Religion Calendar
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 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, 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. (509) 325-5252.
Summer VBS Enrichment - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from June 16 through Aug. 27. Today, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greenbluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. (509) 238-9100.
14th Annual Singles Barbecue Picnic - Join 100-plus singles from around the Inland Northwest for a day of activities sponsored by Christian Singles Fellowship. There will be a hike at 8 a.m. and a full barbecue lunch at 12:30 p.m. Advance ticket purchase is required for lunch. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit csfspokane.com or call Susie at (208) 667-8692 or Marge at (509) 927-0304. Saturday, 8 a.m., Liberty Lake County Park, 3704 S. Zephyr Road, Liberty Lake. $6/adult, $4/children 12 and under.
New Hope Resource Center Benefit Concert - Just in Time will be playing classic rock ‘n’ roll, and there will be concessions, a raffle and a silent auction for Gonzaga men’s basketball tickets, an iPod Touch, golf tickets and more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Sunday, 6-8 p.m., Colbert Presbyterian Church, 4211 E. Colbert Road. Free. (509) 468-9923.
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.
Jungle Safari Kids Camp - A fun and creative experience for children ages 4 to 11. Children will adventure to explore the good within themselves, within others and within the world around them. $25, which includes food, supplies and a hat. Scholarships are available. Contact Rev. Jackie at (509) 838-6518 for more information. Monday-July 16, 9 a.m.-noon, Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. $25. (509) 389-7290.
POP Summer Concert - Family-friendly outdoor concerts on the hillside lawn. Donnie Emerson and Nancy Sophia playing pop/country/soul. Wednesday, 7-9 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. Free. (509) 465-0779.
Upcoming
Barbecues with Bishop Emeritus Skylstad - Enjoy a talk from Bishop Skylstad over a summer barbecue, dessert and coffee. Register by calling (509) 448-1224 or online at www.ihrc.net. July 17, 5-8 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $20.
Musician John Nilsen - Oregon-based singer/pianist/guitarist John Nilsen will perform as part of his goal to play in every United Methodist Church in the Pacific Northwest Conference. July 17, 7 p.m., Mead United Methodist Church, 12611 N. Wilson St., Mead. Free.
Flea Market - Benefits 30 people traveling in September to a rural village in Kenya. The funds raised will help cover the cost of supplies and travel costs to get staff to villages. Email Gpgdrescue@aol.com if you would like a booth. July 18, 9 a.m., Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. Free admission; $25/booth rental. (509) 467-8986.