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Sunday Service/Rev Millie Rochester/Guest speakers Our Sunday services reflect our quest for community, social justice, intellectual freedom and support. This is what draws us together. 10:30 a.m. every Sunday to Dec. 30 , 10:30 a.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Cres. 474-1261.
Temple Shalom May 19, 7:30 p.m., 1077 Grant Ave. "Bible Stories Are Not Just for kids". Ever wonder what Abraham thought as he and Isaac walked to the mountain? Or Miriam, sending Moses off in his basket on the Nile? Come "make Midrash" as we open Scripture in preparation for Shavuot, and imagine ourselves in the Torah. This evening will challenge us to hear Scripture in new ways and better understand our place in this grand epic.
Country Blend show, a tribute to country and gospel music, May 21, 7:30 p.m., St. Timothy Church, 135 John Forsyth, (south St. Vital). Tickets $20. Information: 416-4971.
Finding Freedom, May 22, 7 p.m., Place of Grace Place of Grace Ministries, 1040 Beach Ave. is offering free of charge every Tuesday evening, a faith based recovery program to help people find healing and freedom from brokenness and harmful habits that may cause serious problems. Information: Janet 667-2421.
Congregation Shaarey Zedek invites the community to join us for a special Scholar-in-Residence weekend featuring Rabbi Or Rose May 25-28 beginning with a Kabbalat Shabbat Service and Shabbat Dinner, May 25, 6:15 p.m., 561 Wellington Cres. Registration by May 22. Complete information about the weekend: 452 3711, information@shaareyzedek.mb.ca, www.shaareyzedek.mb.ca. We are an Affirming Congregation.
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 65 Walnut Street invites you to join the Rev. David Wendel, on May 26, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.. Pastor Wendel is Director for Ministry of the North America Lutheran Church. His presentation on his Church's history and current activities in Canada and the United States will be of special interest to all Lutherans.
Congregation Etz ChayimTikkun Leyl Shavuot "Building Relationship in the Light of the Torah" with
Aida Strocovsky, psychotherapist at Anderson Adkins & Associates and counsellor at Jewish Child & Family Services, Vicki Frankel, MSW RSW Psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist, May 26, 8 p.m., 123 Matheson Ave. East. Followed by services at 9:30 p.m. Information: 589-6305 or info@etzchayim.ca.
Bible Vigil Eve of Pentecost May 26, 8:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m. and May 27, 7:45 a.m., Holy Ghost Church Chapel, 341 Selkirk Ave.
Eckankar worship service and HU song, Past Lives, Present Opportunities, May 27, 10:15 a.m., Canad Inn, 1824 Pembina Hwy. Information: 233-4281 or www.eckankar-mb.ca.
Experience Africa with Nathan Bush sharing stories of Uganda with World Vision, and Matthew Brough, Kella DeWit, Conrad Schellenberg, and Erin Whittaker will be sharing their experiences of Presbyterian World Service and Development (PWS&D) and the Presbyterian Church in Canada's mission in Malawi, May 27, 7-9 p.m., St. John's Presbyterian Church, 251 Bannerman Ave.
Manitoba Multifaith Council annual general meeting, May 30, 9 a.m.-noon, St Mark's Lutheran Church, Corydon and Cambridge. Guest Tony Tavares from the Manitoba Department of Education, presenting "Celebrating Diversity," which will look at multifaith education in our public schools.
Jewish National Fund 2012 Negev Gala in honour of Bonnie and John Buhler, June 5, Centennial Concert Hall. Entertainment is world renowned Israeli Percussionist Chen Zimbalista conducting and playing with members of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and Israeli vocalist Chen level. Tickets: 947-0207 or wpg.assist@jnf.ca
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition May 19, 2012 J13
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