FAITH CALENDAR
April 22: Robert McClure United Church, at 5510 26th Ave. N.E., is hosting its annual turkey dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. There will be turkey with all the trimmings, pies (apple, pumpkin, lemon and blueberry) along with coffee, tea or juice. Adults $15, Seniors (65 +) $13, Children (four to 10) $6, three and under free, and families (two adults and three children) $40. Takeout meals are available.
April 22: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. hosts its Spring Tea and Bake Sale with $6 admission for luncheon sandwiches, baked goodies and beverages; also purchase homemade baking and crafts.
April 22 and 23: St. Gerard’s Church: Huge garage sale, Saturday at 9 a.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m., at 8944 Elbow Dr. S.W. Free admission. Dropoffs accepted April 21 from 12 to 7 p.m. (no clothing, major appliances, furniture or TVs.)
April 22 and 23: St. Cecilia’s Church is having its annual garage sale at 321 90th Ave. S.E.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 23: Second Sunday of Easter at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W., at 10:30 a.m., in the gospel Jesus appears before the disciples and asks Thomas to put his finger in his side to clear his doubts. Afterwards enjoy fellowship, baked goods and beverage. For pastoral services contact Pastor Hilde Lorenz at 403-288-4646 or visit www.shepherdofthehillslutheran.ca for further information.
April 26: 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.
May 6: The Anglican Parish of St. Mark and St. Philip (1802 33rd Ave. S.W.) invites you to our Butterfly Tea and Bazaar, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sewing, baking, knitting, crafts, granny’s treasures, gently used garden ornaments or decorations, jams and jellies, tea: $5 per person. Wheelchair accessible.
May 6: May Fare ... Do you have items to sell? Rent a table (small $10/Large $15) or parking lot space ($15) Phone the office at 403277-1571 for booking. Bake sale, book sale, and soup/ pie luncheon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. Renfrew United Church is at 956 Radnor Ave. N.E.
ONGOING Mondays: Diamond Way Buddhism Calgary hosts a short Introduction to Buddhism talk at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. Our regular Monday night meditation evening then begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. We are located at 7628 Elbow Dr. S.W. (Our entrance is on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) Information at www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich-making for the food bank at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Phone 403288-4646.
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, the session explores how Freeing the Creative Self Frees the Whole Self; 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Centre at 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. Visit brushwiththespirit.com or call 403-2533629 ext. 205.