‘Climate change’ focus of Whitworth talk
Whitworth College is presenting “A Christian Response to Climate Change” today from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Robinson Teaching Theatre of Weyerhaeuser Hall on the Whitworth campus, 300 W. Hawthorne Road.
Speakers include Peter Illyn, the founder and director of Restoring Eden; Bill Robinson, the president of Whitworth College; and Tom Ackerman of the University of Washington and an expert on the science of climate change.
For more information, call Jason Duba of the Faith and Environment Network, 329-1410.
More speakers, classes
“The Rev. Jan Linn will give several talks on Monday and Tuesday.
Linn is the author of “Big Christianity: What is Right with the Christian Left” and is a co-pastor of Spirit of Joy Christian Church in Lakeville, Minn.
On Monday, he will speak on the topic “Christianity and the State: A New Perspective” from noon to 1 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 301 S. Freya St.
A light lunch will be provided.
For more information, call the Rev. Paul Rodkey at 994-6879.
Linn also will speak from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday in the Globe Room of Cataldo Hall on the Gonzaga University campus, 502 E. Boone Ave. The evening’s topic will be “What’s Right with the Christian Left.”
For more information, call Pat McCormick in the GU religious studies department, 323-6782.
On Tuesday, Linn will speak on the topic “Christianity in the Face of Fundamentalism” at Unity Church of Truth, 2900 S. Bernard St., from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, call the church office at 838-6518.
“St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St., is hosting a series of financial workshops from 1 to 3 p.m.
The first workshop is today and will discuss retirement community choices.
Next Thursday, a financial expert from Group Northwest will speak about long-term care insurance.
The last workshop, Sept. 28, will feature elder law specialists, Richard and Karen Sayre.
For more information, call the church office at 466-3100.
“Whitworth College is presenting “Challenges and Opportunities in Creating Shalom Community,” with Mary Nelson, the president emeritus at Bethel New Life in Chicago.
Nelson will speak at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Robinson Teaching Theatre of Weyerhaeuser Hall on the Whitworth campus, 300 W. Hawthorne Road.
For more information, call 777-4345.
“First Presbyterian Church, 308 S. Cedar St., is presenting Bob and Bernice Scott in a series of classes that will discuss the challenges involved in blending step-families.
The series, “Second Chances – When Two Families Become One,” will meet on Thursdays starting next Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church.
There will be an optional community meal at 6 p.m. for $5. The class is free.
For more information, call Bernice Scott at 448-6644.
Centennial celebration
Fowler United Methodist Church, 3928 N. Howard St., is celebrating 100 years of worship Sunday.
The worship service will be at 10:30 a.m. and will include former pastors of the church, as well as music from the church chancel and handbell choirs.
After the service there will be a catered lunch and 100 balloons will be released into the sky to conclude the celebration.
For more information, call the church office at 325-3242.
20th year celebration
Miryam’s House, 1805 W. Ninth Ave., is celebrating 20 years of helping women who may be recovering from addiction, abuse or other life crises.
The celebration begins at 3 p.m. Friday with an open house. There will be a short presentation to remember significant events in the house. There also will be tours and refreshments.
For more information, call Maureen Cosgrove at 747-9222.
New pastor
Plymouth Congregational Church, 1502 W. Eighth Ave., is officially installing its new pastor, Floyd Schneider, during its 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday.
The celebration will conclude with a picnic at Comstock Park.
For more information, call the church office at 838-8667.
Concerts
“Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St., is presenting the Country Gospel Jamboree every Thursday starting today at 7 p.m., except for the first Thursday of the month.
For more information, call the North Star Senior Center at 466-6350.
“The Unity Church, 2900 S. Bernard St., is presenting “Sounds for the Soul Music Concert and Workshop” on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., that will include music from many different cultures, such as Native American, Hindi and Islamic traditions.
The concert will feature Mark Stanton Welch, a singer, songwriter and a song healer. Welch also will teach the workshop.
The cost is $20 for the workshop or $10 for students and seniors. The concert is $15 or $5 for students and seniors.
To attend both, the cost is $30, or $10 for students and seniors.
For more information, call the church office at 838-6518.
Movie premier
The Unity Center of North Spokane, 4123 E. Lincoln Road, is presenting a screening of the movie, “The Consciousness of the Christ: Reclaiming Jesus for a New Humanity” on Friday at 7 p.m.
The movie stars Marianne Williamson, Andrew Harvey and Barbara Marx Hubbard.
The cost is a $10 suggested donation.
For more information, call the church office at 489-6964 or visit www.theunitycenter.org.
New church location
Christ the King Anglican Church is moving to share its location with Lincoln Heights Congregational Church, 3527 E. 29th Ave.
Christ the King services will be at 9 a.m., and Lincoln Heights will hold its service at 11 a.m. starting Sunday.
For more information, call the church office at 534-7821.
Rummage sale
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1725 E. Bridgeport Ave., is holding a book and rummage sale Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Items for sale include books, furniture, puzzles, sheet music.
For more information, call the church office at 483-2361.
Christian singles
Christian Singles Fellowship is holding its monthly meeting on Saturday at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall of North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St.
The speaker will be Phil Altmeyer of the Union Gospel Mission who will speak on the topic “Building on a Sound Foundation.”
For more information, call 893-2865 or visit www.csfspokane.com.