Religion calendar

Sat., Aug. 10, 2013

North Idaho This week

Country-Western Gospel Jubilee – Today, 6:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Featuring free entertainment by A Trio, Noah and Friends and The Jubileers. Offering accepted. (208) 704-2739.

RLM Women’s Brunch – Today, 9:30-11 a.m. at the RLM2 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. $3/suggested donation. Child care available. (208) 777-7325.

Community Day Outreach at RLM – Sunday, 2-4 p.m. at one of four locations. A ministry offering backpacks with school supplies and various resources to community members in need. Stop by Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; Lakeland High School in Rathdrum; Coeur d’Alene High School at Fourth Street and Dalton Avenue; or Real Life Ministries Coeur d’Alene campus, 610 N. Fourth St. (208) 777-7325, ext. 189.

Discoveries Coeur d’Alene Christian Women’s Luncheon – RSVP by Tuesday for the lunch on Thursday from noon-1:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Featured speakers are David Townsend of the Coeur d’Alene Library, and Cindy Scinto. Music by Barb Edgerton, Tom Tomlinson and Earl Stovall. Community outreach is accepting donations of regular silverware, diapers and baby wipes, and new socks, underwear and hair brushes for Family Promise. Call Joyce, (208) 687-6906.

Aglow International - Coeur d’Alene Lighthouse – Worship Thursday at 10 a.m. Speaker meeting with Lois Lineberry. Meets the third Thursday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Email Becky at fragranceministries@ yahoo.com.

Upcoming

Culture & Theology Lecture Series at The Kroc Center – All lectures begin at 7 p.m. “Sexual Identity & Identity in Christ,” Aug. 22; “The Importance of Doctrine,” Sept. 26; “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist,” Oct. 9 at The Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free, register to reserve a spot. (208) 667-1865.

Sara Weaver on Forgiveness – The daughter of Randy Weaver will speak Aug. 31, 6 p.m. at Cabinet Mountain Calvary Chapel, 136 Calvary Way on State Highway 200, Clark Fork, Idaho. Free, please bring a can of food for the Clark Fork Food Bank. (208) 266-1911.

Divorce Care – Series begins Sept. 9, 6:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, Mod B. $15/materials, child care available with reservation. Call to register, (208) 777-7325, ext. 195, or go online at www.reallifeministries.com/ single-adults.

Post Falls Calvary Lutheran 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend – Purchase tickets by Sept. 8 for the dinner Sept. 28, 2-4:30 p.m. at Camp Lutherhaven on Lake Coeur d’Alene, $20/person. Worship on Sept. 29, 9 a.m. followed by a potluck brunch and program at the church, 1101 N. Compton St. (208) 773-5321.

Preparing Women for the Workforce Workshop – Sept. 12 from 1-2:30 p.m. at Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children, 196 Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Program presents information on vocational training and preparing women for the workforce. (2080) 665-4673.

Spirit Cinema Circle – Third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. at Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St. $3. (208) 664-1125.

Spokane Valley This week

God’s Backyard Bible Camp VBS – Free evening vacation Bible school Monday-Aug. 16, 6 p.m. at UPLiFT Church, 23424 N. Swing Lane, Liberty Lake. Call (509) 995-7718 or email amyjoykells@gmail.com.

Picnic and Worship in the Park – Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. at Terrace View Park, 13599 E. 24th Ave. Hosted by Advent Lutheran Church. (509) 892-4016.

Upcoming

Sunday Brunch Spokane River Cruise – Aug. 18, leaving the Advent Lutheran Church at 13009 E. Broadway at 10:45 a.m. and driving to Red Lion Templin’s Hotel on the River in Post Falls. Two-hour cruise departs at noon. $18/ages 4-12, $35/ages 13-54, $20/age 55 and older. RSVP by Aug. 15 at the church office, (509) 389-4191 or get tickets from Red Lion, (208) 773-1611.

Yard Sale Fundraiser – Aug. 24 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway Ave. Proceeds benefit the 2015 Youth Gathering mission trip. Donations accepted through Aug. 23 at the church. (509) 928-7733.

Summer Festival in the Park – Eastpoint Church is hosting festivities Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at Liberty Lake Pavillion Park, 727 N. Molter Road. (509) 533-6800 or (509) 295-7030.

Spokane This Week

All Saints Picnic – Today, 2-5 p.m. hosted by Dave and Cora Jelinek at 8602 W. Rutter Parkway. Hamburgers and hot dogs are provided. Bring a salad or dessert, lawn chairs and beverage. (509) 838-4409.

Shotsuki Hoyo Service – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. followed by Obon dance class at 12:30 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.

Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School – For ages 3 through sixth grade Monday-Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m. at Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. Registration available online at www.groupvbspro.com/ vbs/ez/morankingdomrock or call (509) 448-7102.

Developing Heart-strength with Meditation: Buddhist Meditation Class – Weekly series runs Mondays through Sept. 16, 6:30-8 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Presented by nuns from Sravasti Abbey monastery near Newport. The class teaches Buddhist meditations for developing love and compassion. To register, call (509) 447-5549, or go to www.sravasti.org.

Church on the Grass at Country Homes Christian Church – Wednesday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. casual worship at the church, 8415 N. Wall St. (509) 466-3414.

Obon Festival – Aug. 17, 2-8 p.m. and Aug. 18, 4-7 p.m. the Spokane Buddhist Temple will revive its Obon celebration honoring ancestors at the temple, 927 S. Perry. Event includes traditional meals, games, demonstrations, performances and dancing. (509) 534-7954.

Community Hymn Sing – Aug. 18, 3 p.m. at First Free Methodist Church, 1725 W. Courtland Ave. (509) 534-8080.

Hike at Riverside State Park – Meet Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. at the parking lot at Pettet Drive and TJ Meenach Bridge for an easy hike to Bowl and Pitcher. Bring water and snacks. Sponsored by St. John’s Cathedral. (509) 838-4277.

Church in the Park with Westminster Community UCCnited Church of Christ – Aug. 18 worship at 10:30 a.m. at Cowley Park, corner of Sixth Avenue and Division Street. (509) 624-1366.

Eastern Washington

Feed Medical Lake Free Meal – Monday and each second and fourth Monday through August, 5-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

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