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

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!

Questions? Email Reg, Mike, or Jess.

Hey YAs!

We're heading out to the Pembina River on Saturday, August 22 for a River Float! There are a few things you'll need to know...

1. Head over to the Pembina Rental site and book a spot on Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00am. Tube rentals cost $35 dollars per person. This cost will cover the tube, tube ties, paddles, a life jacket, and a shuttle back to the start. Here's the link: River Float Tube Rental.

2. We will be meeting at Connors Hill at 7:45AM with the intention of leaving the church at 8:00AM sharp! The Rental facility requires that you arrive at least 15 minutes before your float time. 

3. We'll be floating for approximately 2 hours. Please make sure you bring a swimsuit, dry change of clothes, water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, snacks, lunch, and anything else you think you may need.

4. The plan is to have a BBQ and play some yard games after the float. Details of this are TBD.

RSVP HERE by August 21st so we can plan accordingly. We can't wait to hang with you all. See you Saturday!

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!

Questions? Email Reg, Mike, or Jess.

The Central Social Club (unmarried adults ages 30-43) would like to invite you to our BBQ Potluck!

When: Friday, August 21 at 6:30 PM

Where: Victoria Park – 12030 River Valley Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 1L4, Picnic Site #1

What: We'll be roasting hot dogs and enjoying a great evening of fellowship.

What to Bring:

• A camp/lawn chair

• Layers for the evening

• Bug spray

• Your potluck food item

• Roasting sticks (if you have them)

We'll provide hot dogs, cups, plates, cutlery, napkins, fire supplies, and drinks. Please be sure to bring buns, salads, sides, s'mores, and any other potluck items. If you'd prefer not to roast hot dogs, feel free to bring your own meal to enjoy while you spend time with everyone.

Please be mindful of allergies to pineapple, kiwi, strawberry, and tomato when preparing your dish.

Rain Plan: If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll meet instead at Central Baptist – Connors Hill.

Hey YAs!

We’re inviting you to join us for a Summer Bonfire next Tuesday, August 18, at 7:00PM!

We’ll meet at Avery’s house and have a hotdog roast. Bring a lawn chair, some bug spray, and a friend! We can’t wait to hang with you all!

Email Reg for the address!

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!

Questions? Email Reg, Mike, or Jess.

Hey YAs!

Change of plans! The bonfire lost to the rain (and the mosquitos).
Instead, we're going to meet at Connors Hill at 7PM for trashbagging, making homemade pizzas, and hanging out in the gym!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
1. Clothes you don't mind getting a little muddy in
2. Dry clothes for after the rain

Come with a friend and enjoy the good food and great company. Can't wait to see you there!

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!

Questions? Email Reg, Mike, or Jess.

Join us July 7th for a fun summer evening of good food, good company, and ultimate frisbee at Hawrelak Park! Whether you're coming to play or just hang out, we'd love to see you. We’ll be hanging out from 7-9PM.

Bring a friend and come enjoy the evening!

Questions? Email Reg.

Hey Young Adults!

Our plans for this Tuesday have changed… thanks to the mosquitos!

You’re invited to join us from 7-9pm for pizza and pickleball! We’ll be hanging out in the gym, so make sure you bring your friends, bring your A-game, and leave the bug spray at home!

Questions? Email Reg.

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!

Questions? Email Reg, Mike, or Jess.

Young Adults.

We are inviting you to join us for a Summer Study Tuesday, June 23th at Connors Hill.

We’re kicking off the evening with some drop-in basketball at 6:00pm, then heading into a short study and some spikeball at 7:00pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Have questions? Email Reg.

A celebration of life for Sherril Stone will be held on Saturday, June 20th at 2pm at Connors Hill. All are welcome to attend.

For those unable to attend the service in person, you may watch the livestream HERE.

The Central Social Club (unmarried adults ages 30-43) would like to invite you to Shakespeare in the Park!

Join us Saturday, June 20, at Hawrelak Park in the Heritage Amphitheatre to watch “Much Ado About Nothing”. We’re meeting at 12:30pm, and the play starts at 1:30pm.

Tickets are “pay what you will” so we recommend acting fast to snag a seat! You can purchase your tickets HERE.

