FAITH CALENDAR
Dec. 10: Highwood Lutheran Church, 419 Northmount Drive N.W., is hosting its annual Advent Carol Service at 7:30 p.m. Several choirs will be featured, offering contemporary and traditional carols. Refreshments will be served after this free event. highwoodlutheran.com
Dec. 10: At 10:30 a.m., the Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 - 1 Street N.W. is holding its Christmas Pageant, an adaptation of The Little Christmas Tree, directed by Michael Leboldus. It is a story of a little tree which is not chosen to be taken home by a family and the community around the little tree then coming together to bring comfort, joy and ultimately belonging.
Dec. 16: New West Symphony and Chorus is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for its seventh annual Christmas concert — Christmas With New West. Experience the magic of Christmas through beautiful and heartwarming music at 7:30 p.m. while enjoying the wonderful venue of the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Tickets range in price from $19 to $31; artscommons.ca.
Dec. 17: Choral lessons and carols service (sung by Christ Church Choir) at 4:30 p.m. at Christ Church (Anglican), Elbow Park 3602 - 8 Street S.W.; 403-243-4680.
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.) Information at diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416. Commencing Dec. 13, the meditation evening will change to Wednesdays.
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, 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. 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 Community Supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free nutritious meal.
Thursdays and Sundays: Come sing with us through the seasons at Lakeview United Church. All voices welcome. No registration fee. You provide the voice; we provide printed music, expertise and a great group of musical friends led by Marie Taylor, music director. For more info, contact Jacqueline Roach at 403-242-5760 or lakeviewuc@telus.net. Lakeview United Church, 3023 - 63 Ave S.W.