Religion notebook
North Idaho This week
Old Time Hymn Sing-along – Sunday, 5-6 p.m. in the Worship Theater at the Ray and Joan Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free entertainment by Wanda Nulph Nixon on grand piano. No membership required. (208) 691-2548.
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” Lenten Series – Six-session DVD study by Adam Hamilton offered on various days through March 28 at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Classes are Sundays, 9-10:15 a.m.; Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; and Thursdays, 7 a.m. The series uses video shot in the Holy Land to retrace the paths Jesus took from his baptism in the Jordan River to his final days in Jerusalem. Child care is provided on Sundays and Wednesdays. (208) 765-8800 or www.cumccda.org.
Upcoming
Unbelievable Auction Fundraiser– March 9, doors open at 5 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Enjoy dinner, live and silent auction, raffles and dancing. Proceeds benefit Holy Family Catholic School. $50/each, tickets available at the school. (208) 765-4327.
Spokane Valley
This week
Passionate Worship: Loving God in Return – Sunday, 9 a.m. at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. (509) 924-7262.
Lenten events
Lent Worship Services – Wednesdays through March 20, 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 13009 E. Broadway Ave. (509) 928-7733.
“Life at the Crossroads” – Soup suppers at 6 p.m. before Lenten worship at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through March 20 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road. (509) 926-7966.
Lenten Fish Fry Fridays – Fridays through March 22, 5:30-6:45 p.m., service at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 204 S. Adams Road. Donations accepted at the door to benefit the school’s seventh-grade trip to Olympic Peninsula Institute. Also accepting donations of cash, diapers and gently used and new clothing for CAPA, Childbirth and Parenting Assistance Catholic Charities. (509) 990-1578.
Upcoming
Heritage Celebration – March 2, building tours available from 4-5:45 p.m., followed by the church’s Centennial Celebration Dinner at 6 p.m., catered by Meals on Wheels at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. Entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m., tickets $10. (509) 924-9750.
Rock Around the Clock Auction – March 2, 5-9 p.m. at Valley Fourth Memorial Church Gym, 2303 S. Bowdish Road. Live and silent auction includes free admission, ice cream social and child care. Proceeds benefit the worldwide missions. (509) 924-4525.
“An Evening of Jazz & Dessert” – March 6, 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection, 15319 E. Eighth Ave. Featuring the Whitworth Jazz Combo and soloist. $15/adults, $10/youth. (509) 926-6450.
Book Sale Fundraiser – Accepting book, puzzle, software, DVD and music media donations up until the sale March 9, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 924-9750.
Spokane
This Week
Open Hearts, Open Closet Ladies Night Out – Today, 6-9 p.m. fundraiser for Crosswalk at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 127 E. 12th Ave. $5 donation at the door. Bring unopened personal hygiene items and items from your closet, and browse items from others. Child care is available. Leftover items will be donated to Crosswalk or Windfall. (509) 838-4277.
Year of Faith Dinner – Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. The Rev. Daniel Wetzler will present “The Holy Spirit and Vatican Council II.” Includes dinner, wine, coffee and dessert. $25. (509) 448-1224.
“Reflections on Rome” by the Rev. Frank Case – The Gonzaga University vice president for mission will discuss his 18-year service at Jesuit headquarters in a free lecture Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. in the Magnuson Theatre in College Hall on the Gonzaga campus. Free parking is available in the Knights of Columbus lot west of St. Aloysius Church, 611 Mission Ave. Sponsored by the Greater Gonzaga Guild. (509) 313-6095.
Spokane’s Distinguished Speaker Series presents Jay Richards – Luncheon/lecture Wednesday, noon at Red Lion River Inn, 700 N. Division St. Richards is a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute and directs the Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality. Reservations required; email scwalunch@gmail.com or call (509) 368-0695. Sponsored by Spokane College Women’s Association. $20/members, $30/nonmembers.
Revolutionary War Living History Museum – Wednesday, 8:45-9:45 a.m. at Northwest Christian School’s lower campus gym, 5104 E. Bernhill Road, Colbert. The school’s fifth-graders will dress in costume and give a brief presentation on their character. (509) 238-4005.
A Celtic Celebration – Thursday, 7 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 7315 N. Wall St. The service celebrates the patron saint David and includes chant, music and a reception. (509) 466-3100.
