Religion notebook

This week

Great Blessing of the Water – Sunday, 1:30 p.m. at the Sandpoint City Beach. The event is hosted by area orthodox churches, most notably the Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church in Bonners Ferry. 267-0897

Programs at North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church – Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Diana Serquina presents “American Transcendetalism: Is It Time for a Revival,” followed at 12:15 p.m. by the first of three Sunday series entitled, “The Bible for Radicals,” presented by Rev. Dr. Richard Erhardt. Events are held at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St. Presented by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church. 765-1716.

Weekly events

“Our Daily Bread” Soup Kitchen – A free lunch program served from 1:30-3 p.m. Sundays 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.

Venture Crew Youth Group – For ages 14-20, Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. High adventure preparation and activities. 765-8800.

A Course in Miracles Study Group – Meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St. 664-1125.

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 and 11 a.m. in the Gathering Place. Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m. at 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.; 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.

Women’s Bible Study– Wednesdays, 9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley; All are 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.

RLM Grief Share – Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Life Care Center, 500 W. Aqua Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Meet with others who understand your grief. Call George at Real Life Ministries, 777-7325, ext. 108.

Celebrate Recovery classes - meets Tuesdays at 6 p.m., Thursdays at 7 p.m. & Saturdays at 4 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Contact Pat at 777-7325, ext. 219 or Terry at ext. 107.