It’s June, and area churches are gearing up for vacation Bible school. The first sessions are approaching, so now is the time to make plans. Some sessions fill up, so it’s always a good idea to register early.

• The Spokane Valley United Methodist Church will host “Operation Overboard: Dare to go Deep With God” on June 18-22. Classes will be daily from 9 a.m. to noon for children age 4 through the fifth grade. The activities will include Bible study, water science, crafts and music.

The registration deadline is June 15. Forms are available online at www.spokanevalleychurch.org or at the church, 115 N. Raymond Road.

Information: (509) 924-7262

• St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road, will host a tri-parish vacation Bible school with the congregations of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection and Advent Lutheran on June 18-21. Classes for kids age 4 through the fifth grade will be offered daily from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $15 for the first and second child and each additional child is free if registered by June 12.

Information: (509) 928-3210

Summer worship

The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection will switch to its summer worship schedule Sunday. The church will offer one service at 9 a.m. each Sunday. A potluck barbecue is planned following Sunday’s service. The church will provide hamburgers and hot dogs; those attending are asked to bring a side dish to share. The church is at 15319 E. Eighth Ave.

Guest preacher

Greenacres Christian Fellowship will host evangelist Kenneth Cowan, of Kentucky, during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. worship services Sunday. Cowan will also speak at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday. The church is at 215 N. Barker Road.