FAITH CALENDAR
Aug. 6: 10 a.m. Pentecost 9 with presiding Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Hear about Jesus feeding a crowd of 5,000 with five loaves and two fish. Afterward, enjoy fellowship, potluck and beverage.
Aug. 12: Lakeview United Church’s Family Picnic runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakeview United Church (3023 - 63 Ave S.W.) Call Stirling McKay at 403-242-5760 or lakeviewstudent@telus.net for more information.
Aug. 16: Lakeview United Church, 3023 - 63 Ave S.W. is hosting a free afternoon tea from 1:30-3 p.m.
Aug. 18: Robert McClure United Church hosts a Kids’ Farmers Market at 5510 - 26th Avenue N.E. from 3:307:30 p.m., featuring entertainment and kid vendors. It’s an ideal way for children to learn about money by selling items that they make or grow. Such items could be flowers, produce, jewelry, cards, paintings and more. No need to pre-register. Kids simply need to arrive at 2:30 p.m., bring tables and chairs for their booth, and be ready when the market opens at 3:30 p.m. Kids should bring everything they need to set up a booth, this includes tables and chairs. Please be sure to bring protection from the elements because this is a rain or shine event. Go to facebook.com/mcclurefarmersmarket or call 403-2809500.
Ongoing
Mondays: Diamond Way Buddhism Calgary hosts a short Introduction to Buddhism talk at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. Regular Monday night meditation evening then begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. Location is 7628 Elbow Dr. S.W. (The entrance is on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) Visit diamondway. org/calgary or call 587-3291416.
Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich-making for the food bank, along with pie baking, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Phone 403-288-4646 for details.
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, 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.
Wednesdays: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. invites everybody to the free Community Supper from 6-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: Buddhist Wisdom in Times of Uncertainty — 4 Public Talks: All are welcome to a summer series of talks on Wednesday nights in July and August. These talks and Q&As will focus on the practical aspects of Buddhist wisdom. A short meditation will follow each talk.
Aug. 9: How to Transform Disturbing Emotions. Talk will feature travel teacher Claudia Faiguenbolm from Brazil, who took refuge in 2003 and eventually helped establish the DW centre in Barcelona, Spain. In 2010, she moved to Bogota, Colombia, where she and a few idealistic friends helped establish the first DW Living Centre in the country. All talks on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Centre is located at 7628 Elbow Dr. SW, in Kingsland Plaza. (The entrance is on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) Call 587-329-1416. Suggested donation is $5 per talk or $15 for all talks.