Very early in our grief journey, we were introduced to Grief Support offered at the church. We learned that peace and pain can co-exist, that joy and happiness are not the same thing and that God never promised to isolate us from sorrow but does promise to sustain us in it.

Baptism is a public way to show you’ve said “yes” to Jesus! It’s a reminder that our lives are part of God’s story: the renewal of all things. This past November, 81 people were baptized across our campuses, each one a reason to celebrate God’s work in lives across our city.   Here is a glimpse of their stories. Read on to hear their journeys and see how Jesus is transforming lives today.   UZIEL CALDERON   "I grew up in a hostile environment. Christianity was present, but my

On November 22–23, 81 people took the step of baptism and publicly declared that Jesus has been renewing their lives!

Is it possible to find hygge with Jesus? What would it look like to practice hygge this winter that not only brings warmth to the mind and body, but also benefits our souls?

I later learned that this was something only God could heal...But I didn’t know that just yet.  

Written by Valentina Smith, Missions Intern   Faith wasn’t unfamiliar to me growing up, but it wasn’t yet personal. I was raised in a Colombian home in Canada, where prayer, church, and tradition were part of everyday life. I knew the rhythms of faith. How to participate, how to recite, how to belong, but I didn’t yet know Jesus as someone close. I respected faith, but I hadn’t experienced relationship.  That changed when I was twelve years old at Camp Chamisall. I arrived cu

By Viviana Muñoz , the Spanish Campus Associate Pastor      Recently, I have been learning more and more about the gift of slowing down and enjoying simple moments. This year, in particular, it has become clear to me how easily our schedules can fill up with commitments, events, gatherings, and endless activities.  It can feel like a whirlwind of giving and receiving. Our cups seem to be full and overflowing, and yet we can still find ourselves feeling unexpectedly empty.   

Written by guest contributor Stephanie Chatt, member of the Southwest Campus This past October, I participated in FAC’s first Catechism Class . Every Tuesday night that month, I joined with members from other campuses as we came together to learn more about how to live a life that honours God.     In the ABCD’s of FAC’s Discipleship Pathway , Catechism falls under C for Classes , joined by Alpha , Baptism , and Discipleship Bands. Catechism was my final step on this pathway,

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

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

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

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