Head to your site–Connors Hill, Southeast, or Sherwood Park! It’s time to get ready for Site Night from 7-9PM! We’ll spend time together in scripture, but you can also expect a mixture of games, worship, food, and great community! If you can't make it, join us at the next one!
On October 4th, Young adults at the SP site are invited for a brunch after the 11am service downstairs! We will take some time to hang out, make food together, and eat!
Hey YAs!
You’re invited to join as us we kickoff our October with a Sports and Study night! We’re hanging out from 6:30-7:00pm, moving into a short study from 7:00-8:00pm, then finishing up the evening with Basketball and Spikeball in the gym.
Bring your Bible, journal, friends, and sneakers. See you there!
Fall Echelon is running every Wednesday from Sep 30-Nov 18! Echelon is for students who want to dig deep. It’s open to all youth students, but it’s geared towards those in High School. Students are expected to do homework, read scripture, have discussions and commit to weekly attendance.
This fall, we will be studying Colossians and Philemon and meeting site-specific. Southeast Site will meet in the SE sanctuary 6:30-8:30PM. Connors Hill will meet in the CH youth room 6:30-8PM. Sherwood Park will meet in SP youth room 6:30-8PM. There is a $10 cost for the fall Echelon semester.
Adults: Join us at Southeast on Wednesdays at 6:30pm for an 8-week study through the book of Hebrews, led by Graeme Rattray, Southeast Site Pastor.
Hope to see you there!
Get ready for an intense night of strategy, chaos, and cardboard! On October 9 from 7-10PM at the CH site, we’re building our own cardboard castles and then putting them to the test! Build your defenses, protect your castle, and work with your team to take down the competition! Invite some friends and prepare yourself to storm the castle!
You are invited to a morning of connection and prayer. The purpose is to meet for a time to connect with other women from Connors Hill over coffee/tea and to pray for each other and the world around us. Bonnie Schwalfenberg leads this group; please email her for more information and to let her know if you plan to attend an upcoming date. There is no need to commit to every session—come when you can, and feel free to invite a friend!
Our weekly meetings will begin Saturday, October 10 at 9:15am in Bonnie’s home.
Soup season is upon us again and we want to welcome you to an evening of cozy connection!
Join us October 10th from 6-8pm for food and fellowship. Please bring a muffin pan (for sampling multiple soups!) and, if you are able and desire, a crockpot of soup (with the recipe.) Hope to see you there!
Please sign up HERE.
Addictions affect many people; the person who struggles, their family, friends, workplace and community. Sometimes, the church has not been the safest place for people impacted by addictions to share their story or get support. But at Central, we value putting relationships first. Every person and every story matters. We make room, walk together and put people before programs.
We also believe there is hope in the midst of and beyond addictions through Christ and community. We invite you to learn about this hope from Doug Sedore in our church community. He is the CEO of Hope in Strathcona, and will share his own journey with addictions. He will also share some facts about addiction and the work he’s doing in bringing hope to those who struggle.
This seminar is for anyone struggling with addiction, their family and friends, and for anyone who wants to learn more and help. There will be a Q and A session, some group time to process Doug’s thoughts and prayer for one another. We hope you can join us.
Please RSVP HERE so we can plan refreshments and resources.
The Connors Hill Senior’s Ministry Team will be hosting a drop in light lunch on Wednesday, October 14 from 12-1pm. All 55+ are welcome. Lunch will be served in the Fireside Room immediately after the 1029 Bible Study.
“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labour in vain” (Psalm 127:1)
On Sunday, October 18 at 3:30 p.m., we’ll gather for a special McDougall Dedication Service. This will be a significant day for us as we come together to see the space, worship, pray, and dedicate McDougall to God’s purposes for the season ahead.
We would love for people from across all of Central’s sites to join us, along with friends and believers from across the Edmonton region who want to be part of this moment.
We’d love to invite you to our fall Join the Church Class on Tuesday, October 20 at 7pm at Connors Hill.
This evening is for you if:
You’re new (or feel new) and would like to learn more about our beliefs, history, and where we’re headed, or…
You’re ready to become a member of Central.
Please register HERE by Sunday, October 18th. We’d love for you to be a part of it!
Soup season is upon us again and we want to welcome you to an evening of cozy connection!
Join us October 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm for food and fellowship. Please bring a muffin pan (for sampling multiple soups!) and, if you are able and desire, a crockpot of soup (with the recipe.) Hope to see you there!
Please sign up HERE by October 19th.
Hey YAs of Southeast!
Join us October 25th after the 11am service for our monthly Young Adults Brunch! Bring your appetite and a friend. We’ll see you there!
