Religion calendar
Eastern Washington This week
Bishop Alexios Mar Eusebius - The Bishop of South-West America will visit St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church. There will be an evening prayer today at 5:00 p.m. and a morning prayer Sunday at 8:45 a.m. followed by Holy Qurbana (Liturgy) at 9:30 a.m., with brief program and potluck luncheon to follow. For more information, contact Michael Bulley at (509) 927-9998. St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, 2803 N. Lincoln St. (509) 325-6432.
Central Lutheran Church Concert - Hear selections from Handel’s “Messiah.” Singers from many area churches will be in the choir. An orchestra and pipe organ will accompany the singing. Today, 2 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Free.
Parish Vasilopita Celebration - Each individual who receives a piece of the Vasilopita is welcome to make a donation to Holy Cross Seminary and St. Basil’s Orphanage. Sunday, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. $10/adults; free/children under 12. (509) 328-9310.
Dharma Talk – The Rev. Kodo Hiromichi Umezu, bishop of the Buddhist Churches of America, will give the Dharma talk, followed by a question-and-answer Dharma exchange. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Feed Medical Lake - Free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. Monday, St. John Lutheran Church - Medical Lake, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.
Spokane Inter-Faith Council - Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Center for Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.
Loss and Grief Workshop - Katie Gage, a retired clinical social worker, will lead this six-week workshop. Call Katie at (509) 290-5162 to register. Tuesday, 2 p.m., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 924-7262.
Upcoming
Coffee and Contemplation with Dr. Jerry Sittser - The topic for this spiritual discussion and prayer event for people of all denominations is “Water from a Deep Well: Four Christian Practices from the History of Christianity.” For more information or to register, call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.irhc.net. Jan. 21, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10/per session. (509) 448-1224.
St. Mark’s Women’s Retreat: The Path of Prayer - Devotions and discussion by Pastor Kate. Jan. 23-24, 7 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $95/two nights and four meals, $35/meals only. (509) 747-6677.
“How to Listen When God Is Speaking: A Guide for Modern-Day Catholics” - Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. will conduct this weekend retreat for men and women. For more information, contact Sister Mary Eucharista at (509) 448-1224 ext. 109 or programs@ihrc.net. Jan. 23-25, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $235/per person, $435/per couple. (509) 448-1224.
Legislative Conference - St. Mark’s will host the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference. The theme is “Raising Prophetic Voices: Faith Communities Advocate for Justice. The subjects for speakers, workshops and discussions will bear on issues before the Washington State Legislature. Jan. 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Suggested $20 donation. (509) 535-1813.
Idaho
This week
Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.