An Evening with Josh & Nadine Guenther
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00

An Evening with Josh & Nadine Guenther

On behalf of our Missions team, we would like to invite you to a Coffee and Dessert evening to hear about the work of Bezulu in the Southern African country of Eswatini. We will meet on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm-9pm in the Fireside Room at our Connors Hill site.

Joshua and Nadine Guenther were supported missionaries, sent out by Central in 2012 to work in Burundi, then later in Uganda. During their ministry in Uganda, they adopted two beautiful Ugandan boys, Oliver and Finn. They returned to Edmonton 2 and a half years ago. Josh has started working as the Executive Director of Bezulu, which helps forgotten children reach their fullest potential by working to restore and preserve families wherever possible.

Please RSVP HERE by Sunday, April 21st. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Southeast Women's Coffee & Conversation
Apr
25
7:00 PM19:00

Southeast Women's Coffee & Conversation

As a woman attending the Southeast site, you are invited to a “Coffee & Conversation” gathering on Thursday, April 25th from 7-9pm at Emily Sanders’ home.

We encourage you to come join the conversation, connect, fellowship, and encourage each other in our faith journeys across the generations—all while enjoying coffee and treats!

To help us plan well, please RSVP HERE. We hope to see you there!


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

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Connors Hill | Central Women Walking Group
May
1
7:00 PM19:00

Connors Hill | Central Women Walking Group

Come join together with other ladies from Connors Hill to get some exercise and fellowship at the same time! This group is run by Laura Haan and Carlene St. Hilaire, meeting every other Wednesday. This month’s meetings will be May 1st, 15th, and 29th at 7pm. If the weather is nice, we’ll meet outside! If you plan on attending, please email Laura.

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

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Connors Hill | Women's Connection and Prayer Group
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Connors Hill | Women's Connection and Prayer Group

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!

This month’s meeting will be Saturday, May 4 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 Central Women or the Church Office.

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Connors Hill | Central Women Art Group
May
4
10:00 AM10:00

Connors Hill | Central Women Art Group

Join us in the Fireside Room at Connors Hill on Saturday, May 4th and Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 1pm for the Connors Hill Central Women Art Group. Bring any art or craft project you are working on and share in fellowship as you do art together! Children are also welcome! This group is run by Steph Dalmer and Joy Pedersen. Please email Joy or Steph for more information and for future dates if interested.

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

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Sherwood Park | Men's Work Day
May
11
8:30 AM08:30
Men

Sherwood Park | Men's Work Day

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 11th 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 Pastor Chris or Ryan Wilson.

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

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Preparing to Finish Well Seminar
May
14
7:00 PM19:00

Preparing to Finish Well Seminar

How can we prepare to finish well in our lives to the glory of God? We invite you to a seminar discussing this topic on Tuesday, May 14th, for our Finishing Well Workshop. This will be in the Fireside room at Connors Hill at 7pm and is for attendees of all three sites. Pastor Tom Anderst will share his discoveries from a 3-month study on this topic. We will look at questions like “Why do some finish their lives poorly?  What is the purpose of retirement? How can we prepare to finish well in life to the glory of God?” There will be time for questions and discussion. All participants will also receive a copy of Pastor Tom’s full study paper on this topic complete with resources.  We will also discuss your ideas and interest in future seminars for the 55+ crowd. This seminar is aimed for adults in the 50-65 range, but all adults are welcome. Please RSVP HERE so we can prepare enough copies of resources.

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Sherwood Park | Women's Spring Picnic
May
26
4:00 PM16:00

Sherwood Park | Women's Spring Picnic

If you are a women attending our Sherwood Park site, you are invited to a Women’s Spring Picnic on Sunday, May 26th from 4-6pm. Come enjoy food, fellowship, and the spring weather!

If the weather is nice we will have our picnic in the backyard of the church. If not we will picnic inside. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. The church will provide sandwiches and drinks. We ask attendees to sign up to bring a salad or a dessert. Please RSVP HERE by May 21st.

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

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Summer Day Camp Camper Registration!
Jul
15
to Jul 19

Summer Day Camp Camper Registration!

Start the Party is Central Baptist Church's Summer Day Camp for kids who are going into kindergarten to grade 6 as of fall 2024. It runs from July 15-19 at our Connors Hill Site (9419 - 95 St). Camp runs from 9am to 4pm each day with the exception of Friday. On Friday we will have a hot dog lunch that parents and siblings of campers are invited to. The Friday lunch will start at noon and end by 1:30pm.

Please REGISTER HERE.

