Religion calendar

North Idaho

This week

Coeur d’Alene Aglow Lighthouse – Thursday, 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.

Coeur d’Alene Dharma Friends Present “Developing Bodhicitta” – Taught by Sravasti Abbey nuns Friday, 6:30 p.m., and Nov. 22, 10 a.m., at Life Center Therapies for Well Being, 1319 N. Government Way. (208) 667-3813.

Upcoming

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, 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.

Spokane Valley

Upcoming

Thanksgiving Potluck – Nov. 23, after 10:30 a.m. worship at Opportunity Christian Church, 708 N. Pines Road. The choir will furnish turkey, stuffing, gravy and rolls. Attendees please bring the rest. Special guests will be Japanese students from Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute. (509) 926-3691.

Monthly Community Dinner – Nov. 25, 6 p.m., at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road. Those planning to attend are asked to call and leave a message at the church by 1 p.m. on the day of the meal, but walk-ins are always welcome. (509) 926-7966.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship and Dessert Potluck – Nov. 26, 7 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye. Bring a nonperishable food donation for Cupboard of Daily Bread food pantry. (509) 926-5407.

Outdoor Christmas Tree Lighting Event – Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m., at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road. Festivities include games, crafts, live Nativity, carols and refreshments. (509) 924-7262.

Spokane

This Week

Christian Singles Fellowship – Meets 7 p.m. today with guest musician Buck Storm at the Fellowship Hall at Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 927-0304.

Central Lutheran Church Bazaar – Today, 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 St.

“Toasting and Tasting” – Fundraiser today, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. Samples from 13 local vintners, hors d’oeuvres and live and silent auctions. Proceeds benefit community outreach programs at the church. Tickets $40. (509) 448-2255.

“Knowing God More Intimately” Workshop – Today, 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 – Sunday, 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 handbell 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.

Conversations on the Middle East With Dr. Raja Tanas – A free discussion 9 a.m. Sunday at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. This week’s topic: “Jesus in the Koran: A Ministry of Building Bridges and Understanding Between Muslims and Christians.” (509) 534-0066 or bethanypresb@gmail.com.

“Care for the Caregiver” Workshop – Sunday, 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 Monday, 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. 

“Distracted Marriage” Workshop – 6:30-7:45 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 6905 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free classes and child care, registration required at www.stmatthewspokane.org, email pastorschultz@ stmatthewspokane.org or call (509) 326-3766.