Life Groups
Check out the group list provided below—it’s filled with opportunities to join one of our Life Groups! These groups are all about studying the Bible, praying together, and building meaningful connections. Why not invite your friends to join you? It’s easy to get involved—just contact the group leader directly for more details or to sign up. We’d love to have you join us!
Group 1: Pastor Orlando Pule
(613) 882 0006 | opule@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Bible study & Prayer meeting
What It’s About: We will continue the journey through the book of Acts—one chapter at a time—as we rediscover how the Holy Spirit shaped the early church. Come and grow with us as we see how Jesus empowered ordinary believers to transform their world.
Where & When: In person, Wednesdays, 7:00–8:00 pm, in the Teen Room, lower level of the church.
Start Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
Group 2: Pastor Orlando Pule
(613) 882 0006 | opule@albertaadventist.ca
The Mission & Discipleship Collective — A monthly online gathering for learning, conversation, and practical discipleship.
Type of Group: Monthly Online Workshop
What It’s About: This monthly online learning series will bring together individuals who are passionate about making disciples and engaging in mission. Each session will feature a guest presenter sharing practical teaching, followed by an interactive time of questions and discussion with participants online. Together, we will learn from one another, explore practical ideas, and grow in our understanding of mission and discipleship.
Where & When: Online via the College Heights YouTube and Facebook pages.
Start Date: October 2026. Contact Pastor Orlando or be on the lookout for monthly flyers.
Group 3: Pastor Liz Pule
(613) 867-3350 | epule@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Celebrate Recovery Open Share Group
What It’s About: Celebrate Recovery open share groups (following the large group that starts at 7 PM) provide an opportunity to share confidentially in gender-specific groups. All groups are led by leaders who have been on their own recovery journey. It is a safe space to share your hurts, hang-ups, and habits. There is no pressure to share on your first night. What’s shared in the group stays in the group.
Where & When: In person on Tuesday evenings from 7–8 PM for the large group, then 8–9 PM for open-share small groups, in the Earliteen Room.
Start Date: Ongoing; walk-ins welcome.
Group 4: Pastor Liz Pule
(613) 867-3350 | epule@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Neurodivergent Families Support Group
What It’s About: An online support group for neurodivergent families—a safe place to share stories, resources, and support.
Where & When: Meeting the last Sunday of every month from September–June, 8–9 pm. Meeting ID: 997 5351 6321. Passcode: 474712. For questions or information, please contact Liz Pule: epule@albertaadventist.ca.
Start Date: September 27, 2026
Group 5: Pastor Liz Pule
(613) 867-3350 | epule@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Junior High Baptismal Group
What It’s About: Come explore the awesomeness of Jesus and His love for us as we prepare for baptism together. Snacks included! Questions? Contact Pastor Liz.
Where & When: Meeting in the Pastor’s Office, College Heights Church, every Tuesday from 4:00–4:45 pm.
Start Date: September 8, 2026
Group 6: Café Brazil
(226) 750 6766 | rutevip@yahoo.ca
Type of Group: Portuguese speaking newcomers
What It’s About: New to Lacombe? Want to meet other Portuguese-speaking friends in the community? Need help to learn English, find information, resources, jobs, or tips about the city? Join our group! We are here to help! Our group meets occasionally for social events, celebrations, worship moments, and fellowship. Our group’s information is also on WhatsApp!
Where & When: in person. Location to be determined.
Start Date: Call the number above for more information about the day and time to meet.
Group 7: Mark Glover
(403) 352 1702 | markgetsetpaddle@gmail.com
Type of Group: Fireside Fellowship: Casual Evenings of Faith & Friendship
What It’s About: Looking for a relaxed space to unwind, connect, and share your faith? You are warmly invited to join us around the firepit in our backyard. Our group is entirely informal and focused on the things that matter most: building genuine, lifelong friendships, catching up on life, and lifting one another up in prayer to our Heavenly Father. There is no rigid agenda or pressure here—just good conversation, a warm fire, and a welcoming community. Bring our favorite lawn chair and a heart ready for fellowship.
