Faith TODAY
BULLETIN BOARD SERVICE The religious community’s bulletin board of activities appears each Saturday in The Herald.
• Southminster United Church offers monthly labyrinth events, with the next session taking place Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m., led by Veriditas-certified facilitator Nancy Fabro. A handout on labyrinth terminology to help understand the basics about labyrinths will be provided, followed by a meditative walk. Open to the public; enter through the west office doors at 1011 4 Ave. S. By donation. For more information, call the church office at 403-327-3404. • What’s Right with You? Mindfulness and Meditation at Martha Retreat Centre, takes place Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 26-Nov.
14. This series of sessions explores ancient and modern teachings as well as offering applied practices to help participants understand the mind’s influence, how it creates unnecessary stress and how to find relief and happiness. Facilitator: Cheryl Dick. Cost: $120. For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net. • Book Study — “What the Mystics Know: Seven Pathways to Your Deeper Self” will be offered at Martha Retreat Centre, Thursdays, Sept. 28Nov. 16, 2-4 p.m. In this insightful book, Fr. Richard Rohr, ofm, states: “The ability to stand back and calmly observe my inner dramas without rushing to judgment is foundational for spiritual seeing.” The book study will explore these pathways as
presented and analyzed by Fr Rohr. Facilitator: Bob Campbell. Cost: $80 plus book at Dove Christian Supplies ($25.50 including tax). For information or to register, phone 403-328-3422 or email marthare@telusplanet.net. • Classy Casserole Supper will take place Sept. 29 from 5-7 p.m. (continuous sittings) at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Admission by donation. Proceeds go to support Ecumenical Chaplaincy at the University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College. • An Ecumenical Hymn Festival, reflecting on Reformation for today, will be held Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 411 11 St. S. Fellowship to follow. Everyone is welcome. Details: phone Wendy at 403331-3362. • The Moderator of the United Church
of Canada, the Right Rev. Jordan Cantwell, will speak Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. A meet-and-greet reception with the moderator will follow the worship in Southminster Hall; light refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to attend this ecumenical event. Come to the service, or the reception, or both. Special music at the service by Bridge Brass.
• All women are invited to a brunch and program Oct. 17 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room. Enjoy shopping at the fall fair, and beautiful music and inspirational message of Cindy Palin, an author and songwriter from Olds. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jane at 403-223-1435 or Sylvia at 403-416-5075. Cancellations necessary by Oct. 16. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome. • St. Ambrose Catholic Women’s League will host a Turkey Supper Oct. 22 from 4-6 p.m. at St. Joseph School, 1413 23 Ave., Coaldale. Adults and takeout: $15; 6-10 years: $7. 50/50 tickets $1. Everyone welcome. • Bridge City Bells is a community choir whose members ring English hand bells. The choir meets Mondays at First Baptist Church (17 Street and 5 Avenue South) from 1:15-2:45 p.m. They are in need of a
few new ringers; no experience or musical background is necessary and all are welcome to join. Contact Lucy at 403360-6103 or Peggy at 403-329-8375 for more information. (RUN UNTIL OCT. 16) • Gospel Messengers Choir is looking for singers who want to make an impact, enjoy great fellowship and enjoy singing hymns in local seniors homes, the jail and the hospital. Phone Jake at 403-3810587. • Celebrate Recovery — a Christcentred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up and habit, meets Friday nights at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. 6 p.m. - supper ($3); 7 p.m. - large group; 8 p.m. - open share small groups; 9 p.m. - Solid Rock Cafe. email celebraterecovery@parkmeadows.ca for more information or visit http://celebraterecovery.ca/wp/. • An interfaith devotional gathering is
held Sundays from 1-3 p.m. at the Baha’i Information Centre, #2, 310 12 St. S. Includes prayers and readings from various faiths followed by discussion. Everyone is welcome. Details: 403-394-8888.
• The Missions Thrift Store, located at 1004 1 Ave. S., is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Profits go toward mission work and Bibles for people in China and other Asian countries. Phone 403-327-3199.
• The MCC Thrift Shop, across the street from Save-On Foods. Proceeds from the store go to support poverty reduction projects around the world through Mennonite Central Committee. The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be 50 per cent off on the last business day and second Saturday of each month. For more information, call 403-329-4808.
• Coaldale United Church operates Ye Old Thrift Shoppe Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2022 18 St., Coaldale. Most clothing at $2 or less and miscellaneous items at reasonable prices (no large furniture). Donations of smaller household items and clothing — clean and in good condition — are appreciated. For more information, call 403-345-3240. Send Faith Today items to Dave Sulz, The Herald, Box 670, Lethbridge, T1J 3Z7; fax 403-328-4536; or email to dsulz@lethbridgeherald.com.