ALPHA COURSES

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BREAKFASTS, DINNERS & BANQUETS

Ongoing The Christ Centered Professionals Club, Monthly Luncheon. Be nourished by the Spirit of Christ and new found business relationship. For information or to reserve your seat please contact Rev. Dr. Tan Ngo at Calgary@shepherdsguide.ca or 403-280-4403 (Office) & 403-922-2209 (Cell).

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 morning at 7am at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 2nd floor, 100 - 6 Avenue SW. 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 until 9:30am. Hot Buffet Breakfast. 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.

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 & Vacation Bible School

For a listing of Christian Camps please consult our Camp Directory under our Directories tab: http://www.calgarychristian.com/directory/camps/index.htm.
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CELEBRATIONS
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CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS – OPEN HOUSES

February
1   Calgary Christian School (7-12), 5029 – 26 Avenue SW, Open House 7pm. Info 403-242-2896.

1,8,15 & 29   Menno Simons Christian School (K-9), 7000 Elkton Drive SW, Open House 7pm. Info 403-531-0745.

2 &16   Menno Simons Christian School (K-9), 7000 Elkton Drive SW, Open House 9am. Info 403-531-0745.

7   Glenmore Christian Academy (K-9), 16520 – 24 Street SE, Open House 9am. Info 403-254-9050.

7   Heritage Christian Academy (K-12), 2003 McKnight Blvd., Open House 6-8pm. Info 403-219-3201.

21   Alberta Bible College PACE course starts. Info 403-265-7223, pace@abccampus.ca, www.abccampus.ca.

March 1-3   Vanguard College - 12140-103 St. Edmonton, AB. Contact: Joy at 780 452 0808 or joy.dodd@vanguardcollege.com. Cost: $30 for food and accommodations for entire event. Leaders are free. Join us at our annual open house event, designed so that you can not only check out classes, but stay with students, meet other visitors, connect with God and have a blast! We believe you will be encouraged and transformed by the worship sessions and meaningful messages in our chapel services. Expect late nights, early mornings, lots of food, and a ton of fun! InVision takes place March 1st - 3rd, and Fall applicants will be given a free application and $300 towards tuition.

April
11   Heritage Christian Academy (K-12), 2003 McKnight Blvd., Open House 6-8pm. Info 403-219-3201.

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CONCERTS & EVENTS

February
25   FaithHouse Productions, in recognition of Black History Month, presents an evening with Fred Hammond. Saturday, Feb 25 at 7 pm at The Jubilee Auditorium. With special guests. Tickets: $35 ($30 Seniors and Children 6-12 yrs) available at www.iTickets.com by phone 403-273-9006, 403-510-3382 or by going to Blessings Bookstore at 8, 1825 - 32 Ave NE, Joycee's Caribbean Foods at 630 - 1 Ave NE, or Caribbean Choice Foods at 2235 Centre St NW. Additional concert information can be found at http://faithhouseproductions.com/index.html.

March
21   Chris Tomlin at 7pm, at Centre Street Church, 3900 – 2nd Street NE. Info & tickets www.uniteproductions.com.

May
14   Michael W. Smith at 7pm at First Alliance Church, 12345 – 40th Street SE. Info & tickets www.uniteproductions.com.

Present   Invitation to a Private 'church' survey: "... inside the 4 walls or outside?" There are governmental statistics available, but here is your opportunity to respond to a private survey and to receive a copy of the results if requested. To obtain a copy of the short questionnaire, simply email to: onefoldministries@yahoo.com. Please be honest and Spirit guided in your answers.

Ongoing ProArts @ Noon Concert Series. FREE (every) Wednesday noon hour performing arts concerts at Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (corner of 7 Ave and 1 Street SE) from 12:10pm-12:50pm every Wednesday. Join us every Wednesday for free concerts featuring a wide variety of performances. You’re welcome to bring your lunch! Join us every Wednesday at lunch for a moment of respite from the day with free concerts featuring a wide variety of performances. For more information call 403-269-1904. Concert Line: 403-214-1811, email info@proartssociety.ca or go to www.proartssociety.ca.
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CONFERENCES & COURSES

February
6-8   CEMA ( Calgary Evangelical Ministerial Association) presents their annual Pastor’s Prayer Summit Feb 6-8 at Entheos Retreat Centre. For more info www.cemainfo.com.

