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.
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. The authors will work from the book, “An Open Hearted Life.” Today, 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. During this 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. Today-Sunday, St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church, 2803 N. Lincoln St.
The Collingsworth Family - Southern gospel artists. Today, 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. Saturday, 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.
Interfaith Peace Panel - The panel will discuss “Promoting Religious Harmony for World Peace.” Speakers include Isman Yasser Shahin (Spokane Islamic Center), Rev. Happy Watkins (New Hope Baptist Church), Pastor Shelly Wice (EWU Lutheran Campus Ministries), Lama Lakshey Zanpo (Tsinta Mani Choling), Babaji (Sikh Temple of Spokane), Barry Moses (Spokane Tribe) and moderator Ven. Prof. Geshe Phelgye. Monday, noon-1:30 p.m., Eastern Washington University, Showalter Hall Auditorium, 526 Fifth St., Cheney.
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.
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.beginningexperienceofspokane.us or email info@beginningexperienceofspokane.us. Friday-May 17, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $25 nonrefundable deposit. (509) 448-1224.
Community Wide Family Fun Night - This annual event is a fun-filled evening with carnival games for the kids, cakewalk and a 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. Friday, 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.
Author William Paul Young - Join best-selling author Paul Young as he teams up with authors Reba Riley and Christian Piatt for an evening of discussion and spiritual healing. Visit www.wheresgod.org for tickets. Friday, 7 p.m., Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $10-$58.70. (509) 533-6800.
Upcoming
Messiah’s Mansion - The Gospel in Symbols - May 16-24. Messiah’s Mansion is a full-scale model of the Mosaic Sanctuary that Moses and the children of Israel built in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt. This outdoor event will allow you to take a guided tour through the sanctuary and see what it was like and also to hear how each article of the Old Testament sanctuary represented the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Special times for group tours available. Call (509) 926-5866 for more information. No tickets required. Watch video of Messiah’s Mansion at http://youtu.be/f0gnu14z7Mc. Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1603 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free.
Christian Singles Fellowship - Bruce Gore will speak about “Family Feud: Handling Conflict in God’s Family.” For more info, go to www.csfspokane.com or call (509) 927-0304. May 16, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, fellowship hall, 6120 N. Addison St. Free. (509) 487-6757.
“Mary, Model of Perfect Freedom” - The Rev. David Kuttner will lead this Marian day of prayer. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m., includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and closes with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net for more information. May 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35, $45 for a room for the day.
Coffee and Contemplation - Most Rev. James Waggoner will discuss “Contemplation: The Path to Renewal.” 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.
Memorial Day Service - Lakeside Church honors current and past veterans in the event center. All are welcome. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. May 25, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.
Community Dinner - Free family-friendly dinner for anyone who would like to have a meal in fellowship with others. This dinner is open to all. Reservations are helpful but not required. May 26, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-7966.
“There is More!: 7 Keys to Surviving and Thriving as a Family” - Dr. Tom Curran will lead this weekend retreat on marriage and family. He will help parents form a vision for their families and provide them with tools to fulfill that vision in their day-to-day routines. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. May 29-31, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $195 per person, $295 per couple, $150 per commuter.
“The Circle of Song” - Crescendo Community Chorus presents their spring concert. The chorus consists of choirs with singers in grades 2-12 who come together from all over the Spokane area. Visit www.crescendocommunitychorus.org. May 29, 7 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $5 at the door, ages 5 and younger admitted free. (509) 714-0555.
Flea Market - Benefits a group of 30 people who will be traveling in September from Spokane to a small rural village in Kenya. Some are going to be building a much-needed classroom at the orphanage where they will be staying and others will be traveling to even more remote villages to offer medical care and supplies. The funds raised will help cover the cost of supplies taken and travel costs to get laborers and medical staff to these villages. Email gpgdrescue@aol.com if you would like to reserve a booth. May 30, 9 a.m., Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free admission; $25/booth rental. (509) 467-8986.
Idaho This Week
Brown Bag Studies - Held each Wednesday in the church library. All men and women welcome to participate in a wide variety of Bible and book/video studies. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. www.cumccda.org. (208) 765-8800.
Youth Group - Dinner followed by activities for youth groups (grades 3-5 and 6-12) are held each Wednesday. Join the fun and bring a friend. Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.
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
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. May 23, 7:30 a.m., Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.