On Sunday, July 27, we had the joy of celebrating with those who publicly declared their faith through baptism! Think of baptism as one way we step into the renewal Jesus offers: it is an outward expression of the inward change that happens when we surrender our lives to Jesus.   Read on to discover the stories of just a few of those who took this step of faith!   ROY PARK   “I was living with inner conflict and feeling undeserving of the blessings I have received. I was rais

November always feels a bit like a Thursday to me …  We’ve just had Wednesday (October), and now we are eagerly anticipating Friday (December), but we still have to make it through Thursday (November) … and not just make it through, but many of us find November to be the time when most of the planning for December happens. It can actually be an overwhelming time of year.   Last week, I asked God if he had a word for us as we head into this season, and he replied with two word

We are Tim and Nancy Moore. We are young senior citizens who are new to FAC but not to The Alliance Canada . We were married in 1981 and honeymooned our way to Regina, where we served at Canadian Bible College and began nursing training. We grew up in a church that supported foreign missions and have participated in several short-term mission trips. They may have been short-term trips, but they were certainly life-changing! We are now on home assignment for a year and are exc

Trigger warning: Substance abuse 20 years ago, I met a young man 7 years younger than me. The age difference wasn't the only contrast between us; we were different in every way. Daniel was 21 and had a difficult past: the result of an affair, he was not recognized by his father and had lost his mother to tuberculosis 4 years before I met him. I, on the other hand, as he himself said, was a “rich girl”, born in Brazil into a structured family, with everything in place.  Even w

Friendship is hard! More people live alone today than ever before. And the older you get, the more difficult it becomes! And yet the reality is that loneliness is all around us: in the shows we watch, in the news, and in our workplace. And the data says that we will all experience it at some point in our lives. The truth is – loneliness is dangerous for our health and well-being. Vivek Murthy, the former United States Surgeon General, tells the story of one of his patients wh

Is your faith growing, or do you perhaps feel stuck? You come to weekend services, maybe you’ve even completed Alpha, and you try your best to keep Jesus at the center … but questions still remain. What does it mean to really follow Jesus day by day? How do you form “the mind of Christ” like Paul talks about in 1 Corinthians 2:16 ? If you’ve ever wrestled with those questions, you’re not alone. What is Catechism? Maybe you’ve heard the word “catechism” before, or maybe it fee

As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us. Hebrews 12:1 (TPT) We all have them: insecurities.  Some are loud and obvious, like the voice that says, “You’re not smart enough” or “You’ll never get this right.” Others si

When we think about global missions, our minds often go to sharing the gospel, feeding the hungry, or building schools. All of these are needed expressions of God’s love. But what if we also considered another major threat faced by those living in poverty...not just hunger or lack of education, but the daily reality of violence? God’s Word calls us to “seek justice, defend the oppressed” ( Isaiah 1:17 ). This scripture reminds us that justice is at the very heart of who God i

At FAC, we believe that joining Jesus in the renewal of all things can start right here in the city of Calgary! That’s why we intentionally partner with local organizations that share our heart to see Calgary transformed by the love of Jesus. We invited a few of our local partners to share about their work in Calgary and how the FAC community can come alongside them. Here’s what they had to say: Local Partner: Radiance Society FAC:  Share a little about who you are and what y

Written by guest contributor, Vanessa Siso, registered psychologist and member of FAC en Español . A Back-to-School Guide for Parents The start of a new school year can feel like a leap into the unknown. For kids, it’s the mystery of new classrooms, teachers, and friendships. For parents, it’s the quiet hope that their child will thrive, mixed with the knot in their stomachs, wondering, “Will they be okay?” “Have I done enough?” or even “How will I pay for all this?” To help

Here is the slumbering Christ, stirring to be awakened, to become the soul we clothe in earthly form and action. And He is within us all. Thomas Kelly (1893-1941)  A mentor of mine loved to tell this parable from the Desert Fathers (early Christian monks), and it offers a thought-provoking entry point as we reflect on the big word “sanctification” this weekend. There was a monastery that had fallen upon hard times. Once a great order, as a result of waves of anti-monastic pe

Our church exists to join Jesus in the renewal all things, and one of the ways we do that is by building partnerships. Just like we...

The Heart Behind Our School Partnerships Here at FAC, one of the ways we join Jesus in the renewal of all things is by showing up in...

How to Fix Your Family (Hint: You Can’t —But Jesus Can) For many of us, the desire to “fix” our families runs deep. Maybe your home feels tense, strained, or disconnected. Maybe there’s a long history of wounds, or more silence than conversation. Maybe you feel like a failure as a parent (most of us feel like failures as parents), a spouse, or a child. It’s natural to want to make things right. But here’s the truth: We can’t fix our families . Not on our own. And the good new

2 Chronicles 5:13-14 describes an incredible moment of worship in the Old Testament, when the temple was dedicated: “The trumpeters and singers performed together in unison to praise and give thanks to the Lord. Accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments, they raised their voices and praised the Lord with these words: “He is good! His faithful love endures forever!’ At that moment, a thick cloud filled the Temple of the Lord. The priests could not continue their

Sometimes, it takes just a single grain of salt to tip the scales and bring balance, transformation, and change. This is a story of faith, seeking truth, and how one encounter can ripple far beyond what we can imagine! The story began in 2016 when a young man from the Kingdom of Saudi accepted Him as his Lord and Saviour. For years, he had not been satisfied with his daily prayers and fasting. He longed for a God who would truly listen to him. In April 2016, weary of rituals

I was really little when I knew I wanted to become a firefighter. My oldest brother's a firefighter in Edmonton, so when I saw him, I just thought, "That's what I want to do!" And then, after university, I just got into it. I've been doing it for about 12 years now, and I wouldn't want any other job. I'm from Calgary. I was raised as a Christian, and I gave my heart to the Lord when I was 3 or 4 years old. I've also given my heart to the Lord many other times after that. When

On June 8, al l 5 FAC campuses are coming together for a special worship gathering at Spruce Meadows, home of  Cavalry FC . For Lead Pastor James Paton, FAC as One represents a dream that’s been in his heart for a long time: “I love that we are a multi-everything church. Multi-generational, multi-campus, multi-lingual. Our reach is ever expanding as we join Jesus in what he is doing in our city. Sometimes I’ve wished we could all be together in one place at one time to wor

Advent (from a Latin word for “coming”) is a season of waiting and anticipation. This Christmas we will, like we do every December, remember the first coming of God to planet Earth. But as soon as we box up our manger scenes and flip the calendar, our anticipation will shift to the second coming of God to planet Earth—which, considering the unravelling of our globe, seems long overdue! Christians are not strangers to waiting. You know, we don’t usually hope for what we alread

Marriage is a sacred journey—one filled with joy, companionship, and love, but also with challenges, misunderstandings, and seasons of struggle. Every couple, no matter how strong their bond, will experience times of conflict and disappointment. However, the key to building a lasting and fulfilling marriage is grace—the ability to offer unconditional love, forgiveness, and understanding, even when it’s difficult. But how do we create space for grace in marriage? How do we cul