Alpha Coquitlam + Port Moody
Alpha is a great place to explore the big questions of life in a pressure-free and non-judgmental environment.
Spread over 8-9 weeks, people with different questions, experiences, and beliefs come together to watch engaging videos—looking at different aspects of the Christian faith—and have an open conversation over a shared meal.
Everyone is welcome and every person’s perspective is valued!
Alpha in Coquitlam
When: Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Dates: April 10 - May 29, and "Alpha Day" on Saturday, May 4th
Where: CA Church Mariner Campus (2601 Spuraway Avenue)
Alpha in Port Moody
When: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Dates: April 18 - June 13, and "Alpha Day" on Saturday, May 4th
Where: Port Moody location (to be determined)
Tuesday Night Class
Science + the Bible:
Do I have to choose?
“Humanity should accept that science has eliminated the justification for believing in cosmic purpose, and that any survival of purpose is inspired only by sentiment.”
Peter Atkins, Oxford Chemistry Professor
Christians today just don’t know what to do with science. Militant atheists such as Oxford Chemistry Professor, Peter Atkins repeatedly tell us that Christianity has always been superstitious, anti-science and, well, intellectually bankrupt. Humanity would be much better off it we could just let go of our belief in God and embrace the hard truths of science.
And yet, are science and Christianity really incompatible? As Christians, do we need to choose one or the other? But if not, then how do we answer some of the big questions surrounding Science and Faith, such as:
Who were Adam and Eve?
How did the universe begin?
How do we approach Evolution?
How do we think about bioethical and biomedical issues such as AI, Transhumanism, Euthanasia, and genetic modification?
These are just a few of the (fun) questions that this class is going to explore.
When: Tuesdays, April 2 - May 30 (off on April 16)
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Where: CA Church Mariner Campus
Register to receive weekly email reminders.
This class is offered both in person and by Zoom.
Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83253350649
More resources for the notes and recordings
Mission of the Month
Mission of the Month - Child Sponsorship
This May our mission of the month is Child Sponsorship in the Copper Canyon.
Our church has partnered with Tarahumara Ministries in Mexico for over 15 years. There are now close to 100 children who live at the Guacayvo Boarding school/Orphanage – ranging from 3 to 16 years old, with more arriving on a regular basis. Many of the children who attend the school come from situations of extreme poverty. Through sponsorship you are able to connect with a child in need. Your sponsorship not only provides the essentials of life to a child, but more importantly, it relays a consistent form of hope to a child who feels your love and prayers. You are reminding a child that God loves them and they are not alone. Thanks to you, the children at Guacayvo now receive clean water, nutritious food, medical care, clothing, education and spiritual nurture. The gift of your sponsorship is life changing, providing not only hope for the future, but offering your child compassion, respect and the opportunity to experience the love of Christ.
Become a monthly Child Sponsor
Give online to the Mission of the Month
CA Kids Camp
CA Kids Camp
Details
REGISTRATION OPENS ON MAY 1st at 6am
Come join us for a fun week of camp! There will be songs, games and lessons from the Bible! We’ll learn about what it means to follow Jesus in our everyday lives and learn how to share our faith boldly too!
Snacks will be provided. Please make sure to pack your child a water bottle and sunscreen for each day of camp.
Date: July 2-5th | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Cost: $100 per child
Where: CA Church: Mariner Campus (2601 Spuraway Avenue, Coquitlam)
Ages 5-11 years old
Receive 20% off by joining our Kids Camp leaders team
(commitment to July 2-5 | 7:30 am-1:30 pm)
Serve
If you need financial assistance please email us at kids@cachurch.ca.
Day-to-Day Timeline:
8:30 am Drop off (Registration Open)
9:05 am Official Welcome + Game
9:20 am Worship
9:30 am Teaching
9:40 am Small Group time & Snack
10:00 am Rotation time (Crafts, Story, Games, Mission)
11:35 am Outdoor time
Stations (water game, chalk, colouring, soccer, etc.)
12:00pm Head back inside to do memory verse/game
12:30 pm Pick-up time!
Free bagged lunch available at pick up
Family Foam Bubble Bash
On Friday, at pick up time we welcome all the parents to stay with their child(ren) for our Family Foam Bubble Bash!! Plenty of fun for the family: bouncy castles, foam bubble pit (please bring a change of clothes), popcorn, snow cones and more!
Non-refundable as of June 20th.
Community Easter Egg Hunts
We are hosting community Easter Egg Hunts in Coquitlam and Port Moody again this year, and you're invited!
