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St. Andrew's by-the-Lake United Church strives to
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in Centennial Hall, Wheelchair Accessible. All Welcome.
Minister: Rev. Dr. Jean Barkley Director of Music: Frances Harkness Church Secretary: Frances Raven Address: 1 Redden Street, Kingston ON K7M 4K7 Telephone: 613-389-8082 - Fax: 613-389-6542 E-Mail: standbtl@kos.net Office Hours: Mon.-Friday 9-12 a.m. The church is located just west of the intersection of Front and Day's Roads in Kingston West. The entrance is from Redden Street, off Lakeview. Ave.. See Map |
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St. Andrew's-by-the-Lake United Church is very much a community church where people of many traditions (and no tradition at all) find a home. Our current family includes people who trace their church roots to: Baptist, Pentecostal, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican, Christian Reform and Unitarian. Membership within the United Church is offered but it is not stressed.
St. Andrew's has a history of over fifty years serving its community
and offering space for many activities, both related to the church or centred
elsewhere. We also rent space to several profit and not-for-profit
groups. If you're interested in considering our facilities we invite you
to call or drop by for a look.
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St. Andrew's By-The-Lake United Church Choir in Concert. with Instruments,
In celebration of 10 years of
concerts, with a reprise
Friday, May 29, 2009 at 7 pm Tickets: $10, at church office 613-389-8082, or at the door |
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Summer worship services, as in previous years,
are held together with
Month of July at 10 am
at St. Thomas' Church
Month of August at 10 am at
St Andrew's By-The-Lake U.C.
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Discuss the spiritual themes: Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 pm March 3: The Yellow Briar, 1933,
novel by Patrick Slater
Participants may take part in any one or all of the discussions |
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Twelfth Season 2009-10 Programme is under development |
Worship
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Worship Services:
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in Centennial Hall. This hall is a wheelchair accessible
multi-purpose facility with a flexible seating arrangement in upholstered
chairs. On special occasions services are in Upper Founders’
Hall. which is not wheelchair accessible.
Music is an integral and important part in each
service. The "Voices United" hymn book is used and there is
a choral anthem most Sundays.
Children accompany their caregivers at the beginning of services until "Children's Time" with the minister, whereafter they go to their Sunday School classes. Their is a supervised nursery for children under three years. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the liturgical seasons: Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Advent, as well as on World-Wide Communion Day in October and on Christmas’ Eve. Communion dates for 2002 are: January 6, February 17, March 31, May 19, October 6, December 1 and 24. Offerings to the Benevolent Fund can be made at these services to be used for emergency benevolent help at the minister's discretion. A Minute for Mission is part of every third Sunday service to reflect on Mission, Outreach, or Social Concerns around the world. "Intergenerational" services are held on several occasions during the year, with children of the Sunday School participating. Fellowship. Each Sunday, following the services, coffee, tea, juice and cookies are served for a time of informal fellowship. Summer services during July and August are shared with nearby St. Thomas' Anglican Church.. Services are taped and tapes are available to anyone interested by contacting the office, 389-8082 |
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Christian
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Sunday School
St. Andrew’s-by-the-Lake Sunday School has a full range of classes held
each Sunday during the church services at 10:00 a.m Children go to
their classes following “children's time’ at the service. Various curriculum
materials are used.
Adult Studies Adult study groups are held at various times during the year. Previous
sessions have dealt with topics such as Bible Study, Basic Christian Beliefs,
Contemporary Problems and Faith, a Lenten Journey, The Changing Congregation.
Scouting Groups meet weekly at St. Andrew’s. While these groups are non-denominational, they are sponsored by the congregation. |
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Choir
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St. Andrew's has a flourishing
senior choir of about twenty members who sing each week at services, performing
a wide range of music from many periods and styles. They welcome
additional members who would like to join or sing for special occasions.
An annual concert is presented in the spring.
