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Burnaby, BC: Gloria Dei Chorale Christmas Concert
2025-12-14 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Vancouver) | New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 13 Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V3N 2G6, Canada
The Gloria Dei Chorale, under the direction of Cathrie Yuen, is pleased to present their Christmas Worship service, featuring choral selections, readings, trumpet duet and congregational songs, Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 pm in the Oasis at Elim Village, 9025 160 Street, Surrey, BC and on Sunday, December 14 at 7:00 pm at the New Westminster Christian Reformed Church, 8255 – 13th Ave, Burnaby, BC. Contact Tina 604-588-6377 or Elaine at 604-271-0283 for more information. A free-will offering will be received.

Red Deer County, AB: The Fehr Family Band Christmas Concert
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Valley Centre Hall, 38062 Range Road 260, Red Deer County, AB, Canada

Calgary, AB: “All Is Calm, All Is Bright” Christmas Concert
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2R 0S5, Canada
Don’t Miss the “All Is Calm, All Is Bright” Christmas Concert! ✨

Tickets went on sale only a few days ago, and the response has been tremendous.

Over 40% tickets have already been sold, and at this pace, the concert may sell out in the next week.

If you plan to attend, we encourage you to reserve your seats soon!

🎶 Experience the magic of the season with over 100 singers from choirs across Calgary, accompanied by brass, organ, and percussion. This powerful evening of Advent and Christmas music will fill your heart with the beauty, joy, and promise of the season.

Held in the stunning sanctuary of Grace Presbyterian Church, this community Christmas concert continues to grow each year—bringing together choirs, neighbours, and friends for an unforgettable musical celebration.

💝 MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Last year’s concert raised more than $10,000 for Calgary Alpha House. This year, all proceeds will support the Calgary Trellis Society, whose work strengthens families facing poverty, homelessness, and mental-health challenges.

📌 Details

📅 Date: December 14, 2025

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)

📍 Location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1009 15 Ave SW, Calgary

🚗 Parking: Available in paid Indigo lots nearby or on the street. Parking is limited and fills quickly—arriving early is recommended.

💺 Rush Seating: Arrive early to secure your spot.

🚪 Entry: Please use the West Chapel Doors (wheelchair accessible) or Bell Tower Doors on 15 Ave SW.

Join us for this beautiful Christmas tradition and help support a meaningful cause.

✨ Buy your tickets now and be part of something truly special. ✨

🎟️GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY BEFORE THIS EVENT SELLS OUT!

Sherwood Park, AB: Steve Bell in Concert
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Saint Thomas Anglican Church, 4A Raven Drive, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
An evening of story and song, featuring music from Steve’s latest album, The Glad Surprise, as well as Advent classics and favourites.Tickets available below. For phone orders, call Signpost Music toll-free at 1-800-854-3499.Tickets are also available through Saint Thomas Anglican Church (4A Raven Drive | 780-567-5730).The church will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items on behalf of the Strathcona County Food Bank.

Tsawwassen, BC: Carolyn Arends and Spencer Capier in Concert
2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. David’s Church Delta, 1115 - 51A Street, Delta, BC, Canada
Carolyn Arends and Spencer Capier live in concert at St. David’s Delta

Online: Wise Ones Still Seek Him - National Day of Prayer
2025-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
In the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, we invite you to pull aside with us next week for a couple of hours to worship and seek the Lord together. We will:WorshipPray for our leadersPray for the salvation of our family and loved onesRepent for the sin of antisemitism, which is active in our nation right nowTake CommunionBe led by Holy Spirit Host: Faytene GrasseschiWorship Leader: Stephanie IsraelsonSpecial Contributors and Prayer Leaders: Rabbi Jeff Foreman, Shirley Hildebrandt, and others currently being confirmed. Where: OnlineDay: Thursday, December 18th, 2025Time: 3 – 5 PM ET Register to get the link. We look forward to being together. Bless you, – The Cry | National Days of Prayer There is no cost to participate, but an option to give a year-end donation is given upon checkout. Donations go to covering the cost to plan and host this and other similar national prayer events. All gifts are tax-deductible in the year they are given.Register

