Religion calendar
This week
Beginning Experience Weekend - Help with the heartache of finding yourself alone because of being separated, divorced or widowed. To register, contact Marlene Schuster at (509) 534-1797 or (509) 230-2091, visit www.beginningexperience ofspokane.us or email info@beginning experienceofspokane.us. Friday-Sunday, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $25 nonrefundable deposit. (509) 448-1224.
Community Wide Family Fun Night - This annual event is a fun-filled evening with carnival games for the kids, cake walk and glamour booth. The community is invited to enjoy pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, ice cream and cotton candy, along with silent auction. Tickets for the game booths and refreshments are available at the door. Friday, 2:45-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, at the school, 14601 E. Fourth Ave., Spokane Valley. Free admission. (509) 924-4300, ext. 206.
Spirituality, Creativity & Community Class - The class will combine reading “The Creative Call” by Janice Elsheimer with weekly invitations to share, reflect and create. There will be a small fee for materials. Heather Berndt will lead the class and can be contacted at heather@soulativity.com for more details. Class size is limited to 12 people and is open to anyone in the community. Friday, 6-8:30 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood.
Author William Paul Young - Join best-selling author Paul Young as he teams up with authors Reba Riley and Christian Piatt for an evening of discussion and spiritual healing. Visit www.wheresgod.org for tickets. Friday, 7 p.m., Eastpoint Church, 15303 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. $10-$58.70. (509) 533-6800.
Messiah’s Mansion-The Gospel in Symbols - Messiah’s Mansion is a full-scale model of the Mosaic Sanctuary that Moses and the children of Israel built in the wilderness after their deliverance from Egypt. This outdoor event will allow you to take a guided tour through the sanctuary and see what it was like and also to hear the how each article of the Old Testament sanctuary represented the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Special times for group tours available. Call (509) 926-5866 for more information. No tickets required. Watch video of Messiah’s Mansion at http://youtu.be/f0gnu14z7Mc. Saturday-May 24, 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Adventist Church, 1603 S. Sullivan Road, Spokane Valley. Free.
Christian Singles Fellowship - The topic this month is “Family Feud: Handling Conflict in God’s Family.” Our speaker is Bruce Gore. For more info, go to www.csfspokane.com or call (509) 927-0304. Saturday, 7 p.m., North Addison Baptist Church, fellowship hall, 6120 N. Addison St. Free. (509) 487-6757.
“Mary, Model of Perfect Freedom” - The Rev. David Kuttner will lead this Marian day of prayer. The day begins with a rosary at 9 a.m., includes two conferences, lunch, the sacrament of reconciliation, Mass and closes with the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net for more information. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $35, $45 for a room for the day.
Coffee and Contemplation - Most Rev. James Waggoner will discuss “Contemplation: The Path to Renewal.” Come enjoy spirited discussion and prayer time over a roll and a hot beverage. People of all faiths welcome. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $10. (509) 448-1224.
Upcoming
Memorial Day Service - Lakeside Church honors veterans in the event center. All are welcome. Visit lakesidechurch.cc or call (509) 210-9779 for more information. May 25, 10 a.m., Lakeside Church, 23129 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake.
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. May 26, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free.
“There is More!: 7 Keys to Surviving and Thriving as a Family” - Dr. Tom Curran will lead this weekend retreat on marriage and family. He will help parents form a vision for their families and provide them with tools to fulfill that vision in their day-to-day routines. Register in advance by calling (509) 448-1224 or visiting www.ihrc.net. May 29-31, Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $195/per person, $295/per couple, $150/per commuter.
“The Circle of Song” - Crescendo Community Chorus presents their spring concert. The chorus consists of choirs with singers in grades 2-12 who come together from all over the Spokane area. Visit www. crescendocommunitychorus.org. May 29, 7 p.m., St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. $5/door, age five and younger admitted free. (509) 714-0555.