Lutheran churches offer Akaloo

Seven Lutheran churches in the Valley are teaming up to offer a new Christian education option for families every Wednesday night.

The program, called Akaloo, includes education classes for adults and children, age 3 and up, dinner and worship. Youth programs include everything from singing to crafts to basketball. Adults may also choose alternative activities rather than education classes. Child care is offered for children under 3.

The program begins this week and will be offered each Wednesday from 6 to 7:45 p.m. at North Pines Middle School, 701 N. Pines Road. The annual membership is $10 per person or $30 per family, which includes materials and a T-shirt for kids. People interested in checking out the program may attend two sessions at no cost.

The sponsoring churches include Bethlehem Lutheran, Christ Lutheran, Good Shepherd Lutheran, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Peace Lutheran, Zion Lutheran and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Churches. Call 252-0347 or visit www.akaloospokane.org for more information.

Grief support group

Dishman Baptist Church will begin a GriefShare group on Tuesday. The group is designed for those who are grieving the loss of a loved on and will be held every Tuesday at 7 p.m. for 13 weeks. The church is at 315 N. Argonne Road. Call the church at 926-0575 for more information.

Concert

Musical guest John Nilsen will perform during the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church. Nilsen has released 16 albums and has performed with artists like Kenny G and David Foster. The church is at 115 N. Raymond Road.

Schedule change

Christ Lutheran Church will return to a two worship service schedule beginning Sunday. Services will begin at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m., with a Christian education hour at 9:30. On Sunday the church will host special Rally Day activities during the education hour time. The church is at 13009 E. Broadway Ave.