St. Albert Alliance Church

We all experience grief in our lives, and probably with more frequency than many of us realize. We all need to grieve because we all experience loss. Whether it is the loss of a loved one, a job we had or had hoped for, or a relationship that did not transpire or go how we thought it would. Loss is a reality in our lives, and the ability to process that loss plays a significant role in our ability...

Pain and woundedness is something we are all familiar with. Whether it is something visible above the surface of our lives or whether the pain sits beneath the surface known only by us or a few, this pain is real. Where do we go for help? Join us as we continue in our series, What Lies Beneath, as we explore the truth that in Jesus, there is healing for all of our pain and woundedness. Missed a se...

This weekend, as we continue our What Lies Beneath series, we’ll be looking at the impact shame has in our lives and how shame is destroying our relationships. We’ll also explore how Jesus restores what shame destroys. Join us as we explore what shame is, where it comes from and, most importantly, how to defeat the shame each of us carries. Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://po...

What are you afraid of? Each of us has fears. Some we hide, and some everyone knows about. Fear can be a good thing; it can warn us and keep us safe from dangers, but fear can also be a bad thing. Fear that takes root in our soul can keep us from connecting and acting. Join us as we discuss how to bust through fear and embrace life as God envisions. Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! h...

Have you ever inherited something that you didn’t really want? Sometimes, we inherit precious and great things, but sometimes, we inherit things that aren’t so great. Like paintings of dogs playing poker, a bunch of debt, or a risk of cancer. This weekend, as we continue our What Lies Beneath series, we will talk about some of the things we inherit from our relatives that aren’t exactly what we wa...

Central to the Christian faith is an understanding that we are offered forgiveness through Jesus. For many, this is something we know in our heads but have a harder time experiencing in our hearts. Now, take that one step further and think about what it means to forgive someone else for the hurt they have caused you and it can seem like an almost impossible task. Join us as we explore the invitati...

We are created for community, for deep and meaningful relationships. Nothing brings everything in our world to a grinding halt like relational pain or brokenness. When things are not right in a relationship, it seems to affect every area of our life. Food doesn’t taste as good, we don’t experience as much joy and even seemingly disconnected things feel shadowed as a result. On the other hand, when...

Have you ever believed a lie? It’s amazing what a lie can do, isn’t it? A lie can compel us to action, a lie can redefine who we are, a lie can destroy a relationship and a lie takes root in your soul can keep you from knowing yourself, knowing God and the people around you. Lies are powerful. This weekend as we continue our What Lies Beneath series, we are going to face the lies that are lurking...

Have you ever driven by something and never noticed it was there? A store or a place you’ve driven by every day and didn’t notice until you suddenly needed something from it. I’m sure we’ve all done something like this. This weekend, we are going to talk about how we do this, not just in our driving but in every part of life. We are in week three of our What Lies Beneath series, where we are looki...

One of the character traits that is often lauded in our culture is self-reliance. The independent spirit, that says I can do it myself has been a marker in the character of the West, add to that the winter climate that often finds us rushing from vehicles to homes and it is easy to find ourselves lonely and isolated. We often see this individualism translated into the understanding or experience a...

This weekend, we are starting a new series called, What Lies Beneath. In this series we are going to be inviting you to look beneath the surface of your life, into your soul, as see if there is anything that might be keeping you from experiencing a deeper connection and intimacy with God, with others and even your true self. Jesus said that he came that we might have life, a rich and abundant life...

If you ask people about the pace of their lives, many will describe it with words such as full, running, and busy. For many, the margin or space in their lives becomes razor thin, forcing them to give up things that bring joy and refreshment, including relationships with those close to them. Join us as we explore how the Gift of Rest helps us to make space for others in our everyday lives. Missed...

