UPCOMING BAPTISMS:
April 1, 2012 at the 9:29 and 11:11am celebrations

All participants must attend the baptism class prior to their baptism. This class will be held on March 27th, 2012 from 7:00-8:00pm.

CONTACT:
403.777.0800 x 5235
baptism@wkc.org

REGISTER ONLINE:
Click here to register

Wednesday Feb 1

A night of simply worship

An information meeting will be scheduled once the applications have been received.

We have made it an annual tradition to begin each new year with days of prayer. These days remind us of the power of sacred time and sacred space. We make space and time to listen to what God says, and answer back from our truest selves.

This has now become part of our annual rhythm together, one of the ways we stay committed to a vibrant, clear and focused Christian life. We know that the Christian life must be lived out in active engagement, but we also know that active engagement requires a deeper stillness, a deeper quietness. “Be still, and know that I am God”, says Psalm 46:10.

Epiphany is that time in the calendar that remembers the visit of the magi to the house of the Christ child. It signifies the revealing of God, the light that has come into our darkness. We might call it the celebration of the grand “aha!” moment — when we see what God is up to in the person of Jesus.

Every year we construct a guided prayer walk to help focus our thoughts and prayers.
The Westhall is open from 9 am to 9 pm, Monday through Wednesday, January 9-11.

Special evening teaching sessions are held each day at 7 pm.

Please consider this your invitation to participate.

Hands at Work Canada is sending a team to the Kabwe region of Zambia in late April/early May 2012. There is an information meeting scheduled for Dec 7th. For more information contact Dauna Geddes.

Westside is planning to send a team back to the Kitwe region of Zambia in late July 2012. More details will be available early in the new year. If you’d like to be added to the contact list email serveglobal@wkc.org

Three Christmas Eve Services:
3:00, 4:30 & 6:00pm

Volunteers needed for greeting, ushering, refreshment preparation and service, and parking lot attendants.
Contact Launa Hermann at lhermann@wkc.org

This year we invite you to deepen your experience of the holy season of Lent by joining us in spiritual retreat.  Dr. Charles Nienkirchen will lead us in an exploration of sacred time, as well as a discussion of Jesus as the suffering man.

Talks, guided prayers, and conversations will form the essence of these very special days. If you are willing to make the investment of a weekend, you will be changed.

GUEST TEACHER:

Dr. Charles Nienkirchen is a much sought after teacher and lecturer. He is Professor of Christian History and Spirituality at Ambrose University College. Charles’ life and teaching focus on the historical and practical dimensions of spiritual renewal and growth. His numerous educational travel ventures (downancientpaths.com) have given Charles extensive exposure to Christianity’s broad diversity. He passionately embodies the belief that Christians of diverse heritage must dialogue, worship and pray together as well as learn from each other.

COST/REGISTRATION:

Option 1 – stay over
$235 for full weekend, including two nights accommodation (single rooms only), all meals, access to friary library and grounds, and all teaching sessions. Early registration is $210 (payment by February 19).  The stay over is part of the experience — enjoy the quiet.

Option 2 – sleep at home
everything above (including meals), but without the stay over.  If you absolutely must stay at home in your own bed, but want to fully participate in the weekend, the cost is $150.  We expect persons who take this option to participate in all meals and sessions.

Refunds subject to $50 cancellation fee.  No refunds after February 26.

Full payment confirms registration which can be made by cheque (payable to Westside King’s Church) or by credit card (phone church office, 403-777-0800 ex. 5230).

SCHEDULE:

Friday, March 2:
Registration and gathering at 7 pm
Session at 8 pm

Saturday, March 3:
Meals at 8 am, noon, and 5:30 pm
Sessions at 9:30 am, 1 and 7 pm

Sunday, March 4:
Meal at 8 am
Session at 9:30 am
Noon dismissal

Expect times of quiet and prayerful reflection, reading and resting, conversation, prayer

TO REGISTER:
Please fill out the registration form below.

The Gift of Being You

January 25 & February 8, 2012 

Socrates said “know thyself”.  Augustine said “only he who loves God knows how to love himself”.  Paul said “serve each other in love”.  This two-part seminar will help you know your own personal uniqueness and deepen your awareness of the gift and calling of God.  Brochures at the connections counter.  Sign-up online at wkc.org/grow/deep-dive.  Limit 40 persons.

In Support of the Calgary Homeless Foundation

Join us for hot chocolate and Christmas music.
This is an ideal opportunity to connect with the residents who have been assisted by the CHF, show our continued supprt and share the true meaning of Christmas.

November 20 we have representatives from Asian Outreach, our Serve:Global partners working in Cambodia coming to share a bit about the projects we are supporting during the service and then to answer any questions you might have following the service in the Bistro. We will also be taking up a second offering this weekend to help support our Serve:Global fund that is used for projects in Mexico, Africa, Egypt, Cambodia and the Dominican Republic.

December 11 we will be taking up our annual Benevolence offering for our Serve:Local fund. This is a great time, as we enter into the Christmas season to support the various partners that we support here in Calgary such as the Calgary homeless foundation, the Pregnancy Care centre and internal benevolence and support programs for those in need at Westside.

To give you a small picture of what our Serve:Local fund helps to do take a look at this quick video below.

Please consider how you can participate.