FAITH CALENDAR
Jan. 17: Yoga Explorations Drop-In with Lonnie DeSorcy from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. at the FCJ Centre. Cost is free/$20 suggested offering is gratefully accepted at the door. RSVP is encouraged to ensure that we have enough snacks for everyone. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 19th Ave. S.W. To RSVP, call 403-228-4215 or email registration@fcjcentre.ca.
Jan. 20-22: Take a Break Weekend — Directed Retreat with Sr. Madeleine Gregg, FCJ and Sr. Ann Marie Walsh, FCJ. Friday from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m., finishes with lunch. Cost: $285 live-in; $185 commute. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 19th Ave. S.W. To register, call 403-228-4215 or email registration@fcjcentre.ca.
Jan. 21: Come and join us for our annual Robbie Burns Supper at 6 p.m. at Renfrew United Church (956 Radnor Ave. N.E.) Tickets: $20/adult, $5/child under 12. There will be entertainment, dancers and more. Tickets can be ordered either from the church office, 403-277-1571, or Kay Friesen, 403-230-1096. Everyone is welcome.
Jan. 26: Dreamwork Evening: What Story Lives in Me with Sr. Ita Connery, FCJ from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Cost: $30. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 19th Ave. S.W. To register, call 403-228-4215 or email registration@fcjcentre.ca.
Jan. 29: Choral Evensong at 4:30 p.m. at Christ Church (Anglican), Elbow Park 3602 8th St. S.W. 403-243-4680
Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and 13: Three Week Series: Facing My Other Self — Typology & Spirituality with Sr. Ita Connery, FCJ from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $75/series. FCJ Christian Life Centre is at 219 19th Ave. S.W. To register, call 403-2284215 or email registration@fcjcentre.ca.
Feb. 11-12: Calgarians will have the chance to experience two unforgettable musical performances featuring the talents of singers and musicians of different faiths from across the city. The concerts are hosted by the Interfaith Clergy Leadership team, made up of members from the Muslim, Christian and Jewish Communities to support Habitat for Humanity. Each Building Sacred Bridges concert is a fundraiser for Habitat to raise funds and build stability for local families in need of affordable housing. Building bridges while we build homes together. Feb. 11: Knox United Church, at 516 4th St. S.W., at 7 p.m. Feb. 12: Beth Tzedec Synagogue, at 1325 Glenmore Tr. S.W., at 7 p.m. Each concert will include inspiring works performed by eight groups from various faith groups across the city. One hundred per cent of the proceeds from each concert will go to help Habitat. There is no set charge for tickets to each concert, but all attendees are invited to make a generous donation, with a suggested donation of $20 per seat. Seats can be reserved and donations can be made at https://fundraise.habitatsouthernab.ca/buildingsacredbridges
ONGOING
Mondays: The Calgary Diamond Way Buddhist Centre, at 7628 Elbow Dr. S.W. (behind Starbucks), holds public meditations every Monday at 7:30 p.m. If you’re interested in learning how to uncover your inherent fearlessness, joy and compassion, come check us out. We offer 10-minute talks on basic Buddhist teachings and then we meditate together. There is always time for questions and tea. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost.