FAITH CALENDAR
“Experience God Everywhere” Easter service at 10:10 a.m. at the Road Church, 4039 Brentwood Road N.W.; www.theroadchurch.ca.
April 1: The “chicks” will arrive at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 709 - 7th Street, in Canmore. At both the 9 a.m. traditional service in the historic church and the 10:30 a.m. contemporary service, the altars will be decorated with hundreds of adorable fuzzy Easter “chicks” representing thousands of live chicks that will be donated to African families through the Primates World Relief and Development Fund. These chicks have been purchased and donated in memory of a loved one. For more information, go to www.stmichaelscanmore.com or call 403-678-5191.
April 4: You’re invited to the Marantha Seniors Hymn Sing at Centre Street Church, 3900 - 2 Street N.E. at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel, conducted by Gordon Elhard, Norm Milgate and Paul Ungless. This will be a blessing to all who love the great hymns and gospel songs of the faith. The Dalton Trio will be featured singers.
April 6 to 8: Images of Spirituality; ecumenical women’s gathering at Entheos Retreat Centre. The theme is holy women inspired by God. Come and learn from the stories of holy women from the past and allow yourself to be encircled by God’s love, to pray, meditate, and adventure into art, writing, music, dreams and visions. Session leader is Shirley Cunningham; worship leader is Rev. Julia Kimmett. More information at www.imagesofspirituality.ca or 403 272 1950.
April 6 and 7: Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. Hillhurst United Church and The Coming Out Monologues YYC proudly present: The Coming Out In Faith Monologues! It’s an event celebrating diverse personal stories of coming out from the LGBTQ+ community. Performers’ stories reveal how their spirituality connected and collided with their coming out journey. Musical guests will be the BarberEllas. This show is for everyone; it’s a celebratory and resilience building event for the LGBTQ community and allies are welcome to attend the event. Tickets are $15, or $12 for students, seniors or those with low income.
Ongoing: Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the 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.” Event starts at 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.
Wednesdays: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. invites everybody to the Community Supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free nutritious meal.
Thursdays and Sundays: Come sing with us through the seasons at Lakeview United Church. All voices welcome. No registration fee. You provide the voice; we provide printed music, expertise and a great group of musical friends led by Marie Taylor, music director. For more info, contact Jacqueline Roach at 403-242-5760 or lakeviewuc@telus.net. Lakeview United Church, 3023 - 63 Ave S.W.