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 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. (509) 325-5252.
Summer VBS Enrichment - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 27. Today, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Green Bluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. (509) 238-9100.
Canada’s Double Portion - Family gospel band made up of Duncan and Debbie Hemmerling and nine of their 10 children, all from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Today, 7 p.m., Spokane Valley Assembly of God Church, 15618 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Donation. (509) 924-0466.
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 afterward. Sunday, 4 p.m., Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 924-7262.
Rep. 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 will also be children’s programs and activities. Sunday, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 210-9779.
“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.
Upcoming
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. Register at www.willowcreek.com/summit. Special pricing available for military, students and groups of 25 and more. Aug. 6-7, Life Center Foursquare Church, 1202 W. Government Way. $89-$209. (509) 327-4422.
Victory Over Violence: Building a Culture of Peace for the Children of the World - Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with an exhibit that brings together the ideas of thousands of people and organizations dedicated to finding a path to lasting peace. 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, crafts, 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.
Spokane Inter-Faith Council - Meets third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. Aug. 18, Kress Gallery, River Park Square, 808 W. Main Ave., level three. (360) 989-8217.