REligion notebook

This week

The Baha’is of North Idaho and Eastern Washington will gather today-Sunday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., for the two-day unit election convention. The process leads to the election of National and International Institutions that directs all Baha’is worldwide. For information, call Joseph at (509) 926-0843 or visit www.bahai.us.

RLM Men’s Breakfast – Today, 8-10 a.m. in the RLM 1 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road. 777-7325, ext. 216.

“Radical Grace” by Richard Erlig – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Presented by the North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church. 765-0716.

Country Western Gospel Jubilee – Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road. Free entertainment by The Don’t Fret It Band, The Parks and The Jubileers. 765-8580.

Break Through City-wide Worship – Friday, 7-10 p.m. at Lake City Senior Center, 1916 Lakewood Drive. One Heart presents Fay Batchelder. Free to all ages. 623-6519.

Weekly events

Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen – A free lunch program to be served Sunday from 1-2 p.m. and each first and third Sunday of every month at Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Sponsored by the church’s Outreach Ministry. Contact Mitch at 660-4309 or mitch@agencysoftware.com.

The Ecumenical Food Kitchen – Thursdays, 11:30-12:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 521 Lakeside Ave. Each week free lunch is served by a different area church. 667-8446.

Falls Christian Assembly – Sunday School for all ages, 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship service at 10:45 a.m., Sunday evening worship at 6 p.m. Wednesday adult Bible study, Ignite Youth Group and Kids Action Club, all meet at 7 p.m. at the church at 1687 E. Horsehaven Ave. 773-4722.

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 with Holy Communion, 9 a.m. Sunday school and adult forum, 10:20 a.m,. nursery care provided. Preschool Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. for ages 3-5. Weekly activities include small groups, Bible studies, quilting, scrapbooking, confirmation, and youth group at 1011 N. Compton St., Post Falls. 773-5321.

Sunday Morning Study at CUMC – Adult Bible study, 9:45 a.m.; on-going Hand in Hand class focusing on scripture and current life issues; Wednesday Morning Ladies Bible Study at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. For information, call 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.; new study, “Selling Your Soul on eBay.” Newcomers are welcome. 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 Thursdays at 5 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.

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.

Take 6 – Adult, youth and kids activities on Wednesdays. Dinner from 5:30-6:30 p.m. followed by adult basketball, beginner to expert knitting circle, video study, Confronting the Controversies: Biblical Perspectives on Tough Issues, book club discussion, “Water for Elephants,” choir and handbell rehearsal open to newcomers, Youth Study Hall and Hangout, and Mysteries and Puzzles kids activity. New choices every six weeks 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.

Upcoming

Retreat for Catholic Men of the Inland Northwest - Oct. 24-26 at Camp N-Sid-Sen on the east shore of Lake Coeur d’Alene. Retreat Master is evangelist Jim “Butch” Murphy. Theme of the retreat is “Our Journey with God, Called to Holiness.” $90/three days, includes lodging and food. Reservations can be made by phone but written applications are preferred. Contact Mike at 664-1498, or e-mail manderson@icehouse.net or Clarence Kast 699-1022, or e-mail at cfksak@wmconnect.com.