11    Adoption Courses: Edmonton Feb 11, Calgary, March 10, Edmonton April 14, Calgary May 5, Edmonton June 16. Call 403-256-3224 or 1-877-256-3224 (toll-free). Building a Family Through International Adoption, Christian Adoption Services, 201B, 9705 Horton Road SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 2X5, email info@christianadoption.ab.ca or visit their website at: www.christianadoption.ab.ca.

15-16   Ambrose University College will host Rev. Sunder Krishnan as speaker for the 2012 Murray Downey Lectureship. You are warmly invited to attend three free public lectures as Rev. Krishnan speaks on God’s heart for the nations: “My Heart. God’s Passion – Aligning my Heart with God’s” Evening Lectures: Chapel Session: Feb. 15, 7pm. Feb. 16, 11:15am and Feb. 16, 7pm. For more information, visit http://jaffrayglobal.com/events or email jaffray@ambrose.edu.

21   Alberta Bible College PACE course starts. Info 403-265-7223, pace@abccampus.ca, www.abccampus.ca.

25   Opening Doors in Your Community...Cooperative ESL Ministries’ Annual Networking Event. 9 - 11 am, Saturday, February 25 at the Marlborough Park Community Centre. With 15 immigrant-serving community agencies represented, this inspiring morning of sharing and connecting will equip immigrant related volunteers, church leaders and other community stakeholders with fresh ideas and necessary tools for opening doors to vibrant, inclusive community development in our city. Visit www.eslcooperative.ca for details. To register email register@eslcooperative.ca. Cost is $15 pre-registered or $20 at the door.

March
2 & 3   "Simply Jesus" Jesus once said, "If you are tired of trying to keep the plates spinning in life's three ring circus, then come to me - all of you - everyone - anyone who is feeling worn out, burnt out, tired, sick, burdened, bruised, battered and crushed, and I will give you rest." If you're burnt out, bored, or just plain tired of defending Christianity, then 'Simply Jesus', an upcoming conference facilitated by The Mosaic Network, March 2-3, is just what the doctor ordered. Featuring Carl Medearis, international expert in the field of Muslim-Christian relations and author of several books including Tea With Hezbollah and his latest, "Speaking of Jesus", this gathering will help you clear away the clutter and to see, hear and serve "Simply Jesus". Through story, song, conversation, connection and accessible, practical teaching, we'll be creating space for you to connect with Jesus and with others who simply long to follow Him without all of the extra baggage. We're confident you'll walk away renewed, refreshed; with simple takeaways that you can easily apply to your everyday life! For more information and to register securely online, please visit www.themosaicnetwork.net. Get in on early bird registration until January 30, 2012. Price: Early Bird: $49.00 / adult, $92 per married couple, $119 / Family. After January 30, 2012: $79.99 / adult, $149.99/ married couple, $194/ Family. Children 5+ will have opportunity to participate in the primary sessions and will enjoy ministry and a creative art project. For information or to register: 403-403-990-8463 or visit http://www.themosaicnetwork.net. Sponsored by: The Mosaic Network.

10   Adoption Courses: Calgary Jan 14. Calgary, March 10. Call 403-256-3224 or 1-877-256-3224 (toll-free). Building a Family Through International Adoption, Christian Adoption Services, 201B, 9705 Horton Road SW, Calgary, Alberta T2V 2X5, email info@christianadoption.ab.ca or visit their website at: www.christianadoption.ab.ca.

30 - April 1   Calgary Israel Bible Prophecy Conference at Glenmore Inn, 2720 Glenmore Trail SE. Info www.cibpc.ca
587-891-5109 (local Calgary number).

Ongoing Cooperative ESL Ministries offers 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 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

February
8 - 12   Fire Exit Theatre presents The Big Picture. The Bible. In Two Hours. In 2002 the production of The Big Picture toured across Canada in partnership with the Canadian Bible Society. 26 cities, 31 performances and dozens of standing ovations. Tickets are now on sale by emailing tickets@fireeixt.ca or online at www.fireexit.ca. February 8-12 at the Engineered Air Theatre – Epcor Centre
Nightly at 7:30 and a Saturday and Sunday matinee at 2pm. Tickets $12 - $20.

