EVENTS
Unity Church speaker: The Unity Center for Positive Living, or Unity Church, will host author Roy Holman at the 10 a.m. service May 20. The service will be followed by a 1 p.m. talk where Holman will discuss “Unity Consciousness” and show slides from a six-week visit to India’s Oneness University. A “oneness blessing” is planned. Holman is author of “Healing Self, Healing Earth: Awakening Presence, Power, and Passion” and “Poems from the Passionate Heart: Reflections on Healing and Awakening,” and is a certified yoga, meditation and healing instructor. His commentaries are aired at 4:55 p.m. Wednesdays on public radio station KSER (90.7 FM), as part of the “Sound Living” program. Unity Church is at 3231 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-2244.
Jewish history: Area historian, author and attorney Howard Droker will speak about “Jewish History in Seattle” at 2 p.m. Sunday at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, 319 Second Ave. S., Seattle. Admission free. 206-220-4238.
Spring concert: Breath of Aire, an 80-voice Northwest choir, will perform a concert of inspirational, patriotic and classical music at 6 p.m. May 20 in the sanctuary of Cross View Church, 604 Ave. C, Snohomish. Admission $10.
Carmelite Institute of Spirituality: A Day of Recollection is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26 at the Carmelite Institute of Spirituality in Stanwood. The Rev. Stephen Watson will speak about “Marion Spirituality in Carmel.” The Catholic institute presents monthly Days of Recollection and hosts spiritual retreats. Suggested donation is $15-$20. Bring sack lunch; coffee, tea provided. The institute is at 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. 360-629-4032.
New pastor in Arlington: An official installation service for the Rev. Scott Summers, the new pastor at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Arlington, is scheduled for 4 p.m. June 3. Summers, who came from a church in Oregon, is a married father of two, and a graduate of Washington State University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, Calif. Church is at 615 East Highland Drive, Arlington.
Father’s Day Car and Bike Show: Northshore Christian Church will host its 10th annual Father’s Day Car and Bike Show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17. There will be dozens of classic cars and motorcycles on display to the public. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W, Everett. For more information, go to http://tinyurl.com/NorthshoreCC.
MEETINGS, SERVICES
Living Interfaith Church: will hold two services this month in the Alderwood Middle School cafeteria in Lynnwood. At 11 a.m. Sunday, the service will honor Visakha Puja. Sometimes called “Buddha’s Birthday,” it celebrates the Buddha’s birth, his life and enlightenment. There will also be time to share memories of moms for Mother’s Day. Cathy Merchant and Steve Crawford will lead the service. At 11 a.m. May 27, for Memorial Day weekend, the sacrifices of those who have served in the military will be remembered and honored. Alderwood Middle School is at 20000 28th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Christ-based recovery group: Harbor Light Church, 132 112th St. SW in Everett, hosts a Christ-based recovery group at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Meetings are open to all who need healing from hurts and habits. Information: 425-353-2837 or 206-427-5123.
Community Worship Service: First Baptist Church of Everett hosts a Community Worship Service the third Friday of each month in the main worship center, 1616 Pacific Ave. Music provided by the Rev. John Sinkevitch, with a message from pastor Brian Harpell. Upcoming services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 15 and July 20.
FREE MEALS, CLOTHES
The Open Table: Marysville United Methodist Church hosts a free community lunch 1-2:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month. Church is at 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville. To volunteer or donate, call 360-659-8521.
Annie’s Community Kitchen: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Avenue W., Edmonds. All are invited for food and fellowship.
Everett First Covenant Church: Community dinners served 5-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Church is at 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-9191.
Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-259-7139.
Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-252-7224.
Sanctuary Care Ministries: Free clothing: 10:30 a.m-1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sanctuary Ministries Church, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.
Community dinner at Zion Lutheran Church: 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. 425-252-1429 or www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.
Community dinner at Northlake Christian Church: 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month at 19029 North Road, Bothell. 425-672-8044.
First Nazarene Church of Everett lunch: noon every Monday at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett.
Faith Lutheran Church free community lunch: Noon-1 p.m., social hour 1-2 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month, Faith Lutheran, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. 425-353-4758.
Everett First Baptist Church Friday meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett First Baptist, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.
The Table free community dinner: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. 360-659-0445.
Loaves and Fishes free community supper: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup kitchen noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. 425-355-1042.
Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meals: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays. 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-259-8129.
Snohomish community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-4622.
Valley Clothing: Open 10 a.m.-noon and 6-8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of every month, 17146 Beaton Road SE, Monroe. 360-794-7749. Clothing donations accepted during open hours or by arrangement. SnoValleyClothing@yahoo.com.
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