MARK THE DATE FOR THE NEXT NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN OTTAWA: The weekend of July 11th, 2026

Winnipeg, MB: Steve Bell in Concert
2025-12-19 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
An evening of story and song for Advent, featuring Steve Bell classics and favourites. This concert is being hosted at Grant Church (877 Wilkes Ave).Tickets available below. For phone orders, call Signpost Music toll-free at 1-800-854-3499.

Concert generously sponsored by CHVN Radio.

Surrey, BC: Christmas Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Vancouver) | Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, 12300 92 Avenue, Surrey, BC, Canada
Christmas Pipe Organ Concert with Audience Singing with organist, Frank Ezinga, (Langley)Seasonal sacred music by Asma / Bach / Bedard / Mulder / ZwartHeritage Pipe Organ (1912) A concert for the whole familyWhen: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2 PMWhere: Maranatha Canadian Reformed Church, 12300 – 92 Ave, Surrey, B.C.Admission by donation, ample free parking, Wheelchair accessible.Refreshments served following the concert.Contact: maranathaorgan@gmail.comCancelled in case of snow.

Calgary, AB: Christmas Services
2025-12-24 17:00 - 2025-12-25 12:00 (America/Vancouver) | Highwood Lutheran Church, 419 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary, AB, Canada
Christmas Services at Highwood Lutheran Church

419 Northmount Drive NW

Calgary, Alberta T2K 3H7

Telephone: 403-289-8206

Wednesday Dec 24 5:00 PM Nativity of Our Lord Family Candlelight Service

Thursday Dec 25 10:30 AM Christmas Service

Both services are open to In-person attendance and online via Zoom:https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4111340591 PW: [REDACTED]

Calgary, AB City Wide Prayer Rally With Daniel Henderson
2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Centre Street Church, 3900 2 St. NE, Calgary, AB, Canada
City Wide Prayer Rally! With Daniel HendersonJanuary 9 2026 @ 7:00 PMPRAYER IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GOD FOR TRANSFORMATION. JOIN US ONLINE AThttp://yycprayerrally.com/live-stream NEXT CWPR WATCH ONLINEJoin us in person & online at Centre Street Church Church There is a powerful synergy that takes place when we gather together and lift our voices before the Father in unity. Save the Date Our Next Quarterly Event is…January 9 2026Centre Street Church3900 2 St NE CalgaryLive Stream & In PersonJoin us as we pray for the church of Calgary to be as one.7pm – 9pm Partner with us to advance God’s kingdom and His will for Calgary & Area with a financial gift. You will receive a charitable receipt. DONATIONIf experiencing difficulties finding the live stream contact Alison. She will do her best to accommodate you. Alison (403) 383-9436.

Abbotsford, BC: Igniting Joy Seminar
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Vancouver) | Regency Park High Rises, 3170 Gladwin Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Learn how to define the joy of the Lord, Identify the benefits of joy. Decrease the hinderance to joy, and Increase the joy in your life.

Cost $30, which includes lunch, room, rental and handouts.

Call Bob at 604-832-2154 to register, before January 6, 2026.

National: National Day of Prayer for our Workplaces
2026-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | ON
🇨🇦 NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR OUR WORKPLACES

﻿Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Workers from across Canada will unite in prayer for our workplaces, our colleagues, and our nation.

You’re invited to join—and to help spread the word.

Why We Pray

· A Vision for Redemptive Work﻿﻿We pray for our workplaces and all workers to be impacted by God’s glory. May the presence of Christ bring renewal, hope, and healing in every sector of our nation.

· Faith and Work Integration﻿﻿We pray for Christ-followers to live out their faith at home, at work, and in the church—seven days a week. May we become people whose daily work reflects the character and compassion of Jesus.

