Centre For The City

Love. Support. Encourage.

Centre For the City by Centre Street Church seeks to love, support, and encourage individuals experiencing challenging circumstances in the city of Calgary. We are inspired and strengthened by the ministry of Jesus Christ who invites us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

In partnership with other agencies, we walk alongside our under-resourced neighbours—regardless of their beliefs, race, and gender— by helping them to meet their spiritual and physical needs. Rooted in God’s grace, we can transform our city, build a brighter future for our nation, and unite our communities around His love for us.

New Canadian Hub

We welcome people of all immigration status, including refugees claimants. We provide friendship, community and practical support to newcomers to Canada.

Open Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

We provide the following:

ESL
Childcare (for parents attending morning classes)
Sewing & Creative Classes
Bible Studies
Supportive community
Email info@ncfcentre.com or phone 587-390-0770 to learn more

Come and visit us!

3900 2nd Street NE (northwest entrance)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Structured English language learning, focusing on Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills. Registration required.

We also provide drop-in Conversation Classes.

FAQ

How much is the cost for ESL classes?

There is no cost for the ESL classes. There is a $5 fee for registration.

How do I register for ESL classes?

Send an email to info@ncfcentre.com saying you would like to be registered for the next semester. Before coming to class you will first need to make an appointment for an ESL assessment.

What kinds of English classes do you offer?

We offer structured, leveled English classes, as well as informal drop in Conversation style classes.

Who can attend classes at New Canadian Hub? Do I need to be a Canadian citizen?

Everyone is welcome to participate in our classes, no matter their immigration status, including refugees and refugee claimants.

Is childcare offered during classes?

Childcare available for parents attending classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Do you offer LINC classes?

ESL Classes are not aligned with the Government of Canada Language Benchmarks. We do not test for Canadian Language Benchmarks.

Do you accept Refugee Claimants?

Yes.

Compassion and Care

We want to be a community of people seeking life change and helping one another. Whether people need short-term relief for basic needs or are looking for a larger plan of action for overall well-being, we are here to help!

Well Café

Join us for a cup of coffee, a free hot meal and get to know others in a safe environment. We hope to see you there!

WHEN: Monday and Wednesday Evenings, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (closed on stat holidays)

Food Bank

In partnership with the Calgary Food Bank.

Monday Evening, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Tuesday Morning, 10:00am - 11:30am

Wednesday Evening, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Thursday Morning, 10:00am - 11:30am

*Hampers need to be booked in advance by calling 403.253.2055 or going online to fill out the form at Calgary Food Bank.

Renew Clothing

Gently used clothing available at no cost. Stay for a free hot meal!

Monday and Wednesday Evenings, 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

Care Connect

Care Connect is a delivery service free of charge for those who are unable to pick up their Calgary Food Bank Hamper. To learn if you are eligible for delivery, or to register, call the Calgary Food Bank and request a ‘Care Connect’ hamper at 403.253.2055

In case of an emergency, you can call the Care Connect’s emergency line (403.264.2636) OR fill out the contact form below and a member of our staff team will get back to you within 2-3 business days.

Monday Night Evangelism

We meet to worship, pray, then hit the streets with the best news on the planet, the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

This is an exciting ministry where the power of God continues to impact lives, just like in the book of Acts. We currently have people from 30 different churches joining us. We truly are the body of Christ and love our brothers and sisters in Christ from all biblically rooted denominations!

Monday Night Evangelism +

Current Locations Every Monday includes:

Drop In Centre

We set up outside the Drop-In Centre offering food, drinks, have team members sing, pray over people, and get into spiritual conversations.

C Train Station

Come get into spiritual conversations with Calgarians.

Prairie Winds Park

We engage with individuals of other faiths by having spiritual conversations, praying for people, and sharing the love of Jesus!

Peter Lougheed Hospital

We love to bless, encourage, pray for, and share about Jesus to those finding themselves at the hospital. We honor, love, and share hope to those we engage with.

Sidewalk Church

Evangelizing to the homeless, street people, those in downtown condos, low-income housing and any individuals in the downtown area. We have individuals sing, preach/speak, hand out food and drinks, engage in conversation and pray for people!

Treasure Hunters

We have team members drive in vans together around downtown Calgary finding those in alleys, under staircases, parking lots and garbage dumpsters. They hand out food and drinks, engage in spiritual conversation and pray for people. This demographic of people have many addictions and needs.

Youth Unlimited Street Light Bus

This is a location where we partner with the Youth Unlimited staff to minister to vulnerable youth ages 12-18 in the Forest Lawn area of Calgary. We meet at the Street Light bus and engage in spiritual conversations and support with youth!

WHEN: Tuesday nights at 6:30pm.

*Please email val.hopman@cschurch.ca for more information before you go out.

Meet, Memorize and Minister at the Mall

Want to minister and share the hope of Christ to others in malls? Do you want to have accountability for memorizing scripture each week?

10am—10:30am. Meet in the food court for coffee, fellowship, recite our memory verses, pray and then split up into small groups.

10:30am—11:30am. Walk the mall, pray, get into conversations as Holy Spirit leads.

11:30am. Meet again, debrief and pray.

WHEN: Every Friday at 10am-12pm