FAITH CALENDAR
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
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 are available at reasonable prices. Refreshments available. Donations are gratefully accepted with some exceptions. For information and directions, check website or call 403288-5632
Sept. 30: CORE Celebration is a citywide worship gathering featuring a rich musical program including choir, instrumentalists, singers, and many local musicians from the professional and church communities within our city. The season opener will feature a duet by Jocelyn and Victoria Erhardt with Jason Erhardt on cello and a solo piece by our wonderful 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., Cost: Free will donation accepted. Contact information: Call 403-796-3603, email info@corecelebration.com or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CoreCelebration/
Sept. 30: Mount St. Francis Retreat Centre, 4th 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 Road, Cochrane visit www.mountstfrancis.ca or phone 403-932-2012 for more details.