Religion calendar

Eastern Washington

This week

Mugs and Muffins - A chance for women to chat with friends and neighbors while eating breakfast. Bring your own mug. Each month features a guest speaker or a short project and time for table talk. Call Sherrilyn at (509) 891-5059 for more information. Today, 9-10:30 a.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. (509) 926-4971.

Introduction to Spiral Dynamics with the Rev. E.J. Niles, Unity Minister - Spiral Dynamics is a psycho-spiritual model that presents a new framework for understanding the forces at work in human affairs. A light lunch will be provided. Today, 9:30 a.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. $20. (509) 489-6964.

YOUth Got Talent - Sponsored by Crescendo Community Chorus. Cash prizes will be awarded. Today, 7 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. $3/admission. (509) 994-0515.

Making Sense of the Christian Faith - Are you comfortable explaining the Christian faith to others? Come and take part in a five-part series led by Pastor Kate and Pastor Eric. They will be using material by theologian David Lose. Sunday, 9:45 a.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.

74th Annual Kosher Dinner - Menu includes appetizers, beef brisket, potato knishes, carrot tzimmes, challah, Mediterranean spiced apples and apricot kuchen. Tickets are available at Huppin’s on Division, Manito Ship & Copy, Super 1 Foods, Rosauers on 29th Avenue, New Moon Family Wellness Center and Pawn 1 on North Division and in Spokane Valley and Post Falls, or online at spokanetbs.org. For more information, call (509) 747-3304. Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. Adults: $14/advance, $16/door; children 3-11: $7/advance, $9/door. (509) 747-3304.

Feed Medical Lake - A 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.

Thomas Merton’s Bridges to Contemplative Living Series 1 - Journey toward personal spiritual transformation and a more contemplative peace-filled life. Each series offers an introduction to Thomas Merton and contemplative living through prayers, readings from Merton and other spiritual masters as well as questions for small group dialogue. Call (509) 483-6495, visit www.sjfconline.org or email jbell@sjfconline.org for more information. Tuesday, 6 p.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $40. (509) 483-6495.

Lenten Soup Supper & Devotion - The devotion “I Am the Good Shepherd,” presented by the Rev. Barbara Caviezel, is based on the book by Rob Fuquay called “The God We Can Know: Exploring the ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus.” After the soup supper, age-appropriate activities for children and teens in kindergarten through 12th grade. Nursery is available. For more information, call (509) 448-7102. Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

The Untethered Soul - Learn how our spirituality allows us to be complete and free souls in this four-week class. Call (509) 838-6518 or visit www.unityspokane.org/events for more information. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. (509) 389-7290.

The First Christian Generation: From Jesus to the Church - Bruner-Welch Professor of Theology James R. Edwards will present a lecture exploring the changes and continuities exhibited in the first 75 years of Christian history as the early church moved from its roots in rural Galilee to the Greek-speaking urban world of the Roman Empire. For more information, contact Debbie Stierwalt at (509) 777-3391 or dstierwalt@whitwoth.edu. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Whitworth University, Weyerhaeuser Hall’s Robinson Teaching Theatre. (509) 777-1000.

Assumption Parish School Open House - Meet the teachers, principal and pastor. Tour classrooms and learn about the curriculum, faith formation, service, advanced courses and athletics. Thursday, 1-6 p.m., Assumption Parish School, 3618 W. Indian Trail Road. Free. (509) 328-1115.

Midweek Lenten Soup Suppers and Services - Thursdays through March 26 with soup supper at 5:45 pm and the Lenten Midweek Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, 5:45 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

Sunday Service - On Thursday, there will be a Lenten Soup Supper starting at 5:58 pm followed by a Bible study, “Witnesses at the Cross.” Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. (509) 327-9322.

St. Mary’s Catholic School Auction - 43rd annual legacy auction with silent auction at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Age 21 and older. Friday, Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $50. 509-924-4300, ext. 206.

Lenten Fish Fry - Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The meal of baked or fried fish, french fries or baked potato, clam chowder or soup of the week and more will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. every Friday in Lent. The Stations of the Cross follows at 7 p.m. The church will also be collecting donations of diapers, baby clothes and other items for the Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Assistance program. Friday, 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road, Spokane Valley. Donations accepted at the door. (509) 928-3210.

“The Upper Room” - Friday-March 15. St. Michael’s Academy High School Drama Class is presenting a Lenten drama of Christ’s Passion by Robert Hugh Benson. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and March 15 at 2 p.m. Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. Advance tickets: $10/adults, $5/students; $2 more at the door. (509) 467-0986, ext. 100.

