Author: Laurie Watt

08
Dec

Get ready to share – and have some fun!

Sunday – this Sunday, Dec. 12 – is Mitten Tree Sunday. At St. Andrew’s, that’s cause for excitement. We have fun throwing mittens, hats, scarves and socks onto our bare […]

05
Dec

Peace – more than just lighting a candle

Noticed that the days are shorter, that the darkness is ever growing? The sun rises long after the high school kids are on their way to school and many professionals […]

01
Dec

Advent calendars that share God’s love

December. Kids often look forward to Dec. 1 because it’s the first day they open their Advent calendar and enjoy a treat. Here’s another take on the Advent calendar: Why […]

28
Nov

Creative ways to share

This is our Mitten Tree. It’s bare  – but it won’t be for long. And it’s one way we at St. Andrew’s look to share. With hats, scarves, socks and […]

21
Nov

Giving a little can have a major impact

Sharing is caring. Each one of us is blessed with opportunities to share and make an impact on our little corner of the world – in our neighbourhood, our community, […]

18
Nov

Creative and Caring

‘Tis the season – the season for crafts and shopping for gifts. But we can make that even better. Just imagine supporting small artisans and craftspeople in Barrie, while helping […]

14
Nov

Our faith journey includes doubt

Certainty isn’t faith; self-sufficiency is. Our faith is a journey as we share our lives with God – and that includes doubt, especially as we encounter challenges and difficulties. In […]

10
Nov

Real. Relational.

In our fall study series, we’re discussing the book, Searching for Sunday, by Rachel Held Evans. Our study leader, Rev. Keith Boyer, considers her one of the prophets for the […]

07
Nov
Bagpiper Peter Johnstone Schulz helps us remember those who served in war,

We remember – and we are thankful.

Being in Barrie since before Confederation (1849 to be exact; if you want to read more, check out our History page), St. Andrew’s has sent young men to war for […]