Religion Calendar

This week

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.

Coffee and Contemplation with 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. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10/per session. (509) 448-1224.

Upcoming

Immaculate Heart Retreat Center: How to Listen When God is Speaking: A Guide for Modern-Day Catholics - The Rev. 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.

St. Mark’s Women’s Retreat: The Path of Prayer - Devotions and discussion. 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.

St. Mark’s Congregational Meeting - St. Mark’s semi-annual meeting is scheduled following the second service. The main order of business will be approval of the 2015 general budget. Jan. 25, noon, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.

Evidence for God from Physics - Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad will lead a dinner series on the subject using the Rev. Robert Sptizer’s videos on arguments from reason on God’s existence. There will be a Q&A over dessert and coffee followed by a discussion. The topic for this session is “In the Beginning I: The Big Bang and Our Universe/Did the Universe Have a Beginning?” The topic for February’s session is “In the Beginning II: Is there Evidence of Fine-tuning, Design and Intelligence in the Universe? Physics, Evolution and the Bible.” Jan. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $30. (509) 448-1224.

Afterlife 101: What Happens When Our Earthly Pilgrimage Ends? - John Fencik, the Diocese of Spokane’s associate director of Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services of Spokane, will lead this day of prayer. The day will begin with a Rosary at 9 a.m. and includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of Reconciliation, and Mass. The day will close with Adoration at 3 p.m. For more information or to register, contact Sister Mary Eucharista at (509) 448-1224, ext. 109 or visit programs@ihrc.net. Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35/per person, includes lunch, $45/includes lunch and use of a private room for the day. (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.