Faith Calendar

Events

Concert: The Beau-Metro String Quartet performs 7:30 p.m. April 2 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW. Admission is $15, $10 for teens, free for ages 12 and younger. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1422871

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema film series now focuses on current campaign issues. The next film is April 8 featuring George Clooney as “Michael Clayton,” on the topic of corporate responsibility. 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

Benefit auction: Among the Reeds, a Christian nonprofit that does work in Haiti, holds a “Karnaval” dinner and auction, 5:30-9 p.m. April 9 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Tickets are $25 and include a catered dinner. Bring a bottle of vitamins and be entered in a drawing. More info: 425-345-2437, www.among thereeds.org

Hunger Banquet: Learn about hunger and poverty around the world and locally at a Hunger Banquet, 6-7:30 p.m. April 9 at St John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second St. in Snohomish. Free, but a donation of granola bars for the food bank would be welcomed. RSVP required. More info: Marcene_Austin@aol.com, 360-594-7385

Benefit concert: The Marysville Nazarene youth hold a benefit concert featuring Brothers In Arms and special guest Nathaniel Chapman, 7-9 p.m. April 9 at Marysville Church of the Nazarene, 8240 64th St. NE. Proceeds benefit teen Haylie Nordstrom, who is battling leukemia. Free admission. Donations accepted at www.gofundme.com/qvgcmwx8. More info: 360-659-4629, Office@marysville naz.org

Electronics recycling: Edmonds Lutheran Church holds a free electronics recycling event with 1 Green Planet, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 10 at 23525 84th Ave. W. Bring unwanted computers, appliances, stereos, bicycles, barbecues, fitness equipment, car batteries and more. No TVs, wood, glass, chemicals, hazardous waste, paint, tires or alkaline batteries. More info: 425-744-8090

Concert: Seattle’s Total Experience Gospel Choir performs at 2 p.m. April 10 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 555 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Admission is free but visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items to be donated to Oak Harbor’s Help House Food Bank. More info: 360-279-0715

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 11 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $17. Reservations due by April 7. Janice Ripley speaks about “Finding Humor in Growing Older.” Quilting information, music by Molly Buccola. More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com

Kids and chores: Edmonds Lutheran Church offers a free parenting workshop, “Dishes to Doggie Duty: Encouraging your kids to help at home,” 7-8:30 p.m. April 14. Led by church learning center director and certified parent coach Lauren Leiker. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. RSVP requested. More info: 425-744-8090

Clinic fundraiser: A Road to Hope dinner fundraiser for the Puget Sound Christian Clinic is set for 6:30-8:45 p.m. April 22 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive in Everett. Register by April 12 at pschristianclinic.org. More info: 206-579-5637

Services

Trinity Lutheran, Everett: Trinity Lutheran Church will celebrate its seventh anniversary as a Reconciling In Christ congregation during a special service 10 a.m. April 3. The ministry welcomes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. The church is at 2324 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-252-1239

Unity, Lynnwood: The Rev. Richard Loren Held leads the service, with music by Matthew Wilson, April 3 at Unity Church in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org

Unity, Everett: Unity teacher Judi Murakami takes us through her personal revelations as well as stories of how others have exemplified “Grace, Grit and Gratitude” in their lives, 10 a.m. April 3 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. How to “be better rather than bitter.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org

Living Interfaith: Living Interfaith celebrates Earth Day at its next service, 10:30 a.m. April 9. 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: livinginterfaith.org

Meetings, classes

GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 26. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. Child care at evening session with RSVP. More info: 425-407-1119

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 Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.

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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