Jubilee - a year for renewal together

The Jubilee concept according to the Hebrew scriptures = Sabbath. Each 7th day you shall rest. God commanded this, didn't say, "Hey, take a break if you feel like it." Why? Because if we don't care for ourselves and our relationships, we can't be at our best. Each 7th year was a Sabbath year. And after the 7th Sabbath Year was Jubilee, a special 50th Sabbath year! So you got two Sabbath type years back to back. But that happened less than once in every generation, so it must have been really important. A time to not only look back and rejoice, but to look forward in hope.

The biblical idea of Jubilee -- "a time for celebration, reflection on our life with God, and looking forward to greater faithfulness". - Rod

We're looking for your stories for our Sunday Worship service's Jubilee Minute. Here are some Jubilee themes that might guide you:

If you have a story but would not feel comfortable delivering it, no worries. We'll make it happen in a way that'll make you feel glad you told us.

Jubilee Initiatives:

Special Jubilee Gifts - add yours!

 On Mar. 9th some "good news" was announced to the congregation. A member has come forward with a proposed substantial donation. The donor’s hope is that this is a leading gift that will create a fund to which others in our church will want to contribute as well. We believe we can now look at the possibility of significantly enhancing . . .
our Pastoral Care ministry, especially for seniors,
and our Family ministries, including our innovative approach to Sunday School and our thriving Youth Ministry.

Exciting for our church! Exciting for our congregation! God's pretty pleased too, I'm sure. This is a huge step in looking forward during Jubilee.  A fund that grows with your support out of this very generous leading gift would allow St. Andrew’s to develop initiatives in ministry beyond what we are currently doing.  It would cover the costs of new work aimed at helping our congregation grow and flourish. If you have other ideas for new ministry,  please contact Carle Duguid, our new Chair of Church Council.

Will you add your support with a special donation to the JUBILEE AND BEYOND fund?

Jubilee Events

'In the Mood' to Celebrate St. Andrew's Jubilee year with a gala evening of fine dining and dancing to Razzamajazz 20-piece Big Band Saturday, November 8th at the Calgary Golf and Country Club. Ticket information to follow later. Mark your calendars now, and watch for more info.

Celebrated Jubilee Events

Apr 27 St Andrew's Choir With A Voice of Singing
St. Andrew’s Sr. Choir presented its Jubilee Concert. Joining us were ReVoice, a choir of the CPO program, also under the direction of Karen Nell-Bennett. The evening was a program of music ranging from traditional choral works, gospel, world music and folk. The mass choir - some 80 voices - ably sang two spirituals to finish, joined by a standing congregation on the last chorus. Visiting German Cellist Linus Weber brilliantly performed between choir sets. Able piano accompanists were Meghan Behiel and Cheryl Emery. The evening ended with a well-attended reception hosted by the choirs.
All proceeds go toward a new $40000 Yamaha C3(?) Grand piano to be in place for our Jubilee anniversary date, Sun Nov 2.
More info and some great pics!