CALENDAR
February 18: 10:30 a.m. What Binds Us Together is the topic by Rev. Debra Faulk, who returns from a six-week sabbatical. Service leader Lynn Nugent; Calgary Unitarians, 1703 1st Street N.W.
February 18: 11 a.m. worship, First Sunday of Lent with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Afterwards, enjoy fellowship, baked goods and beverage.
February 25: The Core Celebration Concert features a rich musical program including choir, instrumentalists, singers, and many local musicians. Guest musicians include Alex Hughes, Corps Bara Dancers. Free will offering. First Baptist Church, 1311 - 4th Street S.W. Series continues March 18 and April 22. See www.corecelebration.com
February 25: Choral Evensong (David, Patron of Wales, observed) at Christ Church (Anglican) Elbow Park, 3602 8 Street S.W. at 7:30 p.m.
February 25: Luminous Voices presents a concert, Leap of Faith, at 3 p.m. at the Bella Concert Hall, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mount Royal Gate S.W. Tickets: $35 general; $30 seniors; $25 students. Luminous Voices is Calgary’s professional chamber choir, bringing together singers from around the continent to join with some of the Calgary’s top vocal talent. This leads to fresh interpretations of great choral music by J.S. Bach, Brahms, Rautavaara and Eric Whitacre.
February 26 to March 1: You are invited to attend the Parish Lenten Mission at St. Pius X Church, 2424 - 24th Avenue, N.W., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., with well-known Redemptorist priest, Fr. Eugene 'Red’ O’Reilly. Fr. O’Reilly will also be preaching at all masses on the weekend of Feb. 24 to 25. He brings a ready smile, a compassionate understanding of people, and a wonderful sense of humour. See www. stpiusx.ca, or call 403-2893602.
March 2 to 10: Kriyayoga Meditation for Real Health — an introductory program taught by world-renowned master and humanitarian swami Shree Yogi Satyam is being held at Parkdale United Church Auditorium, 2919 - 8 Ave. N.W., from Mar. 2 ( at 7:30 p.m.) to Mar. 10. All are welcome. Two sessions per day; drop in; free.
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. See 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 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. Call 403-2425760 or lakeviewuc@telus.net. Lakeview United Church, 3023 - 63 Ave S.W.