Religion Notebook

Handel’s Messiah Community Holiday Choir – Members of the public may participate in this performance and should attend the mandatory rehearsal next Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the Schuler Performing Arts Center at North Idaho College, 1000 W. Garden Ave. The choir will perform at 7 p.m. with the Fort Sherman Symphonette. Free, but tickets are required, available at all Super One Foods stores. For information, contact Linda Maravilla at 777-0545.

Post Falls Church of the Nazarene - Sunday worship, 10 a.m. Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. opportunities for all ages, at the church, 308 W. 12th Ave., Post Falls. 773-4621.

Lutheran Church of the Master Worship – Sundays, 8:30 a.m. contemporary worship in the Gathering Place, 11 a.m. traditional worship in the Sanctuary, Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m., 4800 Ramsey Road. 765-1002.

Calvary Lutheran Church (ELCA) – Sunday worship at 8 and 10:30 a.m., and Play and Adult Forum, 9:20 a.m. Preschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-5 at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls. 773-5321.

New Adult Bible Study Programs at CUMC – Disciple I: “Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study,” Mondays, 6-8 p.m., a 34-week class that covers the Bible from Creation to the New Jerusalem; Disciple III, “Remember Who You Are,” 6:15-8:30 p.m. Faithlinks drop-in study concerning current events; Hand in Hand for those with children. For information, call 765-8800.

Kidmo and Lil’K Children’s Ministry - Sunday, 9:45-10:45 a.m. between worship services at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; new program for ages 3-grade 5. 765-8800.

Catholic Young Adult Group - for ages 18 and older, meets first, second and third Tuesdays for Bible study and prayer, 7-8 p.m. at St. George’s Catholic Church, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls; for more information, call Jennifer at 704-6550.

Brown Bag Lunch Group – Wednesdays, noon at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; currently studying the letters of Paul; 765-8800.

Divorce Recovery Group – Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Unity Center, 4465 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene; offering emotional support and peace of mind for anyone experiencing divorce; facilitated by Unity Rev. John Considine; 664-1125.

Coeur d’Alene Dharma Friends - meets first and third Thursdays of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Life Center Therapies for Well Being, 1319 N. Government Way; includes meditation and study in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition; for information, call 665-5862.

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.

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.

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.

Mid-week 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.

Women’s Bible Study– Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; newcomers always welcome; 765-8800

Poetry Group – meets third Wednesday of the month, 7-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church; 6 p.m. potluck is optional; 765-8800.

Women’s Bible Study – Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-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.

Upcoming

Friendship Holiday Bazaar – Next Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Friends Church, 251 W. Miles Ave., Hayden. Includes handcrafted gifts, lunch, cake walk, pie and more. 772-7546.

“A Christmas Carol,” by Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho – Free performances Dec. 7, 7 p.m. at The Altar Church, 901 Best Ave., and Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at Life Source Church at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Seventeen local youth star in the holiday season production, which is now available for show bookings from Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 21. 819-9281.