by admin | Jun 5, 2025 | Blog, Weekly News
At the May 25th service twenty-six people and one dog joined with Julia who entitled her message “Ut Omnes Unum Sint” and spoke using the scripture John 17 :1-2, 14-23. The phrase of the message title means “that all may be one” and is part of The United Church of...
by admin | May 16, 2025 | Blog, Weekly News
As we sat around tables seating four on Maundy Thursday (April 17), we remembered the Upper Room where Jesus had his final supper with his gathered friends. We shared communion and were asked to answer some questions around the table. One of the questions was “How do...
by admin | Apr 18, 2025 | Blog, Weekly News
April 6th was the 5th Sunday in Lent this year and saw eighteen worshippers join Julia. Julia told us the story from Exodus 3:1-4:17 where Moses is called by God in the burning bush where he is given a mission to go back to Egypt and free the Israelites. Julia’s...
by admin | Apr 5, 2025 | Blog, Weekly News
On the Third Sunday in Lent, March 23rd, twenty-three people joined with Julia for worship. Entitling her message “Giving Up…Entitlement” _Julia read the scripture Luke 18:9-14 which is the Parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector who had both gone to the temple to...
by admin | Mar 20, 2025 | Blog, Weekly News
On March 9th, the First Sunday in Lent this year, Julia began her Lenten theme of “Giving Up…” _which nineteen of us heard. Everyone was given along with the weekly bulletin a small bulletin which said “Giving Up…Greed.” _We heard the scripture Luke 12:13-24 where the...
by admin | Feb 12, 2025 | Blog, Weekly News
Written by P. Marie Wedderburn – February 6, 2025 January 26th saw 24 people join Julia for worship. She read the scriptures Matthew 4:18-22 and Luke 6:12-16 which tell of the calling of the disciples who were friends of Jesus. Her message was entitled “Strong...
by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
We once again gathered for worship on December 8th where twenty people joined Julia who entitled her message “Peace Beyond Reason.” _The scripture read was Luke 1:57-80 where we heard of Elizabeth and Zechariah proclaim their baby’s name was John. The second Advent...
by admin | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Memories
A wonderful evening on Sunday, December 22nd at St. Andrew’s in celebration of Christmas 2024. Sandra and Wanda led the service with the lighting of the last Advent candle and later the Christ candle – – not without its challenges, but the candles were...
by admin | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
November 10 saw eighteen people join Rev. Dr. Karen Medland for worship as she continued her two-part series on the book of Ruth (3:1-5; 4:13 -17) entitling her message “The Beginning of a Dynasty.” Naomi helps Ruth find a new husband as she gleans Boaz’ fields for...
by admin | Oct 27, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
Eighteen people gathered together for worship on Thanksgiving Sunday, October 13th. The scripture reading was Psalm 65:5-12 which we read responsively. Julia entitled her message “How Can We Say Thanks.” _Did we know that in Canada there are over 15,000 grocery stores...
by admin | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
September 22nd saw eighteen join Julia for the beginning of her “Attending to Creation Series.” Using the scripture Psalm 24:1-6 which begins “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it, for he has founded it on the seas, and...
by admin | May 25, 2024 | Blog, Memories
Rev. Julia welcomed us all on this frosty, star-lit evening where God’s love infused the sanctuary. We were among friends and not alone. On that cold wintery evening (Dec 18th), we were encouraged to immerse ourselves in the joy of candles and carols and caring...
by admin | May 25, 2024 | Blog, Mother's Day
Our Tea was different this year as it was held at the Okotoks United Church – thanks Okotoks so much! The number attending was also smaller making the event very cozy so that guests could get caught up with each other. The room was a buzz with the sounds of chatter...
by admin | May 25, 2024 | Blog, Mother's Day
Mother’s Day Tea at DeWinton Community Hall
by admin | May 25, 2024 | Blog, Memories
by admin | May 25, 2024 | Blog, Memories
What an amazing Easter week beginning with Maundy Thursday and a Good Friday Service at the Okotoks United Church, and then an Easter sunrise service at the Erratic – ‘Big Rock’ outside of Okotoks. We are so blessed to be able to have the freedoms to participate and...
by admin | May 25, 2024 | Blog, Memories
We gathered on December 19th on a very cold winter evening for our annual candlelight Christmas service. Many attended in spite of the weather. We thank both Rev. Julia and Matthew for leading the service on this blustery winter’s...
by admin | May 23, 2024 | Blog, Weekly News
We heard the scripture readings of Deuteronomy 6:1-9 which is the scripture immediately following the giving of the Ten Commandments. We also heard Matthew 22:34-40 where Jesus is asked by one of the Pharisees which is the greatest commandment to which Jesus responds...
by admin | May 22, 2024 | Blog, Memories
We gathered on October 4, 2021 to pay tribute to Audrey and all that she has offered to our church community; her faithfulness to God in offering her gifts of music, laughter, humour, and grace. Audrey has been a willing and gifted minister in her own right. Thank...
by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Memories
April 4, 2021 Excerpts from Rev. Julia’s sermon with respect to Mark 16:1-8. . . . The Easter message is good news because in no uncertain terms it tells us that death, pain, tragedy, despair and hopelessness are absolutely not the last word. That after the...
by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Memories
The Drive-by Birthday Parade Though all at St. Andrew’s were aware of the nasty pandemic, There were Birthdays to be celebrated, so car parades were organized so no one could get sick. From far and wide they came and gathered safely, Horns-a-blaring, noise makers a...
by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Memories
De Winton’s annual Christmas concert was wonderful this year in spite of the Covid-19 challenges. An online concert was organized and was a resounding success! As a result, our church was able to donate to the Veteran’s Food Bank. Contributors to the concert...
by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Memories
This year’s Thanksgiving worship involved COVID-19 protocols for those who attended the first in-person service at Okotoks United Church since March 2020. Congregants from St. Andrew’s and Okotoks also attended via Zoom. This worship was very special as it included ...
by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Memories
“A church isn’t about the number of people sitting in the pews, it’s about the size of the heart of its congregation”. That’s what the Okotoks’ Western Wheel said about our little church in the giving of $8,083 to the Rowan House Emergency Shelter on July 16th. These...
by admin | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Memories
Happy Canada Day ! This year (2020), has seen a different kind of Canada Day celebration. COVID-19 has changed the way we gather to pray and the way we gather to socialize. But, we still found a way to be with each other, even if it was only for a short time, we were...
