FAITH CALENDAR

January 14: 10:30 a.m. Prophetic Women: A Journey into Our Unitarian Past. Explore the trail-blazing prophetic women in the Unitarian tradition, such as Mary Wollstonecraft, who wrote The Vindication of the Rights of Women in 1792, and Emily Jennings Stowe, Canada’s first woman physician. Presenter is Lynn Nugent; service leader is Mary Anna Louise Kovar; music director is Jane Perry with UUphonia. Unitarian Church of Calgary, 1703 1st Street N.W.

January 14: At 11 a.m., worship with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 8007 Bowness Road N.W. with the gospel of Jesus starting to invite disciples to follow him. Afterward, enjoy fellowship, baked goods and a beverage.

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 and releases energy to empower forward action. Presenter is Rev. Bill Phipps, service leader is Kathryn Burwash, music director is Jane Perry. Unitarian Church of Calgary 1703 1st Street N.W.

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.” Event starts at 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.