FAITH CALENDAR

Sept. 8: Music Day at Refuge Ranch, Linden at 2:30 p.m. Guests are Potter’s Clay Quartet. Phone for more info: 403-546-4390

Sept. 9: You are invited to bring water in recognition of your summer experiences be they in your own backyard, a favourite local spot or from travels. Calgary Unitarians, 1703 - 1st Street NW.

Sept. 9: 11 a.m. Pentecost 16 with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Jesus on a mission to clean the unclean and heal the sick. Afterwards, it’s time for sharing in fellowship, snack and beverage.

Sept. 10 to Nov. 12: Bible reading workshop — Increase your learning and understanding; 10 weeks on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Southwood Community Centre, 11 Sackville Drive S.W. Register at 403256-6746

Sept. 28 and 29: Brave Spaces is a conference that asks the difficult question, “What does it look like to be truly inclusive?” Tickets available on Eventbrite.ca, $20 to $70 (subsidies available) bravespaces@mcdunited.com. McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. S.E. 403-252-1620, office@mcdunited.com

Sept. 30: CORE Celebration is a citywide worship gathering featuring a rich musical program including choir, instrumentalists, singers, and many local musicians from the professional and church communities within our city. The season opener will feature a duet by Jocelyn and Victoria Erhardt with Jason Erhardt on cello and a solo piece by our wonderful pianist, Brent Krawchuk, as well as the CORE Celebration Choir. Our guest speaker is Dr. Terry Young. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1311 4th ST SE, Cost: Free will donation accepted. Contact information: Call 403-796-3603, e-mail info@corecelebration.com

Ongoing

Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich-making for the food bank, along with seasonal pie baking (pies for sale now) and conversation, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Phone 403-288-4646 for details.