RELIGION CALENDAR
Calm Abiding Meditation Retreat: Saturday, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3005 119 St. This retreat combines teachings about the practice of meditation with walking and sitting meditations. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditation practitioners. Event cost, $65. For more information call 780-479-0014, or visit gadensamtenling.org, gasamling.ca A Starry Night — Table for Two Dinner: Sunday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrate this romantic time of year with an intimate four-course dinner with candlelight and wine. You will be offered questions to reflect on together, to help deepen your relationship and spark romance. Book a suite for an optional mini getaway. $125 per couple. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. Register early. For more information contact Star of the North, 780-4595511, or visit starofthenorth.ca Mindfulness Meditation Circle: Wednesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Star of the North Retreat Centre, 3A St. Vital Ave., St. Albert. This free monthly mindfulness meditation circle starts with a short talk followed by a guided meditation. Mindfulness meditation is compatible with all religious traditions and beliefs. For information contact Laurel Vespi, or visit stonecirclecoaching.com/ events/event/meditation-circle-2/ A Taste of Taize Prayer: Sunday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., at St. Thomas D’Aquin Catholic Church, 8410 89 St. Ecumenical, musical, meditative prayer in the style of Taize, France. Free-will offering. For more information, call Maria, 780-440-6711, or visit facebook.com/edmontontaizeprayer Drawing In: Drawing as Meditation with Carmella Haykowsky: Sundays, Feb. 21 to March 13, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 St. Artist Carmella Haykowsky will lead an open and meditative drawing experience. Free event. For more information, contact Brooke Leifso, spiritualcollective@ rwuc.org, or visit rwuc.org/sac.html Speaking from the Heart: Stories of Healing Webinar Series: Three Sundays, Feb. 21, Feb. 28 and March 6, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Rd. A webinar series over three weeks with two Indigenous presenters: Dr. Patricia Vickers, Director of Mental Wellness for B.C. First Nations Health Authority, and Rev. Ray Aldred, chairperson of the North American Institute of Indigenous Theological Studies. Feb. 21: Something Went Wrong; Feb. 28: Restoring Spiritual Balance; March 6: Healing One — Healing All. No charge. For more information contact Heather Landry, 780-489-0860. A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: Sunday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. Westmount Presbyterian Church, 13820 109A Ave. Sponsored by Westmount Christian Council. Buddhism for Beginners: Thursdays, Feb. 25 to April 7, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at 11403 101 St. Kushok is introducing a new Thursday night class and has selected topics appropriate for new students curious about Buddhism who want to understand how Buddhist philosophy and mind sciences can help in modern life. Registration deadline Feb. 18. $80 for seven weeks. For more information contact Gaden Samten Ling Office, 780-479-0014, gadensamtenling. org., or visit gasamling.ca Away Day Retreat with Sandy Prather: Thursday, Feb. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Star of the North, 3A St. Vital Ave., St Albert. Each Away Day Retreat focuses on a different contemporary spiritual book. Feb 25: Ten Commandments for the Long Haul & Testimony by Daniel Berrigan S.J. $40/day pre-registered or $45 at the door. Includes lunch. For information, contact Star of the North, 780-4595511, or visit starofthenorth.ca In Defence of Food: Friday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Trinity United Church, 8810 Meadowlark Rd. Join a film screening and panel discussion exploring the question: What should we eat to be healthy? Doors open 6 p.m. Screening 6:30 p.m., followed by a panel discussion. All proceeds support the Westend Food Hub Alliance. Pay as you can. Contact Andrea, 780-489-0860, indefenseoffoodfeb26.eventbrite.ca, or visit trinityunitedchurchedmontonab.com Reconciling YEG Art Installation: Until Sunday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mill Woods United Church, east of 66 Street on 38 Avenue, 15 Grand Meadow Crescent. This exhibit honours residential school survivors with art by artist-in-residence Jennie Vegt, poetry by Edmonton poet laureate Anna Marie Sewell and Edmonton historian laureate Danielle MetcalfeChanail, plus collage prints created by Edmontonians. millwoodsunited. org. Free. Mary-Anne Janewski, 780951-9867, majicmom@hotmail.com WEEKLY Quaker Presentation for Newcomers Series: Starts Sunday, Feb. 14, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at 10831 University Ave., in Strathcona Place Seniors Centre. Runs the second Sunday of each month, following the regular Meeting for Worship at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Those unfamiliar with unprogrammed Quaker worship can arrive at 10:15 a.m. for a quick orientation. For more information contact Robert Kirchner, 780-4382287, or visit edmontonquakers.org Perogy Sale: First Saturday of the month, until December, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at All Saints Orthodox Church, 5824 118th Ave. To pre-order, call 780-471-2781. Note: Not all events listed in the online calendar will be published in the paper. Religion Calendar accepts notices of events open to the public. Notices must be received by the Tuesday preceding publication. Submit through our online community event calendar at edmontonjournal.com/ whatson, Religion category.