Churches plan autumn events

Several churches are planning autumn family events this weekend.

• Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Road, will present a square dance Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.

No experience is necessary and the dress is casual. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 466-1768.

• Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St., will present a bonfire fellowship for all ages Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call Dianna Harris at (509) 944-0048.

St. Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church, 2803 N. Lincoln St., will welcome Bishop Abune Ewestatios of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church Saturday and Sunday.

Ewestatios will celebrate evening prayer at 6 p.m. Saturday, morning prayer at 7 p.m. Sunday and a Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.

The parish will serve food after the service.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 325-6432.

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 1325 E. Queen Ave., will offer its second meeting of a series to explore the works of C.S. Lewis Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The series, “Further Up and Further In: A Series of Talks on C.S. Lewis,” will continue with “Three clues to the nature of reality,” which are presented in Book One of “Mere Christianity.”

For more information, call the church office at (509) 484-1604.

Bazaars and sales

• Hillyard Baptist Church, 2121 E. Wabash Ave., will present “Christmas in October,” a silent auction, craft and bake sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The day will include a baked potato bar for $3, free popcorn, coffee and a fun house for children.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 487-2795.

• Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport Ave., will present a book and rummage sale Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The sale will include books, sheet music, records, pictures, clothing, collectibles and more.

For more information, call the church office at (509) 483-2361.