Religion calendar

Thu., March 19, 2015

This week

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. Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. (509) 624-9233.

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. Today, 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 328-4220.

Lenten Fish Fry - Hosted by the Knights of Columbus. The meal of baked or fried fish, french fries or baked potato, clam chowder of soup of the week bread bowls, cole slaw, rolls and garlic bread will be served from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. every Friday in Lent. The Stations of the Cross at 7 p.m. The church will also be collecting donations of diapers, baby 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.

“Rise Up Singing” - Features local spoken word and musical performers to kick off the Peace and Economic Justice Action Conference. Performances include musical comedian Michael Glatzmaier, musical talent by Lucas Brookbank Brown, the art of 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.

24th Annual Auction and Dinner Fundraiser for Youth Camping and Activities - Items preview 4:30-5 p.m. Dinner served 5-6 p.m. and consists of 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. Saturday, 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, areawide singles group. For more information, call (509) 927-0304 or go to www.csfspokane.com. Saturday, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, 6120 N. Addison St. (509) 927-0304.

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.

“Salt & Light” Youth Choir - Choir from Boulder, Colorado, will present their “Soli Deo” concert. For more information, call (509) 448-2909. Sunday, 4 p.m., Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S. Crestline St. Free. (509) 448-2909.

Mary, Model of Perfect Discipleship - This day of prayer will be led by the Rev. Jeff Lewis, who will explore the Gospel scenes of the annunciation, the visitation and the Nativity. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m., includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and closes with adoration. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35/includes lunch, $45/includes use of a private room for the day. (509) 448-1224.

Lenten Soup Supper & Devotion - The devotion, “I Am the Resurrection and the Life,” 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, there will be age-appropriate activities for children and teens. 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.

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