FAITH CALENDAR

Oct. 28: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1311 5 Street S.W. Amazing Grace is possibly one of the most well known hymns. But do you know the story of its composer, Anglican minister John Newton? Through drama and music with the CORE Celebration Choir, we will feature the true story of how a slave trader became transformed to become a minister, author, hymn writer, mentor and an outspoken advocates against slavery. Contact information: 403796-3603, email info@corecelebration.com, website:

Oct. 28: From 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Marlborough Park Community Center, 6021 Madigan Drive N.E., Muslim Families Network Society is providing Islamically appropriate clothing and non-perishable grocery items meeting Islamic dietary requirements. For additional help, food cards will also be provided.

Oct. 28: Abundance: A Jewish Perspective. We welcome Rabbi Shaul Osadchey of Beth Tzedek Synagogue to share about the Jewish tradition. Service presenter Rabbi Shaul Osadchey; service facilitators Marcia Epstein and Lynn Nugent. Calgary Unitarians at 1703 - 1 Street NW.

Oct. 28: 11 a.m. Reformation Day Sunday is celebrated with Pastor Deborah Kerr at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. Afterwards all share in fellowship, birthday cake and beverage.

Nov. 2 to 4: Woodcliff United’s 28th annual Global Festival will support outreach projects like Habitat for Humanity. In addition to hosting the Ten Thousand Villages Market, there will be fun and free children’s activities that the whole family can enjoy on Friday night from 7 to 8 p.m. after the sale ends. Supervised drop-in children’s activities will be available Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. so parents can get some shopping done, too. A Children’s Market, Owl’s Nest Books, and the Global Cafe will be also open for the entire event. Global Festival hours are: Friday from 3 until 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.; 5010 Spruce Drive S.W.; no admission charge; details at www.woodcliffunited.com.

Nov. 3: Southwood Church women are holding their Old-Fashioned Christmas Tea and Bazaar from 1 to 4 p.m. Come shop in the country store for homemade baking and preserves and at the craft table for truly amazing crafts; then enjoy tea sandwiches and dainties. Tea tickets: adults $7; children 5 to 10 $5; children 4 and under free; 10690 Elbow Drive S.W; 403-253-2979.

Nov. 4: All Souls Choral Evensong, Requiem by John Rutter at 4:30 at Christ Church (Anglican), Elbow Park; 3602 - 8 St. S.W.; 403-243-4680. Nov. 17: Prince of Faith Lutheran Church, 2523 - 56 St. N.E. holds its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Check out handcrafted items and homemade butter tarts, shortbread and cookies. Cube credit card payments available; MasterCard & Visa. Free admission.

ONGOING

Tuesdays: Every Tuesday morning, the Dorcas Ladies meet for Bible study, crafts and sandwich-making for the food bank, and conversation, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. Phone 403-288-4646 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. Event starts at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Centre at 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. See brushwiththespirit.com or call 403-2533629, ext. 205.

Wednesdays: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. invites everybody to a community supper from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for a free nutritious meal.

Wednesdays: Diamond Way Buddhism Calgary meditation evenings start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. 7628 Elbow Drive S.W. in Kingsland Plaza. (Entrance is on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) See www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416.

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 expertise and a group of musical friends. Contact Jacqueline Roach at 403-242-5760 or lakeviewuc@telus.net. Lakeview United Church, 3023 63 Ave S.W.