Religion calendar

North Idaho This week

RLM Disciplemakers Men’s Breakfast – 8-10 a.m. Post Falls Hub in the RLM2 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; and Rathdrum Hub, Golden Spikes Community Center, 8580 W. Yosemite St. (208) 777-7325.

Spaghetti Feed at Calvary Lutheran – Wednesday, 6 p.m. at the church, 1011 N. Compton St. Post Falls. Offering appreciated. (208) 773-5321.

Aglow International – Coeur d’Alene Lighthouse – Speaker meeting Thursday and each third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Speakers are John and Judy Kolb. Fellowship at 10 a.m. Offering accepted. Email Becky at fragranceministries@yahoo.com.

Ongoing

Faith @ Home Monday Night Hub – Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Free fellowship includes a meal and a class for everyone. Register online for adult classes at www.reallifeministries.com. Child care available upon reservation. (208) 777-7325, ext. 134.

Moms in Prayer International – Meets Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon, call Candace for location, (208) 755-7339.

Community Family Night – Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Potluck dinner followed by games and all-ages activity, adult choir and youth group for grades 6-12. (208) 765-8800.

Brown Bag Study – Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. in the library at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. (208) 765-8800.

Early Risers – Thursdays, 7 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Enjoy coffee, prayer, fellowship and Bible study. (208) 765-8800.

Friendship Kitchen – Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. at St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. (208) 773-4715.

Spokane Valley This week

Book Donations Needed – Opportunity Presbyterian Church is collecting donations for its annual book sale March 8 at the church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 924-0724 or 993-4311.

Upcoming

Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser – Feb. 22, 8-10 a.m. at the restaurant at 12217 E. Mission Ave., on the corner of Pines and Mission. Offering a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs and beverage to benefit the St. Mary’s Youth Group Mission Trip to Pennsylvania in July to serve persons in need through Catholic Heart Work Camp. $10/each, call for tickets, (509) 954-9406. Visit www.heartworkcamp.com.

“Authentic Love Through the Eyes of God” Marriage Seminar – Theology of the Body session presented by Kristine Mauss Feb. 23 at noon at Otis Orchards Elementary School, 22000 E. Wellesley Ave. Child care and lunch up to age 11 is available next door to the school at the sponsoring St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 4521 N. Arden Road. Offering accepted. Call to reserve a seat, (509) 926-7133.

Spokane This week

Valentine’s Day Party and Talent Share – Today, 6-8 p.m. at Unity Center of North Spokane, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. (509) 951-6524 or (509) 466-1769.

Festival of Hymns – Sunday, 4 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Sponsored by the Spokane Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and St. John’s Second Sunday planners. $10 suggested donation. (509) 838-4277.

Foundations of Shin Buddhism Classes – Free study classes Sunday and March 9 and 30, April 13, May 4 and 25, and June 8 and 22, 12:15-1:15 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.

Breakfast with Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad –Tuesday, “Joy of the Gospel: Apostolic Exhortation on the Synod of Evangelization – What are we called to do?,” 8 a.m. with Mass followed by breakfast and a brief presentation by Skylstad at the center, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center , 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $15/person, includes breakfast. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or online at www.ihrc.net.

Coffee and Contemplation – Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. The Rev. Paul Palumbo presents “In Defense of the Pastor, and Other Disaster.” $10/includes roll and hot beverage. (509) 448-1224.

Reel Theology Wednesday, dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., free R-rated movie “Spirited Away,” at 6 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Child care available. (509) 838-4277.

Pub Theology: Love and Relationships – Thursday, 7 p.m. after hours at Little Garden Cafe, 2901 Northwest Blvd. Must be at least age 18 to attend. A ministry of Audubon Park United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. (509) 325-4541.

Upcoming

United Methodist Choir Festival – Feb. 23, 4 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church, 15515 N. Gleneden Drive. Hosted by Audubon Park United Methodist Church. (509) 326-5465.

Intro to Buddhism – Feb. 23, 9 a.m. followed by Sangha Service at 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.

Talent Show and Potato Bake – Feb. 23, noon at Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. (509) 466-3414.

Spaghetti Feed – Feb. 23, 5 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $8/each, $20/family. Proceeds benefit the youth ministry at the church. Featuring musical entertainment by the Big Bing Theory. (509) 838-4277.

Concordia Choir in Concert – Feb. 24, 7:30-9 p.m. at Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes, 1115 W. Riverside Ave. The group is a 79-voice a cappella choir from Moorhead, Minn. Tickets $20/adults, $5/students, available at ConcordiaTickets.com or (800) 838-3006.

Potluck Dinner And Liturgy – Service and meal, Feb. 25, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.

Deepening Married Love Dinner Series – Feb. 25, Parental Love; and March 25, Respect and Love for Man and Woman; held from 5-8:30 p.m. with Rev. Armand Nigro, SJ and a special marriage team at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $25/each, some scholarships available. (509) 448-1224, ext. 109.

Special Concert at Hamblen Park Presbyterian – Feb. 28, 1 p.m. in the sanctuary at the church at 4102 S. Crestline St. Featuring performances by Jill Cathey, Kay Benson and Gail Belanger with reception to follow. (509) 448-2909.

Co-ed Weekend Healing Retreat – Feb. 28-March 2 with the Rev. Dan Wetzler and Deacon Jack Crandall at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Register in advance, $185/person, $280/couple, $100/commuters. (509) 448-1224 or www.ihrc.net.

FourGiven Quartet CD release concert – March 2, 6 p.m., First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free general seating, offering is appreciated. The group’s second release, “Grace for the Journey” will be available along with the 2012 recording “His From the Start.” (509) 879-6670.

Jam for Bread – March 2, 3 p.m. at Westminster Community United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington. Proceeds benefit Crosswalk Volunteers of America youth shelter. Includes performances by local acts Heather Villa with Brian Flick, Free Whiskey (The Band) and Spokane Area Youth Choirs. Vern Windham will emcee. Also featuring Brewing Hope Coffee and themed gift basket raffle. Tickets at the door: $10/adults; $8/students/seniors and $12/families; $1/raffle tickets. For further information, call (509) 624-1366.

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