Religion calendar

North Idaho

This week

Country-Western Gospel Jubilee – Potluck today, 5:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Featuring free entertainment by Fred Belknap “The Apache Indian,” The Balladeers 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 for brunch/child care. (208) 777-7325.

Spice Up Your Summer CWC Luncheon – RSVP by Tuesday for the Christian Women’s Connection lunch on Thursday, noon-1:30 p.m. at the Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St. Featured speakers are Joyce Robb and Jan Martinez, with music by Larry Martens. Outreach project is collecting baby diapers and wipes and women’s new underwear, pajamas and powdered laundry soap and gently used clothing for the Coeur d’Alene Union Gospel Mission. $14. (208) 687-6906.

Upcoming

RLM Disciplemakers Men’s Breakfast – One breakfast, three HUB locations June 15, 8-10 a.m. Post Falls Hub in the RLM2 auditorium at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls; Coeur d’Alene Campus Hub, 610 N. Fourth St.; and Rathdrum Hub, Golden Spikes Community Center, 8580 W. Yosemite St. (509) 944-0156.

Aglow International-Coeur d’Alene Lighthouse – Featured speaker is Gloria Willard, June 20, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. Free. Email for information, fragranceministries@yahoo.com.

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 society 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 activity, 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.

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

Twinlow Camp Annual Meeting – Sunday, 6:30-8 p.m. at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. Agenda includes election of board members, review of the past year and goals for the future of the ministry.

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.

Women of OPC Bible Study – Women’s Bible study Thursday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road. (509) 255-9325.

RLM Father Daughter Dance – Friday, 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.

Upcoming

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 Monday. (509) 924-7262.

Spokane

This week

June Bug Fun Run Fundraiser – Three- or five-mile option, today, check-in at 7:30 a.m., race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Spokane Community College, 1810 N Green St., Athletic Building 5. Proceeds benefit area children through Lutheran Community Services Northwest. $17/run or walk only, $25/run or walk w/T-shirt. (509) 343-5020.

The Rev. John Owen at Manito Presbyterian Church - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at the church, 401 E. 30th Ave. Owen served for almost 10 years as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Coast Guard before receiving his divinity degree. He served two years as a congregational pastor before re-entering active duty service as a Navy chaplain in 1998. Owen and his wife, Shelly, are on their way to Okinawa, Japan, where he will serve as deputy group chaplain, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. (509) 838-3559.

Josh Snodgrass Guitar Concerts – The Seattle-based award-winning artist will perform Sunday at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave.; June 15 at 7 p.m. at South Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church, 5706 S. Freya; June 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St.; and June 23 at 10:30 a.m. at Fellowship Church of God, 2101 E. Everett Ave., with a chili cook-off to follow. (206) 335-1447.

Central Baptist Church – Classes for everyone Sunday, 9:30 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. and coffee hour at noon. Adult Bible study on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. at the church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. (509) 327-9322.

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.

Open House and Picnic at Bigelow Chapel – Sunday, 1-4 pm. at the interfaith center at 7302 N. Palmer Road.

“A Place at the Table” Free Screening – Monday, 5:30 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Child care provided. (509) 838-4277.

Handbell Choir Concert – Tuesday, 7 p.m. featuring the Inspirational Ringers Handbell Choir and the Inspiration Singers at Country Homes Christian Church, 8415 N. Wall St. (509) 466-3414.

Violin Recital – Performance by Erin Johnson Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave. Johnson is first violin in the Spokane Junior Symphony. (509) 926-5407.

Upcoming

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.

Rummage Sale Fundraiser – June 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the parking lot and south lawn at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave. Proceeds will help purchase playground equipment at the church. (509) 926-5407.

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.

Eastern Washington

This week

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.

Upcoming

“Now’s The Time” Vacation Bible School at Arden Faith Baptist Church – June 17-21, kids meet at 9 a.m.-noon and teenagers meet at 6 p.m. at the church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. Transportation available, (509) 684-3983.

Young Adults Buddhism Exploration Week at Sravasti Abbey – For ages 18-29, June 24-July 1 at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport. Attendees should arrive by 5 p.m. June 24 and stay through lunch on July 1. Led by Venerable Thubten Chodron. Dana offering and registration are requested, visit the website or call (509) 447-5549.

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