CLN Calendar Of Events
	Alpha Courses		Concerts & Events		Men		Speakers
	Breakfasts, Dinners & Banquets		Conferences & Courses		Prayer & Worship		Support Groups
	Camps		Drama, Theatre, Arts		Seminars/Workshops		Volunteers
	Christian Schools		Easter Events		Seniors		Women
	Celebrations		Fundraising		Singles		Youth
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BREAKFASTS, DINNERS & BANQUETS
April
15   CEMA Monthly Luncheon. 11:45am - 1:30pm at La  joie De Vive, 1008 - 14 St SE Calgary. We are especially delighted to have Preston Manning presenting Pastor and Church in Politics. As one of Canada's great political visionaries, Preston Manning has tirelessly championed the cause of democratic and political reform across our land. The timing and impact of his message will have a profound effect on Christian churches, ministries and leaders as we advance the Kingdom of God in our city. You don't want to miss this luncheon event! Please be sure to join us and bring a friend or colleague as this is going to be a great session! Cost: Members $10, Non - Members $14. For more info on CEMA email Ron at ron@cemainfo.com.

Ongoing  The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast every Thursday morning at 7am at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 100 - 6 Avenue SW. The breakfast is on the 2nd floor. The Chamber has an agreement with an Impark parking lot on the corner of Centre St and 4 Ave SE, it is an outdoor parking lot, is free for guests of the Chamber until 9:30am. We have a Hot Buffet Breakfast which includes fruit and pastries as well as typically bacon, sausage, eggs & hash-browns. The price is $15. For more info call Melody at 403-651-4845 or email mjjcons@shaw.ca.

Ongoing   Men's Breakfast Study Group at Emmanuel Community Church, 30 Ave and 28 Street SE Calgary. 403-272-1551. Every Friday morning at 6:30am. Please join us!

Ongoing   CALGARY - CHRIST CENTERED PROFESSIONALS CLUB, MONTHLY LUNCHEON, "Be nourished by the Spirit of Christ and new found business relationships" at Perkins Restaurant, 3022 - 23 Street NE, Calgary, from 11:45am - free for first time guests. For more information call Tan Ngo at 403-280-4403 or cell 403-922-2209 or calgary@shepherdsguide.ca - www.christcenteredprofessionalsclub.ca. Upcoming dates: January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 09, 2010.

Ongoing   RED DEER - CHRIST CENTERED PROFESSIONALS CLUB, MONTHLY LUNCHEON, "Be nourished by the Spirit of Christ and new found business relationships" at ABC Country Restaurant, Red Deer, from 11:30am - free for first time guests. For more information call Tan Ngo at 403-280-4403 or cell 403-922-2209 or centralAB@shepherdsguide.ca - www.christcenteredprofessionalsclub.ca. Upcoming dates: January 12, February 09, March 09, 2010.

Ongoing  Weekly Saturday Breakfast, Calgary Chinook Riders / Christian Motorcyclists Association, 9am-12 noon at the Roadking Truckstop (Peigan Trail & Barlow Trail SE), Calgary, AB, ride may follow if weather permits, please call Harry at 403-813-3789 or visit www.chinookriders.ca for more info.
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CAMPS
For a listing of Christian Camps please consult our Camp Directory under our Directories tab or click here:
http://www.calgarychristian.com/directory/camps/index.htm.
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
For a listing of Christian schools please consult our Education Directory under our Directories tab or click here: http://www.calgarychristian.com/directory/education/index.htm.

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CELEBRATIONS
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CONCERTS & EVENTS

November
27   Christian Dance Fellowship of Canada invites you to a fun evening of MESSIANIC DANCE with Rhoda Snyder on Friday, November 27, from 7:30-9:30pm. This will be held at Varsity Bible Church, 4807 Valiant Drive NW [west of Shaganappi Trail]. Donations. No dance experience necessary, only a heart to dance for the Lord. Contact Amay 403-288-9661 or email cdfcalgary@gmail.com. Keep posted for our future monthly events.
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CONFERENCES & COURSES

