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)
Bible Study: Understanding & Intro to The Bible
For: Anyone
Facilitator: Tyler Fehr
Contact: Text Only- 403-370-1159
Email: tyler.j.fehr@gmail.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Tuesday, January 20– April 7 7:00-8:30pm
Description: Are you new to your faith, feeling overwhelmed by how much there is learn but having no idea where to even begin? Perhaps you have attempted to read the Bible, but have quickly become confused as to how any of it could possibly be relevant to us today. Or maybe you are simply looking for a safe place to ask questions about matters related to God, Christianity, and the Bible. If so, this is the study for you! Over the course of 12 weeks, we will lay a basic foundation for understanding the Bible, covering its overarching storyline to discover how we ourselves fit into the story. We will use the stories of the Bible to reveal some of the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. Most importantly, we will discover that the Bible is all about Jesus on every page. So join us as we begin what will hopefully become a lifetime of growth and discovery in the Word of God!
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.
Men’s Study
Facilitator: Mark Pszczolkowski
Contact Email: foosmark@gmail.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Sundays beginning September 14, 7:00-9:00pm
Topic: 1 & 2 Samuel
What kind of man are you? Godly or Un-Godly? Has it changed or have you changed?
This will be a self examination from the study of 1 Samuel. No videos are used in this study, just reading the Scriptures and discussion with other men and no homework. To join, please contact the facilitator 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 beginning September 9 at 6:30pm for 7pm (small meal will be provided).
Topic: TBD
To join, please contact the facilitators of this group.
Men’s Group
Facilitator: Daryl Williams
Contact Email: jolenedaryl@gmail.com
Location: 5 Penley Close, Sylvan Lake
Time: Sunday evenings at 7:30pm, starting September 28
Topic: We will be reading through books of the Bible (individual books TBD), digging into the Word through the week, and discussing learnings, takeaways and challenges. The focus is get into the Word, grow together, and support one another in prayer. To join, please contact the facilitator 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 10:00am
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.
Mixed Study - Armor of God
Facilitator: Donna May
Contact Email: dmay765@gmail.com
Location: Alliance Community Church
Time: Tuesdays beginning October 14 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.
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.