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		Christmas Events		Seniors		Women
	Celebrations		Fundraising		Singles		Youth
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ALPHA COURSES
September
8-Nov. 10  Alpha Course, Abbeydale Christian Fellowship, 1352 Abbeydale Dr. SE. Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, includes dinner and babysitting. To register or for more information, email: Anchikol@hotmail.com or call Linda at 403-280-5282.

September
13-Nov. 15  Alpha Course, Bonavista Baptist Church, 1507 Acadia Dr. SE. Sunday evenings from 6-9 pm, includes kick-off bbq and dinner on subsequent evenings. To register or for more information, email: bbc_main@telus.net or call 403-271-6969.

September
15-Dec. 1  Alpha Course, Centre Street Church, 3900 – 2 St. NE. Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, includes dinner. To register or for more information, email: johnson.calgary@shaw.ca or call 403-242-7705.

September
17-Dec. 3  Alpha Course, First Alliance Church,12345  – 40 St. SE. Thursday evenings from 6-8:30 pm, includes a parallel track for ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages), also includes dinner. To register or for more information, email: alpha@faccalgary.com or call 403-258-8291.

September
17-Nov. 19  Alpha Course, Hillcrest Church, Medicine Hat, 3785 – 13 Ave. SE. Thursday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, includes dinner. To register or for more information, email: timste@medicinehat.ca. or call 403-526-4010.

September
21-Nov. 30  Alpha Course, Foothills Alliance Church, 333 Edgepark Blvd. NW. Monday evenings from 6:30-9 pm, includes dinner. To register or for more information, email: foothills@foothillsalliance.com or call 403-241-9777 or check out the web at www.foothillsalliance.com.

September
22 – December 1   Crossroads Evangelical Missionary Church ― Red Deer, Southwest Corner of 32 St. and Hwy 2 – Red Deer. September 22 – December 1 (Tuesdays). 6:30-9:30 pm (includes dinner). Phone: 403-342-0378. Email: doug.macdon@telus.net.
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BREAKFASTS, DINNERS & BANQUETS
November
24, 26, 28   Face The Children, an opportunity for life. Fundraising dinners at Tony Roma’s, 6712 Macleod Tr. S. Find out how you can support this orphanage in the Philippines. Please phone Peter at 403-640-2011 to find out more and to reserve by Nov 20. Space is limited.

December
4   Full Gospel Business Mens’ Fellowship, Family Christmas Banquet, Friday 6:30 pm at Best Western Village Park Inn, 1804 Crowchild Trail NW, (Across from McMahon Stadium). Men, women and families are welcome. Call Wilfred 403-280-8412, Eugene 403-272-6204, or Dave 403-288-9449, to reserve by November 27.

6   Turkey Supper, 5:00pm, Emmanuel Community Church, 3003  - 28  Street SE Calgary. Call 403-272-1551 for tickets.

12   Aglow of Calgary presents Reaching Out to Women at 9:30am, Prince of Peace Campus Community Centre, 16th Avenue & 100 Street (Garden Road). Come and enjoy Worship in Music and Song, Testimonies, Prayer, Refreshments and making new friends. For info contact Donna 403-259-2045 or Phyllis 403-201-9501.

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 Dave 403-288-9449.

Ongoing  The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast every Thursday 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  Weekly Saturday Breakfast, Calgary Chinook Riders/Christian Motorcyclists Association, 10am at Charlie’s Café, 4204 12 Street NE, Calgary, AB, ride may follow if weather permits, call Frank Amantea at 403-640-2038 or email famantea@shaw.ca

Ongoing   Weekly Activities: Open Door Seniors. 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.
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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.

November
12   Ambrose University presents: Down Ancient Paths Education Travel Reception, 7pm-9pm with Dr. Charles Nienkirchen, an experienced world traveller, passionate teacher and senior faculty member at Ambrose. He offers a transformational travel experience which will take you beyond….tourism….offer you a richly textured mosaic of cultural and spiritual experiences… and raise your level of global awareness. Come and hear engaging stories of transformative travel experiences by those who have already travelled Down Ancient Paths as well as obtain information about upcoming ventures to Israel, Syria, Jordan, Oberammergau and Egypt in 2010-2011. RSVP to reception@ambrose.edu. For more information visit the website www.downancientpaths.com/. Down Ancient Paths is a government award winning, travel study program at Ambrose University College. Ambrose University College • Seminary, 150 Ambrose Circle SW Calgary, AB T3H 0L5. Phone: 403-410-2902. Web: www.ambrose.edu.

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CELEBRATIONS
November
28   Festival of Trees Family Fundraiser Celebration, 1-5 pm, Gulf Canada Square, 401-9 Ave. SW. Christmas tree lighting, tree auction, cookie decorating, TOMS shoes (for every pair purchased one pair is given to a child in need.) Have your shoes custom painted by one of the professional artists or customize yourself. Purchase your pair here or pre-order through the Calgary Dream Centre. For more information contact Madeline 403-243-5598 ext 275, or www.calgarydreamcentre.com. Admission is free.
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CONCERTS & EVENTS
November
14   Ambrose University College's Chamber Singers will be in Wainwright on November 14/15 to participate in a weekend celebrating the dedication of a new church building. The concert on Saturday night will be at 8pm (there will be a banquet preceding the concert at 6pm). The service on Sunday morning will begin at 10am. Wainwright Church of the Nazarene is located at 1002 - 18 St, Wainwright. Contact info for Wainwright: 1-780-842-4922 or email office@wainnaz.com. 

