EVENTS
Valentine’s Day Concert: Common Ground, a male quintet, performs at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. A variety of folk, classical, sacred, humorous and show tunes for all ages. A free will offering will support the historic church restoration and music scholarships for area youth. More info: 425-252-3757.
Steve Ragsdale concert: Gospel recording artist Steve Ragsdale performs during the 10:30 a.m. service Feb. 15 at Word of Truth Christian Center, 2822 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Bradbury talk: Writer and Seattle Pacific University instructor Gregory Wolfe will speak about the role of faith in science fiction author Ray Bradbury’s stories at 10 a.m. Feb. 17 at Everett Community College’s Jackson Center, Room 101, on the campus at 2000 Tower St. Free. No reservations required. More info: www.everettcc.edu.
School auction: Immaculate Conception Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School holds its annual auction, “Racing to New Heights,” 5-9 p.m. Feb. 21 at 2508 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Cost is $60. RSVP required. Reservations online at icolph.ejoinme.org/?tabid=541765. More info: auction@ic-olph.org.
Quartet concert: Keepers of the Faith Quartet perform at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Sponsored by Senior Connections. Tickets are $5 at the door. More info: mcates@newlifecenter.org, 425-212-4102, www.newlifecenter.org.
Candlelight prayer: An interfaith candlelight prayer service for healing and community in Marysville and Tulalip is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 24 in the auditorium at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. More info: www.interfaithcandlelightprayer.wordpress.com.
Missions fundraiser: Hope Church at Silver Lake partners with Clothes for the Cause to raise money for a mission trip to Mexico. Through mid-February, drop off clothing, shoes and other textiles to the church during business hours at 11329 23rd Drive SE in Everett. More info: 425-337-4673.
SERVICES
Living Interfaith: The next service, at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14, is appropriately titled, “Celebrating Love.” Steven Greenebaum will lead an Interfaith exploration and celebration of love. “Why might humanity seem to speak of love so often yet practice it so little?” Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
Evergreen Unitarian: The Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell discusses “What is Worship?” at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.
Unity Everett: Peter Acosta presents “Believing in Believing,” 10 a.m. Feb. 15 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Acosta, a longtime participant in “New Thought” churches since 1983, will explore the distinction between what we believe, how we believe ad what the nature of our beliefs evokes in our actions. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Unity Lynnwood: The word “Good” is highlighted Feb. 15 by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held, who will discuss restoring it to our spiritual toolbox. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Apologetics Forum: The next meeting of the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Paul Taylor of the Mount St Helens Creation Center will give a lecture on “No Compromise.” Refreshments, books and DVDs. More info: apologeticsforum.org.
Mental illness seminar: “Understanding Mental Illness,” a luncheon seminar for pastors and church leaders from Hope 4 Shame, will be held 12-1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Refuge Church, 2701 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Learn how to encourage, understand and assist those in congregations living with or with family living with chronic mental illness. Cost is $10. More info: www.eventbrite.com, 425-530-9284.
Suicide Prevention Workshop: What might the church and Christians do to prevent teen suicides? It starts with talking about it. Ebenezer Lutheran Church offers a free suicide prevention workshop, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Open to ages 15 and up. Free, but registration required. Seats are limited. More info: 425-334-0421, ebenezer@ebenezerlakestevens.org.
Men’s retreat: Men’s Advance, a Christian weekend retreat for men of all ages to spend time in renewal and recreation, will be held March 6-8 at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. Keynote speaker is Stu Weber. Registration packages range from $89 to $315. More info: 800-228-6724 ext. 2282, www.warmbeach.com.
Terrorism class: A two-part class, “Justice and the War on Terror,” a Torah-based perspective on terrorism, will be held at 8 p.m. March 11 and 18 at Chabad Jewish Center in Lynnwood with Rabbi Berel Paltiel. Attorneys can get up to three CLE credits. Registration requested. Cost is $25 and includes a textbook. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.com.
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 28. Join anytime. Child care available at evening session with RSVP. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 14. Join anytime. Registration is recommended. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE. More info: 360-659-7777, stephanie@mtvpc.org, 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. Join anytime. Registration requested. 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 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. 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.
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.
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, 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: 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.
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.
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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