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Making Space
Apr
19
to Apr 20

Making Space

Making Space | extended time with Jesus in the midst of a busy world. Join us for a weekend of “making space” for the presence and voice of God in our lives. This event will run at our Sherwood Park site April 19-20 (7pm-10pm on Friday and 9:30am-9:30pm on Saturday). Drinks and refreshments will be provided throughout the weekend along with lunch and dinner on Saturday.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll be guided along a path with extended time for worship, solitude, prayer and sharing what you’re hearing with others. There will be no pressure to pray or share in ways that are uncomfortable for you. The pace will be slow, and the impact will be deep. The retreat will end by joining many others from Central for a time of praise and celebration at the All Church Worship Night!

Open to adults and students Grade 10 and up; the cost to participate is $40 ($20 if bringing your own food)*. The retreat builds through the weekend, so please plan to participate in the full retreat. Click HERE to register. Please register by April 14th.

*Please do not let money keep you away from this opportunity. When you register, select the “name your price” option and pay what you can.

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CYM | Echelon
Apr
17
7:00 PM19:00

CYM | Echelon

Youth Echelon, our Student Bible Study, is resuming!

Echelon is for students who want to dig deep. Echelon is open to all youth students but it is geared towards High School students. Echelon is a commitment based Bible study where students are expected to do homework, read scripture, have discussions and commit to weekly attendance.

We will meet on Wednesday evenings in the Youth Room at Connors Hill from 7-9pm starting April 10th. We will be studying the book of Acts using a great video teaching series by Louie Giglio. Check out the trailer video HERE!

Questions? Talk to Mike, or Jess!

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Connors Hill | Central Women Walking Group
Apr
17
7:00 PM19:00

Connors Hill | Central Women Walking Group

Come join together with other ladies from Connors Hill to get some exercise and fellowship at the same time! This group is run by Laura Haan and Carlene St. Hilaire, meeting every other Wednesday. This month’s meetings will be April 3rd and 17th at 7pm at Southgate Mall (meet in the food court.) Once the weather is nicer, we’ll transition to walking outside! If you plan on attending, please email Carlene.

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

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CKM | Grade 5,6 Finger Rocket Fun
Apr
14
2:30 PM14:30

CKM | Grade 5,6 Finger Rocket Fun

Come join us for an afternoon of fun with Finger Rockets at our Sherwood Park Site (52 Peacock Drive) on Sunday, April 14th from 2:30 - 4:00pm. Please fill out the form below to register your child(ren) for this event. Invite their grade 5,6 friends to join them as well!

Questions? Please contact Kim Schroeder.

Please click HERE to RSVP.

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Connors Hill | Women's Connection and Prayer Group
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

Connors Hill | Women's Connection and Prayer Group

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!

This month’s meeting will be Saturday, April 13 at 10am in Bonnie’s home. Future meetings will be May 4 and June 8.

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

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Connors Hill | Central Women Art Group
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

Connors Hill | Central Women Art Group

Join us in the Fireside Room at Connors Hill on Saturday, April 6th and Saturday, April 13th from 10am to 1pm for the Connors Hill Central Women Art Group. Bring any art or craft project you are working on and share in fellowship as you do art together! Children are also welcome! This group is run by Steph Dalmer and Joy Pedersen. Please email Joy or Steph for more information and for future dates if interested.

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

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Friday Night Potluck
Apr
12
6:00 PM18:00

Friday Night Potluck

In the spirit of togetherness and fostering connections within our church family, we're thrilled to announce a brand-new monthly event! On the second Friday evening of each month, beginning April 12th from 6-8:30pm, we'll be hosting a potluck for unmarried adults aged 30-43 (ish) from ALL THREE SITES. 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 is a casual potluck gathering with no ongoing commitment or set menu. If you have specific dietary needs, please bring your own meal to enjoy among friends. This is an opportunity to come together, share a meal, engage in conversation, and build fellowship with others in our church community.

For more information, including the location address, feel free to reach out to Jaclyn at potluck@followingtogether.com or contact the church office. We hope to see you there!

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Join the Church Class
Apr
9
7:00 PM19:00

Join the Church Class

Join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm at Connors Hill to learn more about making Central your church home. You will hear about our vision and direction at Central, and you’ll have an opportunity to get to know others who are starting to plug in at Central, too. This class is FOR ALL THREE SITES and is required for formally joining Central.

Registration is required. CLICK HERE to register.

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Sherwood Park | Men's Breakfast
Apr
6
9:00 AM09:00
Men

Sherwood Park | Men's Breakfast

Join other men from our Sherwood Park site for a Men's Breakfast! We will gather at the Sherwood Park site at 9am on Saturday, April 6th, for a morning of fellowship, hearing from Pastor Jeremy, and good food. Please RSVP HERE by April 3rd to secure your spot. Questions? Contact Pastor Chris.

