Special Programs Planned For Lent

Thu., Feb. 18, 1999

Nina Culver Correspondent

As Lent begins this week, many South Side and West Plains churches are planning weekly services or programs in preparation for Easter. Some of these events are listed below.

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist will have a weekly Lenten family program each Wednesday through March 24. Each evening will begin with Eucharist at 6 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m., and programs for adults and children at 7:15 p.m.

The theme for the adult program is “Transitions” and the children’s program is titled “Let’s Dream.”

The Cathedral is also starting an eight-week class designed to help parents foster spirituality at home. “Encouraging Christian Spirituality in Parenting” begins today and will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. each Thursday. Discussions will be based on the book “Christian Parenting” by John and Betsy Smylie.

For more information, call 838-4277. The Cathedral is located at 127 E. 12th.

Manito United Methodist Church, 3220 S. Grand, will offer two programs during Lent. A soup supper will be served at 6 p.m. each Wednesday through March 24. Those attending can chose one of two programs that will be offered.

The first program will use the video series “Affluenza” by Tony Campoto. The second is called FaithHome, a program designed for families to help them grow in faith together as they learn about God and the Christian Faith. The FaithHome program will run for nine weeks, extending past the end of Lent.

To register or for more information, call the church office at 747-4755.

Lenten season services

Heritage Congregational Church, 1801 E. 29th, will have Lenten services each Thursday at 7 p.m. beginning today.

Emmanuel Lutheran church, 314 S. Spruce, will have mid-week service at 6:45 p.m. each Thursday beginning today.

Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church will have brief worship services from 7 to 7:30 a.m. each Wednesday through March 24. The church is located at 4102 S. Crestline.

The Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Cheney, 639 Elm, will have services at 4:30 p.m. each Wednesday during Lent.

Hungarian dinner, dancing

The Spokane Unitarian Universalist Church will host its annual Transylvania Partnership dinner on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. The dinner will feature Hungarian food and folk dancing for all ages performed and instructed by the Erdely Hungarian Dance Ensemble.

The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children or $20 per family. Proceeds benefit the church’s partner church in Transylvania. Advance ticket purchase is recommended.

For tickets call the church office at 325-6383. The church is located at 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive.

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