Faith Calendar

EVENTS

Labyrinth walk: Everett Christian Church has organized a walking labyrinth for each of the city’s five north-end neighborhoods this summer. The last walk is 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 5 in the Northwest Neighborhood. Lunch provided for those who RSVP. More info: Rebecca Sumner at 425-750-8002, rebeccajoysumner@gmail.com.

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon event is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at Embassy Suites hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Cost is $23. Deadline to register is Sept. 7. Heather Pybas of Usborne Books is on hand. Speaker is Evelyn Burt of Silverdale. More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.

Day of Prayer: Unity World Day of Prayer will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. in Everett. Join local faith leaders as they share the power of prayer from their spiritual teachings. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Dental care: Free dental assessments, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and minor extractions will be offered 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek. Adult patients. Most urgent needs served first. One free service per person. Simply show up. More info: 425-312-5595.

Preaching in the Park: Mountainside Ministry and Pastor Matthew Smith hold Preaching in the Park, 12-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Thornton A Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Come for food, fun, family time and message. More info: 360-739-1429, yarnspinner_2@hotmail.com.

Back to School blessing: Students, community educators and school staff may receive a “Back to School Blessing” during both services Sept. 13 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Dr. NW. Traditional service is 9 a.m. and contemporary worship is 10:45 a.m. Gift bags will be distributed and refreshments served during fellowship time. More info: 360-629-9555.

Harp concert: Harpist Bronn Journey plays Sept. 13 during and after the 10:30 a.m. worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Ave. The community is invited. Free. More info: 360-568-6498.

SERVICES

Outdoor, Edmonds: North Sound Church holds a combined service outside at 10:45 a.m. Sept. 6 in the pavilion at Edmonds City Park, 600 Third Ave. S. Friends and neighbors are invited. Upbeat music, kid’s choir, message and free barbecue lunch. Bring a blanket or chair. More info: www.northsoundchurch.com or 425-776-9800.

Evergreen Unitarian: Choir Director Kathleen Goff leads the sermon “Celebrating the Gift of Song,” 10:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.

Unity, Everett: The topic of “Community, Family and Us” will be explored by Everett Unity Board President Bob Trimble, 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Unity, Lynnwood: “He said WHAT in church?” Sexuality is the topic of the Unity Church in Lynnwood Sept. 6 message, presented by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Living Interfaith: The next service is an “Interfaith Ingathering,” including a celebration of the Jewish High Holy Days, at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12, the first service of the 2015-16 year. Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held the second and fourth Saturdays (except in summer) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

Rosh Hashana: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County holds Rosh Hashana services, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at 19626 76th Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. On Sept. 14, a community kiddush lunch follows. An outdoor Tashlich and shofar ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Scriber Lake. For complete schedule and to reserve seats, go to www.jewishsnohomish.com. More info: 425-741-9633.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Marriage class: Matt Saban leads a “Love and Respect” DVD marriage class series, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays for 12 weeks starting Sept. 9, at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Free. Childcare provided. More info: 425-750-4745.

GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 1, at 5700 23rd Drive W. Must RSVP for childcare, available at evening sessions only. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.

GriefShare, Snohomish: CrossView Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 8, in the library at the church, 604 Ave. C East. Materials fee is $15. Registration and more info: 360-568-5886.

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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