15   Ambrose University College's Chamber Singers will performing at Innisfail Church of the Nazarene, 4904 - 48 St., Innisfail, AB. This event will begin at 7pm. Contact info for Innisfail: 1-403-227-3281 or email nazinn@telusplanet.net.

December
16   9th annual Music for a Winter Evening concert! A concert to benefit The Mustard Seed housing project. The Corpus Christi Male Chorale with guest artists the Cantaré Children's Choir and the Foothills Brass Quintet. Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30pm at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Tickets - $25 for adults and $10 for students. Hosted by Darrel Janz. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketweb.ca or by calling the Corpus Christi Male Chorale at 403-770-6878.

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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.

Ongoing  Guitar Church, Christian Guitar Club meeting Saturdays at Living Stones Church in Red Deer, AB from 10am to 12pm. Guitar Church offers instruction from over 15 pro guitarists over 11 weeks. Cost of the program is $150. Registration form is available online at www.guitarchurch.com. For info call 403-347-7311.
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DRAMA, THEATRE & THE ARTS

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CHRISTMAS EVENTS
December
2   2000 Candles, a musical theatre celebration of over 2000 Christmases at 7:00pm, Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church, 3020 - 51 Street SW Calgary. Order your tickets at www.ticketwindow.ca or 1-877-700-3130 all proceeds go towards Christian Reformed World Relief Committees EmbraceAids Campaign.

4    “O Magnum Mysterium” Ambrose Christmas Concert at 7:30pm. A variety program featuring the mystery and wonder of Christmas along with familiar expressions of the season. Participants include our three choirs, chamber orchestra, guitar ensemble and jazz ensemble. $10, $5 for children. Ambrose University College, 150 Ambrose Circle SW, Calgary. Call 403-410-2000 for tickets or visit www.ambrose.edu.

6   Turkey Supper, 5:00pm, Emmanuel Community Church, 3003  - 28  Street SE Calgary. Call 403-272-1551 for tickets.

16   9th annual Music for a Winter Evening concert! A concert to benefit The Mustard Seed housing project. The Corpus Christi Male Chorale with guest artists the Cantaré Children's Choir and the Foothills Brass Quintet. Wednesday, December 16 at 7:30pm at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Tickets - $25 for adults and $10 for students. Hosted by Darrel Janz. Purchase tickets online at www.ticketweb.ca or by calling the Corpus Christi Male Chorale at 403-770-6878.
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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 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
November
20   Healing Night-  Jesus heals Today! Bridgeland Riverside Community Centre, 917 Centre Avenue NE, (near the Bridgeland Memorial C-Train Station, Friday November 20, 7:00pm. Contact: www.Pray.ca or 403-277-2937.

Ongoing  The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast every Thursday 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 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
November
14   Listening to Prisoner’s Voices - Mennonite Central Committee’s 'Community Justice Ministries' is kicking off Restorative Justice Week with a Community Forum and Silent Auction, including prisoner’s artwork and crafts, on Nov. 14. The Community Forum will consist of a panel of ex-prisoners discussing issues related to reintegration. A representative from Correctional Services Canada will be present to respond.  A question and answer period will follow along with an opportunity for further discussion. Items for the Silent Auction have been donated by prisoners and community members alike. Much of the art and craftwork was made by prisoners while serving time. Art auction items are featured at www.mcc.org/alberta/programs/cjm.html. The event will take place at Deer Park United Church, 77 Deer Point Road SE, beginning at 9:30 am and ending at 1pm, November 14th.  Lunch will be provided. To register for the event please call Peter Worsley at 403-275-6935.
“Production of this Community Forum has been made possible through a financial contribution from Correctional Service Canada.”

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SENIORS
November
14   Open Door Seniors – Annual Christmas Treasure Chest Sale, 9:30am - 3-pm, Christmas decor, Collectables, Jewelry, Giftware, Electronics, Hardware, Art Work and Toys. For more info write 1307 - 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9, or phone: 403-269-7900.

Ongoing   Weekly Activities: Open Door Seniors. Mondays: Movies at 1pm. Monday, September 14: Reflexology at 10am. Tuesdays: Watercolour Classes at 10 am. Tuesdays: Bridge at 12pm. Wednesdays: Cribbage at 1pm. 3rd Wednesday of the month: Travel Presentations. Wednesday September 16 Stage West bus at 10am. Thursdays: Music Appreciation at 10am. Thursdays: Biblical or Historical Movies at 1pm. First Thursday of the Month is a luncheon at 12pm. Fridays: Exercise at 10:30am. Fridays: Bridge at 12pm. Starting a Whist day. If you play whist, please call us at 403-269-7900.
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SINGLES

Ongoing   Ministry Of Singles Alive In Christ & Community (MOSAIC), for single adults 40+. 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.
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SPEAKERS
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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 Sept. 16, 2009, 7-9 pm at First Alliance Church, 12345-40 St. SE. Call Bonnie or Rick at 403-256-5030 or FACDivorceCare@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   New to Calgary - Saddleback’s: Life’s Healing Choices, an 8-week DVD series – Freedom from our “Hurts, Hang-ups and Habits.” Starting in January in the NW. For location details and further info contact - Tom Crites 403-241-2428 or email tom@alovinghand.ca.

Ongoing   Saddleback’s: Celebrate Recovery. Beginning in March - Look for more info in February issue of City Light News. You can call Tom Crites 403-241-2428 or email tom@alovinghand.ca  for more info.
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VOLUNTEERS
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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