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BVCC English Language Ministry
helps new Canadians adapt
to Canadian culture.

It also builds relationships between residents and new residents based on lessons from everyday topics.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

All Levels

Free Conversation Class

Starting Monday, September 15, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Frequency

Weekly on Mondays | In-Person Only

Bow Valley Christian Church | Main Foyer

For new speakers of English, ages 15 and up. All levels are welcome.

You must be able to understand basic instructions and take part in a simple conversation. Come and practice your English speaking and listening skills in a relaxed setting with native English speakers, discussing a wide range of conversation topics about Canadian culture. Come and have fun and make new friends. 

  • START DATE - TIME - LOCATION
    This is a FREE drop-in class that meets weekly on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm, beginning on September 15th, 2025, in the Main Foyer of Bow Valley Christian Church. Small donations will be welcomed to cover the cost of class materials.
     
  • REGISTRATION
    E-mail your contact information to: [email protected]
    Registration deadline: N/A
     
  • MATERIAL
    Provided to you in class.

Intermediate-Advanced Level

The Chosen • Season Four

Starts Tuesday, September 23, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Frequency

Weekly on Tuesdays | In-Person

Bow Valley Christian Church | Meeting Room

This class continues from last year's Season Three Class. For intermediate and advanced levels of English. 

If you enjoy exploring history and culture, this course will engage your senses. Journey to Galilee in the first century and experience history and culture come to life in the acclaimed video series, The Chosen. Put yourself in the picture as you discuss the history, culture and faith of everyday people just like you. With emphasis on vocabulary, listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, you will engage in person with native English speakers.

  • START DATE - TIME - LOCATION
    The class will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings, at Bow Valley Christian church, in the Meeting Room from 7:00 – 9:00 pm, beginning Sept 23, 2025.
     
  • REGISTRATION
    E-mail your contact information to: [email protected]
    Registration deadline: September 18, 2025

    IMPORTANT:  Limited space available, so register soon to secure your spot in the class.
    This is not a drop-in class; pre-registration is required.
     
  • MATERIAL
    Workbook included. 

NOTE:
It is not necessary that you have taken the Season Three class. However, strongly recommended that you catch up by watching seasons 1, 2 and 3 of “The Chosen”,  which can be watched in any language with closed captioning through: 
1.   https://watch.thechosen.tv  - FREE for your computer or laptop.
2.  The Chosen app  - FREE through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store on your mobile phone.
3.  Also availabe on Prime TV, this requires a subscription.

Lower Intermediate to Advanced Level

Cultures and the Book of Luke

Starting Sunday, September 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Frequency

Weekly on Sundays | In-Person

Bow Valley Christian Church | Meeting Room

“God has created an amazing *tapestry from the threads of the world's different cultures. The only blemishes are in the eyes that fail to admire its beauty.” ~ Anonymous 

The Book of Luke is full of compassion, inclusion, and stories that speak to many cultures—perfect for a multicultural lens.

Luke was a Doctor, a **meticulous historian and a friend of the apostle Paul. But most of all, he was an outsider and foreigner to the Jewish faith. Luke wrote his book for the other cultures outside the Jewish faith. Come and join us as we begin a new study on the book of Luke and how it speaks to cultures around the world.

This class is suitable for English levels of Lower Intermediate and above. We will address vocabulary, reading, speaking and listening skills. We will discuss how we can apply what we learn to our everyday lives in today’s culture.

  • START DATE - TIME - LOCATION
    Beginning on September 14th, 2025. This FREE class will meet weekly on Sunday Mornings from 9:00 am to 10:30 pm, in the Meeting Room at Bow Valley Christian Church.
     
  • REGISTRATION
    E-mail your contact information to: [email protected]
    Registration deadline: N/A
     
  • MATERIAL
    Easy to read English Bibles will be provided
     

*tapestry - a heavy cloth picture made with several threads woven together to create a beautiful picture or design.
**meticulous - extreme care for details, truth and accuracy.