Every second Thursday during the summer, the elementary students of Sherwood Park are invited to drop in for two hours of STEM themed games, crafts, lessons and snacks as we study some of the "I Wonder" questions that we have about the Bible.

Our afternoon will start at 1:00 and pickup will be at 3:00. Kids are not required to attend all the sessions in order to sign up - just come when you can!

Please RSVP HERE so that we can plan well for the kids that will be coming. If you are able to help out with one of the afternoons, please also indicate that on the RSVP form.

Join us for a fun park hangout at Ardrossan Spray Park. Come and get to know other parents and kids at our Sherwood Park site!

Note: Parents are required to stay with their children. Location subject to change based on weather.

Join us for our next Youth Bonfire on July 25th from 7-10pm at the Diewert's place (please contact Reg, Mike, or Jess for the address)! We will have lawn games like axe throwing (not real axes!), yard yatzhee, and more! Isaac, one of our SE youth leaders, will be sharing a short testimony about what God is doing in his life right now.

This event is open to anyone that is going into Youth (Gr 7-12) and also for our recent grads. You can also bring a friend!

We hope to see you there!

Hey YA’s! On Tuesday, July 22nd (NOTE THE NEW DATE), we’re continuing our series on Philippians — a short letter packed with joy, encouragement, and some seriously good truth for everyday life.

Whether you’ve read Philippians a bunch or it’s your first time, come ready to learn, laugh, and grow together. We’ll meet at Connors Hill from 7-9pm. Bring a Bible if you’ve got one, bring a friend, and bring your whole self!

Questions? Talk with Graydon.

If you are an unmarried adult age 30-43 (if you’re 29 or 44, you’re still invited), join us on Saturday, July 19 from 1-4pm at the Mill Woods Rec Centre (7207 28 Ave NW). Note the new location due to anticipated weather.

For more info, please contact Jaclyn at centralsocialclub@followingtogether.com or join our WhatsApp Group.

Every second Thursday during the summer, the elementary students of Sherwood Park are invited to drop in for two hours of STEM themed games, crafts, lessons and snacks as we study some of the "I Wonder" questions that we have about the Bible.

Our afternoon will start at 1:00 and pickup will be at 3:00. Kids are not required to attend all the sessions in order to sign up - just come when you can!

Please RSVP HERE so that we can plan well for the kids that will be coming. If you are able to help out with one of the afternoons, please also indicate that on the RSVP form.

Join us for a fun park hangout at Cloverbar Ranch Park (spray park). Come and get to know other parents and kids at our Sherwood Park site!

Note: Parents are required to stay with their children. Location subject to change based on weather.

Hey YA’s! Our guy Jeremy is heading off to Cambodia for two years to serve with a non-profit engineering organization (what a legend), so we’re throwing him a proper send-off!

Join us on Tuesday, July 15 at 7pm at our Connors Hill site for a night full of fun, laughs, snacks, and some very on-brand chaos. Click HERE for more info.

Questions? Talk with Graydon.

Join Central Youth Friday, July 11 from 7-9pm for a bonfire! This event will be low key with some snacks, a devo, and some games. Come on out and bring a friend as well!

This event is open to anyone that is going into Youth (Gr 7-12) and also for our recent grads.

The location for this event is the Bensler’s (note new location) house near Sherwood Park, so please contact Levi, Mike, or Jess for the address.

We hope to see you there!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Butt family at this time as they mourn the passing of Else on Sunday, June 29th.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 7 at 10am at the Glenwood Memorial Gardens (52356 Range Rd 232, Sherwood Park, AB T8B1B8).

A memorial service for Else will be held on Monday, July 7 at 1pm at Shepherd’s Care Millwoods (6640 28 Ave NW) in the Alfred Kalke Auditorium with refreshments to follow.

Every second Thursday during the summer, the elementary students of Sherwood Park are invited to drop in for two hours of STEM themed games, crafts, lessons and snacks as we study some of the "I Wonder" questions that we have about the Bible.

Our afternoon will start at 1:00 and pickup will be at 3:00. Kids are not required to attend all the sessions in order to sign up - just come when you can!

Please RSVP HERE so that we can plan well for the kids that will be coming. If you are able to help out with one of the afternoons, please also indicate that on the RSVP form.

Join us for a fun park hangout at Westboro Park. Come and get to know other parents and kids at our Sherwood Park site!

Note: Parents are required to stay with their children. Location subject to change based on weather.

This Tuesday, June 17, we’re heading to Avery’s house (contact Graydon for the address) for a YA Takeover - and it’s going to be a night to remember! We’ll kick things off while it’s still light out with a 🔥cozy campfire, 🎭 rounds of mafia (prepare your best bluff), 🍫 tasty snacks, and wind down with some 🎶 worship as the evening rolls in - it’s the perfect way to spend a summer night together!

Bring a friend, a lawn chair or blanket, and get ready for laughs, worship, and quality hangs. Can’t wait to see you there!

Questions about Young Adults? Email Graydon.

Do you love Jesus? Do you like kids? Sign up for our Summer Serve and check out what happens in Central Kids Ministry. Each summer we ask members of the congregation to step up and help out. This summer, we will have one service at 10am and each week requires 9 volunteers in order to keep our spaces safe for the kids.

If you would be willing to help out once or twice this summer, please fill out THIS FORM by June 15. All lessons and supplies are provided for you. If you have any questions, let Heather know.

Thanks for being willing to serve the kids of our church! It's a lot of fun!

Join us on Saturday, June 14th for our next potluck for unmarried adults aged 30-43 (ish). Don't worry if you're slightly outside this range – if you're 29 or 44, you're still more than welcome to join us!

