EVENTS
Labyrinth walk: Everett Christian Church organizes a walking labyrinth for each of the city’s five north-end neighborhoods, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month through September. The next walk is Aug. 1 in the Delta Neighborhood. Lunch provided for those who RSVP. More info: Rebecca Sumner at 425-750-8002, rebeccajoysumner@gmail.com.
Film series: First Presbyterian Church of Everett continues its Reel World Cinema film series, this year highlighting the work of David Lean. The next film is the second part of “Lawrence of Arabia,” 7 p.m. Aug. 7 at the church at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m. Discussion after the showing. More info: 206-356-8872.
Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon event is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Embassy Suites hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Reservations due Aug. 10. Cost is $23. Speaker is Barbara Vernoski, former Mrs. New Jersey and life coach. More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.
Choir invite: Singers are invited to join the summer choir Lutheran Choral Association of Snohomish County, a Christian ecumenical choir, rehearsing 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Labor Day. Concert to take place the weekend after Labor Day. Rehearsals are at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett, near Costco. More info: lutheranchoralsnoco.org, jean.dewitt@comcast.net.
SERVICES
Evergreen Unitarian: Church member Gabriele Bartholomew explores her experiences with race as a biracial person of color and what it could mean to Unitarian Universalists, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.
Unity, Everett: Spiritual counselor and healer Raven Many Voices? speaks on “Why Our Ancestors Matter: Ancestral Lineage Healing,” 10 a.m. Aug. 2 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “Officer’s Scuttlebutt Scandal” on Aug. 2, continuing with “The Art of the Parable” series. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
VBS &CAMPS
VBS, Snohomish: “Everest,” Aug. 3-7 at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 306 Lake View Ave. Three years old to sixth grade. Cost is $15 per child or $40 per family. Registration and more info: www.snopres.org, 360-568-6498. VBS, Everett: “Camp Discovery,” 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 3-7 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2521 Lombard Ave. Register online at www.immanueleverett.org. More info: 425-252-7038.
VBS, Everett: “Everest,” 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 17-20 at Canyon Creek Church, 1122 75th St. SW. Cost is $15 per child or $40 per family, but no child will be turned away due to finances. Registration encouraged. More info: 425-582-2366.
Summer camp: Northshore Christian Academy offers summer classes and camps for children ages 5-12 who are entering grades 1-7. Weekly camp programs include chapel and field trips. More info: www.northshorechristianschools.org/SummerProgram, 425-322-2390. MEETINGS, CLASSES
Prayer retreat: The Mustard Seed Associates’ annual Celtic Prayer Retreat is set for Aug. 7-9 on Camano Island. Cost is $38. Sixth-century Irish monk Columba serves as the guide on this walk through scripture, reflection, worship and creative spiritual exercises. More info: msainfo.us/celtic-retreat-2015, mustardseedassociates@gmail.com.
Young Adult Meetup: Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship holds the inaugural gathering of its Evergreen Young Adult Meetup group, 10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 8 at Karl’s Bakery and Cafe, 2814 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Hang out with other 18- to 30-year olds who have an interest in deep ideas and social justice. Brainstorm ideas for the Marysville church’s upcoming podcasts, plan outings, and more. More info: www.evergreenuu.org.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 3. Join anytime. Registration recommended. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
Celebrate Recovery: Mukilteo Four Square hosts a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free dinner, large group teaching and testimony, small gender-based share groups, kids church. “Open to all who have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” The church is at 4424 Chennault Beach Road. More info: mukilteofoursquare.org.
Chenrezig study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Monroe. More info: info@ chenrezigproject.org.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave. Enter through Sno-Isle Food Co-op (take elevator). Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes from 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Each meeting stands on its own. More info: 425-349-7014.
River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.
Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318. MEALS, CLOTHING
Friday Night Outreach: Hot meals, sandwiches, fruit, clothes and haircuts are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Toiletries twice a month. More info: 425-259-9166.
Clothing, Clearview: A free clothing bank with clothing for men, women and children is open 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Clearview Gospel Hall, 17826 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: Dawn, 360-668-0836.
Clothing, Lake Stevens: Cornerstone Bible Church provides gently used clothes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. Limit two bags per visit. Donations welcome. More info: 360-386-9871.
Clothing, Marysville: Kloz 4 Kidz is a free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.
Meals and food, Everett: A Dinner Bell meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Volunteers welcome. Food pantry is open 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the last two Mondays of each month. Donations welcome. More info: 425-252-7224.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
Loaves and Fishes: A free community supper is offered 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
Community kitchen: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. John’s, 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-4622.
The Table: A community dinner at 6 p.m. Thursdays at Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. More info: 360-659-0445.
Soup kitchen: Salt of the Earth serves free hot meals, noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.
Meals, clothes: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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