St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Thunder Bay, ON
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Mark this one on your calendar!
Wednesday, January 25 – 7 pm
March 2 – Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the United States
April 20 – Bill Blaikie, former federal and provincial representative for Elmwood – Transcona
May 4 – Elvis Gospel Concert with Daylin James
White Gift Sunday dates back to 1904 in Ohio. The wife of a Methodist minister and her two daughters came up with the idea of giving gifts wrapped in white paper at Christmas time to people in need.
Gifts are wrapped in white so that they will be anonymous. People who can only give a little will not be embarrassed. There is a Chinese tradition where all the people gave their king a gift wrapped in plain white paper so that every gift would look the same. People gave the king what they were able, and the king welcomed them all.
The White Gift shares in the spirit of Christ and the God of love at Christmas. We give gifts of love to people in need. These gifts are often nonperishable food items that are distributed to people in the community.
White Gift Sunday celebrates the stewardship of God’s love and giving at the time of year when we remember the coming of the King of Kings.
Sunday, November 27
11:00 a.m. – Advent 1, Worship with Communion
4:00 p.m. – Advent Journey: Choral Music for Advent
Thunder Bay Community Choir
Donations will be accepted in support of Hospice Northwest and ProKids.
Sunday, December 4
11:00 a.m. – Advent 2 Worship
Sunday, December 11
11:00 a.m. – Advent 3, White Gift Sunday, Youth and Family Service
12:00 p.m. – Potluck lunch
Saturday, December 17
7:00 p.m. – A Daylin James Christmas, Tickets $20.00
Sunday, December 18
11:00 a.m. – Advent 4, A Service of Lessons and Carols
4:00 p.m. – A Daylin James Christmas, Tickets $20.00
Christmas Eve
7:00 p.m. – Family Candlelight Service
10:00 p.m. – Candlelight Service with Communion
Christmas Day
11:00 a.m. – Sunday Worship
Come in your pyjamas if you like!
New Year’s Day
11:00 a.m. – Sunday Wassail Service
Enjoy hot apple cider, stories, and hymns of the season.
Saturday, November 19
1:00—4:00 p.m.
Come browse the bazaar for a great array of baking, crafts, books, Christmas decorations and more. The tea and bazaar will be open over the same period, 1-4 pm. If you are planning to round out your Christmas shopping and goodies, better plan to be there close to opening time for the best selection.
The cost of a scrumptious tea with fancy sandwiches and dainties is $5 while admission to the bazaar is free. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.
Flipper Flanagan’s Flat Footed Four is warming up for a great evening of Celtic, bluegrass and foot-stomping pub music in support of St. Andrew’s and our many programs.
Thursday, November 3 at 7 pm
This special service celebrating the unity of denominations across the globe, began in a Presbyterian church in 1933. To recognize the event, St. Andrew’s offers communion using breads from around the world. Following the service, the Parish Health Team invites you to a coffee hour, featuring the special breads.