On December 29th we will have one Sunday service at 10 am, both in person and online at www.nsac.bc.ca/live.  Children are invited to attend with their parents, and the Parent/Baby Room on the main floor will be open for parents to use.

At GriefShare you’ll receive valuable guidance and tips, leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.

Thursdays, Jan 16th - Apr 10th
7:00-8:30pm at NSAC
Cost: $25

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

On Wednesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am, women of all ages come together in order to study the Bible, encourage and support one another, pray together, and celebrate the God-given uniqueness of being a woman.

Our next study, "When You Pray" by Kelly Minter, will begin on Wednesday, January 8th. Cost: $25

Our 2025 Young Adult's Retreat will be held January 10th - 12th at camp Douglas on the sunshine coast.

Come join us! In this season, let's reorient towards Jesus and ground ourselves again in him. 

We'll carpool to Camp Douglas, where we'll stay for 2 night. There will be  prayer, worship, and free time to explore the beautiful Camp Douglas. Meals and accommodation provided.  

Anyone age 18 - 30 is welcome to attend! 
Cost is $80
Register by January 5, 2024

Contact: brendand@nsac.bc.ca

Working with NSAC Missionaries Paul & Jina Lee (Missio Dei Discipleship Ministries).

We're looking for 10-12 adults to:

• run Vacation Bible School
• mentor Paul's Biblical Studies students
• do some compassion/benevolence ministry in Nairobi

Cost: $4250 including flights, transportation, accommodation, and meals.  

Application forms are available to download below, or pick up a paper copy at the Welcome Desk in the church foyer. For more info please contact Pastor Dave at daves@nsac.bc.ca

Applications are due January 26, 2025.

Would you like to learn more about mental health? Would you value connecting with others? Sign up for The Sanctuary Course and explore topics including: mental health and mental illness, stigma, the recovery journey, companionship, self-care, and the role of community. Each theme is covered from a psychological, social, and theological angle, and each session includes a short film that tells the story of a person of faith with mental health challenges.

Mondays, January 13 to March 3
7:00-8:30pm at the church
Facilitated by Marlo Hamer-Jackson and Andrew Metcalfe

There is no homework, but it’s recommended that you read the short sessions in the course book before each group gathering. $10 for printed course book (or download the PDF for free). Because there is limited space, please only sign up if you are available to attend a minimum of 6 out of the 8 sessions. 

Join Pastor Anne on this weekend retreat whose purpose is to make space to be with God.  We will have several short sessions as a group throughout the weekend where we will engage in a prayer, be introduced to a spiritual practice and then released with ample time to be alone with God. 

This retreat is for anyone wanting to carve out time in the early New Year to draw closer to God through spiritual practices, silence and solitude.

7pm Friday, Jan 17th to 11am Sunday, Jan 19th
The Mark Center, Abbotsford

Registration limited to 14.
Cost $275 (includes meals & accommodation)

Accomodation: 3 rooms with queen beds and 5 rooms with two twin beds. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and kitchenette.

Email annet@nsac.bc.ca with any questions.

The church office will be closed over the holidays from December 25th to January 2nd.  We will reopen on Friday, January 3rd at 9 am.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

2024 Tax Receipts will be issued in early February.  To be eligible towards 2024 giving, all donations must be received by the church office or be postmarked no later than December 31, 2024.

You can also make a year-end gift online by credit card (Donate Online) or by e-transfer (etransfers@nsac.bc.ca). Online and e-transfer donations can be made until midnight PST on December 31st.

If you prefer to drop off your donation in person, please note that the church office is closed from December 25th to January 2nd.  This Sunday, Dec 29th at the 10am service is the last opportunity to drop off in-person donations for 2024. 

Thank you for giving to the ministries and mission of North Shore Alliance Church. If you have any questions please contact accountant@nsac.bc.ca