FAITH & REASON
CALENDAR
March 4-5: Mike Williams speaking at the Carriage House Inn. Topics concern the relevancy of Christian preaching and can the Gospel bring about the change and challenges required to impact this day and age? For more information, go to gospelrevolution.com or call 403-686-0841. March 4 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; March 5 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
March 4: “Am I Being Unfair To You?” written by the World Day Prayer Committee of The Philippines. Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray and celebrate in solidarity with the women of The Philippines through the World Day of Prayer. Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the local World Day of Prayer 2017 worship service. Centennial Presbyterian Church, 103 Pinetown Pl. N.E. at 11 a.m. Lunch to follow.
March 10-14: You are invited to attend “Kriyayoga Meditation for Real Health,” an introductory meditation program taught by world-renowned master and humanitarian Swami Shree Yogi Satyam of Allahabad, India. Two sessions will be held per day at Parkdale United Church auditorium. Attend any or all of the sessions. Free. Details at or email KriyayogaCalgary@gmail.com.
March 21: New West Symphony and Chorus present their 5th Annual Fundraising Gala at Jubilations Dinner Theatre, 1002 37th St. S.W. Tickets available at nwsymphonyandchorus. com: $45 each, $160 for a table of four, $240 for a table of six, includes dinner, performance and silent auction.
March 31-April 2: Images of Spirituality, Ecumenical Women’s Gathering at Entheos Retreat Centre. The theme is: And So We Wait . . . Our Spiritual Journey of Transformation. Come allow yourself to be encircled by God’s love, to relax and to create, as well as to discover more about your own hidden soul. Session Leader is Sarah Donnelly, M.Div. More information and registration at www. imagesofspirituality.ca. We also have a Facebook site (Images of Spirituality Alberta) and a Twitter account. Contact Margaret Hunziker 403-932-2069.
ONGOING
Mondays: Diamond Way Buddhism Calgary hosts a short Introduction to Buddhism talk at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. Our regular Monday night meditation evening then begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. We are at 7628 Elbow Dr. S.W. (Entrance is on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) Information at www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.
Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich-making event for the food bank, along with pie baking, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Phone 403288-4646 for details.
Tuesdays: Brush With The Spirit: With a BFa, MDiv and more than 25 years of French restaurant experience, our facilitator offers unique programs that combine culinary and visual arts. Designed for non-artists, artists and seekers of all stripes, the session explores how Freeing the Creative Self Frees the Whole Self; 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Centre at 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. For information and registration, visit brushwiththespirit.com or call 403-253-3629 ext. 205.
Thursdays: Beginning Feb. 9, Transitions is a 15-week peer support program serving those who have recently separated or divorced. The session runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 120 17th Ave. S.W. Some of the topics of discussion include self-esteem, stress, grief, anger, guilt, loneliness, growth after divorce and blended families. For more information or to register, call 403-218-5505.