Where & When: in person, Monday 7 pm – 9 pm, 40 Maple Bay, Lacombe.
Start Date: Ongoing. Join us! Call for more information.
Group 8: Kathleen Campbell
(825) 522 2178 | campbellk88@gmail.com
Type of Group: Pray & Play! (Prayer time & board games). General (ages 12+)
What It’s About: Come, get to know & pray for one another, then play some modern board games! Whether you’re already an avid board game player, only know the classics, or haven’t played anything in years, we invite you all to join us!
Where & When: Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (text or email for physical address).
Start Date: Ongoing. Come join us.
Group 9: Tabitha Phiri
(403) 789 1680 | tphiri@shaw.ca
Type of Group: Online/Teleconference group – open to anyone
What It’s About: Be part of a community of prayer for the needs of individuals, families, and the church at large and anyone who needs intercession.
Where & When: online google meet: https://meet.google.com/ooh-hdzx-jkp or phone 613-778-3283 Pin 213884860. Every Monday, 7:00 – 7:30am
Start Date: Already Started – feel free to join in. Summer schedule: June 29; July 27; August 31; then every Monday.
Group 10: Myla Trenchuk
(403) 877 5233 | mylatrenchuk@gmail.com
Type of Group: Girls ages 9-14
What It’s About: BECOMING – an initiative for girls ages 9-14. It is a monthly event with fun learning activities that will empower and equip young girls to become self-sufficient and confident young women. Connect with Myla to register.
Where & When: One Friday a month at Social Eyez from 12:45 – 2:00pm
Dates: October 2, November 6, and December 4, 2026.
Group 11: Vivian Kohn Thompson
(587) 378 6418 | vthompso@burmanu.ca
Type of Group: Open to all.
What It’s About: A focus on physical health referencing the Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, research, and encouragement and support to apply what you learn.
Where & When: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30pm, Primary B Room, College Heights Church
Start Date: September 16, 2026.
Group 12: Pastor Honey Todd
(403) 862-1857 | htodd@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Learn and experience new ways of listening to God.
What It’s About: Deep Calling is an opportunity to experience God in a new way, to learn about yourself, grow as a child of God, and build community with others. We begin and end the series with a full-day retreat, 9:00 am–4:00 pm. In between, we meet weekly to journey together with Jesus. Purchase a journal (a notebook from a dollar store!) and have weekly handouts to follow, or a course workbook for $26 from Honey. Bring your journal and Bible to all meetings. The day retreats are very important, so please be prepared to be present for the whole day.
Where & When: Opening retreat – the Burman U Hideout, September 19, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Weekly meetings: Tuesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm, at 27 Liberty Close.
Start Date: September 19, 2026 – opening day retreat. Weekly meetings start September 22, at 7:00 pm.
Group 13: Pastor Honey Todd
(403) 862-1857 | htodd@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Open to everyone who has experienced loss and grief or who walks with someone who has experienced loss.
What It’s About: “Journeying with Loss” is a seminar to help you navigate the pain of loss, especially as we approach Christmas, and to help you remember with more love than pain. This group will meet for four Thursday evenings.
Where & When: In person. Location TBD. 7:00–8:15 pm.
Start Date: October 29. Sessions 2–4: November 5, 12, and 19.
Please contact Pastor Honey to register.
Group 14: Pastor Honey Todd
(403) 862-1857 | htodd@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Scripture memorization group — open to everyone.
What It’s About: Wallow in the Word of the Lord. Take it into your heart and mind. Memorize a portion of Scripture each month, or just come to hear the Word of the Lord spoken.
Where & When: The second Saturday of each month at 4:00 pm to share the Word, followed by a light potluck supper. Meet at 27 Liberty Close.
Start Date: October 10, 2026.
Group 15: Pastor Honey Todd
(403) 862-1857 | htodd@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: “Untangle Your Emotions,” a book/Bible study group open to everyone
What It’s About: The goal of this study is to dig deep into God’s plan for emotions and feelings, and to deeply engage these in your own heart. Deep Bible study, discussion, video segments, and application projects will help you know yourself better and walk with God more closely while building community with others. Purchase Untangle Your Emotions Study & See: A Six-Session Bible Study. Talk to Pastor Honey if you need assistance purchasing the workbook.
