Hey YAs!
Join us next Tuesday, October 13, for a Sports and Study night! Here’s what the night will look like:
Meet in the fireside room and hang out - 6:30-7:00pm
Study - 7:00-8:00pm
Basketball + Spikeball - 8:00-9:00pm
Don’t forget your Bible, notebook, runners, and water bottle! Can’t wait to see you there!
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 last day to register is Sunday, October 11.
“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!
Are you a part of a Central worship or tech team?
Then you’re invited to join us for connection, discussion, training, and BREAKFAST on Saturday, October 24th! Mark it on your calendars - we’ll be hanging out from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Please RSVP HERE to help us plan well! Excited to 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
The Jr. High Retreat weekend is November 13-15 at Camp Caroline (354040 Range Road 61, Caroline, AB T0M 0M0). The cost is $135 per student. Registration closes October 22nd at 11:59PM and we won't be able to extend sign ups past that. Space is limited! We will meet at our Central Baptist Southeast Site and bus to and from Camp Caroline together.
HERE is the registration form your student(s). One form per youth each please! We also require an Informed Letter of Consent (ILOC) for each student. HERE is the link for the ILOC form. Please send them to Mike via email at Mike@followingtogether.com or you can give either Mike, Reg or Jess the completed paper form.
Drop off: Central Baptist Southeast - Nov 13 - 5:15PM
Pick up: Central Baptist Southeast - Nov 15 - 4:30PM
If you have questions, please send us an email!
Hey Central Social Club!
If you’re an unmarried adult ages 30-43, you’re invited to join us for our Friendsgiving Party on Saturday, October 10! We’re kicking off the evening at 5:30pm. Email Jaclyn to RSVP or if you need the address. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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
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 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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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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