Jazz Vespers with Amber Tsang and Alvin Brendan
Amber Tsang and Alvin Brendan are two jazz musicians based in Vancouver, B.C. When first discovering the world of Vancouver jazz, the number of Asian-Canadian performers they looked up to was minimal. Amber and Alvin hope that they can be a part of that change and inspire those who have felt the same. As a […]
Jazz Vespers with Sharon Minemoto Quartet
Sharon Minemoto has been captivating audiences since the age of 16, building an international career as a pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. She leads a trio, quartet, and quintet, with multiple recordings, national tours, and broadcasts on CBC Radio. Her quartet’s releases include Safe Travels and Dark Night, Bright Stars, with new original works inspired […]
Summer Solstice Beach Labyrinth
Join us for a Summer Solstice Labyrinth walk at Spanish Banks Beach on the longest day of the year. Turn toward the light as Earth tilts toward the sun. **NOTE: NO SERVICE AT STAW** Sunday, June 21 7:00-8:00PM Spanish Banks REGISTER at signup@standrewswesley.com
Jazz Vespers with Musical Breeze w/ Maria Ho
The Musical Breeze Quartet will captivate audiences in a musical breeze of swinging standards, Brazilian rhythms, French tunes and original compositions. Inspired by Nat King Cole, Freddie Cole, Nancy Wilson, Julie London and Ella Fitzgerald, their spellbinding stage presence will uplift your mind and brighten your day.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring Faith
If you are newer to St. Andrew’s Wesley and would like to meet other people who are, too, and if you’d like to explore some elements of your faith that you wonder about and would like to learn more about the ministry of this congregation, you’re invited! This is a gathering for those: new to […]
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, […]