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Announcements for Faith Briefs must be in our office by Monday, 4 p.m., prior to the intended date of publication. Due to space restrictions, publication is not guaranteed. Please post information on website: http://wfp.to/events

— The Art of Manifesting (Bringing Abundance Into Your Life) Spiritualist Fellowship Church, 300 Arlington Street at Portage Ave., every Monday until May 27, We will discuss and demonstrate Fundamentals of the Spiritualist philosophy, mediumship, and spiritual healing, Spiritualist Fellowship Church, 204-222-0071, $40.

— All Saints’ Evensong at 4 All Saints’ Anglican Church Hall, 175 Colony St., May 26, 4 p.m., Evensong every fourth Sunday at 4 p.m. at All Saints’ Anglican Church. Will continue through the summer months. Information: allsaints.mb.ca for details of each Evensong.

— Belonging: Reverend Fulgence Ndagijimana First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg, 603 Wellington Cres., May 26, 10:30 a.m. Unitarian minister from Burundi, who reminds us of our interconnections as he shares his experiences of ministry in that land.

— Bike Blessing and Bug Run House of the Risen Son, Start at 1377 Niakwa Road E; End at 305 Machray Ave, May 26, 4 p.m. (Rain date June 2). Sponsored by House of the Risen Son – Canada’s First Biker Church. Information: 204-229-2999 or 204-582-1261.

— Eckankar Worship Service Canad Inns Ft. Garry, 1824 Pembina Hwy., May 26, 11 a.m., listen to a reading from the ECK writings, an discuss spiritual principles. Information: 204-233-4281 or www.eckankar-mb.ca.

— Choral Evensong The Parish Church of St. Luke, 130 Nassau St. N at Stradbrook, May 26, 4 p.m., Music: Introit – Purcell, Responses – Ayleward, Psalm chants – Bairstow, Christie, Mag and Nunc – Stanford in Bb, Anthem: Evening Hymn – Gardiner. Celebrating the 60th wedding anniversary of Evelyn and Harold Christie. A fitting end to the Doors Open weekend. Information: ocm@stlukewinnipeg.com.

— Open Circle Development Spiritualist Fellowship Church, 300 Arlington St., May 28, 7 p.m. Experience Spirit communication and Intuitive development in an open-circle environment that promotes spiritual awareness. Open donation.

— Saint Boniface Diocesan Gathering at Saint Boniface Cathedral, 190 de la Cath©drale Ave., May 31, 6 p.m., for young adults and youth. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the Saint Boniface Diocesan Gathering for young adults and youth over 12. Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, founder of Salt & Light Television, will offer a session on the Called by Christ. This will be followed by conversation, coffee house and live music. No cost. Saint Boniface Cathedral, 7:30 p.m. Saint Boniface Diocesan Gathering: Saturday, June 1, free.

— Manitoba Christian Writers Association Bleak House, 1637 Main St., June 1, noon, Writers of all levels welcome; Writing Exercises; Workshops; Writing Resource Library; Group Critique Sessions; Mentoring Program; Annual Membership Fee $25; Guest Drop-In Fee $3 per meeting. Information: Irene 204-334-7780 or solonoi@shaw.ca.

— Introductory talk on Meditation on the Inner Light and Sound Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave., Room D, June 2, 1 p.m., Know Thyself as Soul Foundation will present a free introductory talk on Sant Mat, a practical spiritual path based on meditation on the inner Light and Sound, ethical values, service to others, and love for all creation, free.

— Hypnosis Spiritualist Fellowship Church, 300 Arlington St. at Portage Ave. behind the Royal Bank (Unity Church), every Monday June 3 – June 10, Self hypnosis is based on your body’s own natural abilities and it can be safely used on a daily bases. We will discuss 1)Degrees of Hypnosis, 2)Types of Hypnosis and 3) Practice techniques for self hypnosis., $10 per class.

— Reincarnation class Spiritualist Fellowship Church, 300 Arlington St., June 4, 7 p.m., Reincarnation is the rebirth in another body (after physical death), of a person’s personality or spirit. $10.

— Holy Shift: Christianity after Religion Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St., June 7 – June 8, Featuring Diana Butler Bass. Understand the holy shift called Christianity after religion and discover how church losses over the past 30 years are paralleled by a “spiritual but not religious” movement that gives new direction and hope to congregations in a new century, $99.

— To Israel With Love tour special from Winnipeg for those who always wanted to visit Israel, here is a great opportunity and big value price to the Holy Land. You will never be the same. Call Ken: 204-942-5433 or www.toisraelwithlove.com.

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