FAITH CALENDAR
Sept. 23: 10:30 a.m. We are all Treaty People as we work toward trust and reconciliation with our Indigenous siblings. Service facilitators Rev. Debra Faulk and Pam Rickey. Calgary Unitarians, 1703 - 1 Street N.W.
Sept. 23: Choral Evensong at 4:30 p.m. at Christ Church (Anglican), Elbow Park, 3602 - 8 Street S.W.
Sept 23: 11 a.m. Pentecost 18 with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Afterwards it’s time for fellowship and snacks.
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 turns the audience into a mental health review board to determine her sanity. Sept. 29 is a full day with Erik Carter, professor of special education at Vanderbilt University; Tony Snow, an Indigenous theologian from the Stoney Nakoda Nation; and, Derbyshire, multi-disciplinary artist and educator. McDougall United Church, 8516 Athabasca St. S. E.; 403-2521620; office@mcdunited.com.
Sept. 29: Foothills United Church, 3803 - 69 Street N.W. is hosting a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Four floors of household items. Check website foothillsunitedchurch. org or call 403-288-5632.
Sept. 30: CORE Celebration is a gathering featuring a rich musical program including choir, instrumentalists, singers, and many local musicians. The season opener will feature a duet by Jocelyn and Victoria Erhardt with Jason Erhardt on cello and a solo piece by pianist, Brent Krawchuk, as well as the CORE Celebration Choir. Our guest speaker is Dr. Terry Young. From 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1311 - 4th ST S.W. Entrance is free; donations accepted. Information at 403-796-3603 or 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. Open house at 2 p.m., 41160 Retreat Rd., Cochrane. More information at www.mountstfrancis.ca or 403-9322012.