Rehearsals are at 8.00 p.m. on Thursdays. For more information please contact the music director, Fran Harkness, 389-8082. |
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Church
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Recycling
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Service to the Community
and the World
Library The church's George Ansley Library is situated in the Friendship Room in the heart of the church building. It offers a wide range of materials, largely books to assist people of all ages in their spiritual journeys. Church School teachers and members of study groups will find there resources to illuminate various topics. There are many easy-to-read and well illustrated books for children and young people. Bible stories are retold in language readily understood and related to by children. Other books celebrate the seasons of the church year, affirm the wonder of God's creation and the need to care for the world and one another, or address concerns particular to youth. There are several Bible translations and reference books. All materials are catalogued for easy access. Books may be signed out
for three-week periods
Food Bank contributions in kind or money are received on the fourth Sunday of each month. Recycling:The following items are collected for recycling. (Recycling boxes are in the lobby):
The Fisherman is distributed to the members and adherents of the church, who all are invited to submit contributions, written or by e-mail. |
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CHURCH SPONSORED
ACTIVITIES
Regular:
Parenting and Self Esteem courses For information on these activities contact the church office: 389-8082
OTHER ACTIVITES Mondays: Parr Christie Singers 7:15-9:30 p.m. Wed: Dog Obedience 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fridays: New LifeGroup: 8 p.m. Jazzercise Mon.-Thurs.: 6-7 p.m,. Sat.: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Yoga: Mon. & Wed. 5:30-7 pm. Thurs.: 7-8:30 p.m. Sat.: 11 am.-12:30 p.m. Tods Music: Various sessions |
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February 17/2008,
Sunday
11:30 a.m. Annual General Meeting
For information call church office 389-8082 |
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History
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In March 1951,
Rev. Dr. W. E. Smith of Queen’s Theological College began holding services
in the new housing development of Point Pleasant, using the R. Gordon Sinclair
School. Then a site was purchased and on Easter Sunday 1954 a new
church was dedicated to the Glory of God..
The original intention was to have this church located near the shore of Lake Ontario, so that its spire would be visible to passing sailors, and the name of St. Andrew’s By-The-Lake was chosen, with the hope that it become "fishers of men" like St. Andrew. At first the church was a community church served by student ministers until an ordained minister came in 1957. A bell donated by Canadian Locomotive was installed in 1959. In 1965, the interior of the church was gutted by a fire, followed by rebuilding. Then in 1967, Centennial Hall, a multi- purpose addition, was added complete with kitchen facilities, offices and Sunday school rooms. This addition was later made wheelchair accessible, and most worship services are now being held there. In 1989, in cooperation with nearby St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Crystal Springs Manor was opened, a 50 unit senior apartment building close by on Front Road. The original church building is now known as "Founders Hall". Many theological students have served at our church as part of their studies. The 50 year anniversary was celebrated with five special services from January till May 2001. |
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"Brothers and Sisters,
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The
Prayer Chain provides timely confidential prayer support to individuals,
families and situations. To register a prayer request contact Mary Sue
Riggs 389-2396 or Sandra Graves 389-1268.
Prayer request forms are available on the Church Welcome Table or from the office 389-8082.. |
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Church Council 
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Church Council:
Minister: Rev. Dr. Jean Barkley Chairperson:: Patti McLeod Secretary: Sandra Graham Treasurer: Fran Raven Worship Committee: Church & Society Comm.: Kay Langmuir Property Committee: Christian Education Com.: Sunday School: Suzin McPherson Finance Committee: Carrie Thompson Ministry and Personnel Com.: Presbytery Representatives: David Colwell Trustees: |
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Contact
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Office: Monday-Friday,
9-12 a.m.
Telephone: 613-389-8082 Telephone messages can be left at any time. Fax: 613-389-6542 E-Mail: standbtl@kos.net |
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St. Andrew's by-the-Lake Website, Kingston, Ontario Page Created by L. Sonneveld/ M. McColl, April 2002, Updated: 10 May 2009. |
