Religion calendar

This week

Midweek Lenten Soup Suppers and Services - Today. Soup supper at 5:45 p.m. and the Lenten service at 7 p.m. Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

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 bread bowls, coleslaw, rolls and garlic bread will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. every Friday in Lent. The Stations of the Cross will follow at 7 p.m. The church will also be collecting 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.

Easter for Kids - Fun-filled family affair primarily for children ages 3-12, centered around the Easter story, with crafts, music, video and Easter egg hunt. Lunch will be included. Register online at stmatthewspokane.org or by phone. Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 6905 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free. (509) 326-3766.

Authors Jan Foland and Therese Marszalek – Foland, retired Spokane teacher and founder of Off Broadway Family Outreach in West Central Spokane, is the author of “Tork’s Hope Journey.” Marszalek is the author of recently released “40 Days,” “40 Days Devotional Journal” and four other inspirational books that will also be available. The Father’s LoveLine, a greeting card line with sketches by Foland, will also be on display. A book signing and open house will follow the presentations. Saturday, 11 a.m., Kaufer’s Religious Supplies, 907 W. Boone Ave. (509) 326-7073.

Spaghetti Feed and Bluegrass Concert - Music by the Mountain Dew Boys. A silent auction will also take place. Proceeds benefit church member Savannah, who has been battling cancer for the past four years. For more information, call (509) 979-2607. Saturday, 5:30-7 p.m., Green Bluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. $10 adults, $5 ages 5-12, free for age 4 and younger. (509) 238-9100.

Palm Sunday - Two worship services at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. At 10:20 a.m., gather outside the church and wave palm branches as two Jerusalem donkeys enter the sanctuary. For more information, call (509) 448-7102. Sunday, 9 a.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

Palm Sunday Service - All are welcome. Call (509) 624-1366 for more information. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-1366.

Palm Sunday - Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Opportunity Christian, 708 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-3691.

Free Your Mind: Change Your Life through PSYCH-K - Workshop introduces the PSYCH-K process, based on the work of Bruce Lipton, author of “Biology of Belief,” who teaches that our subconscious beliefs drive our lives most of the time. Presented by Karen Johnson, a certified PSYCH-K instructor. Sunday, 1 p.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. Free. (509) 939-1233.

Hymns My Mother Used to Sing - An evening of singing and learning about the origins of hymns. Majors Ernie and Juanita Clevett will lead the singing, with Wanda Nulph Nixon at the grand piano. For more information, contact Major Ernie Clevett at (208) 667-8404 or Major Steve Ball at (509) 325-6810. Sunday, 5:30 p.m., Salvation Army of Spokane, Fellowship Hall, 222 E. Indiana Ave.

Taize Evening Prayer Service - All are welcome to attend this hour of contemplative prayer and song. For more information, call (509) 448-9736. Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224.

Going to the Heart of Jesus: An Observatory - Former bishop William Skylstad will lead this Holy Week retreat for women. Monday-Wednesday, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $115/commuters, $195/per person. (509) 448-1224.

Meditations with Art - Monday, noon-1 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-1366.

Free Your Mind: Change Your Life through PSYCH-K - Tuesday, 6:15 p.m., The Unity Center, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. Free. (509) 939-1233.

Meditations With Art - Wednesday, noon-1 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-1366.

Easter Egg Hunt - Kids through fifth grade can search for Easter eggs until their hearts are content. Crafts, coloring and ice cream are included. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-9750.

Upcoming

Going to the Heart of Jesus: An Observatory - Bishop William Skylstad will lead this Holy Week retreat for men. April 2-4, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224.

Journey to the Cross - April 2-5. Eighth annual outdoor walk-through event on Easter weekend with a cast of 250. Thursday at 7 p.m., Friday from 6-9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 4-9 p.m. Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1603 S. Sullivan Road. Free. (509) 926-5866.

Maundy Thursday Service - April 2, 5:30 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-1366.

Maundy Thursday - Opportunity Christian and Veradale United Church of Christ are partnering together for a Seder meal followed by a Tenebrae service. April 2, 6 p.m., Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road, Spokane Valley.

Passover Meal - Richard Smith, a Messianic rabbi, will take us on a journey as we eat and experience the Seder meal and Last Supper of Jesus. April 2, 6-7:30 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. Free. (509) 448-7102.

Good Friday Service - April 3, noon, Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-1366.

Good Friday - 7 p.m. April 3, Opportunity Christian, 708 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-3691.

Good Friday Tenebrae Service - Service will feature the readings of the seven last words of Jesus. April 3, 7 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

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. April 11, 9-10:30 a.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. (509) 926-4971.

Community Easter Egg Hunt - Featuring egg hunts for children up to fifth grade, carnival games, prizes, inflatables, concessions and more. April 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 232-0840.

Community Easter Egg Hunt - An egg hunt for children up to sixth grade. April 4, 2 p.m., Starr Road Baptist Church, 4720 N. Starr Road, Otis Orchards. Free. (509) 226-0544.

Evangelistic Conference - Evangelist Kent Prain will speak at the conference. April 4-10. The Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday services will take place at 7 p.m. On Sunday, there will be three services at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. There will also be a pot blessing on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:15 p.m. Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

Easter Sunrise Service - Service at 6:30 a.m. followed by the Men’s Easter Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. Resurrection Easter Services will be offered at 9 and 11 a.m. There will be a children’s Easter egg hunt at 10:15 a.m. April 5, 6:30 a.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

Easter Sunrise Service - Cinnamon rolls and coffee will be served following the service. April 5, 7 a.m., Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent Ave. Free. (509) 535-8510.

Easter Service - April 5, 10:30 a.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-1366.

Easter Service - April 5, 10:30 a.m., Opportunity Christian, 708 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 926-3691.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. April 13, 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. April 14, Center for Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.

Coffee and Contemplation with John Sandford - The topic for this spiritual discussion and prayer event for people of all denominations is “Healing the Earth.” For more information or to register, call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net. April 15, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.

Volunteer and Friends Appreciation Dinner - The Salvation Army will recognize businesses and volunteers who have helped it succeed with a reception at 5:30 p.m. followed by a program and special presentation at 6 p.m. April 15. To RSVP, contact Ryan Rodriguez at (509) 329-2721 or email ryan.rodriguez@usw.salvationarmy.org by April 3. Salvation Army of Spokane, Fellowship Hall, 222 E. Indiana Ave.