Religion calendar

Thu., Feb. 5, 2015

This week

Welcome to Lent - The season of Lent has many stereotypes: six weeks of sad, giving up privileges, contemplating suffering. In fact, Lent was created first for baptismal preparation. Whether you’re curious about the season, or you’ve been practicing Lent for some time, there is something here for you in our exploration of this springtime season. Hear poetry and prose from Kathryn Smith and Cara Strickland, and make two simple Lenten crafts to take home for your season of Lent. Families welcome. Presented by Salem Lutheran Church and The Book Parlor. Saturday, 4 p.m., Salem Lutheran Church, 1425 W. Broadway Ave. Free. (509) 328-6527.

St. John Vianney Spaghetti Dinner - The meal will include spaghetti, meatballs, salad, rolls and dessert. Sunday, 11:30 a.m., St. John Vianney Church Hall, 503 N. Walnut Road, Spokane Valley. $8/adult; $6/senior and ages 6-12; free/age six and younger. (509) 926-5428.

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

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

Upcoming

Bible Conference - Josh Carter, pastor of Bellingham Baptist Church, will speak at this five-day conference. On Saturday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, services are at 7 p.m. On Sunday, services will start at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. There will also 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. Feb. 14-18, Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

The Brotherhood Tour - Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and the Booth Brothers are coming together for an evening of gospel music. To purchase tickets, call (800) 965-9324 or visit www.imcconcerts.com. Feb. 15, 6 p.m., Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St., Fairwood. $25/general admission, $30/artist circle. (509) 467-5122.

Finding Christ in the Ashes of Life - This day of prayer on Ash Wednesday features the Rev. Joachim Hien. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m. and includes two conferences, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and lunch and will close with adoration at 3:00 p.m. To register, call (509) 448-1224 or www.ihrc.net. Feb. 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35/per person, $45/with use of a private room. (509) 448-1224.

Pre-Lent Party - Dancing and dessert potluck for the whole church community. Root beer floats and music provided. Feb. 20, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. (509) 328-9310.

Christian Singles Fellowship - The topic of this month’s gathering is “The Game of Hearts: Who is Your One and Only.” CSF is a nondenominational, area-wide group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call (509) 927-0304 or visit www.csfspokane.com. Feb. 21, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 487-6757.

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