Due to the recent rain, plans have changed! Join us on Saturday, June 20th at Debbie’s house for our last Art Group of the year! Children are also welcome! This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, and is run by Steph Dalmer and Joy Pedersen. If you have any questions or wish to RSVP, please email Joy or Steph by Friday, June 19th.

This event is open to all sites. Please bring a dish and invite a friend!

Come join us to celebrate Heather as she completes 7+ years of ministry at Central. On Wednesday, June 17 from 7-8:30pm in the gym at Connors Hill, we will gather to celebrate Heather and her family's impact at Central and pray for them as she enters retirement. There will be food, fellowship, and a short program. We hope to see you there!

Young Adults.

We are inviting you to join us for a Summer Study Tuesday, June 16th at Connors Hill.

We’re kicking off the evening with some drop-in basketball at 6:00pm, then heading into a short study and some spikeball at 7:00pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Have questions? Email Reg.

You're gonna want to put this on your calendars!

We have a worship night coming up on June 12th from 7-9PM at our Southeast Site.

Our Youth AND Young Adults are joining together for a night of worship and encounter with God.

Please join us on Thursday, June 11th at 7PM here at Connors Hill in the Fireside room to hear from one of our Central Partners, Hannah Jol, who serves in South Sudan!

Hannah first served with Serving In Mission (SIM) in 2016 and then returned to the field in 2021 after committing to further service. Having firsthand experience living and working overseas, she understands both the beauty and the challenges of cross-cultural ministry. Because of this, Hannah has felt called to walk alongside others serving in difficult places—helping them not only persevere, but truly flourish in who God has called them to be.

Dessert and coffee will be served, so to help us plan well, please RSVP HERE. We hope to see you there!

A celebration of life for Alfred Pape will be held on Saturday, June 6th at 11am at Connors Hill with a luncheon to follow. All are welcome to attend.

Join us on Saturday, June 6th from 10am to 1pm in the foyer at Connors Hill for the Central Art Group. Bring any art or craft project you are working on and share in fellowship as you do art together! Children are also welcome! This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, and is run by Steph Dalmer and Joy Pedersen. Please email Joy or Steph for more information.

This event is hosted at Connors Hill, but is open to all sites. You can also invite a friend!

Join us on Sunday, May 31st from 3:30pm - 5pm at our Sherwood Park site for this important meeting in the life of our church. You’ll hear about what’s been happening in our various ministries and current finances. We’ll also present our proposed 2026-2027 budget and leadership nominations. We encourage all members to come, and we look forward to seeing you there! We will be providing childcare, so to help us plan well for this event, please RSVP HERE.

The vote on the proposed budget and leadership affirmations will take place on Sunday, June 7th. Opportunities to vote earlier through proxy or online ballots will be available.

On Saturday, May 30, we're inviting you to head over for a Workday at our McDougall site.

8:30AM–1PM

This day is focused on expanding our impact more broadly across our church and into the city. Priority needs for this day include bathroom demo, rubber molding removal, and painting. Again, all skill levels are welcome! Please RSVP HERE.

Young Adults.

We are inviting you to join us for a Park Day Tuesday, May 26th at Emily Murphy Park at 7:00pm.

We’ll spend the evening playing lawn games and eating hotdogs. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Have questions? Email Reg.

On Sunday, May 24th, Karsten & Sarah Broten will be joining the Core Group at McDougall at 2pm. This event is open to anyone across the life of Central who would like the opportunity to get to know them better. There will be a chance to hear more of their story and heart for ministry as Jeremy spends some time interviewing them. 

Please RSVP HERE for this Core Group gathering so we can plan for numbers.

The Central Social Club would like to invite you to an evening of retro bowling!

Join us Saturday, May 23, at Plaza Bowling Co. 7:00pm-9:30pm.

Although not required, 70’s inspired outfits are encouraged for this 5 pin bowling experience! The individual cost is $17.50.

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Jaclyn.

Get ready for our year-end Wrap Up Party! We will meet from 6-10PM. Supper will be provided! We will have widegames, yard games, and, of course, a bonfire! Make sure to bring your own lawn chair and invite some friends!

Need the address? Email Mike, Jess, or Reg.