Life and Work of the St. Andrew's Church Family
St. Andrew’s works together to create a church family that lives and works together in and from our church home. There are many ways to be involved.
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.
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.
Connect group
UPDATING...
STAY TUNED!
For more information about joining, please email
St. Andrew’s at: unitedchurch@bellnet.ca.
Community Cafe
The Community Cafe is a Tuesday morning gathering of anyone and everyone who would like to drop by for coffee and conversation. They meet Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30 except during the Christmas and summer breaks. All are welcome. All the time. All belong.
Yard Sale
The St. Andrew's Yard Sale lis held every July and there's always something for everyone!
The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Indoor Garage Sale
In the spring, St. Andrew's has an indoor garage sale, indoor to be able to accommodate the weather as need be. The Indoor Garage Sale is as much fun as outdoor garage sales with lots to see, treasures to find and take home too!
Christmas Bazaar
The Christmas Bazaar is a massive project involving a huge number of the church family. It is held throughout the building in November every year to help you get ready for Christmas. There are used books, videos, dvds, crafts, gift baskets, jewelry and a coffee and tea room too. In addition, you can find knit and crocheted items, new and nearly new items as well.
Annual Pumpkin Patch Lighting
Each year on the Friday night closest to Hallowe'en, and in concert with Downtown Markham's Hallowe'en events, St. Andrew's sets up a pumpkin patch on our front lawn with carved pumpkins from our own family, from the businesses around us, and from anyone else who cares to drop by to join us. We host refreshments while we chat around the lighted pumpkins decked out in our Hallowe'en costumes too.
Get to Know Us
Night of the Nativities
Sometime before Christmas, the narthex and sanctuary will be filled with various nativity sets and twinkle lights. This is an opportunity to come and marvel at the story told through the sets, to immerse in the magic of the lights, as we wait for the voice of the organ for the Calling of the Carols. The organ calls us into the sanctuary for a short, quiet and reflective service of gentle Christmas carols, telling their stories of hope and promise, for those who need a softer Christmas in which to celebrate the season and grieve a loss, or losses, too.