Beginning Sunday, October 25, McDougall will launch weekly Sunday services at 2:00 p.m.
Parking is free. You can park in either the McDougall parking lot or at Chateau Lacombe. Please do not pay for parking in either location. If you park at Chateau Lacombe, simply scan the QR code when you arrive inside McDougall and register your licence plate.
We hope you’ll join us as we pray over this place and set it apart for all that God will do in and through it in the years ahead!
For more information visit followingtogether.com/mcdougall
Join us for a Prayer Ministry Night on Sunday, October 25th at 6:30pm at our Southeast site. This will be a time to lift one another up in prayer before the Father. Come experience hope, healing and God’s presence as we pray together for the needs on our hearts.
Adults: Join us at Southeast at 6:30pm beginning Wednesday, September 30, for an 8-week study through the book of Hebrews, led by Graeme Rattray, Southeast Site Pastor.
Youth & Kids: Echelon (Grades 7–12) and Merge (Grades 4–6) are also kicking off at 6:30pm on September 30. Check out the details (Echelon HERE and Merge HERE).
Hope to see you there!
Are you interested in the Christian faith, but don’t know where to start?
Meet new people and explore the Christian faith together. Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. No judgement, no pressure. Each session unpacks a big question of life, faith, and purpose, and is designed to spark conversation. Come along, see what you think.
Alpha will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm starting September 30 and ending November 11. It will meet at the Connors Hill (9419 95 ST NW) site and is open to everyone.
To learn more about Alpha, click HERE or send questions to Pastor Greg.
Register to take Alpha HERE. If possible, please register by Sunday, September 27 to help us plan well!
Merge is our mid-week discipleship program for students in grades 4, 5 and 6. We will be meeting on Wednesday evenings, from 6:30-8:00 in the large group elementary room. We will be meeting from September 30 to November 4.
This Merge session is an in depth study on spiritual gifts. Kids will do a spiritual gifts test on our first Wednesday and our teaching, games and discussions will be based on spiritual gifts in following weeks.
This study is intended for students who want to dig in, grow in their faith and commit to attending all evenings of the program. PLEASE consider this session for your child if they are ready to mature in their faith. We will have fun with friends, but the emphasis on these evenings will be primarily an academic setting with teaching, participating in discussion and following along with a lesson. This might not be the right event for your grade 4-6 child and that's okay! We have other events that suit all types of personalities and learning types.
We are looking forward to welcoming grades 4-6 to Merge this fall! We will be kicking off Merge on Wednesday, September 30th with a Welcome Back event. This will be an awesome evening of building relationships, having some fun, eating great snacks and spending some time in the Word.
October 7th - November 4th will be diving into the book of Acts! We will be taking a closer look at the different ways the early church teaches us about following Jesus. Acts teaches us that everyone is invited, how we NEED the Holy Spirit to be our strength and help us obey God as will live in community and share our lives with others.
Please register by clicking HERE.
Merge is our mid-week discipleship program for students in grades 4, 5 and 6.
We will meet on Wednesdays at Southeast in the Nursery from 6:30-8:30pm starting September 30th until November 18th.
Our study this fall is SPEAK UP!
This 8-week session for Grades 4–6 will help them discover what it means to talk with God. Through Scripture, interactive activities, and prayer stations, kids will explore different ways to pray - from thanksgiving and praise to confession, praying God’s Word, bringing their needs to Him, praying for others, and worship. The series ends with a celebration where the group will put their learning into practice!
Questions? Please talk with Emily Sanders.
The Parables is an 8-session adult study designed to dig into these incredible teachings of Jesus and lead participants toward discussion and personal application.
This study will be taught by Christine Riggins & Hazel Schmidt and will include both personal and group study. Our group times together each week will include elements of both teaching and group discussion - all with the intention of helping each of us to take another step toward disciplined understanding of God's Word and personal application of what it says.
Hey YAs!
Join us on Tuesday, September 29 for a Fall Bonfire! We’re kicking off the evening at 6:30pm at the Proberts’ acreage. Bring a lawn chair, your favourite lawn games, and some friends to enjoy the evening with. We can’t wait to see you there!
Need the address? Email Reg.
Ladies, join us for Together Tuesdays! Open to all women who enjoy doing art, puzzles, crafts & just hanging out together over coffee, we'll meet in the Large Group Room at Connors Hill on Tuesdays from 6:30-9pm. It's a great place to connect with others & feel free to bring a friend!
Join us for a Prayer Ministry Night on Sunday, September 27th at 6:30pm at our Southeast site. This will be a time to lift one another up in prayer before the Father. Come experience hope, healing and God’s presence as we pray together for the needs on our hearts.
