FAITH CALENDAR
Jan. 7: 10:30 a.m. Gratitude and Vision; This is the starting point recommended by Joanna Macy, to begin addressing Climate, Indigenous and Economic Justice, if everything begins with gratitude. Prophetic voices usually come from a place of vision. Presenter: Rev. Bill Phipps, service leader: Mary Anna Louise Kovar, music director Jane Perry. Unitarian Church of Calgary 1703 1st Street N.W.
Jan. 7: 11 a.m. Epiphany of the Lord, the three wise men come to pay homage to baby Jesus, worship with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Afterward, enjoy fellowship, baked goods and beverage.
January 14: 10:30 a.m. Prophetic Women: A Journey into Our Unitarian Past. Explore the trail blazing prophetic women in our Unitarian tradition. Women like Mary Wollstonecraft, who wrote The Vindication of the Rights of Women in 1792 and Emily Jennings Stowe (18311903), Canada’s first woman physician. We will honour the women who were 18th and 19th century social justice activists in the struggle for women’s education, political and economic rights and who raised their voices in a call to justice for all. Presenter: Lynn Nugent, service leader: Mary Anna Louise Kovar, music director Jane Perry with UUphonia. Unitarian Church of Calgary 1703 1st Street N.W.
January 21: 10:30 a.m. Grief and Lament. This second in the “Rediscovering the Commons” service series recognizes the need for public expression of grief at the ways things are, releases energy to empower forward action. Presenter: Rev. Bill Phipps, service leader Kathryn Burwash, music director Jane Perry. Unitarian Church of Calgary 1703 1st Street N.W.
January 28: Sing, Dance, Play Spirit Jam. An opportunity to be joyfully in each other’s presence. Spirit lams are innovative multigenerational services that are engaged and interactive. Coordinator: Sheila MacMaster, service leader: Hendrik Schaink, music director Jane Perry with UUphonia. Unitarian Church of Calgary 1703 1st Street NW
Ongoing: 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 403288-4646 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 403253-3629 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.