Religion Calendar

Eastern Washington 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 ages 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., St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2404 N. Howard St.

Rummage Sale - Sale runs from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt St. (509) 327-4446.

St. Charles Altar Society Patio Sale - Today, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Charles Catholic Church, school gym, 4515 N. Alberta St. (509) 276-5996.

Community Hymn Sing - For more information, call Kay Erb at (509) 465-1844. Sunday, 3 p.m., South Hill Bible Church, 958 E. 29th Ave. (509) 838-2242.

Taize Service - Begins Sunday, 7 p.m., Latah Valley Presbyterian Church, 202 E. Meadow Lane Road.

Rainforest Adventure Vacation Bible School - Get ready for a week of games, crafts, songs, skits, stories and more. For more information or to get a registration form, go to www.clspokane.org or call (509) 624-9233. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St.

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

Vacation Bible School - For children age 4 through incoming sixth-graders. This year’s theme is “Everest: Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power.” Fifth- and sixth-graders go to Camp White in Post Falls for an outdoor VBS experience. To register, visit www.millwoodpc.org/vbs-2015/. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road.

Community Dinner - Free family-friendly dinner for anyone who would like to have a meal in fellowship with others. Reservations are helpful but not required. Call the office at (509) 926-7966. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free.

The Assurance Trio - A women’s trio from Heartland Baptist Bible College in Oklahoma City. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.

The Singing Nuns Luncheon Concert - Celebrate Mount St. Michael centennial with lunch and a concert by the Singing Nuns. Tours begin, museum and gift shop open at 11:30 a.m.; lunch served followed by the concert at 1 p.m. Visit www.singingnuns.com. Thursday, 11:30 a.m., Mount St. Michael, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. $15/person. (509) 467-1077.

Upcoming

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. July 4, 9 a.m., Holy Cross Cemetery & Funeral Center, 7200 N. Wall St. (509) 467-5496.

“Unvanquished! A Love Story” Vacation Bible School - For ages 3 (fully potty-trained) through sixth grade. Register at www.holytrinitylcmc.org/ vbs2.html or call (509) 926-7966. July 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free.

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. July 11, 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, 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. July 12, 6-8 p.m., Colbert Presbyterian Church, 4211 E. Colbert Road, Colbert. Free. (509) 468-9923.

Feed Medical Lake - A free meal the second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. July 13, 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, includes food, supplies and a hat. Scholarships are available. Contact Rev. Jackie at (509) 838-6518 for more information. July 13-17, 9 a.m.-noon, Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. $25. (509) 389-7290.

Barbecues with Bishop Emeritus Skylstad - Enjoy a talk from Bishop Skylstad over a summer barbecue, dessert and coffee. Register in advance 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.

Idaho This week

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. Today, 7:30 a.m., Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Summer Youth Groups - Groups meet each Wednesday. Jr. Youth group for kids entering first through fifth grades is 6-7:45 p.m. Dinner is served and the family is welcome to eat with the group. There will be a different themed activity each week. Movie night and barbecue will be July 22 and Aug. 25. Youth group for kids entering sixth through 12th grades will meet at 2 p.m. with specially planned activities each week. For more information, call (208) 765-8800. Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene.

Brown Bag Studies - Held each Wednesday in the church library. All men and women welcome to participate in a wide variety of Bible and book/video studies. 11:30 a.m.-midnight, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. www.cumccda.org. (208) 765-8800.

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.

Upcoming

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. July 5, 10:30 a.m., JB’s Restaurant, 704 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.