There will be an Easter egg hunt, bouncy castles, and cotton candy for children ages 3-10 years old. We will also have coffee for the parents!
This is a great opportunity to invite a neighbour, bring a friend, or come with family! Let's celebrate Easter together — All are welcome!
This is a free-entry event.
Coquitlam Egg Hunt Event:
When: Saturday, March 23,
Start Time: 11:00am
Where: Glen Park (1149 Westwood St, Coquitlam)
Serve Team Call time: 9:00am
Port Moody Egg Hunt Event:
When: Saturday, March 23
Start time: 3:00pm
Where: Pioneer Memorial Park
Serve Team Call Time: 1:00pm
Mission of the Month: Villages of Hope
This February our mission of the month is Villages of Hope, Africa.
VOH is one of our Global Partners and their desire is to bring lasting hope to orphans and vulnerable children. They do this by providing them with the basic necessities of education, nutrition, shelter and healthcare. VOH currently has 10 centres located throughout 5 countries of Africa.
For many years, we as a church, have partnered specifically with the countries of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In Tanzania and Zambia we help to facilitate a feeding program for school age children, and in Zimbabwe facilitate a feeding program as well as work alongside VOH to support the centre and local church . In our partnership we desire to reach those in most desperate need of hearing the good news of Jesus .
Ash Wednesday Service
Ash Wednesday falls six weeks before Easter Sunday. It marks the beginning of the season of Lent – a time of prayer and fasting – which prepares our hearts and minds to reflect on the meaning of the crucifixion and death of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Join us for a special evening service!
When: 7 pm, Wednesday, Feb 14th, 2024
Where: CA Church: Mariner Campus (2601 Spuraway Ave, Coquitlam)
Parent’s Night Out
Hey parents and guardians! Have you been feeling like you just need a few hours of breathing room? To go on a date with your spouse? To do some grocery shopping or to grab a coffee without chaos? Drop your kids off for an evening of crafts, games + fun! Dinner is included for the kids to help make your evening that much easier!
It’ll be an evening filled with crafts, a lesson about Jesus, games and food for your kids. We encourage you to invite your neighbours and to treat this free evening as an opportunity to invite people in your world to church!
Where: Mariner Campus Lower Auditorium (Kid’s Space)
When: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Drop off: starts at 3:45pm
Pick-up: by 7:00pm.
Ages 3-10 (potty trained please)
Relationships Matter: A Marriage Conference
Join us on this weekend for our Marriage Conference! We have Tina Konkin who is a relationship expert, speaker, author, coach and counsellor to many couples since 1992.
Details:
$150 per couple
Dates & Times: (2 day conference)
7 pm – 9 pm, Friday, February 9, 2024
9:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2024
Conference Contents
This 8 hour experiential workshop is for men & women who want to learn how to better understand themselves so that they can effectively identify, track and ultimately correct the problem areas in their day to day lives and relationships.
This experiential training known as the HEAL, LIVE, LOVE process, serves as a guide to teach participants how to HEAL yesterday, LIVE today and LOVE tomorrow and is specifically designed to empower you to live a healthier life both personally and relationally.
In about 8 hours individuals will discover their toxic, negative and at times disabling patterns. All the things that seem to be conspiring against you, holding you back from enjoying the personal fulfillment and relationship success you are looking for and deserve.
What’s in it for you?
1. A safe place to open up and heal from what’s been holding you back
2. Tools to move past the hurts, hang-ups, and learned negative patterns
3. Move past the anger, resentment, shame, blame and bitterness
Join us for our marriage conference as we learn to address root causes of relationship challenges and how we can effectively heal, live, and love tomorrow.
Alpha in Coquitlam
Alpha is an open and informal dialogue about faith, the person of Jesus and what it all means to us today. Whether you come from another faith, or have no faith at all, Alpha is a great place to explore the big questions of life in a safe and inviting community.
Spread over 9 weeks, each session looks at a different aspect of the Christian faith and always involves three key elements: food, an engaging video and meaningful conversation. Everyone is welcome and every person’s perspective is valued!
Want to know more about Alpha before signing up? For more info check out cachurch.ca/alpha
When: Wednesdays 7 – 8:30pm
Dates: January 31 – April 10 (A spring break on March 20 and March 27), Alpha Day is on March 2nd
Two Locations: (choose one location)
(1) Burke Mountain Discovery Centre, 3537 Princeton Ave
(2) Coquitlam Library – City Centre Branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam)
