Community Ministries
Scroll down to view a wide variety of community ministries taking place at SGAC.
(Programs are listed in alphabetical order.)
Empowered MOMS - MOMS Canada
Date: Tuesdays | Time: 9:15 am - 11:00 am | Location: Oasis Room | Cost: FREE
Facilitated By: Cherise Kapitaniuk - MOMS Canada Executive Director
Schedule
- 2026: January 6 - January 27
Empowered MOMS offers single moms a safe place to be refreshed, build friendships, and strengthen faith while learning about parenting, finances, and emotional health. Join us on Tuesday mornings, starting Oct. 7 at 9:15 am at SGAC. Childcare is included, however, space is limited.
🔗 CLICK HERE to Register
🔗 Learn more about the ministry of MOMS Canada.
English Conversation Circles - Let's Talk
Date: Mondays | Time: 7:00 PM | Location: SGAC | Cost: FREE
Schedule
- Winter Session: January 26 - March 30
- Spring Session: Stay tuned for dates!
Are you looking to improve your English in a fun and friendly environment? Join us for English Conversation Circles. Practice speaking English and build confidence through real conversations. All ages are welcome.
Drop-ins welcome!
🔗 CLICK HERE to Register
Fit Minds for Seniors (55+)
Date: Tuesdays | Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Location: Room 103 (Children's Ministry Area) | Cost: FREE
Facilitated By: Sandy Clarke - Recreation Therapist
Schedule
- 2026: January 13 - May 12
Fit Minds for Seniors (55+) is a weekly group program designed for seniors who want to keep their minds active and for those who live independently but struggle with some memory loss.
The program is one hour long and gives the brain a good workout using a variety of verbal and written exercises.
No registration necessary.
GriefShare
This 14 week grief support group offers help & encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend and is open to anyone in the Parkland County area.
REsources:
- 🔗 Learn more about GriefShare and find a group near you.
- 🔗 Visit our Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming GriefShare events. Watch the calendar for more information on our next session of GriefShare.
GriefShare at SGAC:
GriefShare - 14-Week Program (January - April 2026)
Date: Wednesday, January 14 - April 22, 2026 | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location: SGAC | Cost: $30.00 (Includes Workbook)
Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. A safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief.
🔗 Sorry, registration is now full. Please visit the GriefShare links above to learn about other GriefShare groups taking place in the area.
GriefShare - Loss of Spouse (Annually, Fall)
Date: [check back later] | Time: [check back later] | Location: SGAC | Cost: [check back later]
The SGAC GriefShare team is hosting this seminar for those grieving the death of a spouse. Come hear practical advice from those who have been there, what to expect in your grief, how to cope with life without your spouse and why it won't always hurt this much.
🔗 [check back later] to register.
GriefShare - Surviving the Holidays (Annually, Winter)
Date: [check back later] | Time: [check back later] | Location: SGAC | Cost: [check back later]
The holidays are challenging when you are grieving a loss. GreifShare's "Surviving the Holidays" provides encouragement, support, and valuable tools to help you navigate the season.
🔗 [check back later] to register.
Keep Fit Exercise Class for Seniors (55+)
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays | Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Location: Room 117 (Children's Ministry Area) | Cost: FREE
Facilitated By: Sandy Clarke - Recreation Therapist
Schedule
- 2026: January 13 - May 14
This is a gentle exercise class on Tuesdays & Thursday mornings, combining seated and standing exercises incorporating strengthening and stretching exercises.
It is designed for those who are independent seniors and those with mobility aids such as canes or walkers and can be adapted to those who use a wheelchair.
No registration necessary.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Dates: Saturdays | Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Location: SGAC | Cost: FREE
Schedule
- 2026: January 10 - June 27
This outreach intends to make our Lord Jesus known to all! This group is open to all men of SGAC & their friends.
Join us, meet new people to share your faith, & connect. Let’s have devotions, share testimonies, & play some basketball.
MEN'S FLOOR HOCKEY
Dates: Thursdays | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location: SGAC | Cost: FREE
Schedule
- 2026: January 8 - June 25
Drop in for a game of floor hockey. Bring your own equipment & join the fun. This group aims to encourage people to bring members outside of the church & spark & create conversation.
This group is for ages 16+, due to the physicality and hazards of floor hockey.
PICKLEBALL (Sundays Group 1)
Dates: Sundays | Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Location: SGAC Gym | Cost: Free
Age: Adults (minors 14+ must be accompanied by a parent)
Do you love pickleball? Are you looking to improve your game and play with others who feel the same? Do you have your own paddle and a passion for the sport? Then this co-ed drop-in group might be just what you're looking for!
All skill levels welcome.
PICKLEBALL (Sundays Group 2)
Dates: Sundays | Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Location: SGAC Gym | Cost: Free
Age: Adults (minors 14+ must be accompanied by a parent)
Do you love pickleball? Are you looking to improve your game and play with others who feel the same? Do you have your own paddle and a passion for the sport? Then this co-ed drop-in group might be just what you're looking for!
All skill levels welcome.
PICKLEBALL (Thursday Mornings)
Dates: Thursdays | Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Location: SGAC Gym | Cost: Free
Schedule
- 2026: January 8 - June 18 (NO PICKLEBALL: April 2)
Age: Adult
Do you love pickleball? Are you looking to improve your game and play with others who feel the same? Do you have your own paddle and a passion for the sport? Then this co-ed drop-in group might be just what you're looking for!
Beginner accessible.
SERVE SATURDAY (ANNUAL)
📅 Saturday, May 2
Serve Saturday is coming back in 2026! Every spring, SGAC comes together to bless our community through a morning of service—collecting furniture for Parkland NeighbourLink and cleaning up Spruce Grove parks in partnership with the city. Whether you're on your own or bringing the whole family, it's a fun and meaningful way to serve together.
Stay tuned for more details!
SPIKEBALL
Dates: Wednesdays | Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Location: SGAC | Cost: FREE
Schedule
- 2026: January 7 - February 25
Spikeball is a fast-paced sport with teams of 2. All you need is a water bottle and runners but if you have a Spikeball net please bring it too. This is a co-ed drop-in group.
Youth attending between the ages of 12-18 need an adult/guardian in the building.
All skill levels welcome.
Grace's Table & Grace's Pantry
At Grace's Table we offer a warm & nutritious meal on the second Friday of every month to those who would find it helpful. Registration closes at noon on the Monday before the meal.
🔗 LEARN MORE about Grace's Table.
Check out the Events Calendar to learn more about upcoming events at SGAC.
Contact Pastor Karen Houcher with any questions about Community Ministries at SGAC.