This event is for ALL THREE SITES and this time, we’ll be meeting at Hope City Church (2225 66 ST NW) to join in with their Oilers Tailgate-Potluck-Game Watch Party! Come at 5pm (or whenever you can).

For more information, feel free to reach out to Jaclyn at potluck@followingtogether.com. You can also join our WhatsApp GROUP HERE. We hope to see you there!

Spring has arrived, and what better way to welcome it in than with a potluck brunch!

Join us on Saturday, June 14 from 10:30am-12pm for a time of food, fun, and fellowship at the church. Invite a friend and, if you can, please bring along a dish to share. We look forward to seeing you.

To help us plan well, please RSVP HERE!

Updated location: due to rain, this event is now at Connors Hill.
Friday, June 13th is our last Friday night gathering of the year, so get ready to celebrate. We are meeting at Connors Hill from 5-9PM for some food and games! It's going to be a great time together so bring your friends!

Hey friends!

Get ready for a night of laughs, snacks, and layers — because YA Movie Night is happening this Tuesday, June 10 and we’re watching none other than Shrek! 🫏 👑 🧅We’ll be setting up at Connors Hill at 7pm with cozy vibes and good company. Just show up, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the cinematic masterpiece that taught us ogres are like onions.

Bring a friend, a blanket if you want to get comfy, and get ready for a night that’s gonna be anything but ordinary. See you there, donkey!

Questions about Young Adults? Email Graydon.

Women of Sherwood Park!

You're invited to an evening of worship, reflection, and community as we gather together to remember God's faithfulness this past year. As the year comes to a close, we'll take time to celebrate how He has met us—through joy, through challenges, and in every quiet moment in between. Come ready to lift your voice in praise, share in His presence, and be encouraged by the stories of His goodness. We hope to see you there!

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. It meets one Saturday per month at 10am. 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 next meeting will be Saturday, June 7th at 10am in Bonnie’s home.

If you attend another site and are looking for ways to connect with other women at your site, you can contact the Church Office.

Friday, June 6th is a Central Youth Site Night! Come on out to your site (the site you usually attend on Sundays) for some games, worship, teaching and small groups!

Sherwood Park Youth will NOT meet at their site but will instead meet at the Probert’s. Please contact Jess for details.

Join us on Monday, June 2nd from 7pm - 8:30pm at Connors Hill for this important evening 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 full recommendation on the future sites, proposed budget, and leadership nominations. We encourage all members to come, and we look forward to seeing you there! To help us plan well for this event, please RSVP HERE.

Note that the Congregational Decision Information Package, which includes the 2025-2026 budget summary and leadership affirmations will soon be available on our website at followingtogether.com/decision.

The vote on the future sites, proposed budget and leadership affirmations will take place on Sunday, June 15th. Opportunities to vote earlier through proxy or online ballots will be available.

NOTE NEW LOCATION!!!

On Friday, May 30, Central Youth will gather from 7-9pm at Hermitage Park to play disc golf, and maybe have a campfire for those who don’t want to throw frisbees. We will have discs for everyone and we'll have a fun time regardless of how good or bad we are!

HERE is where we will meet! Come out dressed for the weather and bring a friend as well! If you have discs of your own then bring those too!

Hey Young Adults! On Tuesday, May 27th, we’re switching things up and taking YA off-site for a chill night of pizza, board games, and good hangs - all happening at Nolan’s house!

Here’s the plan:

• We’re covering the pizza.

• You bring your favourite board games (or just come ready to play).

• It all kicks off at 7pm!

Want to come? Just email Graydon and he’ll send you Nolan’s address!

It’s gonna be a super fun, low-key night to relax, laugh, and hang out - hope you can make it!

Women of Connors Hill, you’re invited to a Spring Campfire on Saturday, May 24 from 7-9pm.

Let’s gather one last time before fall! Join us for a cozy evening around the fire with s’mores, hot chocolate, drinks, fruit, camp songs, stories, a devotional, and prayer—a perfect way to welcome summer and connect with one another. We’ll hang out on the lawn north of the church. Please bring a camping chair and warm outdoor clothing.

We hope you’ll join us!

Join us on Saturday, May 24th from 10am to 1pm for the Central Women’s Art Group. This time we are meeting at Steph’s home to continue working on our special project. Please email Steph for the address.

This group is run by Steph Dalmer and Joy Pedersen and is open to women from all sites. You can also invite a friend! Please email Joy or Steph for more information and for future dates if interested.

Grab your work gloves and come join us for a morning of fixing up our church facility and property! We desire that our location in the middle of Sherwood Park would be both a beacon of light for the message of Christ as well as a place of great hospitality, and we know there are many small projects around the church that will help us to move toward both of these realities. So come on out on Saturday, May 24th from 8:30am-noon for a morning of working alongside other guys from our SP site. Men of all ages are encouraged to participate, and boys in High School are welcome to lend a hand if they accompany an adult. Project supplies will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring along your tools as well.

Sign up to help HERE.

Questions? Contact Ryan Wilson.

Friday, May 23rd is a Central Youth Small Group night! Each small group will be gathering for various activities as follows:

• CH Jr High Boys: Chilling & Snacks @ Jeremy’s (email for the address)

• SE & SP Jr High Boys and all Sr High Boys: Hockey Night & Snacks @ Mike & Leanne’s (email Mike directly for the address)

• All Jr & Sr High Girls: Picnic Painting Party @ Connors Hill. Join us in the green space for lemonade, fresh fruit, and painting!

If you have any questions or need address info email Levi, Mike, or Jess.