Religion Calendar
North Idaho
This week
Free Veteran’s Dinner – Tuesday, 6 p.m. with speaker Jim Putman in the RLM2 building at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. (208) 777-7725, ext. 123.
Upcoming
Coeur d’Alene Aglow Lighthouse – Nov. 20, fellowship at 10 a.m., speaker meeting at 10:30 a.m. with Verna Johnson at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 Hanley Ave. Free child care available. (208) 765-8800.
Teachings of Thubten Chonyi – Nov. 30 at the 10:30 a.m. service of North Idaho Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 411 N. 15th St.
“Celebrate the Christmas Story” by the Paradosi Ballet Company – RLM women’s ministry presents the ballet group from Tacoma on Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Real Life Ministries, 1866 Cecil Road, Post Falls. $14/each, $100/group of eight, $150/group of 12, call for reservations. (208) 777-7325.
Ongoing
Moms In Prayer International – Meets Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-noon, call for location. Candace, (208) 755-7339.
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
The African Children’s Choir – Performs Wednesday, 7 p.m. at New Life Church, 10920 E. Sprague Ave. (509) 926-0362. Admission by donation. For more information, visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com.
Spokane
This Week
Conversations on the Middle East With 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 Holy Lands. There will be two discussions on Sunday, 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 on Nov. 16, “Jesus in the Koran: A Ministry of Building Bridges and Understanding Between Muslims and Christians.” (509) 534-0066 or bethanypresb@gmail.com.
Jubilee International Marketplace Fair Trade Event – Concludes today, 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 available from Christ Kitchen. For more info, visit www.spokanefpc.org.
Annual Fall Bazaar – Today, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, 1926 W. Chelan Ave. Featuring baked goods, White Elephants, quilts and raffle, and Rada cutlery. Lunch offerings include soup, chili, assorted breads, fruit pie, and cheesecake. (509) 326-1252.
Hollyfaire Arts & Crafts Fair – Eighth annual event today, 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 – Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Audubon Park United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd., wheelchair access available on Walton Street. Featuring a raffle, gently used household items, books, crafts and baked goods. Raffle tickets available after service on Sunday at the church. (509) 328-6910.
Fall Bazaar at Fowler Methodist Church – Today, 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 – Today, 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 donations from local businesses. Silent auction includes a mountain bike. (509) 448-8522.
Holiday Bazaar at St. John’s Cathedral – Today, 9:30-3 p.m. at the church, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
St. Francis of Assisi Women’s Club Bazaar – Today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Social Hall at the parish, 1104 W. Heroy Ave. Includes basket raffles, boutique, baked goods and more. 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 from Sri Lanka, teaches today, 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.
Veteran’s Day Prayer and Healing Service – Tuesday, 3 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt St. (509) 327-4446.
“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 Wednesday and Jan. 7, at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
“Life After Loss” Grief Retreat – Now registering for the retreat Friday, 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.
Upcoming
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.
Central Lutheran Church Bazaar – Nov. 15 Scandinavian Kaffee Stua from 9-11 a.m. and cookies, crafts and gifts available from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the church, 512 S. Bernard.
“Knowing God More Intimately” Workshop – Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. at Corbin Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. The free seminar will feature speaker Cynthia Johnson. Lunch is provided, RSVP to (509) 294-2952 or inspireddailylife@gmail.com.
Hymn Festival: A Tribute to the Late Janice Newell – Nov. 16, 2 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Featuring a musical collection of brass, pipe organ, strings, percussion, choirs, congregational singing and hand bell accompaniments. The Festival Choir will also perform and includes members from Advent, Beautiful Savior, Central, Salem, St. Luke, and St. Mark’s Lutheran churches. Newell was a longtime music teacher, church musician and organist and many remember her dedication to making hymn singing meaningful, joyful and an important part of worship. (509) 624-9233.
“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.
“Generous Spaciousness Conversation on Faith and Sexuality Ministry” – A dialogue Nov. 17, 7:30-9:30 p.m. hosted by Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. Presented by New Direction Ministries, an ecumenical Canadian ministry, the program nurtures safe and spacious places for LGBTQ+ people to explore and grow in faith. Free, offering accepted. RSVP to info@newdirection.ca with “rsvp Spokane” in the subject line.
31st Annual Thanksgiving Parish Dinner – Nov. 23 following 10:30 a.m. worship at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Pie Social – Celebrate with baptisms, worship and dessert, 7 p.m at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt St. Bring a food donation for Caritas Food Bank. (509) 327-4446.
Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Dessert Potluck – Nov. 26, 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye. Bring a non-perishable food donation for Cupboard of Daily Bread food pantry. (509) 926-5407.
Thanksgiving Worship at the Cathedral – Nov. 26 Holy Eucharist, 7 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
Thanksgiving Day Service – Worship at 10 a.m., includes a Bible lesson, the National Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, prayer, hymns and words of gratitude from the congregation at First Church of Christ, Scientist, 310 E. 14th Ave. (509) 624-1637.
Ongoing
Spokane Inter-Faith Council – Meets second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Center For Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.
Help for Homeless Meal Prep – Help is needed each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. (509) 328-9310.
Friday Celebrate Recovery at Mt. Spokane Church – Fridays, men’s and women’s addictive and co-dependency recovery groups, dinner at 6 p.m. followed by short message then small group break out at the church, 6311 E. Mt. Spokane Drive, Mead. Child care provided. Contact Mike C. at (509) 599-4716.
Eastern Washington
This week
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.
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