Faith calendar

BIBLE STUDY

Bible study with Bishop Boerger: 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Light of the Cross Lutheran Church, 2717 180th St. SE, Bothell. Bishop Boerger has selected the Book of Acts for study. A potluck dinner is 6:15 p.m. 425-485-8974 or www.lightofthecross.org.

Adult Bible study: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Light of the Cross Lutheran Church, 2717 180th St. SE, Bothell. Pastor Cindy Salo leads this weekly Bible study. 425-485-8974 or www.lightofthecross.org.

Bible study: 10:30 a.m. Mondays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, 425-252-7224.

Wordshop women’s Bible study: 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Christian Faith Center, 13000 21st Drive SE, Everett. Women of all ages are invited to this weekly Bible study with pastor Wendy Treat. Free children’s ministry is available for kids up to 5 years old. 425-337-8310 or www.wendytreat.com.

Weekly Bible study: 10:30 a.m. Mondays at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Everett. Have a snack, listen to debates with Pastor Steve and join in the fun while increasing biblical knowledge and understanding.

CLASSES

Affordable preschool classes: Prince of Peace Preschool, for kids ages 3 to 5 at multiple locations. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. 425-338-1933.

Anger management with biblical principles: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays. Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. Court approved. 425-252-6484.

Buddhist meditation classes: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Anabel’s Framing &Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett. By Kadampa Meditation Center. 206-526-9565, info@MeditateInSeattle.org.

Healthy Healing: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays; Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. 425-252-6484.

Life seminars: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. 425-339-3303.

Marriage That Works: 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Christian Faith Center, 13000 21st Drive SE, Everett. 425-337-8310.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-0821.

EVENTS

Advent festival concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Dec. 5 at Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish. The Trinity Lutheran College Choir and Touring Ensemble present the annual Advent Festival Concerts under theme “Savior of the Nations, Come.” No admission charge; donations collected. 425-249-4800.

Alternative gift fair: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 12 at Morning Star Lutheran Church, 338 S. Lewis St., Monroe. Shop from 15 charities. Homemade pie and soup. Live music from 1 to 4 p.m. 360-794-2111.

Arlington United Church holiday bazaar: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Arlington United Church, Fourth Street and McLeod Avenue, Arlington. Attic treasures, handmade crafts and a bake sale. Local mission projects will benefit from the proceeds. Jeannie Lish, 360-652-9227, or Lori Miller, 360-654-0693.

Brad White concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at New Hope Assembly, 9304 Seventh Ave. SE., Everett. Vocal saxophone and piano artistry featuring Christian music from hymns to Southern Gospel. Brad White is formerly with the James Blackwood Quartet. Free-will offerings accepted. 425-743-7041.

Christmas Eve candlelight service: 7 p.m. Dec. 24 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-252-3757.

Christmas concert: 8 p.m. Dec. 19 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2617 Cedar St., Everett. Performed by Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Immaculate Conception Traditional Choir and Orchestra. No admission fee. John Sullivan, 425-349-7014.

Christmas Vesper concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Traditional Christmas music. 425-252-3757.

Family Christmas concert: 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at Maltby Congregational Church, 21111 86th Ave. SE., Snohomish. Free concert. Cookies and apple cider will be served following the concert. 360-668-3921.

First Baptist Church Christmas concert for seniors: 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Christmas carols, choir music and more. Hosted by the Senior Adult Ministries of Everett Baptist Church. 425-259-9166.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christmas choral benefit concert: “A Manger Filled with Love” at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens. Nonperishable food donations appreciated to help food banks.

Edgewood Baptist Church Christmas program: “The Case for Christmas” 7 p.m. Dec. 12 and 6 p.m. Dec. 13 at 20406 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Free admission. 425-776-5104, www.ebc-edmonds.org.

Global gifts market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at 2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Proceeds support low-income global artisans.

Harbour Pointe Church Christmas Eve service: 6 p.m. Dec. 24 at Harbour Pointe Middle School, 5000 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. www.harbourpointechurch.com.

Homespun holidays bazaar: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-252-3757.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church holiday craft bazaar and silent auction: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Homemade goodies and crafts, lunch and refreshments, homemade lefse, espresso and entertainment. 425-252-0413.

Parents’ shopping night out: 6 to 9 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free child care. 425-252-3757.

Pre-Christmas musical program: 1:45 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Sponsored by the Senior Adult Ministry. Organ prelude at 1:30 p.m. Although designed for seniors, all are welcome. 425-259-9166.

Sacred Music Chorale: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Artistic director Rachel Root conducts “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” a Christmas choral celebration featuring the Evergreen Brass Quintet. Suggestion donation at the door, $10. Doug Stensby, 253-335-6582. diersstens@comcast.net. www.sacredmusicchorale.org.

Taproot Theatre Comedy Improv: “It’s A Wonderful Improvised Life” at 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Tickets: $5 each or four for $15 available at church office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday or at the door. 425-259-9166.

FREE MEALS, CLOTHES

Bothell Community Kitchen: 3 p.m. every Sunday in the fellowship hall of Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. All community members are welcome to attend for a time of food and fellowship. 425-486-7132.

Community Closet, free clothing: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sanctuary Ministries, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.

Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. with social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. 425-353-4758.

Community impact dinner: 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. 425-252-6484.

Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-259-7139.

Dinner to feed the hungry: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Praise Chapel, 604 Cascade Ave., Granite Falls. Saturday night jam sessions from 5 to 9 p.m. are drug- and alcohol-free events. 360-722-0636.

Everett First Baptist Church Friday meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. every Friday at Everett First Baptist, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.

Free community dinner: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Salt &Light Ministries.

Free community supper: Loaves and Fishes from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.

Hosanna Christian Fellowship free breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 401 N. Dunham Ave., Arlington. Volunteers also needed. 360-403-0995.

Interfaith Dinner Bell: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-252-7224.

Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meal: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meeting 6 p.m. Mondays. 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-259-8129.

Snohomish community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-4622.

GROUPS

Day Watch prayer group: Weekday times vary. Turning Point Church World Outreach Center, 1410 Eighth St., Marysville. 360-653-1822.

GriefShare: A support program for anyone grieving the death of a loved one meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 9 at the Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE, Marysville. Participants can begin at any week in the series. 360-659-4629.

Junior high and high school groups: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett. 425-407-1119.

MOPS: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly. For mothers with children up to preschool age, and pregnant women. Free; child care provided. Calvary Baptist Church, 3332 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-259-1277.

Support group: 11 a.m. Wednesdays; for widows and widowers. Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. 425-355-2802.

Women’s group: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell. 425-672-8044.

The Journey: 7 p.m. Thursdays. For people ages 23 to 30. New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. 425-355-9330.