 27

1:00pm Rehearsal

3:30pm Performance

Now in its 45th year, Messiah from Scratch unites musicians and singers to perform selections from Handel’s Messiah in support of community organizations.

Participants of all skill levels join a two-hour rehearsal with provided scores before performing live for the public.

Proceeds will be allocated to benefit Feed Nova Scotia and various other local charitable organizations. We kindly invite and strongly encourage attendees to bring canned food donations to support this cause.

Price: $20 total ($10 participation fee + $10 refundable score deposit) 

Sunday Service 10:30am

Office Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00am -1:00pm

Contact & Newsletter Submissions

(902) 422-3157

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