
PROGRAMS

United Church Women (UCW)
All women of the congregation are welcome to join St. Andrew’s United Church Women’s Group and share in the camaraderie and joy of giving time and talents to many worthy causes. We do many fundraising activities to support both our church and several charities.
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We invite everyone to our annual Pancake Supper, Spring Garage Sale, UCW Luncheon & Card Party in April, Fall Bazaar in November, Markham SAUC Seniors Group (monthly except July & August).
Our bi-weekly/weekly Crafts Workshop is the forerunner to our exciting Fall Bazaar.
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Shop For Xmas In November
KNITTING OUR FAITH/Prayer Shawl Ministry
This group of dedicated “Knitters” meet each Wednesday afternoon in St. Andrew’s Friendship Room, including the summer months. We share knitting/crocheting, patterns and resources for yarn, as well as helping each other with difficulties so please don’t hesitate to join us.
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We also discuss topics to help strengthen our faith.
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We support this ministry because we believe these Prayer Shawls bring joy and hope to many lives.


Searching For MeaninG
Christian Education provides food for thought both to the young and the young at heart.
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Our bi-weekly Monday morning meetings,
Searching For Meaning, is a time when we come together to share and discuss bible stories and offer support to each other in our daily lives.
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All are welcome to these lively discussions.
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For more information about joining,
please email Beth: langhorst@sympatico.ca
Faith & forks
Young adults, in their 50’s and under, and young families of
St. Andrew’s are invited to join us in a dinner party which celebrates faith, friends and food.
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This is a “Bring Your Own Dinner” and a very enjoyable program.
Childcare is available upon request.
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For more information about joining, please email
St. Andrew’s at: unitedchurch@bellnet.ca.


Connect group
Members of St. Andrew’s have formed a Book Club where they gather, via Zoom, bi-weekly Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm, discussing a wide variety of books on several topics and sharing in-depth knowledge of the books they read.
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Everyone is welcome to join this group and engage in the lively conversations that somehow serves to open one’s mind beyond the norm.
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For more information about joining, please email
St. Andrew’s at: unitedchurch@bellnet.ca.
Markham SAUC Seniors Group
Seniors in the community are invited to a monthly lunch as they listen to music and chatter.
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The cost for this event is presently $10 each which helps to defray the cost of lunch and, sometimes, prizes. Lunches are followed by Guest Speakers, Fun Activities and a variety of discussions that are of interest to seniors.
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Events are held at St. Andrew’s United Church Markham and are open to all seniors in Markham and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
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For further information to join us, email Yvonne: yweston@rogers.com
