Hey there, I'm Ralph Daniel Sasse, the pastor at Calgary Community Church. I'm so excited to lead this fantastic community.
I believe that church should be a place where everyone feels welcome and loved, no matter where they're at in their journey. So whether you're a lifelong churchgoer or just exploring faith for the first time, I'm here to walk alongside you and support you in any way I can.
A little about me: I love walking in the neighbourhood here in Montgomery/Bowness, reading, and spending time with my wife Claudia, our daughter Caroline and Freddie, our family dog. I'm also a big fan of coffee, so if you see me hanging out at the local coffee shop, feel free to come and say hi and join me for a chat.
But most importantly, I'm here to serve you and help you deepen your relationship with God. Whether that's through preaching, teaching, counselling, or just being a listening ear, I'm here for you. So please don't hesitate to reach out and say hello - I can't wait to get to know you!
Weekend
Service
What to Expect
We’re so glad you’re considering visiting Calgary Community Church! Here’s a quick guide to help you feel at home when you arrive:
🕙 How Long is the Service?
Our Sunday service begins Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and typically lasts about one hour. It includes worship, announcements, a relevant message from the pastor, and a time of prayer.
🎵 What is the worship like?
We sing traditional hymns accompanied by a piano. Our worship time is reverent and heartfelt, centred on lifting up God through classic songs of faith. Whether you’re familiar with the hymns or hearing them for the first time, you’ll find their timeless message meaningful.
👕 What Should I Wear?
We’re pretty casual! Wear what makes you comfortable, whether that’s jeans and a hoodie or your Sunday best.
🚗 Where Do I Park?
There’s plenty of parking available in our church parking lot, just steps from the main entrance. You’ll also find free street parking nearby if the lot fills up. No matter where you park, getting to the door is quick and easy!
♿ Accessibility & Inclusion
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Our building is wheelchair accessible.
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We welcome service dogs and understand that they are essential companions.
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Prefer social distancing and masks? There’s plenty of space, including in our balcony area.
☕ Coffee & Connection
Arrive before the service for free coffee and refreshments—it’s a great way to meet others and connect with our community.
📺 Not Ready to Visit in Person?
No problem! You can watch our services online every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on our YouTube channel and right here on our website. Missed a week? Past services are archived so you can catch up anytime.
What we believe
- The Scriptures are true, authoritative and sufficient.
- There is only one true God, Creator of heaven and earth, who eternally exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- All things exist for the glory of God.
- All humanity—Christ excluded—is sinful by both birth and action.
- The deserved penalty for sin is physical and spiritual death.
- Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, was born of a virgin and is both fully God and fully human.
- Jesus Christ died as the sacrificial substitute to pay the penalty for sin.
- Jesus Christ physically rose from the dead, ascended into heaven and will one day physically return.
- there will be a future physical resurrection of the dead. Only those who turn from sin and to Jesus in faith and repentance will be raised to eternal reward. Those who do not turn from sin and to Jesus will be raised to eternal punishment.
- Only through faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ and repentance from sin can one be reconciled to God and experience true life and joy.
- The gifts of the Holy Spirit that we see exercised in the Scriptures have not ceased with the death of the last Apostle or the closing of the New Testament canon. They are available today and are to be eagerly desired and practiced in submission to the Spirit speaking through the Scripture.
We livestream our Sunday morning service here on our website and our YouTube channel. If you can't attend in person, join us online every Sunday at 10:30 A.M.
Contact us
403.288.3760
Address
Calgary Community Church
5136 -17 Ave. NW
Calgary, Alberta
T3B 0P7