Ongoing   Cooperative ESL Ministries offers free Intercultural Workshops to interested churches in the Calgary area. These workshops are designed to help Canadians feel comfortable in welcoming people from other countries and cultures. Participants will learn about intercultural barriers and develop some effective strategies to improve intercultural communication. If you are interested in having a FREE workshop at your church, please contact Bev by phone at 403-208-7531, or email bev@eslcooperative.ca.
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DRAMA, THEATRE & THE ARTS
March
12 - May 15   Rosebud Theatre presents We Won’t Pay! We Won’t Pay! a Comedy by Dario Fo. Italian housewives go crazy! Two housewives revolt against the high price of groceries. Their hapless husbands are swept up into the mad chaos of police inspectors, funeral directors and looming fatherhood. A crazy household story for the recession blues that leaves no comic stone unturned! About Rosebud Theatre - Celebrating the 2010 Season: Consider Yourself at Home www.rosebudtheatre.com. Rosebud Theatre, about an hour’s drive northeast of Calgary, is nestled in picturesque country hamlet of Rosebud, Alberta. In its 27th season, Rosebud is Western Canada’s largest rural theatre company and has gained an international reputation as a premiere Canadian destination for high quality live theatre. In the past years, Rosebud Theatre has received multiple awards including Travel Alberta’s “Alberta Pride” ALTO award, the “Rural Tourism Champion” award and the Rozsa Award. Annually, more than 40,000 patrons enjoy the “Rosebud Experience” of professional theatre, complemented by unique dining, art galleries, museums and shopping. Rosebud is also home to Rosebud School of the Arts, a post secondary educational institution that offers conservatory training in theatre and music to students, many who advance to perform in productions by Rosebud Theatre. Box Office: 1-800-267-7553.

21   Soul Food at St. Stephen’s Church returns with a celebration for the Spring Equinox featuring the Soul Food house band and Straja Linder King (artist, educator and therapist). An evening of music, art and expressive movement intending to be “spiritual” without being “religious”. Sunday, March 21 at 7:30pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 - 14 Ave. SW Calgary, AB. (Free or by donation).

31 - April 3   FIRE EXIT THEATRE presents First Church of Texaco. by Andrew Librizzi. Directed by Val Lieske. Meet Stanton Presley – “the youngest CEO of the 16th largest corporation.” He has curiously jetted into the small town of Blessin’ TX, to set up his headquarters, intentionally hiring the local ex-Rice Queen, Alice, as his secretary. Suddenly, Stanton’s mysterious plans are interrupted when, through a combination of small town gossip and mistaken identity, he winds up the “Pastor” of the First Church of Texaco. This campy romantic comedy is all about losing a fortune, finding a treasure and winning an Emmy on the highway of life. Ticket prices: $20 at the door, $18 in advance, $15 for members, $12 for students and seniors, $10 matinees. You can reserve by calling 403-640-4617 or tickets@fireexit.ca. You can now PAY ONLINE with PayPal. We perform at the EPCOR CENTRE FOR PEFORMING ARTS at 205 - 9 Ave. SE. There is underground parking off Macleod Trail North - or right on 9 Ave. or across the street at City Hall. For more info visit www.fireexit.ca.

April
11   Thomas: Confessions of a Doubter. Randall Wiebe (of the Passion play) stars in this one-man play about Jesus’ most skeptical disciple Thomas. It explores what it might have been like to be a follower of Jesus in first century Palestine and the still relevant questions of how one deals with issues of faith and doubt. Sunday, April 11 at 1:30pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church, 1121 - 14 Ave. SW Calgary. (Free or by donation).

16   Radio Nights at St. Stephen’s Church returns with a dramatic reading of Eugene’s Stickland’s play: Queen Lear. Starring Joyce Dolittle, the play tells a beautiful and touching story about the strength of the female spirit, contrasting an aging actress with her younger assistant. Tickets are $15 at the door. Friday, April 16 at 7:30pm at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church at 1121 - 14 Ave. SW Calgary, AB.

22   Loudly Whispered Theatre presents: Toad Of Toad Hall. An adaptation of the stage play by A.A. Milne. Based on the book "The Wind In The Willows" by Kenneth Grahame and Adapted by Rebecca Wohlgemuth. Follow Toad as he embarks on adventure after mad-cap adventure to quench his desire for fame, glory and the ever-elusive motor-car, while his friends Ratty, Badger and Mole try to keep him out of trouble! Fun for the whole family! Toad of Toad Hall will be playing on the Main Stage at the Esplanade, with shows on Thursday April 22 at 7:30pm and Friday April 23 at 7:30pm.  Cost to see this children's classic is (Adult) $19.50 + S/C, GST and (Child) $10 + S/C, GST. (Child is ages 3 - 12)
 Tickets can be purchased at http://www.facebook.com/l/3e63b;www.tixx.ca or by phone at 403-502-8777.

