Jazz Vespers with Karin Plato & Sidney Jin
Karin Plato is a Juno nominated jazz vocalist and recording artist. She has performed throughout Canada and in the western USA for concert societies and at jazz festivals. She works as a composer, arranger and music educator. She has three times been nominated Canadian Jazz Vocalist of the Year at the National Jazz Awards and […]
Grief Workshop
Grief transforms us, revealing our connections and what matters most. This workshop explores both death and non-death losses that impact mind, body, and soul, while examining cultural norms that inhibit grief release. Led by clinical counsellor Nancy Szastkiw (RCC, RSW), participants will discover ways to name, acknowledge, and begin deeply personal healing journeys. Nancy’s bio: Nancy Szastkiw is an accomplished trainer/facilitator, program developer, and clinical counsellor holding both the […]
Unlearning Ableism
Become a thoughtful, informed ally to disabled people with this practical guide. Take actionable steps to say and do the right things (and avoid common mistakes!) and help create a more accessible, inclusive world as a person of faith. REGISTER HERE FOR IN-PERSON signup@standrewswesley.com REGISTER HERE FOR ZOOM signup@standrewswesley.com
Journeys of Courage
Join the StAW Refugee Team for World Refugee Day and hear powerful stories from our past, present, and future neighbours. Share in their lived experiences and connect with our community. Bring your donations to support refugee families, and enjoy a light lunch served during the event. REGISTER HERE signup@standrewswesley.com
Jazz Vespers with Ruthie Ha Quartet
Ruthie Ha (they/them) is a saxophonist and composer based in Vancouver. They are a recent graduate of Capilano University’s Jazz program. Their goal is to make music that people can resonate with and hopes that their music has the power to evoke emotion in listeners.
Jazz Vespers with Steve Lloyd Smith Quartet
“Bassist and composer Steve Smith writes gorgeous, haunting original music. His compositions, often a response to literature, nature or social movements, are rich with exotic harmonies, unexpected melodies and driving rhythms.” –David Blake, Tangent Cafe “That tradition [the piano trio] is beautifully represented, and nudged forward at least a bit on Chantal’s Way, which, is […]
Lavender Bunch: Unbirthday Party
Join us for a community dinner to celebrate all the big and small accomplishments of the last year. Its’ everyone’s birthday at this unbirthday party, and we can’t wait to celebrate queer joy with you! Please RSVP to lgbtq@standrewswesley.com *Queer women-identified (Queer, Trans, Bi, Pan, Lesbian, Sapphic) and Non-Binary folks.
Native Renaissance Gallery Art Tour
🎨 Free Gallery Tour with Blue Sky! Join Cree Artist in Residence Blue Sky for an intimate tour of the Native Art Renaissance Foundation & Gallery. As a 60s Scoop survivor, Blue Sky dreamed of creating this space to lift up emerging Indigenous artists. He’ll share his powerful art, personal stories, and vision for Indigenous […]
Jazz Vespers with Julian Borkowski Quartet
The Julian Borkowski Quartet is excited to be returning to St. Andrew’s Wesley to perform a collection of songs around themes of “community”. Their set will feature music written by legends of the jazz community, icons of the Canadian jazz landscape, and a couple originals by Julian himself that were written to be debuted at […]
Prokofiev & Barber: Piano Concert
Pianist Corey Hamm (UBC School of Music) and organist Angelique Po (St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church) join forces to present two masterworks from the 20th century: the 3rd Piano Concerto by Sergei Prokofiev, and Samuel Barber’s Piano Concerto. The large Casavant Frères organ at St. Andrew’s-Wesley plays the role of the orchestra, while the church’s “Heirloom” Steinway concert grand piano takes centre stage. […]