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Jan 12, 2024

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Sunday's Service

Join Us in Contemplation

Next Up on the Stage

Pancake Day is Coming!

A New Premiere

Upcoming Shows

Last Week at St. Andrew's

SUNDAY SERVICE

The message of the modern age is one of life-hacking, self-optimization, and seizing the day. Yet in the midst of this frenzied commitment to enjoyment and pure positivity, modern symptoms proliferate: burnout, fatigue, isolation, anxiety, depression, and melancholy.

How about cutting through this modern gospel with a blade of old wisdom.

What will it say to your life?

Join us Sunday, for reflection, music, fellowship, and maybe the voice you need to hear.

A MID-WEEK RETREAT

Just 20 minutes of mid-week peace. Might make the world of difference.

At Saint Andrew’s we are expanding our worship offering by adding a weekly contemplative service. Starting in January, Susan and Kevin will lead a sabbath service of prayer and simplicity.

This service follows a structure from the Iona and Taizé communities. The Iona community, located on an island off the coast of Scotland, and the Taizé community in France are internationally known for their worship and prayer services that draw from the ancient traditions of the Christian faith. The Taizé community is also known for their songs of prayer— easy melodies that allow the heart and mind to meditate on the words through the medium of music.

All are welcome every Wednesday, starting January 24th.

NEXT UP ON THE STAGE: THE PUBLIC SERVICE

The Stage presents:

The Public Service

Saturday, January 13

7:30pm / Doors at 7

Tickets $20 • ALL AGES

https://thestageatstandrews.eventbrite.ca

Beat those January blues with the warmest band in town! George Woodhouse and his group The Public Service are back in our church sharing the music from their new album "Songs for the Living" and hoping that this time around there won't be a snowstorm.

You can see their music video for 'Renegade' when you click the link:

https://youtu.be/OBA0XcvePlw?si=GZ0SgAzBNvpWTUkX

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER - 13 FEBRUARY

Volunteers wanted!

Come enjoy a pancake supper with family and neighbours, and/or help out! Volunteers wanted for set up, serving guests, and tear-down.

Sign up sheet will be at the back of the church this Sunday, or you can sign up by clicking Here and using the subject line "Pancake supper volunteer."

A SPECIAL SHOWING - THE GIFT

After many months of hard work in our lower hall, the new stage production The Gift is nearing completion!

A brand-new one-man show that dares to question the essence of our existence, The Gift will be having a special one-night performance in the lower hall this coming Friday 19 January.

Interested in attending, or learning more? Head to https://experiencethegift.ca/!

Tickets will become available Monday 15 January.

NEXT UP ON THE STAGE...

mainSTAGE with the George Woodhouse & The Public Service

13 January

7:30 - 9:30 PM

For all the details click here.

Bach’s Complete Brandenburg Concertos, Part 1

20 January

7:30 PM

A rare event not to be missed, Symphony Nova Scotia plays the entire suite of J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos over two performances.

One of the Baroque era’s most recognized and popular works, you’ll hear novel combinations of solo instruments and solo harpsichord that was groundbreaking at the time.

Don't forget about part two!

Click here for more information.

Bach’s Complete Brandenburg Concertos, Part 2

21 January

2:00 PM

A rare event not to be missed, Symphony Nova Scotia plays the entire suite of J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos over two performances.

One of the Baroque era’s most recognized and popular works, you’ll hear novel combinations of solo instruments and solo harpsichord that was groundbreaking at the time.

Don't forget about part one!

Hear it live and learn more by clicking here.

LAST WEEK AT ST. ANDREW'S - THE OPEN WATERS FESTIVAL

Symphony NS was back making history at Saint Andrew's this week, premiering cellist India Gailey's new cello concerto Butterfly Lightning Shakes the Earth, and performing an orchestral duet with Mi’kmaw composer-performers Don Ross and Sean Hall.

Didn't have a chance to attend? Symphony NS is just one performer in this year's Open Waters Festival, organized by Upstream Music Association. You still have a chance to support local, innovative music this weekend by visiting Upstream's website - click here!