FAITH CALENDAR
January 21: 10:30 a.m. Grief and Lament is the second in the Rediscovering the Commons service series. It 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 and music director is Jane Perry. Unitarian Church of Calgary 1703 - 1st Street NW.
January 21: 11 a.m. worship with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. with Jesus at the Sea of Galilee inviting the fishermen “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” Annual general meeting follows with time for enjoying fellowship, baked goods and beverage.
January 23 and 24: Calgary Diamond Way Buddhist Centre presents Become Fearless and Joyful in 2018. Travel teacher Sarah Primus from Australia is visiting and giving three public lectures at the Calgary Centre. The Tuesday 7:30 p.m. lecture is Karma, Cause and Effect; Wednesday at 2 p.m. is Student Teacher Relationship; and, Wednesday 7:30 p.m. is Practice in Everyday Life. The Diamond Way Buddhist Centre Calgary is located in the Kingsland Plaza, tucked away on the breezeway behind Starbucks at 7628 Elbow Drive S.W. Info is at www.diamondway.org/ calgary or 587-329-1416. Suggested donation is $10 per lecture.
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 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 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.