Religion Calendar
North Idaho This week
First Sunday Brunch – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. at JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway. No host; menu orders optional. A ministry of Community United Methodist Church. (208) 765-8800.
All Church Study Class – New study on Handel’s Messiah on Sundays, 9 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800 or www.cumccda.org.
Ongoing
United Methodist Women – First Tuesday of each month, 12:30 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Includes program, fellowship and dessert. A new evening UMW group will meet on the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the church. (208) 765-8800.
Early Risers Prayer Group – Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. and Thursdays, 8 a.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Enjoy coffee, prayer, fellowship and Bible study. (208) 765-8800.
Moms In Prayer International – Meets Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon, call for location. Candace, (208) 755-7339.
Community Night For All– Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Handbells, 5:30 p.m., youth group for grades 6-12 at 6:30 p.m. Potluck dinner followed by games and all-ages activity and adult choir. Co-ed choir practice for the Christmas Music Cantata next month also meets at 6:30 p.m. under the direction of Mark Haberman. (208) 765-8800.
Adult Brown Bag Study – Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. in the library at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave. (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.
Coeur d’Alene Dharma Friends – Meets Thursdays, 5:30-7 p.m. for meditation and discussion at Life Center Therapies for Well Being, 1319 Government Way, Coeur d’Alene. Also teachings with abbey nuns on Fridays, 6:30 p.m. (208) 665-5862.
Spokane Valley This week
Free Harvest Dinner – Today, 5-7 p.m. at Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road. Annual event serving turkey, ham, Swedish meatballs, vegetables, rolls, dessert and beverage. Donations accepted.
Upcoming
The African Children’s Choir – Performs Nov. 12, 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 10920 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 926-0362. Admission by donation. For more information, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.
“Care for the Caregiver” Workshop – Nov. 16, 12:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 4521 N. Arden Road, Otis Orchards. Facilitators are Dr. Catherine Armstead and Pat Millen from St. Joseph Family Center. $25/suggested donation, includes lunch. Some scholarships available. Call to register, (509) 926-7133 or email info@stjoeparish.org.
Eastern Washington This week
“Christ Died for Our Sins” Missionary Conference – Free meetings today, and Monday-Wednesday, 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9:45 and 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. at Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. Missionary speakers are Daniel and Gena Suckow, who served in Puerto Rico; Phillip and Rachel Wild, who served in India; and Susanna Ciaramitaro, who served in Indonesia. (509) 684-3983.
Upcoming
Nyung Ne Retreat – Nov. 14, 4 p.m. through lunch on Nov. 17 at Sravasti Abbey, 692 Country Lane, Newport. A special practice of Chenrezig, the Buddha of compassion, with Tibetan nun Thubten Chodron. (509) 325-6383.
Ongoing
Feed Medical Lake – Each second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.
Spokane This week
Christian Singles Fellowship Square Dance and Soup Supper – Today, 5 p.m. at Corbin Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Includes easy dance instruction, complete soup meal provided. $10/each. (509) 482-0169 or 326-4232.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Bazaar and Bake Sale – Today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 316 E. 24th Ave. Annual event includes crafts, quality seconds, gift baskets, lefse, baked goods, gently used furniture and more. (509) 747-6677.
“Let the Spirit Work in You: The Power of Retreat Ministry” – Today, free sessions at 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. with Bishop Emeritus Carlos A. Sevilla, at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224, ext. 105.
The African Children’s Choir – Performances Sunday, 9 and 11:15 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Life Center, 1202 N. Government Way, (509) 327-4422; Wednesday, 7 p.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 330 E. Boone Ave., (509) 313-5896. (509) 926-0362. Admission by donation. For more information, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.
Conversations on the Middle East With Dr. Raja Tanas – A free series of conversations at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. The discussions are designed to inform and enlighten awareness of the situation in the common Holy Lands of the Middle East. Sunday, 9-10 a.m., “Who’s Who and What’s What in the Middle East”; two discussions on Nov. 9, 9-10 a.m., “The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Through Palestinian Eyes,” and 10:30 a.m., “The Descendants of Abraham Through Arab-Christian Eyes;” and Nov. 16, “Jesus in the Koran: A Ministry of Building Bridges and Understanding Between Muslims and Christians.” (509) 534-0066 or bethanypresb@gmail.com.
“Walking Wounded with the Resurrected Christ” Retreat – Vietnam Veterans Day of Prayer, Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Led by the Rev. Joachim Hien, a Vietnamese refugee. $35/each, $45/use of private room, includes lunch. (509) 448-1224, ext. 109, or www.ihrc.net or email programs@ihrc.net.
Jubilee International Marketplace Fair Trade Event – Friday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 318 S. Cedar St. The market is a mission of the church. Purchases provide a fair wage to the craftspeople in developing countries. Soup lunch and Friday dinner available from Christ Kitchen. For more info, visit www.spokanefpc.org.
Upcoming
Hollyfaire Arts & Crafts Fair – Eighth annual event Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lake City Assembly, 400 E. Grace St, Medical Lake. Featuring 40 vendors and an assortment of homemade crafts, baked goods and more. (509) 299-3139.
United Methodist Women’s Fall Bazaar – Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Audubon Park United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Boulevard, wheelchair access available on Walton Street. Featuring a raffle, gently used household items (excluding clothing), books, crafts and baked goods. Raffle tickets available after service on Sunday at the church. (509) 328-6910.
Fall Bazaar at Fowler Methodist Church – Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the church, 3928 N. Howard St. Featuring attic treasures, Christmas items, handmade crafts, books and baked goods. Offering $5 lunch from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (509) 327-5837.
Moran United Methodist Church Annual Penny Auction – Nov. 8, 11 a.m., drawing at 1 p.m. held at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave. Free admission. Items include theme baskets, hand-crafted items, and more than 50 dontations from local businesses. Silent auction includes a mountain bike. (509) 448-8522.
Holiday Bazaar at St. John’s Cathedral – Nov. 8, 9:30-3 p.m. at the church, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Club Bazaar – Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Social Hall at the parish, 1104 W. Heroy. Includes basket raffles, boutique and baked goods. Lunch available at 11 a.m. Wheelchair lift accessible. (509) 325-1321.
“How Self-Centeredness Causes Pain in our Lives” Seminar – Bhante Seelawimala, a Therevada monk of Sri Lanka, teaches Nov. 8, 2-5 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. Registration required, $20-$50/suggested donation (dinner included). Bhanta is also giving the Dharma Message Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m. at the temple. (509) 534-7954.
“Companioning” Adult Formation Series – Holy Eucharist will be offered Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., prior to speaker sessions at 6:45 p.m. Dr. Kent Hoffman presents on both Nov. 12 and Jan. 7, at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
Japanese Tea Ceremony – Nov. 13, 3-4 p.m. by reservation only at Japanese Cultural Center, 4000 W. Randolph Road. (509) 328-2971.
“Life After Loss” Grief Retreat – Now registering for the retreat Nov. 14, 6 p.m., through lunch on Nov. 16 at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. Lori DeRoche will lead the workshop. $185/singles, $280/couples, $100/commuters. (509) 448-1224, ext. 109, or visit www/ihrc.net.
Christian Singles Fellowship – Meets Nov. 15, 7 p.m. with guest musician Buck Storm at the Fellowship Hall at Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison. (509) 927-0304.
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