Cornerstone Christian Assembly of Calgary

About the Pastor:

Kathleen (also known as Hooly) has been married to her husband Don Gilhooly (sometimes known as Lambie or Gil) for thirty-eight years. They have three grown children, Michael, Lisa (married to Rob Nordvall and they have two sons, Jacob and Jackson) and Shaun (who is married to Lindsay), and much to their surprise, are enjoying the empty nest! Kathleen has a background in social work and counselling and in 2008 she completed a Masters degree in Theology from Christian Life School of Theology.

Pastor Kathleen Gilhooly

History of Cornerstone Christian Assembly:

Cornerstone Christian Assembly held their first service in Beddington Community Centre on Mothers Day 1994. Wade Brewer founded Cornerstone after serving as an Associate Pastor at Falconridge Full Gospel Church. He left Cornerstone in January 2002 and Kathleen Gilhooly left her position as Youth Pastor to become the Senior Pastor.

Cornerstone has called several places home. Originally meeting at Beddington Community Centre (with office and meeting space at Rundle College) we moved to Rocky Mountain College for several years and in 2002 moved to a building in Inglewood where we were able to support an organization that helps young girls leave the street life. We had many happy years there, but in 2008 we felt the Lord calling us to move to N.E. Calgary, where, since January 2000, we have run BackDoor Youth Church, an outreach program for disadvantaged youth.

On Christmas Eve 2008 our first service was held in Rundle where we have become co-labourers for Christ with King of Glory Lutheran Church. We are working together with King of Glory to reach out to those in N.E. Calgary who don't have a personal realtionship with Jesus Christ. Two Churches with different doctrine, setting aside their differences and coming together to worship one Lord, Jesus Christ.

Church Life

We celebrate together on Sunday mornings with Bible study at 9:30 and Worship Service beginning at 10:30. Ladies Basic Bible Study is Mondays @1:00 p.m. On Wednesday night there is an multi-church Prayer & Praise meeting and we have a Home Bible Study Fellowship Group on Thursday nights. BackDoor Youth Church meets for homework hour, supper, bible study and prayer every Thursday evening at the Church from 3:30 - 8:30 pm. We celebrate religious holidays together and also some non-religious celebrations too, like Remembrance Day, Mothers Day and Father’s Day. Once a year our men go away to "Man Camp" and in November our Ladies have a weekend retreat to refresh themselves and renew their relationships with one another. We meet on Good Friday and share communion, and rejoice together on Easter Morning. Each year we have a Karaoke Night, a Pumpkin Bash, a Fall Supper & Fundraiser. At Christmas time we sing at Zoo Lights and go caroling around the neighbourhood. In May, our Youth attend a Spiritual Retreat in Edmonton and every year in July we go away together for a weekend to Family Camp. August is always a special time of year for us when we run Vacation Bible School for our little ones.

We are real people with real problems and struggles in life. We share the ups and the downs of our personal journey openly with one another, and know that the answer to all of our difficulties is Jesus. Cornerstone/King of Glory is a church where anyone is welcome!

Contact Information:

Mailing Address: 2640 Rundlelawn Road N.E. Calgary Alberta T1Y 5X3
Main Office Phone: 403-285-1048
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