Celebration of Hope in God’s Cosmic Promise,” presented by Franciscan Sister Elise Saggau, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., in St. Francis Hall at St. Francis Convent. Participants will examine the virtue of hope — its message for dark times and how it motivates continual conversion, creating an ever-greater place for God’s Spirit in one’s daily life. Free will donations accepted. (No cost to attend.) Lunch included. For information, or to register by Nov. 28, contact the Franciscan Life Center at 320-632-0668 or email franciscanlife@fslf.org.