Religion Calendar

North Idaho This week

RLM Women’s Brunch – Today, 9:30-11 a.m. with speaker Angela Gifford in the RLM2 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. $5/donation appreciated, child care available. (208) 777-7325.

Afternoon of Joy UGM Women’s Auxiliary – Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children, 196 W. Haycraft Ave. (208) 930-4482.

Coeur d’Alene Aglow Lighthouse – Thursday, speaker meeting with Pastor Gary Fox, anointed worship, guest dance team and fellowship, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 Hanley Ave. Free child care available. (208) 765-8800.

Upcoming

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser – Sept. 20, 4-8 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 8134 N. Meyer Road, Post Falls. $5/donation. Proceeds benefit youth programs. Call to RSVP, (208) 765-0727.

Disciplemakers Men’s Breakfast at RLM – Sept. 20, 8-10 a.m. at the Post Falls Real Life Ministries Campus, 1866 Cecil Road and Rathdrum Hub, at Golden Spikes Estates, 8580 W. Yosemite St. Fellowship for men of all ages. (208) 777-7325.

Ongoing

All Church Fall Study – Sundays, 9 a.m. through Oct. 26, at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. DVD/discussion study of Max Lucado’s “Grace – more than we deserve, greater than we imagine.” (208) 765-8800 or www.cumccda.org.

Faith @ Home Marriage and Family Classes – Variety of classes and workshops offered on Sundays and Tuesdays beginning this month at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Minimal costs, child care available upon reservation. Register online for adult classes at www.reallifeministries.com. (208) 777-7325, ext. 134.

United Methodist Women – First Tuesday of each month, 12:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Includes program, fellowship and dessert. (208) 765-8800.

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

Community Family Night For All – Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Handbells, 5:30 p.m., youth group at 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner followed by games and all-ages activity, adult choir and youth group for grades 6-12. (208) 765-8800.

Adult 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 Prayer Group – Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 8 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.

Men’s Saturday Breakfast – Fellowship and no-host breakfast, Saturday, 7:30 a.m. at Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene. A ministry of Community United Methodist Church, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.

Spokane Valley This week

Rally Sunday – Sunday, 10 a.m. at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. A Mission Fair display and light lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall. (509) 924-7262.

Upcoming

Rummage Sale – Now collecting items for the Oct. 4 sale at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 924-9750.

Spokane This week

Open Show & Shine and BBQ – Today, 9 a.m. at Mt. Spokane Church, 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Drive, Mead. $15/registration. (509) 263-0493 or (509) 220-1513.

New Vespers Contemporary Service – Sundays, 4:30 p.m. at Audubon Park United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. (509) 628-7558.

Blood Drive – Sunday, 8-11:30 a.m. at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline. (509) 448-2782.

Season of Creation Services – Sunday, 9 a.m. traditional liturgical service, 11 a.m. contemporary Celtic service at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St. (509) 466-3100.

Shotsuki Hoyo Sangha Service – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.

Dinner Liturgy – Tuesday, worship and potluck 5:30-7 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.

Ladies Coffee Break – Tuesday through May, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at New Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 W. Francis Ave. A free 1 Corinthians Bible study, nursery care provided. Vacation breaks in the program coincide with school calendars. (509) 325-4882.

“Road to Discovery” Tour and Lunch – Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. RSVP to (509) 448-1224, ext. 105, or development@ihrc.net.

Catholic Charities Volunteer Information Session – Tuesday, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m. at the Catholic Charities Family Services Center, 12 E. Fifth Ave. Tours of our facility will also be available. Learn about volunteer opportunities available and how to help others in need. RSVP to Brigid Krause at 358-4270 or bkrause@ccspokane.org.

Coffee and Contemplation – Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Rev. Gretchen Rehberg will discuss “One Body, One Spirit: Connected to God.” Reservations requested. $10/session, includes beverages and rolls. (509) 448-1224, ext. 102.

Harvest Home Celtic Celebration – Thursday, 7 p.m. at St. David’s Espiscopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St. (509) 466-3100.

“In the Footprints of Francis and the Sultan” Peacemaking Workshop – Three-part series on a Franciscan model for peacemaking through dialogue. Thursday, “Peacemaking: Opening Minds and Hearts”; Sept. 25, “Peacemaking: Meeting the Other”; Oct. 2, “Peacemaking: Crossing a Threshold.” 6:30-8 p.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Facilitated by Sister Patricia Novak and Sandra Wilson. $45/three sessions. Register online at http://www.sjfconline.org/ in_the_frootprints_of_francis_ and_the_sultan.html or call (509) 483-6495.

Spokane Meditation Marathon – Friday, 7 p.m. through Sept. 20, 9 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. Featuring musical inspiration Shambhava Bhakti Band at 7 p.m. Friday. Event is held in celebration of International Peace Day and the autumnal equinox. Sign up for a meditation time at www.doodle.com/ gvmvpm3pybwwii57 or email PeacenikMary@gmail.com or call (509) 328-3829.

Eastern Washington This week

“Chenrezig & Parting from the Four Attachments” Retreat – Friday, 5 p.m. through lunch on Sept. 26, at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport. Dana offering and registration are requested. (509) 447-5549.

To include church news in this column, please submit items at least two weeks in advance and include a contact phone number to publish. Send to Sherry Adkins by email at sherrya@spokesman.com, or by fax at (208) 765-7149, phone (208) 765-7120.