Welcome to FAC (First Alliance Church)! To translate the website into your preferred language, look for the Canada flag drop-down in the main menu, top-right. Here’s this week’s news:

This Weekend: August 9/10, 2025

It’s easy to want to justify our words and actions. But when it comes to us and God, the scale is off—our sin is too heavy, and God’s holiness too great. Thankfully, that’s where Jesus stepped in. What does it look like to live free from guilt, covered by grace, and sent to reflect that grace in a the world where everyone needs to be right?

• Scripture: Romans 3:21-26, 4:1-5, 5:1-2; Ephesians 2:8; Galatians 2:16
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Need to Know

Please check the Events page for a complete list of what’s coming up this summer at FAC and opportunities across all FAC campuses.

FAC Prayer Night

Prayer is the very heartbeat of FAC. Join us August 13 at 7:00 pm* and the 2nd Wednesday of every month as we gather across all campuses to pray for each other, our community, and our world:

• FAC Deerfoot in English – Harvest Rooms CDE
• FAC Deerfoot en Español – Prayer Centre
• FAC Deerfoot em Português – Harvest Room AB
• FAC Southwest – SW Ministry Centre (201 2577 Bridlecrest Way SW)
• FAC Online – Facebook LIVE Wednesday *noon Prayer

Helping in the Community

Every time we come alongside refugees who are settling in Calgary, feed hungry kids in our partner schools, help with the Food Bank, Mustard Seed or comfort someone who’s grieving … we’re joining Jesus in the renewal of our city, one connection point at a time.

It takes all of us, right where we are. FAC, let’s be the church in action! Explore how you can help out in the community or contact Pastor Michelle Peters to learn more.

• School Supplies Drive: Join us in supporting newcomer families and those in financial crisis by providing the school supplies their children will need to thrive this fall. Check out the list of most needed items and drop off your donations in the bins at FAC Deerfoot & Southwest any weekend before August 17.

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The Heart Behind our School Partnerships

“Years ago, I made it my goal to join Jesus in these schools – just to be Jesus’ presence there. That doesn’t mean preaching a sermon in the school or praying out loud for anyone. It just means being a loving, kind, caring human being who takes an interest in these kids’ lives.”

Randy Carter is one of our school partnerships volunteers. On this week’s blog, he shares his thoughts on how God is using our connection to local schools to build relationships, meet needs, and bring hope to students, families, and staff across the city of Calgary.

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