Where & When: 27 Liberty Close, every Wednesday, 7:00–8:30 pm, for 12 weeks.
Start Date: September 16, 2026.
Group 16: Donna Johnson & Jan Hempel
(780) 814-3988 | annodj8@gmail.com
Type of Group: Divorce Care — open to adults
What It’s About: This 13-week series provides support for those experiencing or contemplating separation and divorce. Through insightful videos and group discussion, participants will begin to find help, hope, and healing. A participant workbook is available for purchase at the first meeting ($25).
Where & When: Wednesdays, 7:00–9:00 pm, 6415 University Drive, Burman University, Physical Education Center, upstairs classroom.
Start Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Group 17: Karen Leung
(403) 789 6386 | karenmayleung@hotmail.com
Type of Group: Online Bible study – open to anyone
What It’s About: Exploring the tender heart of God in the Old Testament. Reading the book of Zechariah.
Where & When: Online/phone, contact Karen for the meeting invitation. Thursdays, 10:30am – 12:00 noon
Start Date: September 24, 2026.
Group 18: Karen Leung
(403) 789 6386 | karenmayleung@hotmail.com
Type of Group: Book study — open to anyone
What It’s About: Our God is a loving God, but do we keep Him at a distance? Join in a study of the book Your God Is Too Safe by Mark Buchanan.
Where & When: In person; contact Karen for the meeting location. Wednesdays, 10:30 am–12:00 noon.
Start Date: September 23, 2026.
Group 19: Warren Kay
(403) 302-9292
Type of Group: Open to everyone — Master Class on Rediscovering God
What It’s About: This Master Class is for people who are confused, frustrated, and tired of trying to trust in a God that is unpredictably violent. You wish you could trust in the God that Jesus knew, a God that could be counted on to defend the marginalized. After this Master Class, you will be able to relax and rejoice in a relationship with God without fear or guilt.
This matters because how we understand God impacts every aspect of our lives. You can live with the assurance that you are loved and accepted, with no need to fear God.
Dr. Warren Kay is uniquely equipped to teach this Master Class because of his experience as a pastor who, for the last fifteen years, has been on a journey to understand the God that Jesus knew. People’s lives have been transformed as a result of this teaching. People have come to see God more clearly, love Him more dearly, and follow Him more nearly.
Where & When: 1 Charis Village Way, every Wednesday, 7:00–8:30 pm.
Start Date: September 23–December 9, 2026
Group 20: YAM Young Adult Ministries
yam@chsda.ca
Type of Group: Young Adults
What It’s About: YAM (Young Adult Ministry) is a welcoming community where young adults can grow in faith and build meaningful connections. We meet regularly for Bible study, prayer, and open conversations, and also host worship nights and social gatherings throughout the year. One of our key initiatives, Saturday Café, is a relaxed “third space” for young adults—whether part of our church or not—where friends from school, work, and beyond are always welcome. In 2026-2027, we’re excited to expand through more Central Alberta young adult collaborations, collective worship nights, service opportunities, and other creative activities that help young adults connect, belong, and do life together.
Where & When: Follow @yam.chsda on Instagram for event dates + locations. Every Other Friday at 7:30pm for Bible study. Location will vary depending on who is hosting. Please text 825-706-3385 to be added in our WhatsApp Groupchat.
Start Date: September 25, 2026
Group 21: Fanilo & Honey Todd
yam@chsda.ca | (403) 862 1857 | htodd@albertaadventist.ca
Type of Group: Young Adult Sabbath School group
What It’s About: Dive deep into the Word of God, experience Him, and explore real life relevance and application. We will be following the InVerse curriculum.
Where & When: Saturday’s 10:15am-11:15am in College Heights Christian School Sunroom (we are at the end of the hallway by the big window). Some Saturdays we will be elsewhere so please check with Fanilo or Honey to confirm location.
Start Date: Ongoing. Please join us.