The monthly Alberta Baptist Association’s Hymn Sing is happening Sunday, September 27th, and this time we are hosting! Join us at 6pm at the Connors Hill site together with churchgoers from around the city to sing hymns, with fellowship and refreshments to follow. Please bring something to share (sandwiches, desserts, etc.) We look forward to worshiping with you!
On Sunday, September 27, between the 9am and 11am services at all 3 sites, join us to hear about the youth year we have ahead, our team, and the intended schedule for the upcoming three months! We would love to see you there, whether your students are new to youth or seasoned veterans.
To learn more about youth at your site, you can contact Mike, Reg, or Jess.
You’re invited to the Sherwood Park Men’s Chili Cookoff on Saturday, September 26th at 6:30pm at the Sherwood Park site!
Come hungry, because you’ll be sampling and scoring a variety of chilis—with a winner crowned at the end of the night.
This event will also serve as our Men’s Ministry year Kickoff event, where we’ll share upcoming opportunities to connect, grow, and get involved.
🔥 Want to compete? Bring your best pot of chili (and any secret toppings you think will clinch victory).
🍴Just tasting? Bring a muffin tin—it’s the perfect tool for sampling.
Snacks and drinks will also be provided. A $5 donation is encouraged to help cover costs.
To help us plan well, please RSVP HERE! You can sign up to bring chili, sign up to eat chili, or both! The more chilis the better! Questions? Contact Jordan Hodges.
You are invited to join us for a Seniors Connection event at our Sherwood Park site on Saturday, September 26th from 10-11:30am. Invite a friend and join us for some activities, teaching, and sharing—and, of course, plenty of snacks!
Geared for anyone 60+, this event is designed to be an opportunity to meet and connect with others in our congregation in some meaningful ways. We'd love to see you there!
To help us plan well, please RSVP HERE.
Join us for an evening of fun and s'mores at The Leruyet's House on Friday, September 25th from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Remember to dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair!
Watch your inbox for location details after filling out the RSVP form HERE.
Contact kim@followingtogether.com if you have any questions!
Ladies, join us for Together Tuesdays! Open to all women who enjoy doing art, puzzles, crafts & just hanging out together over coffee, we'll meet in the Large Group Room at Connors Hill on Tuesdays from 6:30-9pm. It's a great place to connect with others & feel free to bring a friend!
Kids in grade 5&6 from Southeast are invited to join us for an evening of fun and s'mores at The Dytiuk's House on Friday, September 18th from 6:45pm-9:00pm. Remember to dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair!
Please RSVP to help us plan well for this event.
Contact emily@followingtogether.com if you have any questions!
Our annual Kickoff Retreat sign-up is live! We are so excited to re-launch weekly youth ministry and the new school year by spending time together and pursuing God! Our retreat will be at Covenant Bay Bible Camp from Sep 18-20. We will bus out from SE site together on Friday around 6:30PM, and then on Sunday bus 1 will do drop-off at SE and bus 2 will do drop-off at SP and CH in time for the 11AM service! The retreat will cost $120 if registered on or before Aug 26, and $130 if Aug 27-Sep 9. If you have any questions, let us know. Make sure to register with the Google Form and complete the ILOC and email it to mike@followingtogether.com.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/MkcKFyVxyA2UiKjX6
Women of Southeast!
We invite you to join us as we celebrate the launch of our Women’s Ministry at Southeast on Wednesday, September 16, from 7–9 p.m. at the church!
Come enjoy an evening of connection, encouragement, and community as we gather together and look ahead to all that God has in store for the women of Southeast. We’d love to have you join us!
Hey YAs!
We’re gathering together on Tuesday, September 15 at Connors Hill for a Sports and Study Night! Here’s the game plan:
6:30pm - Arrive and Hang out
7:00pm - Study starts at 7pm sharp!
8:00pm - Basketball and Spikeball in the gym
Bring your bible, journal, friends, and water bottle! We can’t wait to see you there!
White Cross is a Christian humanitarian organization that provides medical supplies and relief goods to hospitals, health centres and rest houses in West Africa, with a primary focus on Cameroon and Nigeria. This ministry is a critically-important source of bandages, baby items, medical equipment and other critical supplies, and we would love your help!
Join us for our first meeting of the ministry year on Monday, September 14th from 9:30am-12pm at Connors Hill as we spend time together building relationships and helping those less fortunate.
Questions? Contact Lorne Funk (780.909.7116, lmfunk@telus.net).
Come on out for Fall Kickoff on Sunday, September 13th at 10am!
