Lovingly invite others to experience the good news of new life in community with Christ. Opportunities abound in your daily lives if you choose to see them.
- Doctrine & Covenants 165:1c
Allow Us to Introduce Ourselves
If you're coming to us for the first time, here's what to expect...
Standard Worship ServiceClick to learn about common elements in our Sunday worship services.
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Communion ServiceClick here to learn about our monthly communion services.
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Camps & RetreatsClick here to learn about our longstanding tradition of camps and retreats.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsClick here to find answers to common questions.
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How do I find Calgary Community of Christ?
Calgary Community of Christ has recently relocated to the city centre. Come visit us in historic Victoria Park!
We are located at:
422 11 Ave. SE #112
Calgary, AB T2G 0Y4
422 11 Ave. SE #112
Calgary, AB T2G 0Y4
When does the Calgary congregation hold services?
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are primarily meeting online, but we do sometimes offer small group in-person activities in our new space. Please visit our calendar page to check out our upcoming events. We hope to see you soon!
What does a standard worship service look like at your congregation?
Expect variety! Because the services are planned by a variety of people and the service leadership and participants change from week to week, no two services will ever be exactly alike. Some will be more traditional, others more contemporary, and most somewhere in-between. All will provide an opportunity for you to share in music, scripture, and challenging words of hope, faith, and the love of Jesus Christ.
Welcome/News/needs
The presider, or the person responsible for organising and overseeing that week’s worship service, will welcome those in attendance. During this time, attendees are given the opportunity to talk about noteworthy events in their lives, request prayers, or alert the congregation to opportunities for service and fellowship in the community. A prayer may be offered.
Hymns
The congregation will sing two to four hymns at each worship service. Most of these hymns will come from our most recent hymn book, Community of Christ Sings! At times, hymns or worship music from other sources will be used. In these instances, words will be provided.
call to worship
The Call to Worship is an opportunity to centre the mind and prepare for the worship service. It invites us to settle into this sacred space. This may include a special hymn, a call and response, a meditative question, or a scripture reading.
Prayer for peace
Each day at the Community of Christ Temple in Independence, Missouri, USA, a prayer of supplication is offered for a different country throughout the world to promote peace and justice. On Sundays we take the opportunity to model this practice in our communal worship services. Often the individual offering the Prayer for Peace will take some time to share some brief information about the country chosen for that day including diplomatic and domestic challenges it may be facing.
Prayers
In addition to the Prayer for Peace, a standard worship service will include a number of prayers, including Invocations, Benedictions, prayers of supplication, and occasionally administration through the laying on of hands for healing or comfort..
Disciples generous response (offertory)
Each week tithes and offerings are collected during the service. In addition to a collection for the general operating funds of the church, certain offerings may be requested for special projects or a specific missional goal. Patrons are invited to specify which projects or mission initiatives they wish to financially support by indicating their prefences on their offering envelope. Programmatically, the Disciples Generous Response may include a reading of scripture, sharing of a story, or a video about various projects conducted at the congregation, mission, or world church level. A collection basket is passed around the congregation to collect these funds.
What does a communion service look like at your congregation?
Communion Sunday (also referred to as The Lord's Supper, Sacrament Service, Eucharist, etc.) takes place on the first Sunday of every month. Community of Christ congregations worldwide regularly celebrate the Lord’s Supper as an opportunity to reflect on the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It is also a chance to recommit ourselves to following him.
During communion, ordained ministers of the church serve bread and grape juice as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood.
During communion, ordained ministers of the church serve bread and grape juice as symbols of Jesus’ body and blood.
Camps & Retreats
Camping has historically been an important part of our faith tradition. From the early days of revivals in the American frontier to today, Community of Christ offers spiritual camps and retreats for all ages - including families. Each summer, members and friends of Community of Christ across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba gather at our campground, Hills of Peace, for Junior Camp, Youth Camp, and Family Camp (also referred to as Reunion). Other retreats are offered throughout the year, such as the Nurturing Spirit Retreat, Men's Retreat, Women's Retreat, Youth Retreat, and Young Adult Retreat.
Other FAQs
WHAT DO I WEAR?
Dress on Sunday leans towards business casual; however, you will find people dressed in their Sunday best and others in blue jeans, a t-shirt, and flip flops. Wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable. Come as you are!
is this a child-friendly congregation?
Yes! Children are an important part of the Calgary congregation. We cherish the ministry shared by persons of all ages, and this includes our children. You will find children participating in worship services through prayer, music, testimony, and focus moments.
Children are always welcome in both Sunday School and our 11:00 a.m. worship service.
Children are always welcome in both Sunday School and our 11:00 a.m. worship service.
How long does each service last?
Worship services typically run for approximately one hour, from 11 a.m. - Noon. Some programmatic elements may shorten or lengthen the service by +/- 15 minutes.
