Religion calendar

Eastern Washington This Week

“Meditations on Recovery: The Twelve Steps As Spiritual Practice” – The Rev. Thomas Haffey will lead this Serenity 12-Step retreat. He brings in the Jewish and Eastern spiritualities of Rami Shapiro to traditional 12-step considerations, unfolding rich reflections in the “God as you understand Him” concept. This retreat will give opportunity for those concerned with alcoholism and addiction to experience their need for God as they continue their journey of recovery and healing. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. Today-Sunday, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road.

First Saturday Mass of Remembrance – Remember your loved ones at a Mass of Remembrance on the first Saturday of each month. For more information, visit www.cfcsspokane.org. Today, 9 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7200 N. Wall St. (509) 467-5496.

Community Garage Sale – Tables will be set up in the church parking lot and members of the community can sign up to sell their own garage sale items at a table. You will be responsible for setting up your items, pricing your items, taking money for your items and removing all unsold items. You keep the money for whatever you sell. Setup can begin at 8 a.m. All unsold items must be removed by 1 p.m. You must remain at your table the entire time. Please RSVP by email at alexanderappe@gmail.com, or by phone or text if you would like to have a table reserved. Today, 9 a.m.-noon, Christ Our Hope Bible Church, 1620 N. Monroe St. (509) 994-4800.

New Worship Times – Summer worship schedule, Sunday-Aug. 30: Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., and Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Child care available at all services. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave.

Gospel Guitarist Joshua Snodgrass – Seattle-based instrumental guitarist performs a range in style from fingerstyle guitar arrangements of contemporary worship songs to traditional gospel hymns. Sunday at 6:30 p.m., East Valley Baptist Church, 14516 E. Wellesley Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 928-4809.

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.

St. John’s Variety Show – Dinner begins at 6 p.m., the variety show begins at 7 p.m. Bring a dish to share. To participate, contact Beka at ekawp@gmail.com. Friday, 6 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave.

Upcoming

Raise a Glass Fundraiser – Wine tasting and appetizers, with nonalcoholic drinks, too. Also, wine bottle raffle and a silent auction. Donations benefit the Spokane Buddhist Temple. June 14, 2-5 p.m., Mirabeau Hotel and Convention Center, 1100 N. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. $10 donation.

Mark Lowry, The Martins and Stan Whitmire – Grammy-nominated trio with singer-songwriter-comedian Lowry and pianist Whitmire. June 14, 6 p.m., Turning Point Open Bible Church, 11911 N. Division St., Fairwood. $25-$30. (800) 965-9324.

Give Him More! Vacation Bible School – For students in kindergarten through sixth grade. With relay races, games, prizes, refreshments, fun and tricks. Friday Awards Night begins at 7 p.m. Transportation available: (509) 684-3983 or (509) 499-5812. June 15, 9 a.m.-noon, Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville.

Teen Time – For students in seventh through 12th grades. God wants to answer the questions you have about Him. God loves you and has a wonderful future for you. Transportation available: (509) 684-3983 or (509) 714-8208. June 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville.

Summer VBS Enrichment – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from June 16 through Aug. 27. June 16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greenbluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. (509) 238-9100.

Ambassador Baptist College – Students perform in ensembles and quartets. June 16 at 7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. Free. (509) 684-3983.

Stone Soup Cafe – The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church are offering “Stone Soup Cafe,” a Vacation Bible School for children 3-14 running June 22-Aug. 28 from 8:30 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. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard St.

Brick by Brick Vacation Bible School – All things Lego, Minecraft and summer will converge on Valley Real Life for “Brick by Brick,” a Vacation Bible School for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade this fall. VBS concludes with a family fun night on June 25 from 6:30-8 p.m. Families are invited to attend this evening event which includes inflatables, concessions (popcorn and cotton candy) and a short program. For more information or to register, visit www.vrl.church. June 22 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Valley Real Life Ministries, 1831 S. Barker Road, Greenacres. (509) 232-0840.

Journey Off the Map! Vacation Bible School – Join us as we discover truths about Jesus – the Ultimate Guide. Kids will enter the Worship Rally at The Overlook study. While on their journey, kids also will visit: Survival Springs for missions and snacks, Rappelling Ravine for recreation and Shady Grove for crafts. Children ages 3 to 5 who have not yet attended kindergarten are admitted for a $5 Expedition Fee, which includes all supplies. June 22 from 9-11:30 a.m., Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 1111 South Thor. $5. (509) 534-7751.

Vacation Bible School – For preschool through sixth grade. This year’s theme will be “Hometown Nazareth,” where the kids will be able to experience what it was like in the city where Jesus grew up. Contact (509) 467-8986 or visit www.SFNAZ.org to register or with questions. June 22, 9:30 a.m.-noon., First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. $4 per person. (509) 467-8986.

“Son Spark Labs” Vacation Bible School – “Discovering God’s Plan 4U” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School. Children age 4 through those entering sixth grade will learn Bible stories and enjoy music, crafts, games and science experiments. The week will wrap up with a short program and a family barbecue on Friday at 6 p.m. To register, call (509) 325-4882 or visit www.newhopecrc.org. June 22 from 6-8:30 p.m., New Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 W. Francis Ave.

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.

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

Men’s Saturday Breakfast – Community United Methodist Church welcomes men of all ages for fellowship and no-host breakfast on the fourth Saturday of each month. June 27 at 7:30 a.m., Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.