Religion calendar

This week

Christmas in the Valley – United Methodist Women’s luncheon today at noon. Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. RSVP to (509) 924-7262.

Men’s Breakfast – Today, 7 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave. Guest speaker is veteran Ken Nelson. (509) 926-0072.

The Compassionate Friends World Wide Candle-lighting Service - Sunday, 6 p.m. at Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road. The church is hosting the Spokane event as part of the world event to light candles in remembrance of the loss of a loved one. (509) 928-8672.

Try-Harmony Christmas Concert – Sunday, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave. (509) 926-5407.

Hanging of the Greens and Santa Lucia Potluck Dinner – Sunday, 5 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway Ave. Includes candlelight fellowship, music, dinner and caroling. (509) 928-7733.

Upcoming

SFLP Christmas Program – Concert by the students at School for Little People of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m. at the church, 2511 S. Pines Road. (509) 926-7966.

Children’s Christmas Program – Dec. 16, 10:30 a.m. at Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines Road. A potluck will follow. (509) 926-3691.

“Live From Bethlehem!” – Children’s holiday concert, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. during the service at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 W. Buckeye Ave. (509) 926-5407.