FAITH CALENDAR
Nov. 24: Christmas Bazaar at St. Giles Presbyterian Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1102 23rd Ave. N.W. Free admission. Savoury and sweet pies, cookies by the dozen, bake table, gift baskets, crafts and more. Luncheon $9 including hearty soup, bun, dessert, tea or coffee.
Nov. 24: Foothills United Church, 3803 69th St. N.W. is holding its 29th annual craft fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with two floors of quality crafts, including jewelry, wood crafts, scroll work, knitted and crocheted items, Christmas decorations and wreaths, cards and more. No commercial vendors; concession items available; free admission.
Nov. 25: CORE Celebration Concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1311 4th St. S.W., featuring male soloists Jason Catron and Kevin Pauls, former Tenore! members.
Nov. 25: Faces of Courage at 10:30 a.m. The term courage may conjure up the idea of acts of bravery or daring, but there are many different faces of courage and acts of bravery. Service facilitators Jeb Gaudet and Rev. Debra Faulk; Calgary Unitarians, 1703 1 St. N.W.
Nov. 25: 11 a.m., Christ the King Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Road N.W. with Pastor Deborah Kerr. Jesus responds to Pilate: “My kingdom is not from this world.” Afterwards share in fellowship and cake.
Nov. 30: The Master’s Singers, A Christmas Concert at Bethany Chapel, 3333 Richardson Way S.W. at 7 p.m. A 60-voice interdenominational male chorus representing 11 denominations and 34 churches. Free admission; donations appreciated.
Dec. 1: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Rd. N.W. hosts the Christmas Tea and Bake Sale, Craft and White Elephant Table. A $6 admission includes luncheon of sandwiches, baked goodies, and more.
Dec. 2: Choral Advent Procession at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church (Anglican), Elbow Park 3602 8 St. S.W.; 403-243-4680.
Dec. 7: The Corpus Christi Male Chorale is presenting “a Corpus Christi Christmas” at Northmount Baptist Church, 451 Northmount Drive N.W. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the door or from any choir member.
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) 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, the session explores how “Freeing the Creative Self Frees the Whole Self.” Event starts at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Centre at 10601 Southport Rd. S.W. For information and registration, visit brushwiththespirit.com or call 403-253-3629 ext. 205.
Wednesdays: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church at 8007 Bowness Rd. 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 Dr. S.W. in Kingsland Plaza. (Entrance is on the breezeway behind Starbucks.) Information at www.diamondway.org/calgary or call 587-329-1416. Also, on the first Wednesday of the month, the group hosts an “Introduction to Buddhism” talk at 7 p.m.
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 printed music, expertise and a group of musical friends led by Marie Taylor, music director. For more info, contact Jacqueline Roach at 403-242-5760 or lakeviewuc@telus.net. Lakeview United Church, 3023 63rd Ave. S.W.