Religion calendar
Spokane Valley
This week
Midweek Service at Opportunity Christian Church – Wednesdays through the summer, 6:30 p.m. soup and bread supper worship, song, prayer, communion and praise at the church. 708 N. Pines Road. On Sundays, class will be at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. (509) 926-3691.
Upcoming
Women of OPC Bible Study – Women’s Bible study June 13 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 255-9325.
RLM Father Daughter Dance – June 14, 6-8 p.m. at Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres. The dance is a ‘50s-style sock hop and cost includes soda floats, ice cream, prizes and a professional photo. $25/by June 13, $5/additional daughter, $30 at the door. Register online at www.valleyreallife.org or call (509) 232-0840.
Spokane Valley United Methodist Church VBS – “Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together” vacation Bible school for preschool through fifth grade June 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon at the church, 115 N Raymond Road. Free. Registration due by June 10. (509) 924-7262.
Young Adults Buddhism Exploration Week at Sravasti Abbey – For ages 18-29. June 24-July 1 at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport. Attendees should arrive by 5 p.m. June 24 and stay through lunch on July 1. Led by the Ven. Thubten Chodron. Dana offering and registration are requested, visit the website or call, (509) 447-5549.
Spokane
This Week
Dinner and a Movie Night – Friday, dinner at 6 p.m., cost is $5 followed by a movie to be announced at 7 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Serenity 12-Step Retreat – Friday-Sunday at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $185/each, $280/couple, $100/commuters. (509) 448-1224.
Spokane Faith and Values Coffee Talk – Saturday, 10 a.m. at Morning Sun Bakery, 5602 N. Wall St. The topic is spirituality and relationships. (509) 240-1830.
Spokane Buddhist Temple – Sunday, 9 a.m. “Sitting in Gratitude” meditation followed by Sangha service at 10:30 a.m. at SBT, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Upcoming
The Heart Turned Toward God: A Silent, Contemplative Retreat Weekend – June 7, 7 p.m. to June 9, 1 p.m. at The Franciscan Place, 1016 N. Superior St. Sister Patricia Novak will facilitate the retreat. $179/suggested donation, $25/nonrefundable RSVP fee due at time of registration. (509) 483-6495 or email white@sjfconline.org.
Open House and Picnic at Bigelow Chapel – June 9, 1-4 pm. at the interfaith center at 7302 N. Palmer Road.
Feed Medical Lake Free Meal – June 10, and each second and fourth Monday through August, 5-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.
“Greater Things You Shall Do in My Name” Healing Weekend Retreat – June 14-16 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Benn Burr Road. Led by Kathy Moore. $185/each, $280/couple, $100/commuters. (509) 448-1224.
Plymouth Annual Basement Rummage Sale – June 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1502 W. Eighth Ave. Items include clothing, books, collectibles, household items and plants. Proceeds will assist a graduate student entering the missionary field at Zakho, Kurdistan. (509) 838-8667.
“Speak Lord!” State of Life Discernment Retreat for Young Men and Women – June 22-23 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Benn Burr Road. Led by Fr. Jeffrey Core and others. $100/overnight, includes meals. (509) 448-1224.
“Everywhere Fun Fair-Where God’s World comes Together” VBS – Vacation Bible school for preschool through fourth grade June 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 509-838-4277.
Ongoing
Adult Basic Judaism Classes – Most Sundays through 2013, 10 a.m.-noon at Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. Cost is $50/each TBS member or couple including text books, $150/nonmembers, $50/each additional nonmember family member. Call for information, (509) 747-3304.
All-ages Bible classes and worship – Classes Sundays, 9:30 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. (509) 327-9322.