Community Events

Halloween alternatives

At Halloween, many parents are looking for alternatives to trick-or-treating. If you and your children are trying to avoid long walks in the dark and cold, or you are just looking for a safe environment to visit, several churches are providing fun activities:

“Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 1111 S. Thor St., will host a “Trunk or Treat” party in the upper parking lot of the church Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m.

The event will feature candy, games and fun. For more information, call the church office at (509) 534-7751.

“Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 7307 N. Nevada St., will present a Fall Festival on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Children ages 3 and older are invited to enjoy a maze, snacks, candy, door prizes, games and a hayride.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 483-4218.

“The Spokane Faith Center, 3330 W. Central Ave., will hold its annual Harvest Party on Tuesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Children are invited to take part in carnival-style games to win prizes and candy. There also will be a concession stand selling treats.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 327-9673.

Bingo night

Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave., is holding its fall bingo night today from 6 to 9 p.m.

Along with the games, there will be banana splits for $1.26 in celebration of the church’s 126 years of worship. Players should bring a white elephant gift, wrapped in newspaper, for prizes.

The church is also adding a midweek worship service Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 448-7102.

Reformation services

Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 2733 W. Northwest Blvd., is celebrating the Reformation on Sunday with a service at 10:30 a.m.

The service will be followed by a potluck. Both Sunday school and adult Bible classes will be at 9 a.m.

The church is also gathering with the other Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod area churches for a joint Reformation service at 4 p.m. Sunday. That service features performances from the different church choirs and a mass choir.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 325-5738.

New pastor installation

Heritage Congregational Church, 1801 E. 29th Ave., is installing a new pastor at their church during a special service Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

Pastor Robert Christian has been ordained since 1989 and previously served at First Congregational Church in Waseca, Minn.

For more information about the service, call the church office at (509) 624-5090.

Fall bazaar

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road will hold its Fall Festival Bazaar today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Items for sale include lefse, other baked goods, crafts, plants and gently used items.

The church will also have the Bloodmobile available for anyone wishing to donate from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 465-0779.