Faith Calendar

Events

Spring Fling: A Spring Fling gift and vendor fair is set for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More info: 425-334-6817.

Social Justice Conference: King’s High School students, including several Snohomish County teens, are spearheading a Social Justice Conference, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 30 at Quest Church, 1401 NW Leary Way, Seattle. Tickets are $20 with net proceeds benefiting justice-minded groups. Aimed at teens and college-age students. More info: seajusticemove.org.

Healing Festival: A day of psychic readings, aura healings, workshops on meditation and healing, food, art and craft vendors will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30 at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Admission is free. A $10 donation is requested per reading or workshop. More info: Stacy Rice, 425-258-1449 or stacyr@c-d-m.org.

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema film series now focuses on current campaign issues. The next film showing is May 6 with “Syriana,” on the topic of the Middle East. Potluck meal at 6 p.m., movie at 7, discussion to follow. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872.

Rummage sale: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation holds its annual rummage sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6-7 at 8109 224th St. SW. Plants, books, collectibles, housewares, clothing, furniture and more. Free coffee. Lunch available. More info: 425-778-0373.

Plant sale: Delta Community Baptist Church holds a plant and bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6 and 7. The church is at 2901 16th St., Everett. Large selection of vegetable plants, flowers, ground covers and gift planters, as well has homemade goodies. To benefit the Delta Baptist Community Center Fund. More info: 425-258-1762.

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 9 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $17. Reservations due May 5. Judy Matheson shares about her store. Marge Thompson shares about “Trucking Across America.” More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.

Anniversary: First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish celebrates 140 years with a “Renewal Weekend” of events. A gospel concert and ice cream sundae potluck bar is at 7:30 p.m. May 13. A “Rhythms of Grace” study is 9:30 a.m.-noon May 14, followed by a “Hoedown at the Barn” with barbecue dinner and pie auction from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A pancake breakfast starts the celebratory Sunday at 9:30 a.m. May 15 (free with donations for the food bank), with a special time of worship at 10:30 a.m. More info: www.snopres.org.

Rock opera: “In His Hands,” a Christian rock opera by local composer Susan Olmos, runs May 13-15 at the Mountlake Terrace High School auditorium, 21801 44th Ave. W. The Holy Rosary Edmonds Church event benefits the Edmonds-based Washington Kids in Transition nonprofit. Tickets are $20-$25. More info: inhishands.brownpapertickets.com.

Mill Creek help: Hope Creek Charitable Foundation, an arm of Gold Creek Community Church, holds a community service day May 14 and seeks projects in the Mill Creek-Silver Lake area. Those who need help can submit a project request at hopecreekcf.org/dayofhope. Volunteers also welcome. More info: volunteer@hopecreekcf.org, 425-876-7161.

St. Jude’s fundraiser: Preschool children at Edmonds Lutheran Church will ride their tricycles May 6 for an annual Trike-a-Thon fundraiser for St. Jude’s Hospital. Pledges and donations are welcome. More info: 425-744-8090.

Pakistan fundraiser: Everett residents Ray and Terri Ruppert are raising money for needed schoolbooks at a Christian school in Pakistan. Learn more about the school, about their forming Proverbs 3:9 Foundation, and how to donate at www.proverbsthreenine.org.

Services

Unity, Lynnwood: “Once Upon A Time: The Power of a Story” is presented by the Rev. Richard Loren Held on May 1 at Unity Church in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Music by Matthew Wilson. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Unity, Everett: Sylvia Anderson of the Everett Gospel Mission is the featured speaker, 10 a.m. May 1 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Living Interfaith: “What is Prayer?” is the interfaith message, 10:30 a.m. May 14 at Living Interfaith Church. The topic follows the National Day of Prayer. Also, a special collection will be taken for the Everett Interfaith Family Shelter. The church meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except summer and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: living interfaith.org.

Meetings, classes

Strength and Struggle: A six-session course, “Lessons in Character from the Stories of Our Prophets” from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, will be offered 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, May 19-June 23, at Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County, 19626 76th Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. Cost is $79; 15 percent off before May 2. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.com.

GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 12 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.

Knitting: Knitters and crocheters are invited to help with monthly charitable projects, 10-11 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.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.

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.

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.

Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness spiritual support group for those living with mental illness and their family and friends meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at North Sound Church, 404 Bell St., Edmonds. This is an interfaith group. More info: Ronn Larpenteur, 206-679-8892 or ronnlarpenteur@msn.com.

Overcoming addiction: “Eight-Step Recovery: Using Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction” is offered 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. In partnership with Northwest Buddhist Recovery. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.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: mukilteo foursquare.org.

Youth help: Trinity Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Youth Alliance provides a safe environment for homeless and low-income school-age children to help build basic education and life skills, while their families engage in support services, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.

Meals, clothing

Neighbors in Need: Breakfast, clothing, groceries and showers are offered 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-778-2159.

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 Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.

Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. A small food and clothing bank with fresh produce also is offered 12-2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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 the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Dinners are at 5 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time and at 4 p.m. during Standard Time.

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