Jazz Vespers with Billy Bennett & Miles Black with Timothy Stacey
Billy Bennett’s style as both crooner and balladeer, moves his listeners with melodic and meaningful lyrics. his mellow voice has the unique talent to seamlessly move us to a place of nostalgia, as we listen and to the “sounds of Sinatra”. Miles Black is Recognized as one of Canada’s most accomplished and inspiring jazz pianists, […]
Red Dress Beading Workshop
Marisa Law is an Indigenous (Upper Similkameen-Sylix) and Briton youth artist and workshop facilitator based in Vancouver, B.C. In her art, she explores interactions within her culture, creation and whispers from the land. In this workshop we will learn a bit about Marisa’s beading background, and create beaded red dress pins. Registration is $10 to cover supplies. Limited space available. […]
Climate Talk: Vancouver’s Tree Canopy
Vancouver’s Tree Canopy is essential. What can we do to sustain and expand it? With arborist Reg Eddy, Vancouver Parks & Recreation, will be our speaker. Please register at: signup@standrewswesley.com
Jazz Vespers on Easter Sunday with Universal Gospel Choir
Universal Gospel Choir (UGC) is Vancouver’s longest running community gospel choir, and the only designated ‘multi-faith’ choir in BC. For over 40 years we have delivered high-calibre, accessible concerts to audiences throughout the lower mainland, pairing beautiful music with powerful messages of justice and inclusion, and representing a broad spectrum of cultural and faith journeys […]
Jazz Vespers on Palm Sunday with Leora Cashe Quartet
Vancouver-based vocalist Leora Cashe captivates listeners with a rich, soul-infused voice that moves fluidly between jazz, gospel, blues, and folk traditions. Her vocal style evokes the raw intimacy of Eva Cassidy, the sophistication of Joni Mitchell and the swingin’ sparkle of Ella Fitzgerald, at once timeless and contemporary. With refined phrasing and emotional connection, Leora transforms each lyric into a lived […]
Fundraising Sale for Palestine
Join us for fundraising sale of handcrafted items such as olive oil and watermelon pins. All profits support the L’arche Community in Palestine.
Climate Talk: Sole Food Farms
Sole Food Farms: Urban Farms, Quality Food, Social Justice. Can vegetables lead to Social Justice? Sole Food Farms, one of North America’s largest urban farm social enterprises, uses urban land to grow fruit and vegetables, provides work and training, and supplies food to farmers’ markets. Find out how to support this worthwhile initiative. Please register at: signup@standrewswesley.com
Jazz Vespers with Maxwell Holmes
Maxwell Holmes (b. 2006) is a New York-based pianist and composer. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Maxwell has worked and studied with esteemed artists such as Ingrid and Christine Jensen, Joel Ross, Pat LaBarbera, Gene Perla, George Colligan, Cyrus Chestnut, Andrew Cyrille, and NEA Jazz Masters Reggie Workman and Jimmy Owens. He is joined by David […]
Jesus Goes to the Movies
“Jesus Goes to the Movies” looks at different ways in which Jesus is portrayed over the last 50 years. This is not an exhaustive survey of Jesus films, but a small selection to spark reflection and discussion. Films include: Jesus Christ Superstar (the original; 1973) Jesus of Montreal (mature themes: viewer discretion advised; 1989) The Chosen (a couple of episodes from the […]
Word is Out & Lavender Bunch Seawall Walk
Meet us at the Laughing Statues (corner of Denman and Davie) at English Bay Beach to join us for a walk along the water. Enjoy the fresh air of spring and good conversation with community. Snacks will be provided. RSVP at lgbtq@standrewswesley.com