FAITH CALENDAR
Sept. 16: Transylvanian welcome at 10:30 a.m. The roots of Unitarianism as an identified faith tradition came from Transylvania 450 years ago. This summer our minister went on a pilgrimage to explore these roots. Calgary Unitarians, 1703 — 1st St. N.W.
Sept. 16: 11 a.m., Pentecost 17 with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Jesus asks his followers to deny themselves, take up their cross and follow him.
Sept. 28 and 29: Brave Spaces is a conference that asks the difficult question, “What does it look like to be truly inclusive?” Tickets on Eventbrite. ca, $20 to $70 (subsidies available) bravespaces@mcdunited.com. McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. S.E. 403-252-1620, office@ mcdunited.com
Sept. 28: A one-night-only performance of the play Certified, written and performed by Jan Derbyshire. Comedian and certified insane person Jan turns the audience into a mentalhealth review board to help determine her current state of sanity; 7 p.m. at McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. S.E. Tickets $16 to $20 for general admission through Eventbrite.
Sept. 30: CORE Celebration is a citywide worship gathering featuring a rich musical program including choir, instrumentalists, singers and many local musicians from professional and church communities. Our guest speaker is Dr. Terry Young. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1311 4th St. S.E. Free, but donations are accepted. Call 403-796-3603; visit www. corecelebration.org.
Sept. 30: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, fourth annual Blessing of the Animals at 2:30 p.m. The outdoor ecumenical prayer service will include a blessing of family pets. Join us. Open house at 2 p.m. Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, 41160 Retreat Rd. Details at www.mountstfrancis.ca or by calling 403-932-2012.
Oct. 20: Have questions about Unitarian Universalist faith and history? Attend this interactive workshop and explore your aspirations for spiritual growth and opportunities for community connection and furthering social justice. Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (lunch provided) at 1703 1 St. N.W. Info at membership@unitarianscalgary.org.