Faith calendar
Jan. 5: At 10:30 a.m., welcome the New Year for the first Sunday of the year and the Epiphany of the Lord at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W., followed by baked goodies and beverage. For personal pastoral services contact Pastor Hilde Lorenz at 403 288-4646 or visit www.shepherdofthehillslutheran.ca for further information.
Jan. 5: Tickets on sale for the luncheon on Jan. 15. Hymn sing and inspirational speaker, at Centre Street Church’s monthly Maranatha event. 3900 2nd St. N.E. Service at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel — free. Optional buffet lunch at 12 p.m. — $12 — buy tickets on Sunday morning in the church atrium or call 403-293-3900.
Jan. 5: Living Spirit United Church located at 629 49th Ave. S.W. welcomes you to worship at 10:30 a.m. as we reflect for the next five Sundays on the theme: The Five Things We Cannot Change: Learning to Embrace Change. Sunday school and nursery provided. For exciting winter programs, visit www.livingspirit.ca.
Jan. 8: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. invites everybody for the community supper from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., for a free nutritious meal.
Jan. 14 to February 25: Peacemaking in Families: Learning how to Resolve Family Conflicts. Renowned international global peacemaker and family mediator Martha McManus will be leading this six-week course on Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 14 to Feb. 18 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $120 per person or $200 for two people at Living Spirit United Church 629 49th Ave. S.W. Call 403-243-3196 to register
Jan. 14: The Wisdom Centre and St. Laurence present Living the Questions 2.0, Seven Tuesdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 25 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The second portion of the Living the Questions 2.0 series — Honouring Creation. This series is open to everyone, no prerequisites. This series creates an environment where the participants can interact with one another in exploring what’s next for Christianity. Each participant will be provided with a printed guide that includes extra readings and discussion questions. Each week we will watch a 20 minute video followed by a facilitated discussion. Registration is $25 through the Wisdom Centre. www.wisdomcentre.ca, If you are going to come for only a few evenings, we are asking for a donation at the door of $5 per session, to be held at St. Laurence Anglican Church, 5940 Lakeview Dr. S.W.
Jan. 17: Great St. Matt’s family snowball fight at 6:30 p.m. at St. Matthew’s United Church, 2035 26A St. S.W. Free event includes snacks and activities for children of all ages.
Jan. 26: Concluding week of prayer for Christian unity service at St. Matthew’s United Church, 2035 26A St. S.W.; International/ intercultural pot blessing supper at 5:30 p.m. and service at 7 p.m. The chief of the Siksika Nation has been invited to offer the message for the service.