CALENDAR

Oct. 15: At 10:30 a.m., Envision, Engage, Energize: Envision the world we want, engage in work to address what inhibits its actualization, in ourselves, our communities and beyond, then energize to be agents of transformation or at least social disrupters. This morning celebrates that there are people gathered with us from across the Prairies for the Western Regional Fall Gathering. Presenters: Ministers of Western Region, Music: Tony Turner, Jane Perry and UUphonia +WRFG Friends; Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 - 1st Street N.W.

Oct. 15: At 10 a.m., hear the historical stories and the message of the Old Testament and the promise of the New Testament with presiding Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Following worship service, enjoy fellowship, baking and beverages.

Oct. 21: Robert McClure United Church annual roast beef dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Menu: Roast beef with side dishes, pies and beverages. Cost: $15 for adults; $13 for seniors 65 and older;

$6 for children aged 4-10; or $40 for a family of two adults and three children. Special dinner music by Andre Dicaire and Beth Ann Friesen. Takeout meals and pies also available. Robert McClure United Church, 5510 - 26th Ave. N.E. Call 403-280-9500 or email office@robertmcclurechurch.org.

Oct. 22: Raising the rafters with song: lighthearted music from Broadway to opera with mezzo-soprano Eswina Ngai and friends. A parish benefit concert at 2:30 p.m., St. Pius X Church, 2424 -24th Ave. N.W. Tickets $25, children under 12 free. Call 403-239-2509.

Oct. 22: Northmount Baptist Church, 451 Northmount Drive N.W. is hosting a citywide hymn sing at 7 p.m. with the Seventh Heaven Gospel Singers.

Oct. 27 & 29: The Wisdom Centre and St. Laurence Anglican Church host fall workshops at St. Laurence, 5940 Lakeview Dr. S.W. Dan Hines, Anglican priest and political activist, will present on the work of Parker Palmer, the Circle of Trust and living a whole life. Details and registration at widomcentre.ca.

Oct. 28: St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capital Hill Cres. N.W. is having a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring gently used items from people who are downsizing.

Oct. 29: All Souls Choral Evensong, Requiem by Maurice Durufle at 4:30 p.m. at Christ Church (Anglican), Elbow Park, 3602 - 8 Street S.W.; 403-243-4680.