FAITH EVENTS
SATURDAY, JUNE 2
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 Legends of the Grand Ole Opry 7 to 9 p.m., $20, a fundraiser for the South Waterloo Agricultural Society featuring tributes to country’s famous legends such as Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Patsy Cline and many more; tickets available at RPM Automotive, 225 Elgin St. N., Cambridge, or by calling 519-267-2267, Trinity Anglican Church, 12 Blair Rd., Cambridge, davehibbs@hotmail.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 3
Prayer in the Park 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., free, One church, assembled together, praying in unity, seeking God for Waterloo Region; bring a chair or blanket to sit on; at the Clock Tower; Kitchener parking lots: free on Sundays; prayerinthepark.ca, Victoria Park, 80 Schneider Ave., Kitchener, 519-745-1362 Ebytown Brass Fundraising Concert 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., free-will offering, Ebytown Brass presents the “Rhubarb” Concert; an eclectic mix of music ranging form Baroque to Movie themes under the direction of Susan Follows; proceeds go to the Capital Project; matching funds up to $300 provided by FaithLife Financial; www.messiahwaterloo.ca, Messiah Lutheran Church, 700 Glen Forrest Blvd., Waterloo, 519-884-3849, office@messiahwaterloo. ca Ecumenical Prayer Service with Taizé Songs 7:30 to 9 p.m., free, Offers meditation through Scripture, repetitive songs from the Taizé community, silence and symbols of the Cross and candlelight, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 248 Westmount Rd. E., Kitchener, pagrundy16@yahoo.com
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6
Persian Bible Study and Praying Group 6:30 to 8 p.m., free, For Persians who live in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge or Guelph area, and who want to know about Jesus Christ or want to have partnership with them may join this weekly event; www.facebook.com/persianchurchwaterloo, First Baptist Church, 306 Erb St. W., Waterloo, 647-467-5454, persianbiblestudy@gmail.com
FRIDAY, JUNE 8
A Spring Fiddle Concert: Karen Reed with The Karen Reed Fiddle Orchestra 7 to 9 p.m., adult $20; youth, six to 12, $10; child, five and under free, Traditional Canadian fiddle music arranged and directed by Karen Reed; show features her band Crossbow with a 30- member mu lit general ti on al fiddle orchestra; includes step dancing and selected sets with a variety of traditional instruments, including accordion and Irish pipes; tickets online at ticketscence. ca; at the door, adult $25, Westheights Community Church, 82 Westheights Dr., Kitchener, 519-571-8498, janemcveigh@ gmail.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 10
Community Hymn Sing 3 to 4 p.m., free, A time of praise and celebration, singing well-loved hymns; all welcome; www.faithchurch.ca, Faith Evangelical Missionary Church, 3849 King St. E., Kitchener, 519-893-2720, office@faithchurch.ca Hymn Sing 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., free, Worship and sing praises with familiar hymns accompanied with organ and piano, Northside Community Church, 55 Leonard St., Kitchener, 519-744-8061, ncckitchener@gmail.com Summer Program at Historic Ellis Chapel 2:30 to 4 p.m., free, Join us for our seasonal Sunday afternoon services beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a congregational hymn sing followed by refreshments in the chapel garden; June 10: A Sunday Afternoon in Song with members of the Elora Singers; July 15: guest speaker, Rev. Janaki Bandera of St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cambridge; August 12: Rev. Canon Linda Nixon of St. James Anglican Church, Cambridge; September 16: Rev. Susan Clarke of Alma Presbyterian Church, Alma; www. ellischapel.ca, Ellis Chapel, 6705 Ellis Rd., Puslinch, 519-836-7119, mrm4ever@sympatico.ca