Religion Calendar
Eastern Washington This Week
“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. Today-Sunday, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $195 per person, $295 per couple, $150 per commuter.
Rummage Sale - Benefits the youth group for their teen mission trip. Today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th. (509) 448-7102.
Flea Market - Benefits a group of 30 people traveling in September to a rural village in Kenya. Some are building a classroom at the orphanage where they will be staying and others will travel 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. Today, 9 a.m., Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free admission; $25/booth rental. (509) 467-8986.
The Joy of Bach - Featuring two choral works and a Brandenburg Concerto, all celebrating the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Sunday, 3 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $10. (509) 458-8733.
Music In Millwood - “Music for Piano Trio” featuring the chamber music of Haydn, Bloch, Shostakovich, and Piazzola. Performers are Margaret Bowers, violin, Louise Butler, cello, and Rachelle Ventura, piano. A guest duo will also be making a special appearance. Sunday, 4 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road. Free with nonperishable item for food bank.
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.
“The Source and Summit” - Mother Kathryn Joseph and Sister Mary Elizabeth will lead this day of prayer on the Mass. 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. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35, $45 for a room for the day. (509) 448-1224.
“Meditations on Recovery: The Twelve Steps As Spiritual Practice” - The Rev. Thomas Haffey will lead this Serenity 12-Step retreat. He brings in the Jewish and Eastern spiritualities of Rami Shapiro to traditional 12-Step considerations, unfolding rich reflections in the “God as you understand Him” concept. This retreat will give opportunity for those concerned with alcoholism and addiction to experience their need for God as they continue their journey of recovery and healing. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. Friday-June 7, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road.
Spring Rummage Sale - Presented by Newport United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Newport United Church of Christ, 430 W. Third St., Newport. (509) 447-4121.
Everyday Buddhism - A workshop with the Rev. Jon Turner from Orange County Buddhist Temple. Lunch on your own. Pizza dinner after the workshop. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. $20-$60 suggested donation. (509) 534-7954.
Upcoming
First Saturday Mass of Remembrance - Remember your loved ones at a Mass of Remembrance on the first Saturday of each month. For more information, visit www.cfcsspokane.org. June 6, 9 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7200 N. Wall St. (509) 467-5496.
Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. June 8, 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. June 9, Center for Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.
St. John’s Variety Show - Dinner begins at 6 p.m., the variety show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a dish to share. To participate, contact Beka at ekawp@gmail.com. June 12, 6 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave.
Summer VBS Enrichment - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from June 16 through August 27. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greenbluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. (509) 238-9100.
Idaho This Week
Fifth Sunday Celebration - Special worship service with choir, organ, hymns, trumpet, jazz piano, praise band and vocals, 10:30 a.m. All are welcome. The traditional 9 a.m. service will be in the chapel. Fellowship and coffee hour at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.
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
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. June 7, 10:30 a.m., JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.