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In this week's newsletter:
Sunday Service and Summer Shared Services
100th Anniversary Celebration
Spotlight on Saint Andrew’s Community: HGMC
Volunteers Needed: Coffee and Garden
Saint Andrew's Supports Social Justice
CPR and Naloxone Training
Brunswick Street Mission Art Gala
On The Stage: Upcoming Events
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In the breath of fresh air we’ve all been breathing (sun! warmth! colour!) , this Sunday we hear the Genesis story of the Garden of Eden. Susan reflects on the the good, the bad, and the untrue of this origin story.
Ibukun is at the keys this week, leading us in song, and bringing our own St. Andrew’s version of a Louie Armstrong classic. You know it ... you’ll be humming it all day!
It's spring at Saint Andrew's, and so good to be together.
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June 15 will be our last service with Minister of Music, Kevin Parks. Come worship and bid farewell!
Summer Services Schedule
We will share summer services with Fort Massey and Saint Matthew's United Churches, in 3-week blocks:
July 6, 13, 20 Host: Fort Massey United Church
July 27, August 3, 10 Host: Saint Andrew's United Church
August 17, 24, 31 Host: Saint Matthew's United Church
NOTE: Sunday School will be offered at the Saint Andrew's services only. Great thanks to Jillian and Rebecca, who always make a welcoming place for children at Saint Andrew’s.
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THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
TURNS 100
You are invited to an
ANNIVERSARY PARTY
hosted by Saint Andrew's, Saint Matthews and Fort Massey United Churches
Tuesday June 10
7- 8 pm
in the Saint Andrew’s Sanctuary
Celebrate with hymns, history,
and UCW yummies
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Coffee is offered in the Sanctuary every Sunday before services and we are in need of volunteers to make coffee and tea, set up the table at the back of the church and after the service return everything to the kitchen and cleanup. Time requirement 60 minutes before service and approx. 45 minutes for clean up.
To sign up to volunteer, contact the office or click the button below.
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Saint Andrew's has a small garden area on the Edward Street side of our property. Food is expensive and many people are food insecure. Our garden space can be helpful but we need your help to prepare the ground for a group who has expressed interest in planting vegetables.
Could you volunteer any one (or more!) of the following afternoons:
Monday June 2
Thursday June 5
June 9-13
Please contact the office if you are interested in helping.
phone 902- 422-3157 or email info@saintandrewshfx.ca
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The Halifax Gay Men's Chorus (HGMC) has established itself as one of Atlantic Canada's most dynamic choral groups, performing a broad and exciting repertoire of classical, choral and pop hits, infused with the fun and fellowship shared among its lower voiced, 2SLGBTQIA+ singers.
With a membership of 80 singers, HGMC, which regularly sells out its multi-night concert series, has captured significant attention in Nova Scotia and an audience in the thousands, with its combination of meaningful song choices, challenging arrangements and cheeky, flamboyant camp.
We're proud that HGMC calls Saint Andrew's home for their rehearsals, and for many of their performances, including Wanderlust on June 5 and 6.
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The 2025 People’s Parade for Life on Earth is June 7, 2025.
In these tumultuous and difficult times, it is more important than ever to come together in community and celebration. Our joy, our love for each other and our resistance remain unstoppable! Join us for this year’s People’s Parade for Life on Earth to honour the Water and Mother Earth and to strengthen our collective spirits.
WHAT: A joyful grassroots community parade in honour of Mother Earth and the Water, followed by a potluck community feast
WHERE: Kjipuktuk/Halifax waterfront, starting at Sackville Landing
WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (rain date June 8)
TIME: 2pm-5pm
After the parade, there will be a potluck community feast, to gather and celebrate together and share food! The post-parade celebration will happen at the end of the Waterfront boardwalk.
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Brunswick Street Mission is having a fundraising Art Gala on Thursday June 5 at 6pm at 2107 Brunswick Street.
This is your opportunity to own original artwork from local artists including Maria Valverde, Joseph Purcell, Jenn Grant, Bruce MacKinnon, Ed Coleman, Kathryn Hanes, Robyn MacKinnon, Kristen Herrington, Judith Brannen, Emma Fitzgerald, Craig Gunn, and more -- including prints by Maud Lewis and Alan Syliboy.
With live music featuring Sam Wilson, light refreshments, cash bar, and beautiful art!
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Thank you to Hillside United Church for welcoming our church community to their Naloxone administration training and session on heart health.
The session takes place at 6:15pm on June 3 at the church, 12 Flamingo Drive.
To register, call 902-443-2947 or email seriouslycheerful@gmail.com, use the QR code in the poster or click the button below.
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Mat Hughes
May 31 at 7pm
Enjoy singer-songwriter Mat Hughes live on the grand piano with a full band at the Stage at St. Andrew’s to celebrate the release of his new EP South-facing Dumpster.
Leanne Hoffman will perform an opening set.
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Halifax Gay Men's Chorus: Wanderlust
June 5 and June 6 at 7:30pm
(ASL interpretation available June 6)
This June, we’re setting off on a musical journey—no passport required. Wanderlust brings together songs of travel, adventure, and longing, capturing the joy of new experiences and the pull of home. Whether you’re chasing distant horizons or finding magic in the familiar, this concert is your ticket to everywhere.
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Life Is Music!
June 22 at 7:30pm
Come for a special evening of music. Admission is by Donation (tax receipts provided). This will be a joyful concert prepared by SeUk Walling. All proceeds in support of Alzheimer Society Nova Scotia.
Emcee Michele Raymond
Featuring special musical guests:
Lynette Walhstrom, Rachel Matthews, Gina Burgess, Julia Jordan, Dr. Peter Fillmore, Stephen Penny, Jennifer Lau, Michael Walling
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