· Thy Kingdom Come in the Workplace﻿﻿We pray for believers to serve as ambassadors of reconciliation. May the Kingdom of God be made visible through humility, integrity, and Spirit-led influence in the places we are called to serve.

National Prayer Time

· 12:00 p.m. Eastern

· 11:00 a.m. Central

· 10:00 a.m. Mountain

· 9:00 a.m. Pacific

· 1:00 p.m. Atlantic

· 1:30 p.m. Newfoundland

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Abbotsford, BC: Glory at Gallery 7 Theatre
2026-01-23 19:30 - 2026-02-08 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3M1, Canada
Glory

by Tracy Power

January 23 – February 8, 2026Abbotsford Arts Centre

A hockey play that swings!

It’s 1933 and four friends decide to show the nation that hockey isn’t just for men. With the Great Depression at its height, political tensions in Europe taking hold and the prospect of another world war on the horizon, can these dedicated women overcome stereotypes, skepticism and heartache as they battle their way to glory, one game at a time? Can they demonstrate to the nation that everyone belongs on home ice?

Based on the true story of Canada’s own Preston Rivulettes, this highly entertaining and inspiring play incorporates jazz age music and swing dance to create a theatre experience that celebrate the ties that bind us together as a nation, and the value of dedicated purpose and personal self worth.

Langley, BC: Sarah Jane Scouten & Marin Patenaude
2026-02-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Bez Arts Hub, #102 - 20230 64 Avenue, Langley, BC, Canada
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Sarah Jane Scouten

Sarah Jane Scouten has been nominated for 4 Canadian Folk Music Awards, a Western Canadian Music Award and an International Folk Music Award. She has performed at Vancouver Folk Music Festival, MerleFest, Calgary Folk Music Festival, Salmon Arm Roots and Blues, Dranouter Festival, Maverick Americana Music Festival and more. She has opened for Corb Lund, William Prince, Ron Sexsmith, The Sadies and shared the stage with Martha Wainwright, The Strumbellas, Allison Russell, Martin Carthy, Mandolin Orange (Watchhouse) and more.

According to CBC q’s Tom Power, “Stan Rogers was able to do it, Ron Hynes was able to do it, Kate McGarrigle was able to do it – and Sarah Jane Scouten is able to do it.”

“An agile voice, ruminative songwriting, and love for classic country, indie pop, and everything in between.”

— American Songwriter

Marin Patenaude

Even in the quietest moments, Marin is fiery and alluring, a wild woman of the woods or urban sophisticate. Her songs, like her presence, are as passionate and beautiful as they are dark and raw. They weave in and out of Americana, deftly defying simple classification, landing beside the likes of Margo Timmins (Cowboy Junkies), Joni Mitchell, and hinting at the raucous sides of Neil Young and Jeff Buckley. She holds a crowd on her own but can be seen with a stellar lineup of adventurous musicians that play freely and with big feelings.

Chilliwack, BC: Mission Fest BC
2026-02-12 18:00 - 2026-02-14 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Chilliwack Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Registration is live for Mission Fest BC 2026! Mark your calendars for February 12–14, 2026, at Chilliwack Heritage Park. See the schedule, a list of this year’s speakers, registration, and more! Our new conference URL is missionfestbc.org.

3 Days of God’s Love“To him who loves us and has set us free from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”— Revelation 1:5–6We eagerly anticipate that Jesus will come and His love will be made known to all who come to worship and receive His heart for the world.Come Expectant.Encounter Jesus.Embrace Calling.Go Renewed.Register Today here

Abbotsford, BC: G7 Presents: The Golden Anniversaries at Gallery 7 Theatre
2026-02-18 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3M1, Canada
G7 Presents: The Golden Anniversaries

by Mark Crawford

An Arts Club Theatre Company presentation

February 18, 2026 Abbotsford Arts Centre

Every year since they were married, Glen and Sandy Golden have been celebrating their wedding anniversary by coming to the same cottage on the lake for an annual weekend of quiet romance. And this year marks a major milestone: 50 years of wedded bliss. Well, mostly bliss…

A week before the play begins, Sandy cancelled their big anniversary party and kicked Glen to the curb. And now, he wants to talk. Set over the course of one evening, as well as the past fifty years, Glen and Sandy recount the good, the bad, and the ugly of spending half a century together. As the reason for their recent split is revealed, the play takes on a new depth and meaning.

