Religion calendar
Eastern Washington This Week
“The Upper Room” - Today through Sunday. St. Michael’s Academy high school drama class is presenting a Lenten drama of Christ’s Passion by Robert Hugh Benson. Showtimes are today at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Mount St. Michaels, 8500 N. St. Michaels Road. Advance tickets: $10/adults, $5/students; $2 more at the door. (509) 467-0986, ext. 100.
25th Annual Christian Heritage School Benefit Auction and Rummage Sale - The rummage sale runs from 7-11 a.m. today in the elementary school gym. The silent auction bidding starts at 8 a.m. in the high school gym with the live auction to follow at 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the school. Child care, breakfast, lunch and snacks available. For more information, contact the school at (509) 236-2224 or www.chspatriots.com. Christian Heritage School, 48009 Ida Ave. East, Edwall. (509) 236-2224.
Enlighten the Darkness of My Heart: A Lenten Reflection Day - Take time apart for prayer and reflection during this special season of Lent. Join with others for this day of quiet renewal in a relaxing spiritual atmosphere to seek God in the ordinary, in Scripture and in your heart. Today, 10 a.m., St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $30. (509) 483-6495.
Making Sense of the Christian Faith - Are you comfortable explaining the Christian faith to others? Come and take part in a five-part series led by Pastor Kate and Pastor Eric. They will be using material by theologian David Lose. Sunday, 9:45 a.m., St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.
The Rock and Worship Roadshow - Featuring MercyMe, Crowder, Matt Maher, Jamie Grace, Tedashii, Group 1 Crew, guest speaker Shaun Groves and introducing I Am They and Jon Guerra. Sunday, 6 p.m., Spokane Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave. $10/door. (800) 325-SEAT.
LGBTQ Issues - By Spokane police Chief Frank Straub. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2607 S. Ray St. Free. (760) 223-0161.
Coffee and Contemplation with Andi McGoran - The topic for this spiritual discussion and prayer event for people of all denominations is “Taize Prayer: An Invitation to Intimacy.” For more information or to register, call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.
Women’s Club Spring Lunch and Card Party - Lunch will be followed by bridge, pinochle or the card game of your choice. To reserve a spot, call Mary Ann at (509) 466-4260 or Gina at (509) 328-4818, before Sunday. Wednesday, noon-3 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 4420 N. Jefferson St. $8. (509) 325-1321.
Lenten Soup Supper & Devotion - The devotion, “I Am the True Vine,” presented by the Rev. Barbara Caviezel, is based on the book by Rob Fuquay called “The God We Can Know: Exploring the ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus.” After the soup supper, age-appropriate lessons and crafts will be offered for kids K-fifth grade and youth group of grades 6-12. Nursery is available. For more information, call (509) 448-7102. Wednesday, 6-7:45 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.
The Untethered Soul - Learn how our spirituality allows us to be the complete and free souls we are all yearning to be in this four-week class. Call (509) 838-6518 or visit www.unityspokane.org/events for more information. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. (509) 389-7290.
39th Annual Flannery Lecture - Hill Fletcher, professor of theology at Fordham University, will present “Love in a Weighted World: The Broken Heart of the Catholic Identity.” The lecture is open to the public. Call (509) 313-6782 or visit gonzaga.edu/religious-studies for more information. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-4220.
Midweek Lenten Soup Suppers and Services - Thursdays through March 26 with soup supper at 5:45 pm and the Lenten Midweek Service at 7 p.m. Thursday, 5:45 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.
“Rise Up Singing” - Features local spoken word and musical performers to kick off the Peace & Economic Justice Action Conference. Performances include musical comedian Michael Glatzmaier, music by Lucas Brookbank Brown, belly dancing by Paloma Skye and Nicole Richardson, spoken word by Diamond Young and Josh Pearce, and improvised comedy by the Blue Door Theatre. Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 838-7870.
Lenten Fish Fry - Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The meal of baked or fried fish, french fries or baked potato, clam chowder or soup of the week bread bowls, coleslaw, rolls and garlic bread will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. every Friday during Lent. The Stations of the Cross follows at 7 p.m. The church will also be collecting donations of diapers, baby clothes and other items for the Catholic Charities Childbirth and Parenting Assistance program. Friday, 5:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 304 S. Adams Road, Spokane Valley. Donations accepted at the door. (509) 928-3210.
Upcoming
24th Annual Auction & Dinner Fundraiser for Youth Camping & Activities - Items preview 4:30-5 p.m. Dinner served 5-6 p.m. and consists of creamy baked spaghetti, green salad and garlic bread. Silent auction throughout the evening and loud auction begins at 6 p.m. Free child care provided beginning at 6 p.m. Supports sending kids to camp. March 21, United Valley Methodist Church, 115 N. Raymond Road, Spokane Valley. Dinner: $10/adults, $5/age 10 and younger. (509) 924-7262.
Christian Singles Fellowship - Speaker John Gruss will discuss “The Price is Right: God’s Free Gift of Salvation.” CSF is a nondenominational, area-wide singles group. For more information, call (509) 927-0304 or go to www.csfspokane.com. March 21, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 927-0304.
Double Chorus Performance - Spokane Choral Artists and Mid-Columbia Mastersingers join forces to present a concert of works for double chorus featuring music by Vivaldi, Brahms, Rutter, Tavener, Whitacre and Muehleisen. March 22, 2:30 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. $15/advance, $18/door, $12/students and seniors in advance, $15/door. (509) 979-4656.
“Salt & Light” Youth Choir - Choir from First Presbyterian Church in Boulder, Colorado will present their “Soli Deo” concert. For more information, call (509) 448-2909. March 22, 4 p.m., Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline St. Free. (509) 448-2909.
Idaho This Week
Lenten Group Study Classes/Soup Suppers - Lenten Group Study based on the teachings of John Wesley. Classes are Sundays at 9 a.m. and Thursdays at 8 a.m. Wednesday Night Soup Suppers start at 6 p.m. followed by the group study at 6:45 p.m. Through April 2. Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.
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.
Union Gospel Mission Women’s Auxiliary Meeting - All women are welcome. Teaching on Genesis, dessert and fellowship. We invite you (and your churches) to bring shower gifts appropriate for the upcoming graduates. We are also in need of teacups and saucers for the May Mother’s Day Tea for our residents. A prize will be given to the woman who brings the most first-time guests. Thursday, 1-2:30 p.m., Union Gospel Mission-CDA, 196 W. Haycraft Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 665-4673.
The Annunciation: Listening with the Artists - Explore the spirituality of the annunciation through artists’ depictions and Mary’s invitation from God, as well as our own. We will enter more deeply into the story of God’s love and light incarnating among us. Friday-March 22, St. Gertrude’s Monastery, 465 Keuterville Road, Cottonwood, Idaho. (208) 962-3224.
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. March 28, Elmer’s Restaurant, 290 W. Appleway Ave., Coeur d’Alene.
Easter Eggstravaganza - Coeur d’Alene - 11 a.m., free lunch, face painting, crafts, live music and at noon is the egg hunt for grade four and younger. Lots of prizes to be given away including eight bikes. April 4, Prairie Avenue Christian Center, 3639 W. Prairie Ave., Hayden, Idaho. Free. (208) 772-7541.