Religion Notebook

RLM Outdoor Connection Ministries Fundraiser Dinner and Auction – today, 4:30-8 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Jim Grassi at 457-9619.

“The Flaws and Failures of Fundamentalism” by Tom Pagliasotti – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church; 667-7507.

UNITE ‘06 Christian Youth Conference – for area middle school and high school youth, Thursday-Saturday, at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; $45/all three days; events include worship, food drive, barbecue, skate park, and live entertainment by Monty Hipp, Stellar Cart, Off Hand Remedy, City Wide worship band and Mark Moder; sponsored by the combined efforts of various area Christian churches; for information, call 660-8000.

“Invitation to the New Testament” – begins Sunday at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

High School Leadership Courses – Sundays, 9:30 a.m. at RLM 1, Room 7 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; 777-7325.

Kid Community - Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; all new program includes “Live B.I.G.” (believe in God) for kids age 4 to fifth grade; special activity time provided during both worship service hours at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for kids ages 7-10, nursery provided from 8:30 a.m.-noon for kids to age 6; 765-8800.

Sunday Morning Adult Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and Worship Extender Classes, 12:15 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church. 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “Old Testament Survey” in progress, newcomers welcome; “Improving Your Parenting,” and “Believing God” classes Sundays; child care available; 765-8800.

Catholic Young Adult Group - for ages 18 and older, meets first, second and third Tuesdays of each month for Bible study and prayer, 7-8 p.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls; for information, call Jennifer at 704-6550.

Wednesday Night Breakouts - 6-8 p.m., with theme potluck, music and short worship followed by breakout sessions for all ages; “Rock Solid,” elementary kids series, mid/high youth night, adult special interest activities, chapel prayer time and Bible studies; at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; 765-8800.

Divorce Recovery Group – Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene; offering emotional support and piece of mind for anyone experiencing divorce; facilitated by Unity Rev. John Considine; 664-1125.

LCC Gateway Community Dinner – each Sunday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; volunteers welcome; sponsored by Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road; 767-0632 or contact judyp@lakecitycc.org.

Lutheran Church of the Master Worship – Sundays, 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship in the Gathering Place, 11 traditional worship in the Sanctuary, Sunday school for all ages, 9:45, at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Babies/Pre-school Playgroup – Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes fieldtrips, play time and educational programs; 765-8800.

Act Right! Songbird Youth Drama Club – meets Mondays, 4-6 p.m. for Christian youth ages 7-18 at Songbird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. Fourth Ave.; classes $40/month; for details and meeting information, call Chris LeBlanc at 509-475-3175.

Striders Exercise Group – meets Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8-9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; $1 donation per class; 765-8800.

Celebrate Recovery 12-step program at RLM - meets Tuesdays, 6 p.m. and Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; for information, contact Terry Janke at 777-7325, ext. 107.

Midweek Prayer and Meditation – Wednesdays, 7 a.m. in the Spirit prayer and meditation; open prayer and chapel time, 7-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan at 777-7325, ext. 111.

RLM Widows Support Group - meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 6 of RLM 2, contact Sharon, 623-2341.

Community United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Michelle 765-8800.

Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Living Word Presbyterian Church in Athol, 28177 N. Clagstone Road. Information: 683-1638.

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at Hayden Bible Church, Information: 772-2511.

Prayers and Quilts Group – meets second Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Real Life Ministries Mothers of Preschoolers Post Falls – daytime group meets first and third Tuesday of each month 9:30-11:30 a.m.; for information call Rachelle at 777-8412; evening group meets second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for information call Kelly at 773-2377.

RLM Women’s Ministries – Women of the Word Summer study sessions, 1 Timothy, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, at RLM1 auditorium, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Linda at 640-1151; also offering other women’s studies, women’s book club third Saturday of each month at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, Patrice at 772-9112; Prism lifestyle change, Claire at 687-2150; and Fresh Start weight loss support, Doug or Diane at 640-1663.

Upcoming

“A Woman’s Spiritual Walk” Ladies Fall Fellowship – next Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.at Dalton Gardens Church of Christ, 6439 N. Fourth St.; featured speaker is Emily Lemley of Malibu, Calif.; lessons will be from Ephesians 1:3-4, Psalms 91 and Philippians 4:10-20; pre-registration is $8/adult, $5/teens, or $15/general admission at the door; to register, call 772-0541.

Indian Dinner Fundraiser – next Saturday, 5:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave.; proceeds benefit the Vidya Jyothi School (Enlightment Through Education) in Dommeru, India; suggested donation of $15-$20; for information, call Betsy at 640-6657, or Dale at 773-8661.

Mens Breakfast at Real Life Ministries – next Saturday, 8 a.m. at RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Bill Lehman at 777-7325.

“Home Décor and More” Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection – reservations required by Oct. 9 for the Oct. 12 program, noon-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 Second St., $10/person; featuring “Street of Dreams” presentation by decorator Melissa Cheney of Lakeshore Décor Furniture and Interiors, speaker Fayemarie Miller “Never Judge a Book By Its Cover,” and music by Larry Martens, child care available upon request; contact Anita at 687-0291 or Joyce at 687-6906.