FAITH CALENDAR
Aug.12: At 11 a.m.: Pentecost 12 with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Afterward, it’s time for sharing in fellowship and enjoying baked goods.
Aug.27: An evening with the Benedictines. A presentation on Benedictine Spirituality: Liturgy, Lectio and Labour will be led by Father Pius, a monk from Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon. The talk will be given from 7 to 9 p.m. at
St. Michael Catholic Church, 800
— 85 St. S.W. Admission is free, but there will be a free-will offering to cover travel expenses.
Sept. 10 to Nov. 12: Bible reading workshop — Increase your learning and understanding; 10 weeks on Mondays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Southwood Community Centre, 11 Sackville Drive S.W. Register at 403-256-6746
Sept. 28 and 29: Brave Spaces is a conference that asks the difficult question, “What does it look like to be truly inclusive?” Tickets available on Eventbrite.ca, $20 to $70 (subsidies available) bravespaces@mcdunited.com. On Sept. 28, Jan Derbyshire presents a show that turns the audience into a mental health review board to help determine her current state of sanity. Sept. 29 is a full-day conference with Erik Carter, professor of special education at Vanderbilt University; Tony Snow, an Indigenous theologian and scholar from the Stoney Nakoda Nation in Morley; and, Jan Derbyshire, an established multi-disciplinary artist and educator. McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. S. E. 403-252-1620, office@mcdunited.com
Ongoing:
Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich making for the food bank, along with seasonal pie baking (pies for sale now) at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Phone 403-288-4646 for details.
Tuesdays: Our facilitator offers unique programs that combine culinary and visual arts. The session explores how Freeing the Creative Self Frees the Whole Self. Starts at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Centre at 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. For info and registration, visit brushwiththespirit.com or call 403-253-3629 ext. 205.