In a culture where full calendars and busy schedules are a badge of honour, how do we reclaim the gift of margin and rest? Often, we see rest as something that gets in the way of us making much needed progress or advancing our bottom line and yet, if we paid attention to our souls, don’t we crave a bit of space to breathe? What if we could enjoy space to breathe deeply by engaging a rhythm or pace...

Have you ever found yourself being forgetful? It is easy for it to happen. Life gets busy, multiple things are vying for our attention, and things easily slip our minds. Some people have elaborate strategies to help them remember things so that nothing will get forgotten. Join us as we look at how the faithful God continues to provide for His forgetful people.

Many of us are familiar with the story of the Exodus. We’ve even seen a movie or two about Moses parting the Red Sea. But have you ever wondered what that story is really about? Is it about God liberating a people? Is it about Moses becoming the hero the people needed? Or is it about God transforming a people? So often, our lives revolve around our current circumstances, but God wants to take our...

 Have you ever experienced a time when you’ve said, “God don’t you see what’s going on?” Or “God, where are you in this moment… do something!” This week, we are looking at the story of Elijah and the widow, how even though it may not seem like it, God does see what we’re going through and God does care about you. Join us as we continue our series, Revealed, and learn about the God who sees and car...

Have you ever been in a situation where you stood out and you really wished you didn’t? Our faith demands that we stand out in the midst of the world we live in…but do we trust God enough to stand out? Join us as we continue to look at God REVEALED through the miracles in the Old Testament and take a look at the life of Daniel, a guy who was no stranger to standing out.  Missed a sermon? Listen to...

One of the questions so commonly asked of God is “where are you in our suffering?”. During times that are difficult for us where is God? Though the scope of this question is far greater than we can address in one message, join us as we continue on in our teaching series, Revealed, as we look at the beautiful truth that God is closer than we think in times of pain and gives Himself fully to us as w...

We are kicking off a new series looking at some stories in the Old Testament where the nature and character of God is revealed. We begin our series in 1 Kings 18 as we see a tense showdown between the prophet Elijah and 450 prophets of Baal. Join us as we see God’s power revealed in significant ways and the miraculous practice of prayer.  Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podc...

Jesus practice Sabbath and broke Sabbath rules all at the same time. Jesus regularly engaged in Sabbath practices and regularly healed those around him. In modelling the practice of Sabbath and healing people on the Sabbath Jesus reveals something beautiful about the heart of God and the practice of Sabbath.  Missed a sermon? Listen to our sermon podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/st-a...

Have you ever repeatedly walked past something broken and wondered when it would get fixed? It could be a door, a window, or it could be a person. There is brokenness all around us and in us. In the New Testament, we read about Jesus healing and delivering people from spiritual, physical and relational brokenness; Jesus exchanges brokenness for wholeness. Do you ever wish that Jesus would do that...

We often find our lives dictated by our calendars. Meetings, places to go, and things to do often create a rush in our lives that allow little margin for disruption, and yet, we all know those disruptions will come. We often see these disruptions as nuisances because we have a schedule to keep. But what if we began to see these disruptions as opportunities? Join us as we look at how Jesus saw disr...

Last week Pastor Lisa talked about being intentionally available to the Spirit so that God can use us to reach the people in the places where we live, work and play. If we make ourselves intentionally available, we will discover a very inconvenient, costly, and risky truth. To be intentionally available to the Spirit means making sacrifices. Jesus practiced a way of living that was marked by sacri...

It feels like loneliness and isolation are at an all-time high these days. We need community and meaningful relationships deeply, yet, we live lives that are often overextended and isolated, making it difficult to engage meaningfully with others. Join us as we continue our series, The Way, and look at how Jesus lived a life of intentional availability to others and how we can meaningfully grow in...

Have you ever wished your life came with a guide or an owner’s manual? What if there was something available today that would help you make decisions, give you encouragement and help you face uncertainty in life? Would you make use of it? Jesus modeled a way of living that helped him navigate through the ups and downs of life and guided him in every decision. The practice of “Embracing the Word” h...