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

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Connors Hill | Central Women | Games Night
Apr
3
7:00 PM19:00

Connors Hill | Central Women | Games Night

You are invited to join other women from Connors Hill for an evening of Games! This will be Wednesday, April 3rd, at 7pm in the Fireside Room. We encourage you to bring a fun, social, relatively simple game to share and enjoy. Please RSVP so we know how many snacks to prepare!

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

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G@P (Grandparents@Prayer )
Apr
2
7:00 PM19:00

G@P (Grandparents@Prayer )

Our next G@P gathering will be on Tuesday, April 2nd at 7 pm at our Southeast site. Let’s be purposeful in praying for our kids and grandkids. Remember, because He lives we can face tomorrow….and we know He holds the future.

Come and enjoy refreshments, music, fellowship, and prayer together.

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you’re coming!

Looking forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, please contact the church office.

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Easter Services
Mar
31
9:00 AM09:00

Easter Services

Join us on Easter Sunday, March 31st, as we celebrate that Jesus’ death was not the end of the story. He is alive! These services are a great opportunity to invite a friend to consider the good news of Jesus and life found in Him. Easter Sunday services will be held at 9am & 11am at Connors Hill, Southeast, and Sherwood Park. We will also have a hosted online service at 10am that will be available on demand after 12pm.

Please note that Kids Ministry for young children (age 0-preschool) will be offered on Easter Sunday.

Every year, at the Easter Service, we receive an offering for ministries outside of Central. This year, our offering will go towards Mission of Grace in Haiti where Kim O’Dwyer, a Central supported missionary, is currently serving, and also to Camp Falcon Rock in Romania. Please be praying about how the Lord may be asking you to participate! For those who do decide to give, please clearly designate your offering for Easter.

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Good Friday Services
Mar
29
10:30 AM10:30

Good Friday Services

Worship with us on Good Friday, March 29th either in person or online as we remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us. Good Friday Services will be held at Connors Hill, Southeast, and Sherwood Park at 10:30am. There will also be a hosted online service at 10:30am which will then be available on demand starting at 12:30pm.

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Mother Daughter Sleepover
Mar
22
to Mar 23

Mother Daughter Sleepover

Mark your calendar for March 22-23 and join us for a fun mother-daughter night at Connors Hill! This event is for moms and daughters of all ages who attend any of Central Baptist’s sites. We will be painting nails, playing games, watching a movie, and getting to know each other! We will also be accepting donations of gently used baby and toddler clothing for local non-profit Basically Babies. Basically Babies collects and then distributes children’s clothing, toys, and much more to moms in need!

This event will start at 5pm on March 22nd and go until 11am on the 23rd, with a pizza dinner on Friday night and breakfast served the next morning. The cost is $10/person and the deadline to register is March 15th.

CLICK HERE to learn more and to RSVP.

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Sherwood Park | Central Women | Bowling Night
Mar
21
6:30 PM18:30

Sherwood Park | Central Women | Bowling Night

You are invited to join other women from Sherwood Park for an evening of bowling! This will be Thursday, March 21 at 7pm at the Bonnie Doon Lanes.

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

Please RSVP so we know how many lanes to reserve! This Sunday, the 17th, is the RSVP deadline.

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Central Men | Sexually Healthy Man Workshop
Mar
15
7:00 PM19:00

Central Men | Sexually Healthy Man Workshop

Join men from across our church in the pursuit of following Jesus at our Sexually Healthy Man Workshop.

This workshop, presented by Matt Cline, director of Restored Ministries, is designed to equip men to grow in purity, find victory over sexual temptation, and live a life that honours God and leads others in service. This workshop will be hosted at the Sherwood Park site on Friday, March 15th at 7pm. It is open to the public, so please invite your friends who may benefit from this opportunity especially if they are without a church family of their own. Admission is a $5 suggested donation. To help us plan well for this evening, please RSVP.

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An Evening with Jeremy Zittlau
Mar
14
7:00 PM19:00

An Evening with Jeremy Zittlau

Jeremy Zittlau, a Central young adult, has recently been accepted for a 7-month structural engineering internship in Cambodia with Engineering Ministries International (EMI). EMI is a non-profit Christian organization that offers engineering and architecture services to missions in over 90 developing nations.

In June, Jeremy will join the local EMI team in Cambodia and put his engineering degree to work for God’s Kingdom. As a structural engineer with EMI, he will design foundations, beams, columns and other components for ministry buildings in Phnom Penh and around Cambodia.

