First-St. Andrew's United Church

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Happy Pride from FSA!

God of the Rainbow,
More than those who watch for morning,
Our souls wait, for the day when each of us,
of every gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation
knows that we are meant to be:
loved, cherished, and protected; and
that we are to be:
proud of our identities; and
celebrated.

For we are your imperfectly perfect children,
called to reflect Christ’s radiant light,
embody Christ’s radical love; and
build your beloved community,
especially when storms of fear and hatred rage around us.

And so, more than those who watch for morning,
we, in our great diversity,
wait for your promised rainbow of peace,
as we work towards a world where every gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation is affirmed as beloved; and,
every soul’s spirit is able to sparkle, shine and sing your dream with pride.

May it be so,

Amen.

—Rev. Dr. Alydia Smith

06/01/2026

Love this idea!

For this event, the porch is not always a literal porch. It is a welcoming place where people gather and connect through music. It is a space where differences are set aside, and people come together to play, sing, and share in a common experience.

The porch is where a seasoned musician and a beginner can sit side by side, exchanging songs, stories, and inspiration. It is not always a performance, it’s often something more meaningful. It is a gathering place where voices blend in harmony, friendships are formed, and music becomes a bridge between people.

06/01/2026

Upcoming event here at FSA!!

05/31/2026

FSA celebrated Confirmation today as 12 young people celebrated this milestone! Congratulations to each one of you!

05/27/2026

We will sing this hymn at the beginning of our service this Sunday. TLUS #99 I Am Sending You Light

05/27/2026

As we close our Confirmation celebration this week we will sing this hymn...a newer version of an old favourite! (MV #122 This is the Day God has made)

05/25/2026

JOshua’s C.R.E.W. Had a blast at Tilt yesterday! Thanks to everyone who came out, see you next time!