Religion calendar

Sat., Feb. 14, 2015

Eastern Washington

This week

Bible Conference - Josh Carter, pastor of Bellingham Baptist Church, will speak at the five-day conference. Continuing today, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, services will be at 7 p.m. On Sunday, services will start at 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. There also will be pot-blessing meals today at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:15 p.m. For more information, call Arthur Houk at (509) 684-3983. Saturday-Wednesday, 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. Sunday, 6 p.m., Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St., Fairwood. $25/general admission, $30/artist circle. (509) 467-5122.

Fat Tuesday - Featuring the Rev. David Kappus and a jazz service from Dan Keberle, jazz musicians and the St. Mark’s Chancel Choir. A dessert reception will follow. Child care will be provided. Tuesday, 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 535-1813.

Finding Christ in the Ashes of Life - This day of prayer on Ash Wednesday will feature the Rev. Joachim Hien. The day will begin with rosary at 9 a.m. and will include two conferences, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and lunch and will close with adoration at 3 p.m. To register, call (509) 448-1224 or www.ihrc.net. Wednesday, 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.

Ash Wednesday Services - All are welcome. Call (509) 624-1366 for more information. Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., Westminster Congregational Church of Christ, 411 S. Washington St. (509) 624-7992.

Ash Wednesday Service - Service begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

The Service of Imposition of Ashes - This service marks the beginning of the 40-day period before Easter known as Lent. For more information, call (509) 448-7102. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

Lenten Fish Fry - Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The meal of baked or fried fish, French fries or baked potato, clam chowder or soup of the week bread bowls, coleslaw, rolls and garlic bread will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. every Friday during Lent. The Stations of the Cross will follow at 7. The church will also be collecting donations of diapers, baby clothes and other items for the Catholic Charities childbirth and parenting assistance program. Friday, 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road, Spokane Valley. Donations will be accepted at the door. (509) 928-3210.

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

Soup Suppers & Devotions - Wednesday evenings during the Lenten Season. The devotions presented by the Rev. Barbara Caviezel are based on the book by Rob Fuquay called “The God We Can Know: Exploring the ‘I am’ Sayings of Jesus.” After the soup suppers, age-appropriate lessons and crafts will be offered for school-age children and teens. Nursery is available. For more information, call (509) 448-7102. Saturday, 6-7:45 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.

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 group. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call (509) 927-0304 or visit www.csfspokane.com. Saturday, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 487-6757.

Upcoming

YOUth Got Talent - Sponsored by Crescendo Community Chorus. Music, dance, drama and other talent welcome to audition. Youth in grades 2-12 are eligible. Performance venue provides carpeted stage and audio system. Acts must provide all other equipment. There will be a five-minute limit for set-up, performance and take-down. Cash prizes will be awarded. Auditions will be Feb. 23, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church and Feb. 24, 5-6:30 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Recorded auditions may also be submitted. Call to schedule audition. Feb. 23, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. $3/admission, $10 audition fee. (509) 994-0515.

Evidence for God from Physics - Bishop Emeritus William Skylstad will lead a dinner series on the subject using the Rev. Robert Spitzer’s videos on arguments from reason on God’s existence. There will be a Q&A over dessert and coffee followed by a discussion. The topic for this session is “In the Beginning II: Is there Evidence of Fine-tuning, Design and Intelligence in the Universe? Physics, Evolution and the Bible.” Feb. 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $30. (509) 448-1224.

Midweek Lenten Soup Suppers and Services - Offered each Thursday, Feb. 26-March 26, with soup supper at 5:45 p.m. and service at 7 p.m. Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

Sravasti Abbey Buddhist Monastery Benefit - The Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane will host a gathering to benefit the medical needs of the monastics. The night will begin with a Thai dinner followed by a free showing of “Blessings,” a documentary about the nuns of Nangchen Nunnery in Tibet. For tickets, email Susan Virnig, susan@newstories.com or jampamorgan@gmail.com, or call (208) 277-8437. Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. $15. (208) 277-8437.

The Untethered Soul - Learn how our spirituality allows us to be the complete and free souls we are all yearning to be in this four-week class. Call (509) 838-6518 or visit www.unityspokane.org/events for more information. March 4, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. (509) 389-7290.

Idaho

This week

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

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