July
9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18   The Canadian Badlands Passion Play presents an outdoor spectacular Passion Play in Drumheller, AB. Ticket prices: Adults $32-44; Seniors $27-39; Students $25-37; Children $17-29 (5 & under free); Group Rates available. For full details check their website at www.canadianpassionplay.com or call toll free 1-888-823-2001. Note: some dates are for afternoon matinees. Book online before April 30 and receive 10% off. Use codeword "alberta" in the discount code box.

November
27   Christian Dance Fellowship of Canada invites you to a fun evening of MESSIANIC DANCE with Rhoda Snyder on Friday, November 27, from 7:30-9:30pm. This will be held at Varsity Bible Church, 4807 Valiant Drive NW [west of Shaganappi Trail]. Donations. No dance experience necessary, only a heart to dance for the Lord. Contact Amay 403-288-9661 or email cdfcalgary@gmail.com. Keep posted for our future monthly events.
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EASTER EVENTS

March
28   Sunday Evening Lent Services at Emmanuel Community Church, 3003 -28 Street SE Calgary. Beginning at 5:30pm with FREE "soup & buns" followed by the film series: "Jesus' Life, Death & Resurrection." Please join us!

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Ongoing  Your Care Group can provide full support for a missionary in India! Ask me how. Kevin, Gospel for Asia. shlige@telusplanet.net.
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MEN
Ongoing  Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Calgary’s Chapter, monthly breakfasts, inspiring speakers, to find out more call: Wilfred: 403-280-8412, Eugene: 403-272-6204 or Douglas: 403-254-2616.

Ongoing   Men's Breakfast Study Group at Emmanuel Community Church, 30 Ave and 28 Street SE Calgary. 403-272-1551. Every Friday morning at 6:30am. Please join us!

Ongoing  Men’s Prayer at Lighthouse Church, Friday mornings at 8-9am at 9827E Horton Rd. SW, Calgary AB. For more info call Frank at 403-640-2099 or visit www.calgarylighthouse.com.

Ongoing  In Lethbridge - Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International Lethbridge Chapter, monthly breakfasts, great speakers, for more information call Al Myshrall at 403-327-8796 or Sheldon Watson at 403-381-7919.
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PRAYER AND WORSHIP
Ongoing  The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast every Thursday morning at 7am at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 100 - 6 Avenue SW. The breakfast is on the 2nd floor. The Chamber has an agreement with an Impark parking lot on the corner of Centre St and 4 Ave SE, it is an outdoor parking lot, is free for guests of the Chamber until 9:30am. We have a Hot Buffet Breakfast which includes fruit and pastries as well as typically bacon, sausage, eggs & hash-browns. The price is $15. For more info call Melody at 403-651-4845 or email mjjcons@shaw.ca.

Ongoing   Prayer/Awareness Night for the persecuted church will be held the first Sunday of every month at Centre Street Church, 3900 2nd Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 9C1 at 4:15pm in Conference Room A.

Ongoing   Praise  & Worship: We are looking for volunteer people who are interested in helping our church in this ministry with their talents (instruments, voices) from God. Please contact All Nations Church of Jesus, Pray@Pray.ca or 403-277-2937.

Ongoing Monthly  OMF International Prayer Meeting, last Sunday of each month, January to May; 3:30pm - 5pm, interdenominational meeting, all are welcome, call Kathleen 403-286-2868.

Ongoing  Quarterly City Wide Prayer Rally, held at different churches throughout Calgary, co-sponsored by Calgary Concerts of Prayer, Calgary Evangelical Ministerial Association and other Inter-Denominational and Inter-Generational and Inter-National Churches, for more information on dates, times and locations email info@calgaryprayerrally.com or visit www.calgaryprayerrally.ca.

Ongoing  City-Wide Prayer Weekly Meeting, Wednesdays 1-2 pm, Salvation Army Glenmore Temple, 921 - 68 Ave. SW, East door entrance, interdenominational meeting, all are welcome, call John 403-282-8208.
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SEMINARS, RETREATS & WORKSHOPS

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SENIORS
Ongoing   Open Door Seniors. Weekly Activities:  Mondays 1-3pm, Matinee Movies - Reflexology once a month on Mondays. Tuesdays 10-12am, Watercolors Classes and 12-3pm, Bridge. Wednesdays 1-3pm, Cribbage. Thursdays 10-12am, Music Appreciation and  Fridays 10:30-11am, Exercise  and 12-3pm, Bridge. First Thursday of the Month Luncheon at 12noon and entertainment. For more info write or call 1307 - 4 Street SW, Calgary Alberta T2R 0X9. Phone: 403-269-7900. Web: www.opendoorseniors.org.
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SINGLES

Adult Singles Ministry. For “singles” and “single again” adults. Contact Glenn Larsen 403-862-8424. Cost for one year membership $20.00. Adult Singles Ministries, a ministry of the United Church of Canada, presents the following:

March
12   Pot luck supper and board games night at Forest Lawn United Church, 2236-35 Street SE, Calgary. Time: 6:30-10pm. Cost: $3.00 non member/ $1 member.