25th Annual Christian Heritage School Benefit Auction and Rummage Sale - The rummage sale runs 7-11 a.m. in the elementary school gym. The silent auction bidding starts at 8 a.m. in the high school gym, with the live auction to follow at 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the school. Child care, breakfast, lunch and snacks available. For more information, contact the school at (509) 236-2224 or www.chspatriots.com. Saturday, 7 a.m., Christian Heritage School, 48009 Ida Ave. East, Edwall. (509) 236-2224.

Enlighten the Darkness of My Heart: A Lenten Reflection Day - Join with others for this day of quiet renewal in a relaxing spiritual atmosphere to seek God in the ordinary, in Scripture and in your heart. Saturday, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $30. (509) 483-6495.

Upcoming

The Rock and Worship Roadshow - Featuring MercyMe, Crowder, Matt Maher, Jamie Grace, Tedashii, Group 1 Crew, guest speaker Shaun Groves and introducing I Am They and Jon Guerra. March 15, 6 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10/door. (800) 325-SEAT.

Coffee and Contemplation with Andi McGoran - The topic for this spiritual discussion and prayer event for people of all denominations is “Taize Prayer: An Invitation to Intimacy.” For more information or to register, call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net. March 18, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.

Women’s Club Spring Lunch and Card Party - Lunch will be followed by bridge, pinochle or the card game of your choice. To reserve a spot, call Mary Ann at (509) 466-4260 or Gina at (509) 328-4818, before March 15. March 18, noon-3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi, 4420 N. Jefferson St. $8. (509) 325-1321.

39th Annual Flannery Lecture - Hill Fletcher, professor of theology at Fordham University, will present “Love in a Weighted World: The Broken Heart of the Catholic Identity.” The lecture is open to the public. Call (509) 313-6782 or visit gonzaga.edu/religious-studies for more information. March 19, 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-4220.

24th Annual Auction & Dinner Fundraiser for Youth Camping & Activities - Items preview 4:30-5 p.m. Spaghetti dinner served 5-6 p.m. Silent auction throughout the evening and live auction begins at 6 p.m. Child care provided beginning at 6 p.m. Supports sending kids to camp. March 21, United Valley Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Dinner: $10/adults, $5/age 10 and younger. (509) 924-7262.

Christian Singles Fellowship - Speaker John Gruss will discuss “The Price is Right: God’s Free Gift of Salvation.” CSF is a nondenominational, area-wide singles group. For more information, call (509) 927-0304 or go to www.csfspokane.com. March 21, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 927-0304.

Mary, Model of Perfect Discipleship - This day of prayer will be led by the Rev. Jeff Lewis, who will explore the Gospel scenes of the annunciation, the visitation and the Nativity. Through this exploration, participants will learn from Mary how to recognize God’s will. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m., includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of reconciliation, and Mass, and closes with adoration. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. March 25, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35/includes lunch, $45/includes use of a private room for the day.

Idaho

This week

Lenten Group Study Classes/Soup Suppers - Lenten Group Study based on the teachings of John Wesley. Classes are Sundays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 8 a.m. Wednesday Night Soup Suppers start Wednesday at 6 p.m. followed by the group study at 6:45 p.m. Sundays through April 2, 9 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.

Sunday Brunch - Community United Methodist Church welcomes all for fellowship and no-host brunch on the first Sunday of each month. For more information, call (208) 765-8800 or visit www.cumccda.org. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

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.

Upcoming

Union Gospel Mission Women’s Auxiliary Meeting - All women are welcome. Teaching on Genesis, graduation shower, dessert and fellowship. We invite you (and your churches) to bring shower gifts appropriate for the upcoming graduates. We are also in need of teacups and saucers for the May Mother’s Day Tea for our residents. A prize will be given to the woman who brings the most first-time guests. March 19, 1-2:30 p.m., Union Gospel Mission - CDA, 196 W. Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 665-4673.

The Annunciation: Listening with the Artists - Explore the spirituality of the annunciation through artists’ depictions and Mary’s invitation from God, as well as our own. We will enter more deeply into the story of God’s love and light incarnating among us. March 20-22, St. Gertrude’s Monastery, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, Idaho. (208) 962-3224.

Men’s Saturday Breakfast - Community United Methodist Church welcomes men of all ages for fellowship and no-host breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month. March 28, Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.