Religion notebook

Big Benefit Yard Sale – today, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; proceeds will help the Morrison family, whose 3-year-old son is recovering from a spinal aneurism; donations welcome. For more information, call 765-8800.

Annual Family Fun Festival at St. George’s Catholic Church – today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 2010 N. Lucas St. in Post Falls. Fun includes games, harvest craft booths, cake walk, karaoke, local entertainment, relay races, American and Mexican cuisine, raffle for $1,000 cash and other prizes; 773-4715.

Bazaar and Craft Fair at New Life – today, at New Life Community Church, 6068 W. Hayden Ave., Rathdrum; 687-3606.

Water Communion Service – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. provided by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Followed by short presentation on the impact water has on our lives and our planet; 667-7507.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive; free entertainment by Michael J doing “imitation of Ray Albion,” the Parks, the Kleins and June and The Jubileers; 765-8580.

Alpha Experience Christian Classes – 10-week course begins Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at New Life Community Church, 6068 W. Hayden Ave., Rathdrum; also Clothes Closet clothing giveaway available 10 a.m.-1 p.m. each Wednesday at the church; 687-3606.

Romans Day Study Class Registration – registration/intro for the upcoming classes is Wednesday and Sept. 20, 9:10 a.m. at First Presbyterian church, Fifth Street and Lakeside Avenue; classes will be held Wednesdays from 9:10-11:10 a.m. through May 23 at the church; kids ages 2-5 may be registered to attend with an adult relative but should not be brought to registration. For more information, call Linda Green at 772-6239.

Calvary Lutheran Preschool Fall Registration – now enrolling ages 3-5 for fall classes on Tuesdays-Thursdays, 9-11:30 a.m. at the church at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls; $95/monthly tuition per child; call to register, 773-5321.

LCC Gateway Community Dinner – each Sunday, 4:30-6 p.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St.; volunteers are welcome; sponsored by Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road; 767-0632 or contact judyp@lakecitycc.org.

Lutheran Church of the Master Summer Worship – Sundays, 8:30 and 10 a.m., at 4800 Ramsey Road; 765-1002.

Parents/Grandparents of Teens Group – newly formed group meets second Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. For information, call 765-8800.

Babies/Pre-school Playgroup – Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; includes field trips, play time and educational programs; 765-8800.

Adult Study Classes – Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “Called to be a Christian Community,” minimal prep required; visitors and newcomers welcome; for more information, call 765-8800.

Sunday Morning Adult ‘Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and Worship Extender Classes, 12:15 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church. 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “Old Testament Survey” in progress, newcomers welcome; “Improving Your Parenting,” and “Believing God” classes begin Sept. 17; newcomers are always welcome. Child care and kid community available. Information, 765-8800.

Act Right! Songbird Youth Drama Club – meets Mondays, 4-6 p.m. for Christian youth ages 7-18 at Songbird Performing Arts Center, 315 N. Fourth Ave.; classes $40/month; for details and meeting information, call Chris LeBlanc at 509-475-3175.

Midweek Prayer and Meditation – Wednesdays, 7 a.m. “In the Spirit” prayer and meditation; open prayer and chapel time, 7-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Men’s Bible Study – Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Dan at 777-7325, ext. 111.

RLM Recovery Group – Tuesday and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, RLM1 building, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; call Terry at 777-7325, ext. 107; Widows Support Group meets first and third Tuesday of each month, 1-3 p.m. in Room 6 of RLM 2, contact Sharon, 623-2341.

Community United Methodist Church Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at the church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; contact Michelle 765-8800.

Midweek Bible Study – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Living Word Presbyterian Church in Athol, 28177 N. Clagstone Road. Information: 683-1638.

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at Hayden Bible Church, Information: 772-2511.

Prayers and Quilts Group – meets second Thursday of each month 6:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

Real Life Ministries Mothers of Preschoolers Post Falls – daytime group meets first and third Tuesdays of each month 9:30-11:30 a.m., for information call Rachelle at 777-8412.; evening group meets second Monday of each month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for information call Kelly at 773-2377.

RLM Women’s Ministries – Women of the Word Summer study sessions, 1 Timothy, Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon, at RLM1 auditorium, Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; contact Linda at 640-1151; also offering other women’s studies, women’s book club third Saturday of each month at Little Seattle Coffee Shop, Patrice at 772-9112; Prism lifestyle change, Claire at 687-2150; and Fresh Start weight loss support, Doug or Diane at 640-1663.

Upcoming

Fall Kick Off Information Session at CUMC – Sunday, 9:30-noon, information about classes, events, ministries, Kid Community Open House, refreshments and more at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; 765-8800.

RLM Middle School Youth Group Meeting Change – beginning Monday, the middle school youth group will meet on Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the church at 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; sixth grade meets in RLM1 and seventh and eighth grades meet in RLM2; call Thad, 777-7325 x121.

United Methodist Men’s Fellowship Breakfast – next Saturday, 7:30 a.m. at IHOP restaurant, 2301 N. Fourth St.; order from the menu, fellowship and more, all ages welcome; 765-8800.

Kid Community – begins next Sept. 17, 9:45-10:45 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; all new program includes “Live B.I.G.” (believe in God) for kids age 4 to fifth grade; special activity time provided during both worship service hours at 8:30 and 11 a.m. for kids ages 7-10, nursery provided from 8:30-noon for kids to age 6; 765-8800.

“Invitation to the New Testament” – begins Oct.1 at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; also Wednesday Night Breakouts, 6-8 p.m., begins Sept. 20, with theme potluck, music and short worship followed by breakout sessions for all ages; “Rock Solid,” elementary kids series, mid-high youth night, adult special interest activities, chapel prayer time and bible studies; for information call CUMC at 765-8800.