15   Bowling at Fairview Bowling Lanes, 1010-999-36 St. N.E., 6pm to 9pm, all you can bowl for $10. plus $2 shoe rental.

19   “Pathways”, a new way to discover the meaning of the way of Christ for all ages. Supper and service at St. Andrews United Church, 924 Heritage Drive S.W., Calgary. Light Supper at 6pm, program starts at 7pm. Cost $5.00, for more info call 259-4080.

28   Palm Sunday Communion Service at Robert McClure United Church, 5510 - 26 Ave. NE, Calgary. 4:00pm. Rev. Joanne Kobylka officiating.

April
9   Pot luck supper and board games night at Scarboro United Church, 134 Scarboro Ave. SW, Calgary. 6-10pm. Cost: $3 non member/ $1 member.

19   Bowling at Fairview Bowling Lanes, 1010, 999 - 36 St. NE, 6pm to 9pm, all you can bowl for $10. plus $2 shoe rental. 

May
14   Pot luck supper, Annual General Meeting and board games night at Hillhurst United Church, 1227 Kensington Close NW, Calgary. 6- 10pm. Cost: $3.00 non member/ $1 member.

31   Bowling at Fairview Bowling Lanes, 1010, 999 - 36 St. NE, 6pm to 9pm, all you can bowl for $10. plus $2 shoe rental. 

June
11   Pot luck supper and board games night at St. David’s United Church, 3303 Capitol Hill Cres. NW, Calgary. 6-10pm. Cost: $3.00 non member/ $1 member.

13   Service at Fanning Centre, 16 Ave. NE, Calgary. Please arrive at 3 pm to help porter clients. Service at 4pm.

17 & 18   Free clothing exchange at Northminster United Church, 3311 Centre Street N., Calgary. 6-9pm each day.

28   Bowling at Fairview Bowling Lanes, 1010, 999 - 36 St. NE, 6pm - 9pm, all you can bowl for $10. plus $2 shoe rental.

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Ongoing   Ministry Of Singles Alive In Christ & Community (MOSAIC), for single adults 50+. Held at Centre Street Church every Thursday at 7:15pm. Refreshments, worship in song & music, message, small groups and social events. Call the MOSAIC info line at 403-520-2690.

Ongoing   Single Parent Families are invited to dinner & crafts on the first Monday of each month at Emmanuel Community Church, 30 Ave and 28 Street SE Calgary at 5:30pm. Please call 403-272-1551 if you'd like to join us!

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SPEAKERS
March
24   CHRIST IN THE PASSOVER. Jesus’ Last Supper was actually a Jewish Passover. Jeremiah Zaretsky of Jews for Jesus will recreate the traditional Passover service and explain how it foreshadowed Jesus’ death and resurrection in a presentation called Christ in the Passover at South Calgary Community Church, 2900 Cedarbrae Drive, Calgary, AB, on Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00pm. There is no admission charge.  Please call 403-281-6755 or visit www.southcalgary.org for more information.

May
5   CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION. Persecution is increasing worldwide. Since the death of Christ, 43 million Christians became martyrs – 50% of these were killed in the 20th century. Avg. of 300 Christians are killed daily because they believe in Jesus. Greg Musselman from Voice of the Martyrs Canada will be speaking on the subject of The Persecuted Church at Centre Street Church West Campus, 4120 Centre Street North, Calgary, AB, on May 5 at 7:00pm. No admission charge. For further info send e-mail to busylady@shaw.ca.
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SUPPORT GROUPS & HEALING MINISTRY
Ongoing  Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre, helping women in crisis, pregnancy tests, options counseling, post-abortion support groups, birth mom’s groups, parenting and pre-natal classes, #205, 925 - 7 Ave SW, Calgary, call 24-hour hotline 403-269-3110 or visit www.pregcare.com.

