Religion calendar

Sat., May 31, 2014

North Idaho This week

First Sunday Brunch – June 1, 10:30 a.m. at JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway Ave. No host, menu orders optional. A ministry of Community United Methodist Church. (208) 765-8800.

Upcoming

Meet Hayden Bible Church – Meet the elders and deacons and learn the church’s local history at the open house at 6:30 p.m. June 13 at the church at 290 E. Miles Ave. (208) 772-2511.

Cruisin’ Father’s Day Car and Motorcycle Show – Register now for the event June 15, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. $5/motorcycles, $10/cars. 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 Candace for location, (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 Upcoming

Catholic Singles Mingle Potluck Picnic – June 14, 2 p.m. at Sullivan Park, 1901 N. Sullivan Road. RSVP to www.meetup.com/Catholic- Singles-Mingle/.

SonTreasure Island Vacation Bible School – June 16-20, 9 a.m.-noon for pre-school (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.

Spokane This week

“Music for the Celebration of Life” with Narayan and Janet – Today, 4-6 p.m. at Unity Center of North Spokane, 4123 E. Lincoln Road. $15, no one will be turned away. Call for tickets, (509) 489-6964.

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

Summer Hours at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church – Beginning Sunday, summer worship times are 8 and 9:30 a.m. and Saturdays, 5:30 p.m. at the church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Child care available at all services. (509) 747-6677.

“The Echo of God’s Longing” Celtic Tradition Retreat – Registration deadline is Sunday for the retreat June 6-9 at The Franciscan Place at St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Facilitated by OSF 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 – Sunday, 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 http://JewishSpokane.com/.

Eastern Washington This week

Blessed Hope Trio Concert and Speaker – Today, 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.

Young Adults Explore Buddhism Retreat – For ages 18-29. Participants should arrive Friday by 5 p.m. and stay through lunch on June 13 at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport. Taught by Thubten Chodron, a Tibetan Buddhist nun. Reserve a spot with a dana offering and registration form. (509) 447-5549 or visit www.sravastiabbey.org.

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