If you would like to learn more about Jeremy’s internship and calling, come on out to an info night with Jeremy on Thursday, March 14th at 7pm at Connors Hill. Dessert and coffee will be served, so to help us plan well, please RSVP HERE.

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The Pre-Marriage Course
Mar
11
6:30 PM18:30

The Pre-Marriage Course

The Pre-Marriage course is a series of 5 sessions designed to help couples build strong foundations for their future by equipping them with the attitudes and practical skills they will need to help keep their relationship strong. Each session consists of a video on a specific topic and time for private conversations as a couple. The Pre-Marriage course is for couples who are exploring marriage or those who are already engaged.

The course is scheduled to start on Monday, March 11th from 6:30-9:00pm at Connors Hill. Additional sessions will be on March 18th (7-9:30pm), March 25th (7-9:30pm), April 1st (7-9:30pm) and April 8th (6:30-9pm). A meal will be served on the first and last sessions. Please note we will meet half an hour earlier on those evenings.

REGISTRATION OPENS on Sunday, February 18th at 1pm, is limited to 20 couples and costs $75. If you would like to attend but finances are an issue, please let us know. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 6th.

Please REGISTER HERE.

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Safe Families Cafe
Mar
9
7:00 PM19:00

Safe Families Cafe

Safe Families surrounds families in crisis with caring, compassionate community. They are a movement fueled by compassion to keep children safe and families intact. Through Host Families, Family Friends, and Family Coaches, they temporarily host children and provide a network of support to families in crisis while they get back on their feet. God has been growing this ministry in Edmonton, and Safe Families invites you to come learn more about this ministry and how to support them on Saturday, March 9th at 7pm at our Southeast site.

Dessert and coffee will be served, so to help them plan well for this event, please RSVP to edmonton@safefamilies.ca. We hope to see you there!

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Connors Hill | Women's Art Group
Mar
9
to Mar 23

Connors Hill | Women's Art Group

Join us in the Fireside Room at Connors Hill on Saturday March 9th from 10am to 1pm for the Connors Hill Women’s Art Group. Bring any art or craft project you are working on and share in fellowship as you do art together! Children are also welcome! This group is run by Steph Dalmer and Joy Pedersen. Please email Joy or Steph for more information and for future dates if interested. Upcoming Dates: March 9th, March 23rd, April 6th, and April 13th.

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

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

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CYM | ABA Sr High Retreat
Mar
8
to Mar 10

CYM | ABA Sr High Retreat

On March 8-10 we will head out to Camp Caroline with the ABA for the Sr High Retreat! This is a high energy, high impact retreat for Sr High students across the Alberta Baptist Association churches.

Registration is closed If you have any questions talk to Levi, Mike, or Jess.

For students not going on the retreat, there will be NO youth gatherings on March 8th.

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G@P (Grandparents@Prayer )
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00

G@P (Grandparents@Prayer )

Our next G@P gathering will be on Tuesday, March 5th at 7 pm at our Southeast site. This month’s theme is “the Family of God.” Lena Wood from our Sherwood Park site will be on the keyboard leading us in gospel music interspersed with scripture and thoughts. Enjoy refreshments, sharing, and prayer time for our families.

Please RSVP HERE to let us know you’re coming!

Looking forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, please contact the church office.

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Share the Warmth Clothing Drive
Mar
3
to Mar 24

Share the Warmth Clothing Drive

The Mustard Seed seeks to eliminate homelessness and reduce poverty while building hope and well-being for our most vulnerable citizens through Jesus’ love. To help them in this, Central is doing “Share the Warmth,” a donation drive for some of the most urgently needed items. Drop boxes for donations of winter wear will be available March 3-24 at our Connors Hill and Southeast sites. CLICK HERE to download a printable copy of the donation list.

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Connors Hill | Women's Connection and Prayer Group
Mar
2
10:00 AM10:00

Connors Hill | Women's Connection and Prayer Group

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!

This month’s meeting will be Saturday, March 2 at 10am in Bonnie’s home. Future meetings will be April 13, May 4, and June 8.

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

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MEET + EAT (Young Adults)
Feb
27
7:00 PM19:00

MEET + EAT (Young Adults)

We’re pumped to announce that Graydon Antoniuk has joined our staff team as our new Young Adult Coordinator!

C’mon out to the Connors Hill foyer on February 27th (7-9pm) for an awesome night. We’ll (1) eat some pizza, (2) get to know Graydon and (3) introduce the Bible Course (1st of 8 weeks - no commitment necessary).

But you’ve gotta RSVP! CLICK HERE to let us know you’re coming and how much pizza you’ll eat!!

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