Here at ACC we believe in community life,
both within our church and within our town and surrounding area!
LIFE GROUPS CATALOGUE
(PLEASE CONTACT THE FACILITATOR OF THE LIFE GROUP TO JOIN)
Momentum Yes Study
Facilitator: Crystal Koller & Mark Pszczolkowski & Jim Rilling
Email: jcrystalhasfaith66@gmail.com or jim.rilling@hotmail.com or foosmark@gmail.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Tuesday evenings beginning April 7. 6:30PM Coffee is on. 7:00PM study begins PLEASE RSVP BY April 2
Cost: $10 for a printed manual unless you prefer to bring your own laptop to access materials each week online
Topic: Find your place in God’s story! A free video series that inspires believers to fulfill their role in making Jesus known among the unreached. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
Facilitator: Crystal Koller
Email: crystalhasfaith66@gmail.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Thursdays, beginning April 2, at 9:00AM
Description: The Familiar Stranger- Tyler Staton
Have you ever felt there’s a gap between the life promised in the Bible and the one you’re living? For many followers of Jesus, the Holy Spirit is a familiar stranger—a rumored figure we know of, but don’t truly know. We hear stories of God’s power but struggle to see it in our own lives. This study guide is an invitation to close that gap. Join pastor and author Tyler Staton on a six-session journey to rediscover the most misunderstood person of the Trinity. Moving from rich theology to practical application, this study provides a framework to experience the Holy Spirit in profound, new ways.
You will learn to:
- Hear God’s Voice: Develop the practice of discernment to recognize God’s whisper amidst the noise.
- Move in God’s Power: Explore the spiritual gifts of prophecy, healing, and more, not as ancient history, but as a present reality.
- Redeem Your Pain: Understand how God meets us and works through our suffering.
To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
This is a LIFE GROUP hosted event! Just imagine - 15 hours of non-stop, non-interrupted work time to quilt, sew, scrapbook, knit, or even read! We are planning a mini retreat to craft your heart out! Start anytime after 9:00 am and end anytime before midnight! Bring a bag lunch, snacks for the shared snack table, and a potluck dish for supper. There will be a quilting trunk show at 7pm all are welcome to attend.
DETAILS:
WHEN: Friday, April 24, 9:00am-11:59pm (start and end your day at anytime)
WHERE: Alliance Community Church
WHAT TO BRING: All your crafting supplies, extension cord, work lamp (if needed) - even bring your own comfy chair! Tables, ironing board, and iron available at the church.
For more information or to register contact: Terri-Lynn Gammer (tgammer@telus.net)orMargaret Stambuski-dart (resonatedesigns@gmail.com) OR visit the CONNECT CENTRE.
Men's Life Group
For: Men- age 16 plus
Facilitator: Kirk Rayner
Contact: 403-392-7195
Email: Rescue101training@outlook.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Sunday’s beginning March 15 at 6:00pm
Description:In a world that challenges our faith and character, we are called to stand firm—clothed in the full armor of God as written in Ephesians 6:10–18. With truth as our foundation, righteousness guarding our hearts, faith as our shield, salvation protecting our minds, and the Word of God as our sword, we rise as warriors—not against people, but against complacency, compromise, and the battles that threaten our purpose.This Life Group is a brotherhood of men committed to integrity, purpose, and faith. It’s a place to connect authentically, encourage one another, and grow deeper in our walk with Christ. As iron sharpens iron, we challenge and hold each other accountable to live as Godly men—strengthening our character, our families and relationships, and our impact in the world. To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
Mixed Study - Armor of God
Facilitator: Donna May
Contact Email: dmay765@gmail.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Monday's beginning April 13 at 6:00PM
Topic: All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you ― unseen, unheard, yet felt throughout every aspect of your life. A devoted, devilish enemy seeks to wreak havoc on everything that matters to you: your heart, your mind, your marriage, your children, your relationships, your resilience, your dreams, your destiny. But his battle plan depends on catching you unaware and unarmed. If you're tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down, this study is for you. The enemy always fails miserably when he meets a person dressed for the occasion. The Armor of God, more than merely a biblical description of the believer's inventory, is an action plan for putting it on and developing a personalized strategy to secure victory. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
Widows/Widowers Life Group