This is one of our favourite times each year! It’s a chance to catch up with those you’ve missed throughout the summer, eat some food, participate in a worship service, and hear a bit about where we’re going as a church this year and how to get on board. We’ll have one short service at ALL THREE SITES at 10am with a BBQ to follow.
At Connors Hill, the church will provide hot dogs, fixings, chips, and drinks. Just bring an appetite!
At Southeast and Sherwood Park, the church will provide the hot dogs, fixings, and drinks. If you are able, please bring a salad, side, or dessert.
A celebration of life for Joanne Bouwman will be held on Saturday, September 12 at 2pm at the Sherwood Park site followed by a luncheon. All are welcome to attend.
For those unable to attend the service in person, you may watch the livestream HERE.
Join us on September 11 at 7:00 PM for an all-church Worship Night at our McDougall Site!
We want to kick off the ministry year with you, gathered together in the renewed and updated McDougall space. Come spend the evening with us as we lift our voices in praise and pray for the year ahead.
Parking is free in our lot, with inexpensive parking also available in nearby parkades and on the street. Doors open at 6:30.
We can’t wait to worship with you!
Care Visiting Team Interest Invitation
We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If it is serving, then serve. . . If it is to encourage, then give encouragement . . . If it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. Romans 12:6-8
Do you have a passion for serving, encouragement and mercy? Do you have a compassionate heart for seniors?
At Central, we value people of all stages including the aging and the isolated. Many aging friends can struggle with purpose as they experience transitions like retirement, aging issues and health struggles. It is also easy to forget about those who can no longer regularly join us.
But we want seniors to know that God isn’t done with them. God hasn’t forgotten them. We want to participate in God’s loving purposes by intentionally reaching out to the lonely and those isolated because of aging issues, illness and loss.
So, we’re developing care visiting teams at each of our sites. Team members connect regularly with seniors in need of encouragement and prayer. We go to homes, care facilities or hospitals. We experience Jesus releasing those He’s gifted to bring His hope and love to the isolated.
If this opportunity interests you, please join us for the Care Visiting Team Information Seminar on Wednesday, Sept 9 at 7 PM (at our Connor's Hill site) to discuss this possibility. All prospective team members will need to complete an application process. We will provide teaching, resources and on the job training.
Please RSVP HERE.
Thanks so much for your interest!
Sincerely,
Tom Anderst - Pastor of Seniors
Join us for 10:29! Beginning September 9th, we will gather together on Wednesdays at 10:29am in the Foyer at Connors Hill.
10:29, the senior adults (55+) Bible Study group, meets at Connors Hill and on Zoom and is open to any senior who is interested in growing their faith and experiencing community with other Christians. We will review the previous Sunday's message with some deeper study into the Bible passage. This will include some teaching time and room for discussion. We will end with some time to share updates and pray together.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Tom or the church office (780.466.7461).
Hey Sherwood Park!
Join us Sunday, September 6 for a Picnic in peacock Park! We’ll head over after the 10am service for an afternoon of sunshine, good food, and fellowship.
Make sure to pack a lunch for your family, and we’ll see you there!
A memorial service for Erika Buech will be held at Connors Hill on Saturday, September 5th at 1pm with a luncheon to follow. All are welcome to attend.
To learn more about Erika’s life, please visit HERE.
This fall, we’re launching Central at McDougall, with weekly services beginning October 25! After a summer of significant renovations, there’s one more big job to do: get McDougall sparkling.
Join us for a McDougall Cleaning Day on Saturday, September 5, from 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. We’ll be dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning throughout the building as we prepare to open the doors for church, concerts, community events, and everything else that will fill McDougall this fall.
If you can, bring a bucket, rags, and Dawn dish soap (please no other cleaning chemicals). Shop vacs are especially welcome!
Parking in the McDougall parking lot will be free for volunteers! Please enter through the southeast office door.
Come for the whole morning or whatever portion you can. Please RSVP below if you’re able to help!
This summer, join us every other week for a youth event! Our Youth Summer Bonfires will be hosted by different families across our church! We look forward to connecting over snacks, yard games, and, of course, a bonfire! Bring a lawn chair and invite some friends!
Hey YAs!
We’re gathering together on Tuesday, September 8 for a Sports and Study Night! Here’s the game plan:
6:30pm - Arrive and Hang out
7:00pm - Study starts at 7pm sharp!
8:00pm - Basketball and Spikeball in the gym
Bring your bible, journal, friends, and water bottle! We can’t wait to see you there!
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Connors Hill: 9419 95 St NW
Southeast: 4357 Savaryn Dr SW
Sherwood Park: 52 Peacock Dr
McDougall: 10086 MacDonald Dr NW
780.466.7461 | office@followingtogether.com
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