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Open Door Gatherings

Open Door gatherings are a monthly and public expression of Connections Christian Church. They are also an opportunity for our house churches, and other house churches around the city, to come together for broader interaction, reunion, and worship.

2011-2012 Open Door Overview

When? Third Sunday of the month from 4-7pm

Where? Alberta Bible College, student lounge (635 Northmount Dr NW)

September 18	Adam and Eve: how the world broke
October 16	Abraham: made a nation to bless the nations
November 20	Hospitality for the Stranger: welcoming those unlike us
December 18	The Deep Magic: mending a fractured world
January 15	“Your Will on Earth”: breathing, eating, sleeping, and living, the Lord’s Prayer
February 19	Redeeming Religion: prioritizing the rules
March 18	The Deep Magic: mending broken relationships
April 15	The Deep Magic: healing broken bones
May 20	The Deep Magic: healing short-sighted vision
June 17	The Deep Magic: self-less-ly stewarding our world

Service Saturdays

As a public expression of our commitment to the sacrificial, self-giving way of Jesus, we give of our weekend to serve our community. Times and activities will vary, so tune in to our newsletter for details!

2011-2012 Service Saturdays Overview

When? First Saturday of the month

Where? See below

November 5	"Sprucing Up" Alberta Bible College::9-11 am
December 10	(SECOND SATURDAY!) Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan's Purse::9am-noon
January 7	Mennonite Central Committee, 2946 32 St NE::1-3pm
February 11	(SECOND SATURDAY!) Pregnancy Care Centre (205, 925—7th Ave SW) ::9am-noon
March 10	(SECOND SATURDAY!) Bake2Share (Rod's Farm)::9am-noon
April 7
May 5	Pine Lake Christian Camp Spring Workbee (map)::all day
June 2

Scenes of Past Open Door and Service Saturday:

Picnic at Edworthy Park

"I didn't go to religion to make me happy. I always knew a bottle of Port would do that. If you want a religion to make you feel comfortable, I certainly don't recommend Christianity."

- C.S. Lewis