Religion notebook

“What’s Worth Doing (With the Rest of Your Life)?” – Today, 1:30 p.m. in Todd Hall at North Idaho College’s Molstead Library, 1000 W. Garden Ave. Presented by the Venerable Thubten Chodron, American nun in the Tibetan tradition. (208) 769-3269.

Tom Pagliasotti Presentation – Sunday, 10:30 a.m., “Leaving Childish Things Behind: Thoughts from and about an evolving consciousness,” at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Pagliasotti is a retired teacher from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Arizona and currently teaches math at Lake Pend Oreille Alternative High School in Sandpoint. Presented by the North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church. 765-0716.

“Shop Till You Drop Auction” Luncheon – Reservations and cancellations due Monday for the Friday event from noon-2 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Featured speaker is Lois Olmstead and music by Diana Dodge. Sponsored by Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Connection. $10. 687-0291 or 687-6906.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. Featuring free entertainment by yodeler and singer, Rod Erickson, The Parks, Iva June and The Jubileers. 765-8508.

Last call to join the Community Holiday Choir – Wednesday is the deadline to join the choir for Nov. 24 performance of Handel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. in North Idaho College Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave. The choir will perform with the Ft. Sherman Symphonette, which will also present a collection of classical holiday favorites. Co-sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Ft. Sherman Historical Society. For information, contact Linda Maravilla at 777-0545 or llmaravilla@yahoo.com.

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,” Sundays, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Faithlinks drop-in study concerning current events; Hand in Hand for those with children; Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Study at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. 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.

Sunday Morning Adult ‘Tween Time - 9:45 a.m. and between worship services at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave.; “Faith Lessons on the Death and Resurrection of the Messiah” video course by Ray Vander Laan, filmed in Isreal; also Hand in Hand parenting class for parents with children of all ages and World Religion Basics, drop-ins welcome; newcomers always welcome at adult Bible study; 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 Ann Rice’s novel, “Out of Egypt”; 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

Fall Festival and Turkey Dinner – Oct. 14, festival from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church on the corner of Second and McCartney streets in Rathdrum. Includes bingo, Grannie’s sweet shop, carnival games, cake walk, continuous raffle. $6/person, $3/kids age 6-12, $25/family. 687-0972.

GoodSeed International Emmaus Road Message seminar – Oct. 18-19, 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene Bible Church, 5350 Fourth St. This three-day seminar to equip believers to share their faith with those who know little or nothing about the Bible. $125/person, includes materials, lunch and supper. For details contact GoodSeed at (888) 654-7333, or visit www.goodseed.com.

North Idaho Retreat for Catholic Men – Register now for the three-day retreat Oct. 26-28 at Camp N-Sid-Sen on the East shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Retreat master will be evangelist and author, Peter Herbeck. 664-1498 or 699-1022.