Religion calendar

Pub Theology - A ministry discussion hosted by Audubon Park United Methodist Church. Today, 7 p.m., Little Garden Cafe, 2901 W. Northwest Blvd. (509) 325-4541.

Deck the Halls Sale - Gently used Christmas decorations will be sold to benefit the clients of New Hope Resource Center to help with heating costs this winter, many of which were impacted by the severe windstorms this summer in north Spokane County. Saturday, 9 a.m., St. Joseph Parish, 3720 E. Colbert Road, Colbert. (509) 466-4991.

The Welcome: A Public Listening - A group of veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder present their stories to the Spokane community through works of music, visual, and performance art. The result of a four-day retreat hosted by Warrior Songs that introduces veterans to multiple artistic mediums, this culminating event gives the public an opportunity to witness impactful art pieces and performances, all the while forming a valuable support group and audience for veterans to share their stories through art. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (518) 878-8579.

31st Annual Parish Thanksgiving Dinner - Served at noon in the Great Hall following 10:30 a.m. worship. Sunday, St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free will offering accepted. (509) 838-4277.

Thanksgiving Potluck - Following 10:30 a.m. worship. The choir will furnish turkey, stuffing, gravy and rolls. Attendees please bring the rest. Special guests will be Japanese students from Mukagawa Fort Wright Institute. Sunday, Opportunity Christian , 708 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-3691.

Thanksgiving Eve Service at Zion - Dessert potluck to follow the 7 p.m. service. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Cupboard of Daily Bread pantry. Wednesday, Zion Lutheran Church, 8304 E. Buckeye Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 926-5407.

Thanksgiving Day Worship - Annual service includes a Bible lesson, National Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, prayer and hymns. Wednesday, 10 a.m., First Church of Christ, Scientist, 310 E. 14th Ave. Free. (509) 624-1637.

Thanksgiving Eve Worship - With baptism and pie social. Bring food and/or donation for the Caritas Food Bank. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt St. Free, food donations accepted. (509) 327-4446.

Thanksgiving Worship at the Cathedral - Holy Eucharist holiday service. Wednesday, 7 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Free. (509) 838-4277.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner - St. Aloysius Parish, Gonzaga University and Sodexo Food Services will host a free Thanksgiving dinner for all who might otherwise be eating alone on Thanksgiving Day. If you would like to volunteer as a host or greeter, call (509) 313-7001. There will be bus service to and from the dinner at the following locations: 11:30 a.m. at House of Charity, 32 W. Pacific Ave.; noon-12:15 p.m. at Union Gospel Mission, 1234 E. Sprague Ave.; and 12:30-12:45 p.m. at UGM Men’s Shelter and Recovery, 1224 E. Trent Ave. Thursday, noon-2 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, Globe Room, 402 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-7001.

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

Advent Party - Annual event includes crafts for children and adults, singing Christmas carols and sharing bounty of snacks. Nov. 30, 4-7 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood.

Spokane Valley Quilter Christmas Party - Potluck at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m. Bring a $10 wrapped gift for exchange. We will be collecting food for the Spokane Valley Food Bank. Open to the public. Dec. 2, Spokane Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 924-6320.

“Journey to Christmas” - Advent of Prayer led by Father David Kuttner, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Tekoa and St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Oakesdale. Day of Prayer begins with a Rosary at 9 a.m. and includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of Reconciliation and Mass. The Day of Prayer will close with Adoration. Dec. 3, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35, includes lunch. (509) 448-1224, ext. 109.

The Resiliency Project: The Story of Life in Unlikely Places - An initiative of Youth for Christ giving young people a platform to share their stories with the community through creative arts. Dec. 3, 6 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $20. (509) 327-7721.

Simplify Your Holidays - Bring joy back to the holiday season with thoughtful exercises and discussions to help you create more authentic holidays that reflect what these celebrations mean to you. Classes facilitated by Georgette Thornton. Dec. 3 and 10, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. $5-10/suggested donation. (509) 838-3807.

“The Proof of Serenity: Immersion in the Serenity Prayer” - Serenity 12-Step Retreat held Dec. 5-7 and led by Sister Julie Wokasch. Begins with dinner at 6 p.m. and extends through lunch on Sunday. Register at www.ihrc.net or by phone. Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $185/single, $280/couple. (509) 448-1224, ext. 109.

Spokane Inter-Faith Council - Meets second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Center for Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.