Religion calendar

Sat., May 24, 2014

North Idaho Upcoming

Cruisin’ Father’s Day Car and Motorcycle Show – Register now for the event June 16 at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. Call (208) 777-7325, ext. 123, or email kcaldero@reallifeministries.com.

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.

Moms In Prayer International – Meets Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon, call for location. Candace, (208) 755-7339.

Brown Bag Study – Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. in the library at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. (208) 765-8800.

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.

Friendship Kitchen – Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. at St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. (208) 773-4715.

Spokane Valley This week

Monthly Community Dinner – Tuesday, 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road. (509) 926-7966.

Upcoming

SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School – June 16-20, 9 a.m.-noon for preschool (age 4 by Sept. 13) through fifth grade at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. Registration deadline is June 11. Forms are available at the church or visit www.spokanevalleychurch.org. Contact Stephanie at (509) 924-7262.

This week

Foundations of Shin Buddhism Classes – Free study classes Sunday and June 8 and 22, 12:15-1:15 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.

Dinner Liturgy at St. John’s Cathedral – Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. in the Great Hall at the church, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.

Life of Prayer Affirmative Prayer Class – Wednesdays through June 25, 6:30 p.m. at Unity Spiritual Center Spokane, 2900 S. Bernard St. The class also provides traditional Unity definitions of prayer and will assist you in creating your own prayer definition. (509) 838-6518.

“Music for the Celebration of Life” with Narayan and Janet – Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and May 31, 4-6 p.m. at Unity Center of North Spokane, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. $15/event or $20/both nights; no one will be turned away. Call for tickets, (509) 489-6964.

Potluck and Talent Show at St. John’s – Friday, dinner at 5:30 p.m. prior to the show at 6:30 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.

Upcoming

Old Time Hymn Sing-along – May 31, 5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Spokane, 222 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 325-6810.

“Blessed Hope Trio” Concert and Speaker – May 31, fellowship and blessing at 5:30 p.m., followed by the musical performance of the group from Golden State Baptist College and a guest speaker at 7 p.m. at Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

“The Echo of God’s Longing” Celtic Tradition Retreat – Registration deadline is June 1 for the retreat June 6-9 at The Franciscan Place at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Facilitated by Sisters Mary Lonergan and Patricia Novak. Suggested donation is $185/person, $25 nonrefundable deposit due at registration. (509) 483-6495, ext. 133, or visit www.sjfconline.org.

Recovery & Spirituality – June 1, 10:30 a.m. at The Chabad Center, 4116 E. 37th Ave. A Jewish perspective on addiction, God and recovery for all faiths and backgrounds. Presented by Rabbi Shais Taub, scholar, author and teacher. $15/suggested donation. (509) 443-0770 or visit JewishSpokane.com.

“Heaven or Hell: The Choice is Yours” Seminar – June 8, 4 p.m. at Word of Faith Christian Center, 4001 N. Cook Ave. Includes presentations “A Divine Revelation of Heaven,” by Dr. Mary K. Baxter, and “23 Minutes in Hell,” by Bill Wiese. Free admission. (509) 891-5253.

Love/Hate Really Passionate Recital – June 8, 2 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Featuring Ann Benson, mezzo-soprano, Eric Moe on trumpet and Mac Merchant on piano. Music includes a new setting of Henry David Thoreau poems by composer Francine Trester, as well as Bach, Enesco, Saint-Saens and Bizet. Offering accepted, child care provided. (509) 624-6233.

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