Religion Calendar

Eastern Washington This Week

Stone Soup Cafe - The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church are offering “Stone Soup Cafe,” a vacation Bible school Mondays-Fridays for children 3-14. Two free meals will be served to children 18 and under: breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, contact Tracey Waring at tlwaring728@msn.com or (509) 481-1167 or St. Andrew’s at (509) 325-5252. Through Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard St.

Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers - McMorris Rodgers will speak at “Life at 10,” the congregation’s 10th anniversary celebration. This is not a political event, and the celebration is open to the public. There also will be children’s programs and activities. Sunday, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 210-9779.

John Nilsen - Award-winning concert pianist has appeared with Jose Feliciano, Jesse Colin Young, David Foster, Alex De Grassi, Kenny G and many others. His musical style covers folk, jazz, classically woven compositions, some boogie-woogie, a few classics and traditional hymn arrangements. Refreshments will be served afterwards. Sunday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-7262.

Summer VBS Enrichment - 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 27. Greenbluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. (509) 238-9100.

“The Art and Practice of Living with Nothing and No One Against You” - Create the life you desire. Wednesdays through Sept. 2. Call (509) 838-6518 to register. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. $25. (509) 389-7290.

Global Leadership Summit - The Global Leadership Summit is designed for anyone, soccer mom to CEO, who has the opportunity of influence and the desire to positively impact their world. This event will offer insights, developmental tools and inspiring perspectives from leaders all over the world who are committed to making lasting, positive change in the spheres they influence. Register at www.willowcreek.com/summit. Special pricing available for military, students and groups of 25 and more. Thursday-Saturday, Life Center Foursquare Church, 1202 W. Government Way. $89-$209. (509) 327-4422.

Upcoming

Victory Over Violence: Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World - This is a presentation commemorating the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. For more information, call Richard Anderson at (509) 435-5626 or Michael Collum at (208) 446-4328. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Soka Gakkai International - Spokane Buddhist Center, 1717 W. Sixth Ave. (509) 315-4185.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. Aug. 10, St. John Lutheran Church - Medical Lake, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.

G-Force Vacation Bible School - Meet our mascot, Checkers, and enjoy music, songs and dinner for everyone. Preschool-junior high students will enjoy games, craft, science and Bible stories, through which they will experience scriptures about Christian love, life and service. Adults will have Bible studies, craft service projects and more. Nursery and toddler care provided. Register at www.moranumc.org or call the church office at (509) 448-7102 for registration forms. Aug. 10-13, 5-8 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave.

Arden Faith Bible Conference - Terry Lawson, pastor of Beacon Baptist Church in Gig Harbor, is speaking at the conference. On Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, services will be at 7 p.m. On Sunday, there will be three services: 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. There also will be pot-blessing meals on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:15 p.m. For more information, call Dr. Arthur Houk at (509) 684-3983. Aug. 15-19, Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville.

Idaho This Week

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. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Summer Youth Groups - Groups meet each Wednesday. Junior Youth Group for kids entering first-fifth grades is 6-7:45 p.m. Dinner is served and the family is welcome to eat with the group. There will be a different themed activity each week. Movie night and BBQ will be August 25. Youth Group for kids entering sixth-12th grades will meet at 2 p.m. with specially planned activities each week. For more information, call (208) 765-8800. Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

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.

Upcoming

Leon Patillo - Message Through Music and Word - Best known for fronting the ’70s rock band sensation Santana will present his ministry of music and word. Aug. 16, 10:30 a.m., Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 765-8800.