Retreat at Buddhist temple

The Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry, will present “The Art of Nembutsu – Experiencing Oneness in Daily Living,” a retreat led by Kenji Akahoshsi Friday through Monday.

The Nembutsu is the art of seeing life as it is and the beauty of everyday life, which is the heart of Shin Buddhism.

The cost to attend is $130 and registration is required.

For more information, call Jim Bennett at 244-2631.

Orthodox celebrations

The Orthodox Church is celebrating the Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary today and Friday at two sites.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St., will offer Great Vespers today at 7 p.m. and Orthros at 9 a.m. and Divine Liturgy at 10 a.m., both on Friday.

For more information, call the church office at 328-9310.

Christ the Savior Antiochian Orthodox Church, 12407 E. 16th Ave., Spokane Valley, will offer a Vigil with Lamentations today at 6 p.m. and Divine Liturgy Friday at 8 a.m.

For more information about these services, call the church office at 891-7632.

Children’s choir concert

Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave., will present the India Children’s Choir today at 7 p.m.

The children in the choir are from the hills of Manipur on the India-Burma-China border and range in age from 8 to 12.

For more information, call the church office at 327-9322.

Teen-clothing drive

Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1801 E. 29th Ave., will host a clothing drive to benefit Teen Closet, an organization that provides new clothes, accessories and other necessities to children ages 12 through 18 who are in foster homes.

The clothing drive will be held Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.

Items needed include new school clothes, toiletries, gift cards accessories and cash.

For more information, call the academy at 835-1235, or Teen Closet at 534-1151.

Vacation Bible School

•Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3307 W. Rowan Ave., will present “Friendship Trek,” a Vacation Bible School for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade Monday through Aug. 22.

The classes will discuss Jesus and the Bible, and registration begins Monday at 6 p.m.

For more information, call the church office at 327-1914.

Yard sale

Crosswind Church, 17302 N. Newport Highway, will hold a yard sale Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Along with the sale there will be snacks and lunch items.

For more information, call the church office at 238-2270.