Facilitator: June Rivers & Korene Volkman
Contact Email: tjpearson887@gmail.com
Location: 28 Lakeway Blvd
Time: Every other Thursday beginning September 18, 6:00pm
Topic: Book of Job- Francis Chan
The world teaches us to revolve our actions, thoughts, and beliefs around ourselves. “It’s all about you!” we are encouraged to think. In the world’s philosophy, we become the author and hero of our story. But the Bible teaches a different view, one where another hero—the actual Author of life—takes center stage. In the book of Job, God asserts his preeminence and displays his power. Join Francis Chan in this eight-session series on Job as he explores the overriding truth that we exist not for ourselves but to glorify the God who deserves all worship and praise. To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
DivorceCare- Men & Women Separated or Divorced
Facilitator: Michelle Litke & Mary-Ann Bergen
Contact Email: maryann@alliancecommunitychurch.ca
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Mondays beginning September 29, 7:00-9:00pm
Cost: $35 for workbook fee (financial assistance is available if needed, please contact the facilitator)
Topic: DivorceCare is a support group that meets weekly. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an “Oasis” in an otherwise difficult season of your life. DivorceCare helps you recover from the pain of separation and divorce. To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
Mixed Group (Kids are very welcome)
Facilitator: Hernus & Charnette Swanepoel
Contact Email: hernus.swanepoel@gmail.com
Location: 96 Crestview Blvd (The corner unit with the red door)
Time: Tuesdays at 6:30pm for 7pm (small meal will be provided).
Topic: TBD
To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
Mom's Group with young early school aged children
Facilitator: Rebecca Beechinor
Contact Email: beccabeechinor@gmail.com
Location: 40015 Highway 20 Bentley, AB (Kaitlyn Boese is host)
Time: Wednesdays beginning September 17 at 9:30AM-11:30AM
Topic: TBD. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
Mom's Life Group
Facilitator: Tyne Handfield
Contact Email: tynebecker@gmail.com
Location: Nursery at Alliance Community Church
Time: Mondays at 9:00am
Topic: As moms, we’ll come together to share our stories and intentionally build meaningful relationships with one another. As the Lord leads, we’ll prayerfully decide together what part of His Word to study. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
Women's Life Group
Facilitator: Mandy Burdick & Kim Burdick
Contact Email: mandythenurse@hotmail.com
Location: 5331 48 Ave. Sylvan Lake
Time: Tuesdays beginning September 16 at 7:00PM
Topic: TBD as a group. To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
Sisterhood Life Group
Facilitator: Margaret Stambuski-Dart
Contact Email: resonatedesigns@gmail.com
Location: Lakeshore Cafe
Time: Bi-Weekly Beginning Sunday, October 5 at 6:30pm
Topic: Life brings many seasons for women and the season between 40 and beyond can be joyous yet difficult. Do you see yourself navigating this season craving like-minded women for ABC's - accountability, belonging, and caring? This life group will build camaraderie and grow in Christ as we share each other's burdens and celebrations. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
Mixed Life Group
Facilitator: Tamara Allen
Contact Email: tamsavard@gmail.com
Location: 13 Westwood Court
Time: Sundays beginning September 7 from 6:00PM-8:00PM
Topic: On some of our gathering days, we will go out for street ministry—praying for people and witnessing the power of God through miracles. We usually begin by singing a few worship songs together, then take time to share about our week and pray for one another. Together we will dive into God’s Word and study whatever He lays on our hearts. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.
Stories & Seasons - Women's Life Group
Facilitator: Laurie McLean
Contact Email: 2lauriemc@gmail.com
Location: 4635 45 Street Sylvan Lake
Time: Wednesdays beginning October 1 at 7pm
Topic: Join us as we grow together in community and faith. In this women’s group, we’ll take time to build meaningful relationships by sharing our stories and walking alongside one another through life’s seasons. Each gathering will include a time of prayer and encouragement, followed by a group-led decision on what to study from God’s Word. Come as you are — we’re better together.To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
Gamer Group
Facilitator: George Moore
Contact Email: nexhuntr@gmail.com
Location: Virtual with in person meet ups TBD
Time: TBD based on the group
Topic: This is a community for Christian gamers who believe faith belongs everywhere, even in our play. We game together, encourage one another, and go deeper into Scripture by studying a book of the Bible together. Work hard, play hard, pray harder. To join, please contact the facilitator of this group.