Religion calendar

Eastern Washington This Week

Stone Soup Cafe - The Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church are offering a Vacation Bible School for ages 3-14. Two free meals will be served: breakfast from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Tracey at tlwaring728@msn.com, (509) 481-1167 or St. Andrew’s at (509) 325-5252. Monday-Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard St.

Brick by Brick Vacation Bible School - Valley Real Life’s Brick by Brick, is a Vacation Bible School for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. VBS concludes with a family night from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday. For more, visit www.vrl.church. Monday-Thursday, 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. Children ages 3 to 5 who have not yet attended kindergarten are admitted for a $5 Expedition Fee which includes all supplies. Monday-Friday, 9-11:30 a.m., Bethel Church of the Nazarene, 1111 South Thor St. $5. (509) 534-7751.

Vacation Bible School – For children in preschool through sixth grade. This year’s theme is “Hometown Nazareth.” Contact (509) 467-8986 or visit www.SFNAZ.org to register. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-noon., First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd., Town and Country. $4 per person.

“Son Spark Labs” Vacation Bible School – “Discovering God’s Plan 4U” is the theme of this year’s Vacation Bible School. For children age 4 through those entering sixth grade. The week will wrap up with a program and a family barbecue 6 p.m. Friday. To register, call (509) 325-4882 or visit www.newhopecrc.org. Monday-Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., New Hope Christian Reformed Church, 3110 W. Francis Ave.

Summer VBS Enrichment - Runs through August 27. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Greenbluff Community United Methodist Church, 9908 E. Green Bluff Road, Green Bluff. (509) 238-9100.

Idaho This Week

Summer Youth Groups - Groups meet Wednesdays. Jr. Youth Group for kids entering first through fifth grades meets 6-7:45 p.m. Dinner is served and family is welcome. There will be a different activity each week. Movie night and BBQ will be Wednesday, July 22 and Aug. 25. Youth Group for kids entering sixth through 12th grades meets 2 p.m. For more, call (208) 765-8800. Wednesday, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley 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.