Religion calendar

Eastern Washington

This Week

Fowler Methodist Church Annual Rummage Sale - Attic treasures, crafts, books, clothing and more. Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fowler United Methodist Church, 3928 N. Howard St. (509) 327-5837.

Fair Trade Event - Buy handcrafted items from around the world. Today, 2-7 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church - Otis Orchards, 4521 N. Arden Road, Otis Orchards. (509) 926-7133.

The Miracles of Jesus - Explore the miracles of Jesus to discover what they reveal about who Jesus is and what God wants to do in us and through us. This four-week series will be led by the Rev. Brenna Stanfield, youth intern Alexa Eisenbarth and student associate minister Rachael Phelps. Sunday, Audubon United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. (509) 290-1992.

Northwest Sacred Music Chorale Sings Elijah! - Felix Mendelssohn’s classic oratorio based on events in the life of the prophet Elijah. Tickets available at www.nwsmc.org. Sunday, 3 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. $15/adults, $12/seniors and students. (509) 624-9233.

Taize Evening Prayer Service - All are welcome to attend this hour of contemplative prayer and song. For more information, call (509) 448-9736. Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224.

Knitting/Crocheting Midweek Retreat - Join Sandy Krause and Sister Christiana Marie for a retreat on the spiritual component of our handwork. Knitters, crocheters or other handworkers are invited to join us as we explore the connection between our prayer life and what we create. Participants may bring a work in progress or participate in a knit-along to create a Trinity Prayer shawl. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. Tuesday-April 30, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $185/per person, $100/for commuters.

Taste of Judaism - Curious about Judaism? Interested in conversion? Join us in discussion of the basic Jewish concepts of spirituality, ethics and community. Email templesec@spokanetbs.org to register. Thursday, 6 p.m., Temple Beth Shalom, 1322 E. 30th Ave. Free/TBS members; $30/non-TBS members. (509) 747-3304.

Praise Concert - An evening of contemporary worship in a concert environment in the event center. Free and open to the public. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. Friday, 7 p.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.

Spirituality, Creativity & Community Class - The class will combine reading “The Creative Call” by Janice Elsheimer with weekly invitations to share, reflect and create. There will be a small fee for materials. Heather Berndt will lead the class and can be contacted at heather@soulativity.com for more details. Class size is limited to 12 people and is open to anyone in the community. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood.

Life’s Journey Program - A free series of five classes exploring issues related to aging, focusing on caregiving to relatives, self or loved ones – before, during and after life’s journey. Call (509) 448-2255 with questions and to RSVP. Friday, 6:30-7:45 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave.

Upcoming

Plant Sale - Available for sale are a variety of annuals in 4-inch, pony and jumbo packs, 6-inch organic tomato plants, hanging baskets, an assortment of home-grown perennials and more. Proceeds support mission outreach. May 2, noon-2:30 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

Food Bazaar and Yard Sale - Proceeds go toward a mission to Haiti. Items for sale include clothing, household appliances, baby products and traditional Korean food. May 2, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Korean Presbyterian Church, 1727 E. Pacific Ave. (509) 534-5298.

First Saturday Mass of Remembrance - Remember your loved ones at a Mass of Remembrance on the first Saturday of each month. For more information, visit www.cfcsspokane.org. May 2, 9 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7200 N. Wall St. (509) 467-5496.

Service with Michael Petrocco - Petrocco, a retired veteran of the Air Force and director of Lighthouse Baptist Press, will speak. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., first service begins at 11 a.m., and the afternoon service begins at 1:15 p.m. There will be a potluck at 12:15 p.m. May 3, 9:45 a.m., Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

Spokane Moves to Amend the Constitution - SMAC monthly meeting. Campaign 2015 updates and schedule. Networking on the effort to Amend the Constitution to throw out Citizens United vs. FEC. May 5, 6:30 p.m., Liberty Park Methodist Church, 1526 E. 11th Ave. No charge; donations accepted. (509) 844-1776.

Mugs and Muffins - A chance for women to chat with friends and neighbors while eating breakfast. Bring your own mug. Each month features a guest speaker or a short project and time for table talk. Call Sherrilyn at (509) 891-5059 for more information. May 9, 9-10:30 a.m., Foothills Community Church, 11102 N. Forker Road. (509) 926-4971.

Idaho This Week

Men’s Saturday Breakfast - Community United Methodist Church welcomes men of all ages for fellowship and no-host breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month. Today, 7:30 a.m., Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Country Gospel Jubilee - Music by The Jubileers and Patti Parks with special guest The Maple Ridge Band. Today, 6:30 p.m., Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 704-2739.

Financial Stewardship - You’ve done the budgeting and used the worksheets, but things just aren’t getting better. What if you missed something? Financial Stewardship encourages us to take a few steps back and start with the right foundation. This class will cover the importance of getting your house in order, the priority of prayer, the principle of hard work, and common mistakes and encouragement. Monday, 6-7:30 p.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 667-1865.

Brown Bag Studies - Held each Wednesday in the church library. All men and women welcome to participate in a wide variety of Bible and book/video studies. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. www.cumccda.org. (208) 765-8800.

Youth Group - Dinner followed by activities for youth groups (grades 3-5 and 6-12) are held each Wednesday. Join the fun and bring a friend. Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.

Friendship Kitchen - Community meal on Thursdays, 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, St. George’s Parish Center, 2010 N. Lucas St., Post Falls. Free. (208) 773-4715.

A Woman’s Call to Spirituality: Making a Difference in Our World - Explore the lives of courageous women and learn how they surmounted the impossible to bring more peace, beauty and justice to the world. Friday, St. Gertrude’s Monastery, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, Idaho. (208) 962-3224.

Rummage Sale “Sales by Donation” for Missions - Clothing, dishes, small appliances, tools, outdoor items, furniture, recreational equipment, books and more available. Sales are by donation. The proceeds from this sale go toward local missions such as the Community Food Bank, the Orchard at Coeur d’Alene (formally Coeur d’Alene Homes), the Children’s Village, and scholarships for kids to go to summer camp at Twinlow Camp in Rathdrum, along with various global missions and disaster relief efforts. For more information, call (208) 765-8800. Donations welcome, call for pick up of large items. Friday and May 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday “Buy the Bag Sale” runs from noon-2 p.m. Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Upcoming

Sunday Brunch - Community United Methodist Church welcomes all for fellowship and no-host brunch on the first Sunday of each month. For more information, call (208) 765-8800 or visit www.cumccda.org. May 3, 10:30 a.m., JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.