24   (Part 1) WORSHIPING WITH FLAGS is an exhilarating way to praise God! You are invited to join us for this exciting workshop led by Darlene West of WESTWORKS Flags and on the Planning Committee of CDFC. Friday night is Part 1, a FOUNDATIONAL class which includes: scriptures on flags, flagging etiquette, meanings of colors, heart-attitude of worshiping with flags, training and techniques of 6 styles of flags. Note: this is a "Taster" class that is normally 6 hours. Class fills up fast, so please RSVP as soon as possible! Adults and children 8+ years are welcome, max.25 people. In-class use of a myriad of unique and exquisite flags! For your convenience, flags will be available for cash purchase. TIME: 6:45pm-9:30pm, Varsity Bible Church, 4807 Valiant Dr. NW (west of Shaganappi Trail). Cost $20. RSVP cdfccalgary@gmail.com or call Darlene at 403-283-4824.

25   (Part 2) WORSHIPING WITH FLAGS - Christian Dance Fellowship of Canada (CDFC) welcomes Darlene West for Part 2 of Worshiping With Flags. Saturday morning focuses on using techniques from WORSHIPING WITH FLAGS Part 1. It is going to be LOTS OF FUN!!! For your own benefit, you must have previously taken a Foundational class. TIME: 9:45am to 12noon, address as above. Suggested offering: $15 and $10 for CDFC members. RSVP cdfccalgary@gmail.com. Call Darlene with questions, 283-4824.

Ongoing Christian Dance Fellowship (CDFCanada). Please join us for our monthly gathering, traditionally the last Saturday morning of every month (except summer), when we meet to worship the Lord through creative movement/dance. Last Sat/Month - 9:45am - Noonish, Varsity Bible Church, 4807 Valiant Dr. NW (west of Shaganappi Trail, near Market Mall). Suggested Offering: Members $10: non-members $15. RSVP to Amay 403-288-9661 or cdfccalgary@gmail.com. Always confirm events on our website www.cdfcanada.com in case of long weekends or changes. All are welcome.
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FUNDRAISING
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

February
6-8   Calgary Evangelical Ministerial Association (CEMA) presents Pastor's Prayer Summit with Daniel Henderson - Mon Feb 6 - Wed Feb 8, 2012 at Entheos Retreat Centre. For more information visit www.cemainfo.com.

Ongoing   40 Nights Ablaze in Calgary. Come every night to experience a fresh New Year wave of Strategic Spiritual warfare, Holy Ghost Fire, Prophetic Intercession & Deliverance. Come to be launched nightly into Strategic Spiritual Warfare with intensity, focus & determination to pursue, overtake and recover all that the enemy has stolen from your life & destiny. During this 40 nights ablaze program, there will be a special anointing and impartation service for the benefit of all participants, every 7th night. Sunday January 1 to Friday, February 10. 7 pm to 9 pm nightly. FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH, #117, 3825 - 34 Street NE Calgary AB T1Y 6Z8.

Ongoing The Calgary Leadership Prayer Breakfast every Thursday morning at 7am at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce, 2nd floor, 100 - 6 Avenue SW. 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 until 9:30am. Hot Buffet Breakfast. The price is $15. For more info call Melody at 403-651-4845 or email mjjcons@shaw.ca.

Ongoing   Interdenominational intercession for: a great outpouring of the Holy Spirit, in Calgary and all across Canada, that will result in a great revival of the whole Church, and a great Harvest of souls accepting Christ. Wednesdays 1-2 pm at Salvation Army Glenmore Temple, 921 – 68 Ave. SW. (John 403-282-8208).

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 Calgary Healing Rooms is a walk-in healing clinic for those needing physical healing. This non-denominational ministry also offers training to those interested in ministering to the sick. It uses the facilities of First Assembly, 6031 Elbow Drive SW, Calgary, every Thursday, 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm. For more info contact Noah at 403-605-4595, www.calgaryhealingrooms.com.

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.

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SEMINARS, RETREATS & WORKSHOPS

February
15-16   Ambrose University College will host Rev. Sunder Krishnan as speaker for the 2012 Murray Downey Lectureship. You are warmly invited to attend three free public lectures as Rev. Krishnan speaks on God’s heart for the nations: “My Heart. God’s Passion – Aligning my Heart with God’s” Evening Lectures: Chapel Session: Feb. 15, 7pm. Feb. 16, 11:15am and Feb. 16, 7pm. For more information, visit http://jaffrayglobal.com/events or email jaffray@ambrose.edu.

Ongoing Invitation to a Private 'church' survey: "... inside the 4 walls or outside?" There are governmental statistics available, but here is your opportunity to respond to a private survey and to receive a copy of the results if requested. To obtain a copy of the short questionnaire, simply email to: onefoldministries@yahoo.com. Please be honest and Spirit guided in your answers.

