FAITH CALENDAR
Ongoing:
Tuesdays: Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts, making sandwiches for the food bank and pie baking at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W.
Tuesdays: Brush With The Spirit: With a BFA, MDiv and more than 25 years of French restaurant experience, our facilitator offers unique programs that combine culinary and visual arts. Designed for non-artists, artists and seekers of all stripes to explore how Freeing the Creative Self Frees the Whole Self; 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Centre at 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. For information and registration visit brushwiththespirit.com or call 403-253-3629 ext. 205.
Aug. 6: At 10:30 a.m. the BowMont Churches will have the Summer Inter-Church Service at Baker Park (across the river from Bowness Park; look for signs directing to park) — with “Young Women of Power” speaker Alison Springer, followed by fellowship and picnic lunch to share. For personal pastoral services feel free to contact Pastor Hilde Lorenz at 403-288-4646 or visit www. shepherdofthehillslutheran. ca for further information.
Aug. 8 to 12: Getting Serious About Humour: Levity for Down to Earth Christians retreat with Fr. Philip Chircop, SJ (Toronto). Cost: $415 livein; $375 commute. To register, call 403-228-4215 or email reception@fcjsisters.ca. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 19th Ave. S.W.
Aug. 10: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. invites everybody for the Community Supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m., for a free nutritious meal.
Sept. 1: Christian Meditation Drop-In with Engeline Piet from 7 to 8 p.m. at the FCJ Centre. Cost is free; a $20 suggested offering is gratefully accepted at the door. RSVP is encouraged to ensure that we have enough snacks for everyone. To RSVP, please call 403-228-4215. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 - 19th Ave. S.W.
Sept. 6: Introduction to Yoga with Lonnie DeSorcy (Yoga Insight) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the FCJ Centre. Cost: $30. To register, please call 403228-4215. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 - 19th Ave. S.W. Sept. 9-11: “Take a Break” directed retreat with Sr. Madeleine Gregg and Sr. Ann Marie Walsh. Cost: $285 Live-in; or $185 commute. To register, please call 403-228-4215. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 - 19th Ave SW.
Sept. 13: Yoga Drop-In with Lonnie DeSorcy (Yoga Insight) from 7 to 8 p.m. at the FCJ Centre. Cost is free/$20 suggested offering is gratefully accepted at the door. RSVP is encouraged to ensure there are enough snacks for everyone. To RSVP, please call 403-228-4215. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 - 19th Ave SW.
Sept. 18: Second annual Vintage Tea Party & Auction from 2 to 5 p.m. at FCJ Christian Life Centre, 219 - 19th Ave. S.W. Join us for a fundraiser for the FCJ Christian Life Centre. This is a family event. Early bird price: $25 or $160 per table of eight; regular price $30 or $200 per table of eight. Ticket price includes sparkling cocktail upon arrival, sumptuous treats and tea, and live music. Early bird price until Aug. 18. Childrenonly tea party hosted by Sr. Madeleine Gregg; $10 per child 13 and under; children 6 and under free. Dress code: Vintage tea party attire; hats encouraged. To purchase tickets, please contact the FCJ Centre at (403) 2284215. Pre-registration only. There will be no on-site registration. Seating is limited.