Who We Are
At Refuge, we believe that the best version of life is a life modelled after Jesus.
Live life together in a caring and safe environment where you can be challenged in your faith, encouraged to live a life committed to God, and have fun with friends through it all!
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
- Psalm 46:1 (NLT)
Live life together in a caring and safe environment where you can be challenged in your faith, encouraged to live a life committed to God, and have fun with friends through it all!
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
- Psalm 46:1 (NLT)
Saturday Night Service and Event
Refuge Events Calendar
Every Saturday night we gather as grades 7–12 for church.
Join us in the East Auditorium at 6:00 pm for singing, teaching from the bible, prayer, and a great time with others. The service is one hour in length.
Everyone is welcome to come as they are and experience church where they are at. There are caring leaders who are there to help welcome you and answer any questions you might have.
Following our Saturday evening service, we have events for both junior and senior high students!
Join us in the East Auditorium at 6:00 pm for singing, teaching from the bible, prayer, and a great time with others. The service is one hour in length.
Everyone is welcome to come as they are and experience church where they are at. There are caring leaders who are there to help welcome you and answer any questions you might have.
Following our Saturday evening service, we have events for both junior and senior high students!
Calendars
Women's Events
Heartland Kids Events
Heartland Events
Men's Events
Refuge Youth Events
Adults 55+ Events
Young Adults Events
Gather Events
40+ Single Adults Events
56ers Events
Refuge Takeover: Greeters Needed!
October 3–4 | During weekend services
Refuge is in need of greeters for our Refuge Takeover services on October 3–4!
Greeters will welcome the congregation at the doors. Sign up to be a greeter at one or all three services.
Questions? Contact Pastor Sam (samj@heartlandalliance.ca) with questions.
Refuge is in need of greeters for our Refuge Takeover services on October 3–4!
Greeters will welcome the congregation at the doors. Sign up to be a greeter at one or all three services.
Questions? Contact Pastor Sam (samj@heartlandalliance.ca) with questions.
Worship In practice
October 8 | 7:00 pm
Worship in Practice is a new gathering for NextGen with 56ers, Refuge, and young adults to grow as worshipers together. It's a simple night built around worship and participation—helping us understand why we worship and how we practice it.
Each night includes:
• Sung worship
• A short teaching on worship
• Reflection on the teaching followed by a practiced-out response in worship.
It’s a space to learn, participate, and grow in the worship of God. We’ll gather in a small-circle environment as a next-generation, learning what it means to be active worshipers of God.
Worship in Practice is a new gathering for NextGen with 56ers, Refuge, and young adults to grow as worshipers together. It's a simple night built around worship and participation—helping us understand why we worship and how we practice it.
Each night includes:
• Sung worship
• A short teaching on worship
• Reflection on the teaching followed by a practiced-out response in worship.
It’s a space to learn, participate, and grow in the worship of God. We’ll gather in a small-circle environment as a next-generation, learning what it means to be active worshipers of God.
Fall Camp
Refuge Fall Camp | October 16-18
Early Bird Fee (until September 30th) - $125
General Fee (from October 1st) - $160
This is one of the key weekends in our year. It is a valuable time for building community as a group through fun and thoughtful community times like great food, gym/pool time, learning about the Bible, and more.
We encourage everyone to make this weekend a priority in their busy lives and invite some friends to come along to Camp Nakamun.
Early Bird Fee (until September 30th) - $125
General Fee (from October 1st) - $160
This is one of the key weekends in our year. It is a valuable time for building community as a group through fun and thoughtful community times like great food, gym/pool time, learning about the Bible, and more.
We encourage everyone to make this weekend a priority in their busy lives and invite some friends to come along to Camp Nakamun.
Refuge Jam Night
October 22 | November 19 | December 17
6:30 pm
Refuge Jam Night is back this Fall!
We're excited to continue the fun with a night filled with music, laughter, and community. Whether you play an instrument, love to sing, or just want to hang out, bring your friends and join the jam!
Questions? Email Pastor Sam at samj@heartlandalliance.ca.
6:30 pm
Refuge Jam Night is back this Fall!
We're excited to continue the fun with a night filled with music, laughter, and community. Whether you play an instrument, love to sing, or just want to hang out, bring your friends and join the jam!
Questions? Email Pastor Sam at samj@heartlandalliance.ca.
Refuge Waiver
Thank you for filling out this year's waiver for your youth, Grades 7-12, attending Heartland. This is something we ask all families to do on a yearly basis. We appreciate your help in completing this waiver.
If you do not fill out this form, your students will NOT be able to attend Refuge events, small groups, or retreats. Please be diligent in filling this out in a timely manner. This is a prerequisite to attending events.
If you do not fill out this form, your students will NOT be able to attend Refuge events, small groups, or retreats. Please be diligent in filling this out in a timely manner. This is a prerequisite to attending events.
Refuge Pass
Skip paying every week for Refuge events with the Refuge Pass!
This payment options offer year-long pre-payment for your youth for all Refuge Saturday night events from September 2026 to August 2027.
The Saturday-Only Pass (includes: Saturday night events and Christmas Banquet fee) is $250 per student.
This payment options offer year-long pre-payment for your youth for all Refuge Saturday night events from September 2026 to August 2027.
The Saturday-Only Pass (includes: Saturday night events and Christmas Banquet fee) is $250 per student.