Ongoing CMSS David offers a free children’s ministry/Sunday school workshop on internet sites providing free resources. This workshop is especially encouraging to those from smaller ministries, as they meet with other children’s ministry workers/Sunday school teachers. Limit 15 participants per workshop (each will be using a provided computer). cmssdavid@gmail.com or David at 403-547-5427.
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SENIORS

Ongoing Open Door Seniors. Mondays: 9:30 am - 12 pm Walkers; 1 pm – 3 pm Movie matinee. Tuesdays: 10 am – 12 pm Watercolours; 1 pm – 3 pm Bible studies. Wednesdays: 10 am – 12 pm Free exercise classes; 1 pm – 3 pm Cribbage. Thursdays: 10 am – 12 pm Music Appreciation; 1 pm – 3 pm Movie matinee. Fridays: 10 am – 11:30 am Exercise classes; 12 pm – 3 pm Bridge. Reflexology twice a month by appointment. First Thursday of the month at 12 pm luncheon and entertainment, except July; August and January. Membership $15.00 per year. For more info write 1307 - 4 Street SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X9. Ph 403-269-7900. http://firstbaptistcalgary.com/636864.ihtml

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SINGLES

Ongoing First Alliance Singles (25-35ish): Fusion is a dynamic community of single adults (25-35ish) committed to developing genuine friendships and nurturing Christ-centered living. We hold as a priority the need to reach out to the greater community and serve as Christ served, both locally and globally. Please join us on Sundays at 5:30pm, in room 255 upstairs, for teaching and social fellowship. First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40th St SE, Calgary or https://www.faccalgary.com/secure.php#/CONNECT/SINGLES or email Fusion@faccalgary.com for more info. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Ongoing Centered Singles (formerly MOSAIC), for singles 40+ held at Centre Street Church Chapel Room every Wednesday at 7:15pm. Refreshments, worship in song & music, message, small groups and social events. Call the Centered Singles info line at 403-520-2690 for weekly events.

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STAMPEDE EVENTS

SUPPORT GROUPS & HEALING MINISTRY

Ongoing Calgary Pregnancy Care Centre, helping women in crisis, pregnancy tests, options counselling, 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 Counselling Services: Christian counselling for individuals and couples on a wide range of issues including marital and premarital counselling, 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, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40 St SE  starting Feb 15th. Email: calgaryFAC@gmail.com / www.divorcecare.org.
Running alongside the adult program is "DivorceCare 4 Kids". This is a special group to help children deal with the hurt of their parents’ separation or divorce. Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm at First Alliance Church, 12345 - 40 St SE. Check out www.dc4k.org or contact Janet Loewen at 403-252-7572 for more info.

Ongoing Saddleback’s: Celebrate Recovery is a Christ centered, international program, started by John Baker. It is a program that fits almost any type of problem with less than 1/3 of participants struggling with alcohol and drug problems. It is being used in thousands of churches worldwide. Beginning Sunday April 11 and running every Sunday starting at 6:00pm. A meal will be prepared at a nominal cost to you of $3. The meeting itself will start at 7:00pm. I extend a warm invitation to you to come out and join us on Sunday evenings. For location and further details you can call Tom Crites at 403- 241-2428 or email tom@alovinghand.ca.

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.
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WOMEN

February
11   Aglow – Restoring, Equipping, and Empowering Women into their God-given Destiny. Calgary Dream Centre, 4510 Macleod Trail South. Saturday, February 11 • 9am - 12 noon. Coffee and Muffins will be served. Free-will Offering. For more information please call Donna at 403-259-2045 or Phyllis at 403-201-9501.

Ongoing Women’s Brunch at Emmanuel Community Church, 30 Ave & 28 Street SE Calgary. 403-272-1551. The last Saturday of each month, beginning at 9am. Guest speakers join us at each brunch; we’d love if you could join us too!

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 info visit: 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 Society of Calgary, founded on Christian Principles, is dedicated to meet the needs of women (with or without children) who are victims of or are at risk of sexual exploitation. If you would like more information please contact Jackie at 403-237-8477 or jackie@servantsanon.com.

Ongoing TOPS Non-profit WEIGHTLOSS support group. Harvest Hills Alliance Church, Meets every Tuesday at 10:45am. Please call Pat at 403-226-0181 for information on this group or any of our 44 Chapters in Calgary.
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YOUTH

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