FAITH CALENDAR
March 11: At 10:30 a.m: Risky Business this Equality Thing. Today is in part inspired by the celebration of International Women’s Day. With a theme of risk, we have the opportunity to explore the courage shown and the challenges faced in the struggle for gender equality. Presenter Mary Anna Louise Kovar; service leader Lynn Nugent; music Jane Perry; music director with UUphonia Calgary Unitarians; 1703 1st Street N.W.
March 11: 11 a.m. worship, fourth Sunday of Lent with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. — “whoever believes in Him may have eternal life.” Afterward, take time for enjoying fellowship, baked goods and beverage.
March 18: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1311 - 4th St. S.E., Core Celebration Concert. Core Celebration is a city-wide worship gathering featuring musical program including Core Choir, instrumentalists, singers and many local musicians from church communities within our city. Guest musicians are the Youth Singers of Calgary and the guest speaker is Shirley Penner, CEO, the Youth Singers of Calgary.
April 6 to 8: Images of Spirituality; ecumenical women’s gathering at Entheos Retreat Centre. The theme is holy women inspired by God. Come and learn from the stories of holy women from the past and allow yourself to be encircled by God’s love, to pray, meditate and venture into art, writing, music, dreams and visions. Session leader is Shirley Cunningham; worship leader is Rev. Julia Kimmett. More information and registration forms at www.imagesofspirituality.ca or 403-272-1950.
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 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 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.