Fill the Cup Benefit Concert – Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. at Timberview Christian Fellowship, 15511 N. Howe Road, Mead. Featuring performances by various local youth and The Incandescent! Proceeds benefit Cup of Cool Water, which serves the needs of Spokane’s homeless youth. $5/admission. Email fillthecup1@gmail.com for more information.
First Fridays with the Bishop – Friday, 11:15 a.m. Mass followed by lunch and a discussion on “Rites of Christian Burial, Cremation and Related Topics” by Bishop Blase Cupich at Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $15/advance reservations required. (509) 448-1224.
Coed Retreat “What Happens at Mass” – Friday, March 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. A workshop based on the book of the same name by the Rev. Jeremy Driscoll, presented by the Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Church. Advance registration required, $185/singles, $280/couples, $100/commuters. (509) 448-1224.
Catholic Charities needs volunteers – Volunteers are needed for an event on March 19. Contact the office for training information, (509) 358-4270.
Lenten events
Lent Series at The Franciscan Place – Thomas Merton’s Bridges to Contemplative Living Series; Tuesdays, March 5, 12 and 19, 6-7:30 p.m. at 1016 N. Superior St. Facilitated by Sister Patricia Novak. Each series is four sessions. Suggested donation/$35 per series, includes the book. Call to register, (509) 483-6495.
An Acceptable Feast Soup and Program Series – Thursday series through March 21, 5:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St., (509) 448-2255.
Bible Study and Lenten Soup Supper – Wednesdays through March 27, 5:30-7 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. (509) 327-9322.
“Food, Faith and Friendship: A Lenten Practice” – Series continues Wednesdays through March 13, soup suppers at 6 p.m. at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline St. (509) 448-2909.
“The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” DVD Series – Supper and lessons Wednesdays through March 20, 6-7:30 p.m. at Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.
Fun in the Sun Silent and Live Auction – March 2, silent auctions begin at 3:15 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 2804 E. Euclid Ave. $10/admission, child care available, $5/child, $15 max for three or more kids. Proceeds benefit Faith Baptist Academy. (509) 482-6101.
Jam for Bread – March 3, 3 p.m. at Westminster Congregational United Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. Proceeds benefit Crosswalk, the Volunteers of America youth shelter program. Tickets at the door, $12/adults, $10/students and seniors, $25/families. (509) 624-1366.
Comedy Concert with Greg Tamblyn – Award-winning singer, songwriter, speaker and humorist will perform March 6, 7 p.m. at Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. Suggested love offering is $15/person, $25/couple. (509) 838-6518.
Pine Meadow Farm Center Benefit Concert and Silent Auction Fundraiser – March 8, 6:30-10 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Proceeds benefit The Pine Meadow Farm Center, a 32-acre nonprofit educational farm that provides regional experiential education on nutrition, farming, gardening, food-system literacy and sustainable living skills. Tickets/$10 (donations accepted for children 12 and under), available at the door or online at pinemeadowfarm.brownpapertickets.com.
The Fig Tree Benefit Breakfast/Lunch “Deepening Our Roots” – RSVP by March 8 for the benefit breakfast March 13, 7:15 a.m. and the lunch March 15, 11:45 a.m. in Cataldo Hall at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. (509) 535-1813 or 535-4112.
Relationship/Marriage Retreats – Engaged Encounter March 8-10. (509) 467-6648. Marriage Encounter, April 12-14, (509) 455-8415. Advance registration required, www.IHRC.net. $185/person, $280/couple, $100/commuters.
Christian Heritage School Benefit Auction and Rummage Sale – Annual event March 9, silent auction begins at 8 a.m. in the gym with live auction to follow at noon at Christian Heritage School in Edwall. The rummage sale is from 7 to 10 a.m. in the elementary school gym. Proceeds benefit the school. Child care, breakfast, lunch and snacks available. (509) 236-2224 or at www.chspatriots.com
“Buddhism In Your Everyday Life” Seminar – March 9, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. The workshop will be instructed by Bhante Seelawimala, a Therevada monk from Sri Lanka and an adjunct professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, Calif. Seelawimala is also giving the Dharma message on March 10, 10:30 a.m. at the temple. $20 suggested donation/registration is appreciated. No meal provided. (509) 534-7954.
Temple Beth Shalom’s Kosher Dinner– March 10, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at 1322 East 30th Ave. $16/at the door, $14/advance, call for ticket locations (509) 747-3304 or visit www.spokanetbs.org.
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