Church events
North Idaho This Week
Epworth Musical Mission Tour – Today, 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d’Alene. Free performances by Epworth Youth Chorale, Reflections Choir and Cathedral Bell Choir directed by Dr. Paul Aitken and Michelle Pedersen. The groups will also perform during Sunday worship at 8:30 a.m. at the church. (208) 664-5743.
Lady of the Lake Contra Dance Camp – June 22, 7-10 p.m. in the social hall of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church, 4718 E. Horsehaven Ave., Post Falls. George Marshall will call dances to the tunes of Wild Asparagus. Includes a dessert potluck during break. Hosted by the Spokane Folklore Society. $12/students and FS members, $15/nonmembers. (509) 747-2640.
Ongoing
Faith @ Home Monday Night Hub – Mondays, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Free fellowship includes a meal and a class for everyone. Register online for adult classes at www.reallifeministries.com. Child care available upon reservation. (208) 777-7325, ext. 134.
Community Family Night – Wednesdays, 6 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Potluck dinner followed by games and all-ages activities, adult choir and youth group for grades 6-12 at 6:30 p.m. (208) 765-8800.
A Course in Miracles – Thursdays, 7 p.m. at Liberty Services, 1042 W. Mill Ave., Suite 207, Coeur d’Alene. Facilitated by Mark Snider. (208) 777-1996.
Early Risers – Thursdays, 7 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Enjoy coffee, prayer, fellowship and Bible study. (208) 765-8800.
Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month through June at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Donations accepted at the door. Sponsored by North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Church.
Aglow International – Coeur d’Alene Lighthouse – Speaker meeting 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.
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.
Eastern Washington
Ongoing
Midweek Service at Opportunity Christian Church – Wednesdays through the summer, 6:30 p.m. soup and bread supper worship, song, prayer, communion and praise at the church. 708 N. Pines Road. On Sundays, class at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. (509) 926-3691.
Upcoming
Women of OPC Bible Study – Women’s Bible study June 13 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 255-9325.
RLM Father Daughter Dance – June 14, 6-8 p.m. at Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres. The dance is a ’50s-style sock hop and cost includes soda floats, ice cream, prizes and a professional photo. $25/by June 13, $5/additional daughter, $30 at the door. Register online at www.valleyreallife.org or call (509) 232-0840.
Spokane Valley United Methodist Church VBS – “Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God’s World Comes Together” vacation Bible school for preschool through fifth grade June 17-21 from 9 a.m.-noon at the church, 115 N Raymond Road. Free. Registration due by June 10. (509) 924-7262.
Young Adults Buddhism Exploration Week at Sravasti Abbey – For ages 18-29, June 24-July 1 at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport, Wash. Attendees should arrive by 5 p.m. June 24 and stay through lunch on July 1. Led by the Venerable Thubten Chodron. Dana offering and registration are requested; visit the website or call (509) 447-5549.
Spokane
This Week
Spokane Faith & Values Coffee Talk – Today, 10 a.m. at Morning Sun Bakery, 5602 N. Wall St. The topic is spirituality and relationships. (509) 240-1830.
New Location Barbecue at Family of Faith Community Church – Sunday services at 9 and 11 a.m. followed by a barbecue to celebrate the church’s move to 1504 W. Grace Ave. (509) 216-4181.
Spokane Buddhist Temple – Sunday, 9 a.m. Sitting in Gratitude meditation followed by Sangha service at 10:30 a.m. at the temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Daughters of Penelope – Meets Thursday, 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. (509) 328-9310.
The Heart Turned Toward God: A Silent, Contemplative Retreat Weekend – Friday, 7 p.m. to June 9, 1 p.m. at The Franciscan Place, 1016 N. Superior St. Sister Patricia Novak will facilitate the retreat. $179/suggested donation, $25/nonrefundable RSVP fee due at time of registration. (509) 483-6495 or email white@sjfconline.org.
Upcoming
Open House and Picnic at Bigelow Chapel – June 9, 1-4 p.m. at the interfaith center at 7302 N. Palmer Road.
Feed Medical Lake Free Meal – June 10 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.
Greater Things You Shall Do in My Name Healing Weekend Retreat – June 14-16 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Led by Kathy Moore, M.A. $185/each, $280/couple, $100/commuters. (509) 448-1224.
Plymouth Annual Basement Rummage Sale – June 15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1502 W. Eighth Ave. Items include clothing, books, collectibles of all kinds, household items, plants and miscellaneous. Proceeds will assist a graduate student entering the missionary field at Zakho, Kurdistan. (509) 838-8667.
“Speak Lord!” State of Life Discernment Retreat for Young Men and Women – June 22-23 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Led by Rev. Jeffrey Core and others. $100/overnight, includes meals. (509) 448-1224.
Everywhere Fun Fair – Where God’s World Comes Together VBS – Vacation Bible school for preschool through fourth grade June 24-28, 9 a.m.-noon at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
Ongoing
Adult Basic Judaism Classes – Most Sundays through 2013, 10 a.m.-noon at Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. Cost is $50/each TBS member or couple including textbooks, $150/nonmembers, $50/each additional nonmember family member. Call for information, (509) 747-3304.
All-ages Bible classes and worship – Classes Sundays, 9:30 a.m., worship at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. (509) 327-9322.
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