Hey Sherwood Park!
We are running a a collection for the Strathcona Food Bank as they collect lunch snack items for local families in need. Donations can be placed in the Sherwood Park foyer and will be collected through September 20th.
Food Ideas for donation - basically anything that is individually packaged.
Applesauce squeeze packs
Bear Paws
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Individual cookie/cracker bags
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!
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.
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.
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).
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!
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!
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! 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
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!