FAITH CALENDAR
Nov. 17 to 19: The Wisdom Centre and St. Laurence Anglican Church hold workshops at St. Laurence church, 5940 Lakeview Dr. S.W. Brandan Robertson — an author, pastor, contemplative activist — will focus on inclusion, spirituality and spiritual growth. Details and registration at www.wisdomcentre.ca.
Nov. 18: Prince of Faith Lutheran Church, 2523 — 56 Street N.E. is holding a Holiday Craft & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you sell sentsy, Tupperware, etc. please contact us for a table. Great local artisans. Contact IrenePankonin@shaw.ca, Istenabough@telus.net or office@princeoffaith.ca for further information.
Nov. 18: Christmas Charity Bazaar at Robert McClure United Church, 5510 — 26 Ave N.E. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlights include an 11:30 a.m. fashion show featuring the “WorldServe Thrift Store,” unique gifts, handmade crafts, bake tables, pie orders, perogies and cabbage roll sales. All proceeds from this event will be donated to charities. In lieu of admission, non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Emergency Food Pantry. For more information or to order your pies call 403-280-9500 or visit www.robertmcclurechurch.org
Nov. 19: At 10:30 a.m., Community Organizing, The Story and Possibility. The potential for collaborative justice work and contributing to systemic change are at the heart of community organizing. Ryan Anderson is the lead organizer for the Metro Alliance for the Common Good (MACG), which brings together organizations and communities of Calgary to transform our city into a community, which respects all. Presenter Rev. Ryan Anderson, Service Leader Rev. Debra Faulk, Music Director Jane Perry. This service includes a recognition of new members. Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 — 1st Street NW.
Nov. 18: Join us at 10 a.m. for the last Sunday of Pentecost, the “Master” advises not to hide your talents but sow and reap for more, with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Following worship service, enjoy fellowship, baking and beverages.
Nov. 25: Foothills United Church, 3803 — 69th St. N.W. (north of Sunnyside Greenhouses) are holding their 27th Annual Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We have two floors of quality crafts. All handmade. A concession will also be available. Admission is free.
Nov. 25: Join us for the 23rd Annual Deer Park United Church Turkey Supper and Silent Auction. Sittings at 5 and 6:45 p.m. Ticket prices: adults $20, seniors $15, children (6-12) $10, and children under 6 are free, Family (2 adults/3 children) $50. Tickets are available Sunday mornings after worship, or in the church office Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 77 Deerpoint Road S.E., For reservations call 403278-8263
Ongoing:
Mondays: Diamond Way Buddhism Calgary hosts an Introduction to Buddhism talk at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. Regular Monday night meditation evening begins at 7:30 p.m. No cost. Location is 7628 Elbow Dr. S.W. (on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) Information at www.diamondway.org/ calgary or call 587-329-1416.
Tuesdays: 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 403288-4646 for details.