FAITH EVENTS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Sai Bhakti Dham Temple: Sunderkand and Free Food (Prasad) 5:45 to 9:30 p.m., free, Every Saturday guests/devotees recite Ramcharitmanas Sunderkand at 5:45 p.m.; vegetarian food served at 8:15 p.m.; www. facebook.com/sai.kwc, Sai Bhakti Dham Mandir, 52 McIntyre Pl., Unit A, Kitchener, saibhaktidham@gmail.com Reformation Intersections: Concert 3 7:30 to 9 p.m., by donation, join us as we celebrate the 500th year of the Reformation featuring the K-W Chamber Orchestra and Caroline Déry (soprano) as they bring to life a rare performance of the Mendelssohn Reformation Symphony and Bach Cantata 199, Grace Lutheran Church, 136 Margaret (]L 2P[JOLULY RVVSÄUK'NTHPS JVT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15 The Stiff Family Bluegrass Concert 2 to 5 p.m., $10, $8 senior, free for children and students, All ages bluegrassgospel concert to support Woolwich Community Services; tickets available at the door only; chocolate sales by St. James Youth at intermission, St. James Lutheran Church, 60 Arthur St. S., Elmira, 519-669-5591 Hymn Sing 3 to 4 p.m., free, A time of praise and celebration: sing traditional hymns accompanied by piano and organ; all welcome, Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King St. E., Kitchener, VMÄJL'MHP[OJO\YJO JH Hymn Sing 6:30 p.m. free, Worship and sing praises with favourite hymns accompanied by organ and piano; with guest singer Judy Lumsden, Northside Community Church, 55 Leonard St., Kitchener 519-744-8061 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Bible Study Group: “A Survey of the New Testament” 1 to 2 p.m., free, Non-denominational group: aims to get a big picture understanding of the New Testament; explore, YLÅLJ[ HUK YLZWVUK [V ^OH[ LHJO VM [OL last 27 books of the Bible contributes to its overall theme; Tuesdays to Dec. 19, Rockway Centre, 1405 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-741-2507, brenda. vandekeere@kitchener.ca WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 Wednesdays at Knox: Nicole Robinson, Equity and 0UJS\ZPVU 6MÄJLY >H[LYSVV 9LNPVU District School Board 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, In the past little was taught about Aboriginal issues in Canada, if at all; what do children learn in our schools now; what changes in the last 10 years and what gives Nicole the greatest hope; towards Healing and Reconciliation, what can we learn from local students, Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo, 519-886-4150 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 Bandi Chor Divas (Diwali) 6 to 8 p.m., non-perishable items for the local food bank appreciated, Local Sikhs will be celebrating Bandi Chor Divas; sweets and langer (meal) will be served; all welcome, Sikh Gurdwara, 2070 Snyder’s Rd. E., Petersburg, 519-747-9794, c.s.ahuja@sympatico.ca SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 Ecumenical Prayer Service with Taizé Songs 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Meditative prayer service with Scripture, silence, the Cross, candlelight and songs from the Taizé community in France, Conrad Grebel College Chapel, 140 Westmount Rd. N., Waterloo, pagrundy16@yahoo. com