FAITH CALENDAR
April 30: 10:30 a.m. Third Sunday of Easter at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. In the gospel Jesus appears before two on the road to Jerusalem, later shared bread with them and they recognized Him. Afterwards enjoy fellowship, cake and beverage. Visit www.shepherdofthehillslutheran.ca.
May 3: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. invites everybody for the Community Supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free, nutritious meal.
May 6: The Anglican Parish of St. Mark and St. Philip (1802 33rd Ave. S.W.) invites you to our Butterfly Tea and Bazaar, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sewing, baking, knitting, crafts, granny’s treasures, gently used garden ornaments or decorations, jams and jellies, tea: $5 per person.
May 6: May Fare ... Do you have items to sell? Rent a table (small $10/Large $15) or parking lot space ($15) Phone the office at 403-277-1571 for booking. Bake sale, book sale, and soup/pie luncheon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome. Renfrew United Church is at 956 Radnor Ave. N.E.
May 6: Foothills United Church, 3803 69 Street N.W. is hosting a garage sale from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Donations are gratefully accepted May 1 through May 4. Check website or call 403-288-5632.
May 7: Northmount Baptist Church, 451 Northmount Drive N.W. is hosting a City-Wide Hymn Sing for our 61st Anniversary at 7 p.m. with the Master’s Singers Male Choir.
May 11 & 12: The Calgary Diamond Way Buddhist Centre welcomes Guatemalan/ Columbian travel teacher, Alberto Rivera for two public talks. He has been developing the Atitlán Nature Reserve in Guatemala since 1998 and participates in the environmental movement in Guatemala and did ethnographic research among semi-nomadic pastoralists and peasants in Latin America. 7:30 p.m. both nights at 7628 Elbow Dr. SW. Information at www.diamondway.org/calgary.
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. 7628 Elbow Dr. S.W. Information at www.diamondway.org/ calgary.
Tuesdays: Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich-making for the food bank, along with pie baking, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 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 403-2533629 ext. 205.
Fridays: June 2 until September 29 from 3:30 until 7:30 p.m. Robert McClure Farmer’s Market, 5510 - 26 Ave. N.E. Located in a highly multicultural, multi- religious, multi-ethnic community, the good folks at Robert McClure United Church see a unique opportunity to create a farmers’ market that celebrates the neighbourhood that is North East Calgary. It will be an opportunity for various cultures to connect through music and food.