Spirituality

Our Spiritual Program is in depth, empathetic, and revolutionary in spirit. It’s here that we dig deep to explore ourselves, our faith, and our values of spirit, art, social justice and inclusion. Nurturing your soul, making space for your spiritual path and doing this in community is one of the most ancient practices of being human and is shared by all faith traditions. We offer a safe, inclusive and supportive environment to explore anything and everything related to your spiritual life.

Exploring Our Faith

Advent and Lenten Study

Film and Faith

Curious about the Christian path and full of questions? This program runs in the Fall and Spring and offers an introduction to Christianity. Full of discussion, questions and support with video resources, mini-presentations, and fascinating readings, it’s recommended for anyone who is wanting an introduction to Christianity, the United Church, or anyone considering membership. Contact Rev Dan for more info.

Unpack the spiritual themes of the seasons of new beginnings and letting go. Held on Wednesdays, each season we explore a great book, film or host a workshop that lets you awaken to new ideas that will deepen your experience of these spiritual holidays. Check out our events calendar to find out what’s this year’s theme!

Our popular Oscar Sermon series unpacks the spiritual themes of the best movies of the year. Held a month before the Oscars, we host discussion groups on the films to dive deep in the spiritual longings of our culture. Contact Rev Rhian for more info.

Labyrinth Program

Bible Study

Reset your week with an ancient spiritual practice by walking the labyrinth. Held on the first Sunday and Thursday of the month at 7pm, experience this candlelit space in silence, chants, crystal bowls or with guest musicians designed to take your practice deeper.

Expect a fresh way to look at a 2000 year old text in a safe and supportive environment. Bible study is held throughout the year so check our events for the details or contact Rev Dan.

Art

Nov 28

In his first performance as St. Andrew’s Wesley United’s Artist-in-Residence, poet and spoken word artist Brandon Wint. Joined by pianist, composer and producer Quincey Mayes, revel in a journey of sound, word and the unexpected! Only 50 tickets available so get your tickets now!

Community & Art

StAW's Marketplace

Just in time for the Christmas Season, StAW first marketplace will feature items from local artists and from Palestinian artisans.

Community & Worship

Nov 17

Join us for a special contemplative service for the Trans Day of Remembrance. Featuring music from the Quayside Voices and a reflection from Rev Lauren Kirkey, co- founder of the Saige Foodbank for the Two-Spirit, Trans and Gender diverse community. The vigil commemorates all transgender people lost to violence and lifts up those who are continuing to work for trans rights.

Our Place
In the World

St. Andrew’s-Wesley respectfully acknowledges that we gather on the unceded lands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. For thousands of years, First Nations people have walked on this land and their relationship with the land is at the centre of their lives and spirituality. As a church, and settlers on these shores, we have a life-long responsibility to unlearn our misunderstandings of history, territory, and identity through critical reflection, acknowledgement, and listening.