A comedy-drama about marriage, memory, and a long-term love for the ages.

Lethbridge, AB: Coldest Night of the Year
2026-02-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver) | ON
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness because it’s cold out there. Join us on February 28, 2026 – across the country, close to home!

We are on a mission to raise $70,000 for Streets Alive Mission’s mission services. We need your help to get us there!

Sign up your team, fundraise, and walk with us at festival square. See all the details and sign up at https://cnoy.org/location/lethbridgedowntown

Abbotsford, BC: Abendmusik Vesper Choir
2026-03-07 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, 3386 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
The Abendmusik Vesper Choir is an ensemble of more than 20 singers from the Lower Mainland. The choir gives evening services during Advent and Lent where we provide an opportunity to worship and meditate with sacred music and prayers written across the centuries. Please feel free to bring friends who might appreciate this type of music and this opportunity for reflection — no applause, no sermon, no announcements.

LENT 2026 VESPERS

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 7:30 pm, St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 3737 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 pm, Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, 3386 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC

Vancouver, BC: Abendmusik Vesper Choir
2026-03-08 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 373 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Abendmusik Vesper Choir

The Abendmusik Vesper Choir is an ensemble of more than 20 singers from the Lower Mainland. The choir gives evening services during Advent and Lent where we provide an opportunity to worship and meditate with sacred music and prayers written across the centuries. Please feel free to bring friends who might appreciate this type of music and this opportunity for reflection — no applause, no sermon, no announcements.

LENT 2026 VESPERS

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 7:30 pm, St. Philip’s Anglican Church, 3737 West 27th Avenue, Vancouver, BC

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 pm, Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, 3386 Mount Lehman Road, Abbotsford, BC

Abbotsford, BC: Anastasia: The Musical at Gallery 7 Theatre
2026-03-13 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Abbotsford Arts Centre, 2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 3M1, Canada
Anastasia: The Musical

Book by Terrence McNally | Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens

March 13 – 29, 2026 Abbotsford Arts Centre

The era is the 1920s. As the Russian Empire crumbles, a young woman called Anya sets out to uncover the secrets of her past.

With the assistance of the debonair conman, Dimitri, and his ex-aristocrat sidekick, Vladimir, Anya escapes her homeland and heads to Paris in search of answers. Pursuing her is the ferocious Soviet officer, Vaganov, a man unwavering in his determination to silence her.

Overflowing with soaring ballads, dramatic tension and inspiring hope, this epic musical adventure celebrates home, love, family and historical roots that run deep.

Calgary, AB: Gracie at Fire Exit Theatre
2026-03-18 19:30 - 2026-03-22 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Engineered Air Theatre, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
GRACIE

by Joan MacLeod

March 18th – 22nd, 2026

Directed by Heather Pattingale

Inspired by real life events, a young girl is born into a complex and secretive world: a polygamous and fundamentalist church community. Gracie’s days are full of faith and family but as a teenager, she faces the increasing pressure of religious tradition. Can you confront the uncomfortable reality of what their beliefs require her to sacrifice for the benefit of others? A gripping and tender story of growing up and braving the crossing between the familiar and the unknown.

Abbotsford, BC: G7 Presents: Conclave of Standup at Gallery 7 Theatre
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
Join Master of Ceremonies, Cliff Prang, and a cadre of highly talented comics for a night of stand-up comedy the entire family can enjoy.

Featuring emerging and established comics from around the Lower Mainland, our conclave promises to be a fun-filled night of comedy.