Ongoing  Sonshine Community Counseling Services: Christian counseling for individuals and couples on a wide range of issues including marital and premarital counseling, depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, and family violence. 2nd stage shelter providing a one-year residential program for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse. Call 403-705-3474 or visit www.sonshine.ab.ca.

Ongoing   DivorceCare is a weekly video lesson and support group for those who are separated or divorced. It's a place where people understand what you're going through. Wednesdays, starting April 7, 7-9 pm at First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40 St. SE. Please call Bonnie or Rick at 403-256-5030 or DivorceCareatFAC@gmail.com. www.DivorceCare.org.

Ongoing  GriefShare Recovery Seminar and support group: Meets at South Calgary Community Church, 2900 Cedarbrae Drive SW, beginning Monday at 7pm. For more info contact Wendy at 403-697-9948 or SCCC at 403-281-6755.

Ongoing   Saddleback’s: Life’s Healing Choices, an 8-week DVD series – Freedom from our “Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits.” Started Sunday January 13th in the NW. For further info contact – Tom Crites at 403-241-2428 or email tom@alovinghand.ca.

Ongoing   Saddleback’s: Celebrate Recovery. Beginning Sunday April 4th – Running on Sunday nights in the NW. For further information you can call Tom Crites 403-241-2428 or email tom@alovinghand.ca.
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VOLUNTEERS
Drivers Needed – Volunteer with City Light News. Drivers are needed to deliver CLN papers to churches in various parts of Calgary and Central and Southern Alberta communities. Routes can usually be completed within 2-3 hours. If you would like to be involved in working with Christian media, please call us at 403-640-2011 or email us at info@calgarychristian.com. (*)

Ongoing   Wanted – a humble, committed Christian who has a heart for poor and abandoned children. Orphanages for Africa (OFA) is a charity that partners with ministries in four African countries by providing small business grants to orphanage ministries. We also run a child sponsorship program. OFA is currently headquartered in the USA and we are working toward expanding into Canada. We are seeking a volunteer Administrative Assistant (located anywhere in Canada) to help set up OFA-Canada and volunteer from home. We are still in the process of becoming registered as a Canadian charity, therefore some duties include assisting the president with responding to the Canadian Revenue Agency during our application process. The volunteer would also assist with general administrative duties. Need to be organized, faithful, reliable and dependable. The right candidate may eventually be asked to join the board of directors for OFA-Canada. The hours are flexible. Must agree to not engage in fund raising as all of our funding comes in by faith and prayer (see our page on George Mueller on our website). Please visit our website www.orphanagesforafrica.org to gain more understanding of our organization. Please email Abby at abby@orphanagesforafrica.org if you are interested in volunteering with OFA-Canada.

Ongoing   Group Home Partnership Ministry Opportunity – Youth Guidance is one of the five ministry divisions of Youth For Christ Calgary. Youth Guidance goes about fulfilling YFC's mission by mentoring "youth". Youth Guidance is also developing a partnership ministry that partners with Group Homes, Church's and Youth Guidance in an opportunity that Christians can come alongside and partner with local group homes for teens. I am looking for a person who will commit to being a leader with whom I can help them develop and foster a partnership with a prospective group home. This partnership opportunity presented is designed as an introductory volunteer opportunity with the purpose of being able to recruit volunteers easily. I'm asking for a volunteer to commit to serving in the group home once a month. This opportunity gets you in the door, building relationships with teens and staff at a level that is not overwhelming but minor enough that you may ask yourself the question (in due time) how to develop this opportunity? If you have any interest in being apart of this interesting ministry do give me (Bernie) a call at 403-291-3179.
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Ongoing  The Mothers of Preschoolers Group at First Alliance Church are pleased to present the entertaining and informative video series Making Your Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman. Children are welcome. For more info contact Carole at 403-256-6912 or chloe403@telus.net

Ongoing  Organize your home, receive daily devotional reminders, get fit, and "stay on-track," with tips and help from the "Annie Groups." These are internet support groups for Christian homemakers. For further information visit: http://www.organizingannie.blogspot.com. We will be posting at the "Christian Women Today (CWT)" forum, a ministry of Campus Crusade for Christ Canada, committed to building an online community providing articles that build and train women of faith to impact their sphere of influence.

Ongoing  Volunteer Opportunity: Servants Anonymous, founded on Christian principles, is dedicated to meeting the needs of young women (16-29) who are victims of prostitution or who are at risk of entering prostitution. If you require further information you may contact me at 403-205-5530 or e-mail me jackie@servantsanon.com.

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