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A free evening series · Edmonton

If God is Love

Biblical answers to life’s biggest questions.

September 18 – 26 In person & online Free · Everyone welcome
Free. No pressure. In person or online.
10131 111 Ave NW, Edmonton · Free parking

If you have ever wondered why a loving God allows suffering, grief, death, delay, judgment, or silence — this series is for you. You are not the only one asking. Come, and bring your questions.

Twelve honest questions.

Each session takes on one hard question, openly. Come to one, or come to them all.

Why Suffering? — a person alone at a rain-streaked window at dusk
Thu Sep 18

Why Suffering?

For anyone who has looked at the pain in the world and wondered whether God is even there.

7:00 PM
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Why the Bible? — an open book in warm window light
Fri Sep 19

Why the Bible?

For anyone who wants to know if an ancient book can still be trusted with real life.

11:30 AM
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Why the Sabbath? — a quiet table and candle by a window at dusk
Fri Sep 19

Why the Sabbath?

For anyone worn out by a life that never seems to slow down.

7:00 PM
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Why Do I Think This Way? — a lone figure reflected in a dark window at night
Sat Sep 20

Why Do I Think This Way?

For anyone shaped by wounds, habits, or thoughts they cannot quite explain.

11:30 AM · Dr. K’dee Crews
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Why the Rules? — an open gate on a path toward warm light
Sat Sep 20

Why the Rules?

For anyone who has felt boxed in by religion and its long list of do-nots.

7:00 PM
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Why Death? — a single candle by a window at first light
Sun Sep 21

Why Death?

For anyone grieving, or quietly afraid of what comes next.

7:00 PM
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Why the Delay? — an empty chair in warm morning light
Mon Sep 22

Why the Delay?

For anyone who has prayed and heard only silence.

7:00 PM
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Why the Church? — a warm, open doorway glowing at dusk
Tue Sep 23

Why the Church?

For anyone burned by church people, or wondering why it even matters.

7:00 PM
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Why Judgment? — an antique brass balance scale in warm light
Wed Sep 24

Why Judgment?

For anyone afraid they would not measure up before God.

7:00 PM
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Why Hell? — warm light breaking through a doorway into a dark room
Thu Sep 25

Why Hell?

For anyone troubled by how a loving God and hell fit together.

7:00 PM
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Why the Cross? — a small wooden cross on a hilltop at dawn
Fri Sep 26

Why the Cross?

For anyone wanting to know what it actually cost, and why it matters for them.

11:30 AM
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Why Me? — a lone figure under a vast starry sky
Fri Sep 26

Why Me?

For anyone who has wondered whether their life means anything at all.

7:00 PM
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Why come?

If you are unsure, here is what you can count on.

Sit quietly. No one will call on you or single you out.
Come once, or come to all twelve. Each evening stands on its own.
Bring your doubts. Honest questions are genuinely welcome.
Join in person, or watch the livestream from home.
Hear real biblical teaching and practical mental-health insight.
It is completely free. No pressure, no sales pitch.

Who you’ll hear from

Not a hard sell. A pastor who loves the hard questions, and a psychologist who has spent her life helping people through suffering. Get to know them before you come.

Pastor Aron Crews

Pastor Aron Crews

Series speaker

Youth and young-adult pastor at Granite Bay and an Amazing Facts speaker who is not afraid of the Bible’s hardest questions. He has spent years walking with people through doubt toward honest, hopeful answers.

Dr. K'dee Crews, clinical psychologist

Dr. K’dee Crews, PhD

Clinical psychologist

A licensed clinical psychologist (PhD, Loma Linda). A pastor’s kid who saw real brokenness up close, she has devoted her career to walking with people through suffering, and shares practical mental-health insight before each evening talk.

Pastor Aron Crews — watch his sermons

Dr. K’dee Crews — watch her talks

▶ The Brain People Podcast — the mental-health podcast she co-hosts, on Spotify →

A warm, welcoming open doorway at dusk

You are welcome here

Exactly as you are, with every question you carry.

No pressure, ever

Come, listen, ask, and leave. Nobody will single you out.

Honest questions welcome

Doubts are not the enemy of faith. Bring your hardest ones.

In person or online

Join us at the church or from home. Either way, you belong.

Free, and worth your evening

Every session is free. Dr. K’dee shares practical mental-health insight before each talk.

What an evening feels like

1
You arrive and are welcomed.

Come as you are. Someone will greet you and help you find a seat.

2
Music and a warm opening.

A few minutes to settle in before the evening begins.

3
A mental-health insight.

On many evenings, Dr. K’dee shares a short, practical thought before the message.

4
One honest question, explored.

Pastor Aron takes on the evening’s question openly and thoughtfully.

5
Stay or slip out, no pressure.

Afterward you are welcome to talk and ask, or simply head home.

Who this is for

This is for you if…

You are wrestling with doubt, grieving a loss, tired of shallow answers, far from church, simply curious, or a believer who still carries honest questions. You are welcome exactly as you are.

What this is not

It is not a pressure campaign, a debate to win, or a place where you will be judged for what you do or do not believe. No hard sell, ever.

Questions before you come

Do I have to come every night?

Not at all. Come to one evening, a few, or all twelve. Each session stands on its own, so you will never feel lost walking in.

Is it really free?

Yes, completely free. There is no ticket, no offering pressure, and no sign-up on the night. Just come.

Can I watch from home?

Yes. Every session streams live on our YouTube channel. If you would like the link and full schedule sent to you, just leave your name and email in the Plan Your Visit section above.

Will I be pressured to join anything?

No. Come, listen, ask your honest questions, and leave. You are welcome exactly as you are, wherever you are on your journey.

Who is it for?

Anyone wrestling with the hard questions of faith and life. Believers, doubters, seekers, and the simply curious are all welcome.

Plan your visit

No ticket. No pressure. Tell us how you would like to come and we will send you the full schedule and the livestream link. In person or online, your choice.

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Free. No pressure. We will only send this series’ schedule and reminders, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Come in person

Edmonton Central Adventist Church
10131 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Free parking on site

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Prefer to watch first?

We livestream every session on our YouTube channel. Sample a message before you decide.

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When & where

Dates
Sep 18 – 26
Most evenings at 7:00 PM
Location
Edmonton Central Adventist
10131 111 Ave NW · Free parking
Online
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Watch the livestream on our YouTube channel
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