EVENTS
Witness convention: Local Jehovah’s Witnesses will head to Husky Stadium in Seattle for their annual three-day convention, “Keep Seeking First God’s Kingdom,” starting Friday, July 4. All are welcome. Admission is free. More info: Gary A. Coleman at 425-737-7989.
Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon will be held 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 10 at the Embassy Suites hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Reservations are due July 7. Cost is $22. Judy Hoff of “Queen, It’s a New Day” will share. Bring new bras and panties to donate to the “Queen” makeover event for abused and homeless women. Lisa Patterson also will share “How Life Can Go from Pieces to Purpose: Overcoming Addiction.” More info: Connie at 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.
Missions raffle: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church of Startup is selling $1 raffle tickets for a large doll house; proceeds benefit missions programs. The next event at which to buy raffle tickets is July 11-13 during the Sultan Shindig. The three-story, 18th-century style dollhouse features a shake-covered roof and turret, operational windows and doors, and Victorian furniture. Tickets also are sold at local businesses. More info: Iris, 360-793-0534.
FOR THE KIDS
Lutherwood day camp: Camp Lutherwood day camp includes a week of games, energizers, singing, crafts, outdoor fun and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7-11 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E. Highland Drive, Arlington. Cost is $50 and scholarships are available. Open to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Lunch and snacks provided. Camp ends at noon on July 11. More info: 360-435-8921, www.arlingtonwachurch.org.
SERVICES
Unity Everett: Guest Unity minister, the Rev. Scott Sherman, presents the sermon, “Compassionate Communication,” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Unity Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held wraps up a series exploring the spirituality of “Unsung Heroes” on Sunday with the focus on Hildegard of Bingen. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172.
Meetings, classes
Meditation workshop: The Rev. Scott Sherman leads a “Sacred Healing Meditation” workshop, 1 p.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Love offering will be taken. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Demonstration: A spiritual abilities demonstration will be held 1-2 p.m. Saturday at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Learn how your spiritual gifts can work for you. A psychic reader will be available for questions. By donation. More info: 425-258-1449, cdm@c-d-m.org.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness will be held 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 311 of the Everett Market Place Building, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. Drop-ins welcome. Cost is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. Sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center in Seattle. More info: 206-526-9565.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes 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.
Torah studies: A weekly Torah class is held 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The Torah is divided into 54 portions, and one portion is studied each week. No experience necessary. Chabad of Snohomish County is at 19626 76th Ave. W., Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: 425-640-2811, jewishsnohomish.com.
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.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 11. Registration is recommended. Mountain View is located at 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7777, stephanie@mtvpc.org or www.mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Snohomish: Cross View Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in its library at 604 Ave. C E., Snohomish. Cost is $20. Scholarships available. To register or for more information, call 360-568-5886.
Sharing the Caring: Spiritual support group meets at 6 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE in Marysville. More info: 360-659-7777 or Katie at 360-653-0167.
Independent Bible Study: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Christian Science Reading Room, 1718 Broadway, Everett. More info: 425-252-9182.
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.
Arts and crafts: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Health holds a No Disabled Souls art class, 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Class is held in Hensen Hall’s Green Room at 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: Carlene Nelson, 425-355-3138.
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: Sanctuary Ministries 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 of clothing, bedding and shoes 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.
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.
Community meals, Faith Lutheran: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
The Cove: A free breakfast and take-out lunch, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays at First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. June 11 is the last meal before a summer break. More info: 425-252-9191.
Meals, clothes, dental: 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. Clothes available some days. Qualified people can sign up for free urgent dental care from a dental van that comes monthly. Ask Jessica for details and how to sign up.
Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.
Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-7224.
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