Community events

Tree63 concert

Tree63, an alternative Christian rock band from South Africa, will play at a fund-raiser for True Light Ministries Friday at 7 p.m. at Spokane Valley Nazarene Church, 15515 E. 20th Ave. The concert also will feature special guest Aaron Spiro and the TLM Worship Band.

True Light Ministries, based in Post Falls, provides support for Northwest churches who send mission teams to Mexico.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door ($20 for gold seats). Call (208) 777-1844 or (509) 484-4314.

Church dedication and speaker

Rev. Jim Rosemergy will speak about “The Prayer That God Prays” today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the new Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road.

Rosemergy, author of “The Transcendent Life,” “A Closer Walk with God” and “The Sacred Human,” served as the minister of the Unity Church of Truth on the South Hill.

He will also be at the new church for its services at 10 a.m. Sunday and during the church’s official dedication at 2 p.m.

For information, call Kris Broderhausen at 489-6964 or visit www.theunitycenter.org.

Benefit play

Salem Lutheran Church, 1428 W. Broadway Ave., will present the West Central Ministries Players Sunday at 2 p.m. in a reader’s theater dramatization of “On Golden Pond.”

The event, which will include a refreshment buffet and raffle items, will benefit Our Place Community Ministries, a faith-based organization which helps low-income families.

Admission is $15 at the door. For information, call Valerie at the West Central Community Center, 326-9540.

Choir concert

The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., will present its Cathedral Choir Sunday at 4 p.m.

The choir will perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Herbert Howells and Thomas Barthelmess, the cathedral’s lead tenor, in the fourth performance of a concerts series held on the second Sunday of every month at the cathedral.

Before the concert begins, tours of the cathedral will be offered from noon to 4 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken.

For information, call the church office at 838-4277.

Pentecost services

• St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave., will celebrate Pentecost Sunday at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.

The services will include music by pianist Carol Miyamoto, saxophonist Dan Carlson and percussionist Brendan Cessarato.

Children in Sunday school are invited to a Pentecost Party at 9:45 a.m. For information, call the church office at 747-6677.

• St. Augustine Parish, 428 W. 19th Ave., will celebrate Pentecost at 4 p.m. Sunday.

The choirs of St. Augustine, Our Lady of Fatima and Hamblen Park Presbyterian will perform, and vespers will follow at 4:30 p.m.

For information, call 624-1630.

Taize prayer service

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., is offering another Taize prayer service at 7 p.m. Sunday.

The candlelight service, also known as Prayer Around the Cross, includes melodic chants, scripture readings and moments for personal reflection. All faiths are welcome.

For information, call the church office at 448-2255.

Tea party

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3309 W. Rowan Ave., will hold a tea party Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. as a benefit for the church’s youth trips to Lutherhaven.

Tickets are $5. For information, call 327-1914.

Tsunami relief lecture

Anna Schowengerdt, a Whitworth College graduate, will speak about her experiences as part of Catholic Relief Services’ response to the tsunami disaster.

Schowengerdt, who served in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, will speak at 7 p.m. Monday in the Kubiak Theater of Gonzaga Preparatory School, 1224 E. Euclid Ave.

For information, call Scott Cooper at Catholic Charities, 358-4273.

Book reading

The Rev. Joseph Conwell, a former chairman of the theology department at Gonzaga University, will read from his books “A Brief and Exact Account: The Recollections of Simao Rodrigues on the Origin and Progress of the Society of Jesus” and “Walking in the Spirit: A Reflection on Jeronimo Nadal’s Phrase ‘Contemplative Likewise in Action’ ” at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave.

Conwell will answer questions and sign books. For information, call the store at 838-0206.

Spiritual seminars

Ancient Traditions Community Church, 1928 E. Rich Ave., is offering two seminars about spirituality this week.

The first, “Toltec Teachings for Strategic Living,” will discuss ancient Toltec teachings to reveal the path to living a rich and full life. It will meet every Tuesday through June 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per class. For information, call Kamori Cattadoris at 981-5202.

The second, “Introduction to Shamanic Consciousness,” a discussion of connections to the natural world, will be held on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10. For information, call Leon Sproule at 238-6318.

Spring brunch

Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley, will present a brunch and speaker next Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Lonna Vopat , the former Mrs. Idaho, Globe 2003 and Mrs. Idaho, America, 2002, will speak on “From Maybelline to Maker: Finding your Beauty in Christ.”

Tickets are $8 each or two for $15. For information, call Cherie at 927-5911.

Open house

Christ the Savior Orthodox Christian Church, 12407 E. 16th Ave., Spokane Valley, will hold its first open house next Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will feature the church’s choir singing ancient hymns, an icon painting presentation, free literature and refreshments.

For more information, call the church office at 891-7632.

Rummage sales

• Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St., is hosting a rummage sale to benefit its “Just for Fun” singing group today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the church’s garage.

For information, call the church office at 487-9667.

• Centenary United Methodist Church, 1012 S. Freya St., and the Southeast Lions Club are hosting a rummage and craft sale today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For information, call 534-0881.