Faith Calendar

EVENTS

Hymn sing: The next Bethany Christian Assembly Hymn Sing is 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Performing are Straighter Road a capella, Anna’s Kin, Marty Powell and daughter Natalie Powell, the Tutmarc Trio, the Bethany Trio, and the Bethany Marshallese Choir. Seating is first-come, first-served. More info: 425-339-3303.

Barbershop concert: A local Sweet Adelines Barbershop women’s chorus performs a concert at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 at 92nd Street Church of Christ, 4226 92nd St. NE in Marysville. Donations will be taken to benefit Operation Smile. More info: 360-653-2578.

40 Days for Life: Christians who oppose abortion are invited to participate in this prayer-based protest and vigil which continues daily through Nov. 1. More info: www.40DaysForLife.com/Everett.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: Guest Farida Hakim talks about the importance of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca by Muslims culminating in the Idd ul Adha celebrations, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 26. 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.

Evergreen Unitarian: Join the Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell, church members and friends for “The Adventure Continues: The Evergreen 60th Anniversary Celebration,” 10:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.

Unity, Everett: Featured Speaker Krysta Gibson will discuss “Change Your Viewpoint, Change Your Life,” 10 a.m. Sept. 27 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Gibson entered a Catholic convent at age 15, re-entered secular life at 20, lived as an agnostic for 13 years, and since then has studied and lived numerous spiritual traditions of both East and West. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Unity, Lynnwood: Unity Church in Lynnwood Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held on Sept. 27 presents “Intuition” as he continues the series “He said WHAT in Church?” Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Animal blessing, Edmonds: A Blessing of Pets will be held on St Francis of Assisi Feast Day, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Pets are welcome at every part of this lively service, which includes a sermon centered on God’s creation and the animal kingdom, a time for pets to come forward to be blessed and anointed, and a coffee hour after worship with cookies for people and pets. More info: 425-744-8089.

Animal blessing, Everett: A Blessing of the Animals will be held at 11:15 a.m. Oct. 4 at Clark Park following the 10 a.m. worship service across the street at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave. Bring your cats, dogs, bunnies or any other creatures to be blessed. More info: 425-252-1239.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Retreat: The Carmelite Institute of Spirituality holds its next Day of Recollection retreat from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Brother James Lindsay will facilitate. Bring your lunch; coffee and tea will be provided. Registration is not required. There is a suggested donation of $20. More info: 360-629-4032.

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

GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 21 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.

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 through 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.

Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.

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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