Vancouver, BC: Josiah Queen in Concert
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Orpheum Theatre, 601 Smithe Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Mt. Zion Tour: Josiah Queen, Jervis Campbell and Gable Price

Calgary, AB: Pith at Fire Exit Theatre
2026-05-06 19:30 - 2026-05-10 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Engineered Air Theatre, 205 8 Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, Canada
PITH

by Stewart Lemoine

May 6th – 10th, 2026

Directed by Mark Lewandowski

An itinerant sailor leads a widow and her housekeeper on a treacherous journey into the South American jungle…without ever taking them out of the living room. With creative bravado, Jack Vail propels two women from Providence Rhode Island to the imaginative landscapes of New Orleans, Panama, and the Amazon. As they encounter explorers, international playboys, and all manner of tropical wildlife, they dig deeper into the mystery behind a disappearance, with life altering consequences.

Abbotsford, BC: A Few Good Men at Gallery 7 Theatre
2026-05-08 19:30 - 2026-05-24 21:30 (America/Vancouver) | Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, Canada
A Few Good Men

By Aaron Sorkin

May 8 – 24, 2026 Matsqui Centennial Auditorium

A US Marine stationed in Guantanamo Bay is dead, the result of a disciplinary action gone terribly wrong. Two upstanding soldiers are accused of his murder.

A Navy lawyer, Lt. Kaffee, with a history of negotiating plea bargains and a distracting passion for baseball, is tasked to defend the accused. As Kaffee and his litigation team dig further into the case, a lurid cover-up is revealed and Kaffee is forced to put his career on the line and stand up for the truth.

Aaron Sorkin’s ground-breaking debut play was a Broadway hit when it premiered back in 1989 and was adapted into the Academy-Award nominated film starring Tom Cruise & Demi Moore.

This compelling courtroom drama, sprinkled with generous doses of humour, explores honour, integrity and standing up for the truth, all while examining how our careers shape who we are.

Deer Valley, AB: Three and Company at the Deer Valley Meadows Gospel Jamboree
2026-06-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Deer Valley Meadows Campground
Three and Company will be one of the many groups at Deer Valley Meadows for the 2026 gospel jamboree. We are excited to be back with this excellent event

June 5-6-7 are the dates for 2026.

Alix, AB: The Amundruds at the Deer Valley Meadows Gospel Music Weekend
2026-06-05 08:00 - 2026-06-07 17:00 (America/Vancouver) | Deer Valley Meadows Camp, Alix, AB, Canada
The Amundruds at the Deer Valley Meadows Gospel Music Weekend at Deer Valley Meadows Camp, Alix, AB

Waldheim, SK: Waldheim Missions Conference
2026-07-26 19:00 - 2026-07-29 21:00 (America/Regina) | Waldheim MB Church, 5003 2 Avenue, Waldheim, SK, Canada
Join us for four evenings of worship, fellowship, and a renewed vision for global missions.

Event Highlights:

Missionary reports from around the world

Worship music

Missions-focused messages

Kids program

Youth program

Child care provided

Free to attend!

Keynote Speaker:Tim Whatley, Co-Director of Ethnos Canada

About the Waldheim Missions Conference:The Waldheim Missions Conference is an independent evangelical and interdenominational annual gathering supported by churches and individuals across the Sask Valley. Our purpose is to encourage, support, and send cross-cultural missionaries from our region to the nations. Since 1953, WMC has remained one of the longest-running events of its kind in North America.

To learn more, please visit: waldheimmissionsconference.com

Millet, AB: Three and Company at the Concert in the Country
2026-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Millet Agriplex, 5400 45 Avenue, Millet, AB, Canada
We are excited to be asked to be involved in the 2026 Concert in the Country in Millet, AB.

The weekend will have a list of groups that will perform at the Millet Agriplex on the weekend of August 7-8-9 of 2026.

Come out and support local gospel music!
