Religion calendar
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. Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. (509) 926-4971.
Living an Open Hearted Life - Local authors Dr. Russell Kolts, professor of psychology at Eastern Washington University, and Venerable Thubten Chodron of Sravasti Abbey present lectures, discussions and contemplations on how to develop open hearted compassion for others in daily life. Through lectures, discussions and meditation learn simple tools to calm the mind and open the heart. The authors will work from the book, “An Open Hearted Life.” Texts will be available as well during the day. Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. By donation. Bring a sack lunch. (509) 447-5549.
Visiting Priests - Seattle priests Kemos Aba Gebel, Kesis Bereket, Keshi Yibabe and Deacon Shishay, along with several laypersons from Holy Trinity Church and St. Michael’s Church, will visit. During the visit, all services and music at St. Gregorios will be conducted according to the Rites of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Saturday evening prayer at 5:30 p.m., Sunday morning prayer at 8:45 a.m. and Holy Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. Saturday-Sunday, 5:30 p.m., St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, 2803 N. Lincoln St.
The Collingsworth Family - Southern gospel artists. Saturday, 6 p.m., Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St. $20-$25. (509) 467-5122.
Mother’s Day Service - To honor mothers, join us in the event center. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. Sunday, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.
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.
Upcoming
Beginning Experience Weekend - Help with the heartache of finding yourself alone because of being separated, divorced or widowed. To register, contact Marlene Schuster at (509) 534-1797 or (509) 230-2091, visit www.beginning experienceofspokane.us or email info@beginning experienceofspokane.us. May 15-17, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $25 non-refundable deposit. (509) 448-1224.
Community Wide Family Fun Night – Evening includes carnival games for the kids, cake walk and glamour booth. The community is invited to enjoy pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and cotton candy, along with silent auction. Tickets for the game booths and refreshments are available at the door. May 15, 2:45-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, at the school, 14601 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 924-4300, ext. 206.
Christian Singles Fellowship - Bruce Gore will speak about “Family Feud: Handling Conflict in God’s Family.” For more information, go to www.csfspokane.com or call (509) 927-0304. North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 487-6757.
Coffee and Contemplation – The Most Rev. James Waggoner will discuss “Contemplation: The Path to Renewal.” Come enjoy spirited discussion and prayer time over a roll and a hot beverage. People of all faiths welcome. May 20, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.