Community events

Christian singer to perform

Faith Bible Church, 600 W. Cora Ave., is hosting Christian singer/songwriter Matthew West on Thursday at 7 p.m.

West is touring in support of his latest CD, “History.” Special guests Shawn McDonald and Paul Wright also will perform.

Tickets are $13.50 and $17.50 in advance through TicketsWest outlets (325-SEAT, 800-325-SEAT, www.ticketswest.com), or $16 at the door ($10.50 per person for groups of 10 or more).

For more information, call 326-4501.

Red Mass

The Gonzaga University School of Law is celebrating the 2005 Red Mass for all members of the legal profession Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave.

The service will include a reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The special service dates to the 14th century and is celebrated every year around the world.

For more information, call the law school development office at 323-3759.

Organ concert

The Episcopal Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave., is presenting Janet Satre Ahrend in an organ concert Sunday at 4 p.m.

Ahrend, the church’s organist and choirmaster, will present a program titled “Organ Music by Northwest Composers,” which will include pieces by Spokane’s Kevin Waters, William Berry and David Dahl.

The church is also offering tours from noon until 4 p.m.

The events are free, but a free-will offering will be accepted.

For more information, call the church office at 838-4277.

Seminars and conferences

• The Women of Worth are holding their annual conference Oct. 8, and the deadline for advance registration is Thursday.

The conference will be held at the Chewelah (Wash.) Peak Learning Center near 49 Degrees North ski resort from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. It will feature author Donna Partow, who will speak about her book “Becoming the Woman I Want to Be.”

The cost is $15, and tickets are available at the Thrift Shop in Priest River, Idaho, Floral Expressions in Newport, Wash., Humble Beginnings Bed and Breakfast in Chewelah or at area churches.

For more information, call Kathy Crisp at 447-2908 or Ruth Hartliep at (208) 448-1309 or visit www.womenofworth.info.

• Kari Wagler, a psychotherapist, is presenting the seminar “Receiving Angel Guidance” today from 10 a.m. to noon in the Lair Student Center at Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St.

Wagler will discuss how to ask for and receive spiritual guidance during challenging times.

For more information, call 534-7374 or visit www.kari-joys.com.

• Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St., is hosting a meeting for those who have had near-death experiences today from noon to 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call Patty at 994-6487 or visit www.iands.org.

• Heritage Congregational Church, 1801 E. 29th Ave., is presenting “Fruit of the Spirit,” a nine-week course starting Sunday.

The class will be presented two ways: an adult class on Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and during the sermon at the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service.

For more information, call the church office at 624-5090.

• St. Peter Lutheran Church, 4620 N. Regal St., is beginning its Christian Education program Sunday.

Sunday school classes for children ages 3 and older will begin at 9 a.m., and worship services will begin at 10 a.m.

The service Sunday will feature Bob Baker, the director of Camp Lutherhaven, who will lead the congregation in camp songs. The children and Sunday school teachers also will be blessed during the service, and the church will serve ice cream.

For more information, call Pastor Betty Krafft at 487-4843.

Fun and games

• Park Heights Baptist Church, 5101 S. Freya St., is presenting a carnival Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.

The afternoon will include games, prizes, a cakewalk, pizza, soft drinks and ice cream. For more information, call the church office at 448-7903.

• CrossWind Church, 17302 N. Newport Highway, is presenting its fifth annual Frontier Days Festival today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The day will include demonstrations of how to load a pack mule, and the backpack of a mountain man, sled dogs, and a Western “quick draw.” Concessions will be available.

For more information, call the church office at 238-2270.

• St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., is presenting movie night in the parking lot Sunday at 6 p.m.

The movie “Danny Deckchair” (PG-13) will begin at dusk, around 7:30 p.m. The church will serve both popcorn and pancakes, and anyone attending should bring their own blankets and chairs.

For more information, call the church office at 448-2255.