Faith Calendar for April 21 to May 5, 2018

EVENTS

Pancakes: A Norwegian pancake breakfast this month benefits Community Bible School and Camp Lutherwood Day Camp. Breakfast is served 7:30-10:30 a.m. April 21 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $6; free for children younger than 4. More info: 425-334-0421.

Anniversary: Everett United Church of Christ (formerly First Congregational Church) holds a 125th anniversary celebration, 1 p.m. April 21 at 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Bishop Yvette Flunder will be the guest speaker, and Rev. Darrell L. Goodwin will be installed as the local church’s new pastor. Clergy are invited to participate in a processional; arrive no later than 12:30 p.m. Wear red for Pentecost. More info: everettucc.org, 425-252-7224.

Tea and fashion: A “Celebrating Our Mothers” spring tea, fashion show and auction is 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Hall, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett. Hosted by Court St. Rita 957, a local chapter of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Benefits the group’s charitable efforts. Tickets are $20. More info: smmparish.org/80, or Bernie Houghton at houghton1@frontier.com or 425-337-3077

Widows Project lunch: The Widows Project holds a National Widows Day Banquet, 2:30 p.m. April 28 at Brookdale Arbor Place, 12806 Bothell-Everett Highway. All widowed women and men who attend will receive a gift and information about The Widows Project. Reservations due by April 23. RSVP: info @thewidowsproject.org.

Dance performance: Reflections School of Dance holds its annual “Celebrate Life” benefit performance, 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and benefit dance scholarships and other charitable causes through Youth Unlimited. More info: reflectionsschoolofdance.com, 425-338-9056.

Rummage sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 and 5 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 8109 224th St. SW. Books, plants, collectibles, clothing, housewares. Free coffee. Lunch available. More info: euuc.org.

SERVICES

Earth Day service: Jackie Minchew, co-founder of 350 Everett and retired teacher, will speak on “The Dawning of Hope: How we are achieving a green future,” 10:30 a.m. April 22 at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth Ave., Marysville. More info: 350everett.org.

CDM Spiritual Center: The meditation topic is “Rise Above Fear,” 11 a.m. April 22 at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Potluck lunch and healing time to follow. More info: 425-258-1449, cdmspiritual center.org.

Unity, Lynnwood: Guest speaker Garland Landrith speaks on “Living Your Dreams,” April 22 at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. With music by guest musician Steve Mason. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Unity, Everett: Spiritual teacher and yoga instructor Roy Holman presents “Making Peace with Paradox,” 10 a.m. April 22 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everett unity.org.

Living Interfaith: Part two of a “Christianity and Baha’i” series, with speakers from both spiritual paths, will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 28 at Living Interfaith Church. The church meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. “Gotcha questions will be out of place. This is a loving opportunity for us to get to know each other better in a safe, sacred space.” More info: livinginter faith.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Acts seminar: Kempton Hewitt presents “God’s Mousetrap: A Seminar on Acts,” 9 a.m.-noon April 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Free. Sign up: david@trinitylutheranchurch.com.

Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. April 27 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Mike Riddle of Creation Training Initiative presents “Dinosaurs: Key to the Age of the Earth.” Refreshments and resources also available. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.

Men’s breakfast, Everett: A free men’s breakfast is offered 8:30 a.m. third Saturdays at River of Life Church, 5218 S Second St. Meet other men and share food, fellowship and encouragement. More info: Duane at 360-862-3674, or info@rivercce.org.

Celebrate Recovery, Snohomish: Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a Celebrate Recovery group, a free support program for those overcoming many kinds of “hurts, habits and hang-ups.” The church is at 1017 13th St. More info: snoaz.org/CR.

Celebrate Recovery, Everett: Bethany Christian Assembly holds a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the activity center at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.

Addiction help, Bothell: Park Ridge New Heart Ministry offers a free potluck-style supper 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by a casual meeting at 7 p.m., offering recovery strategies for people struggling with addiction issues and their loved ones. Everyone is welcome. No church background required. Held at Park Ridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road in Bothell. More info: 425-893-9609.

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: Buddhist meditations and teachings are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. A branch class of Kadampa Meditation Center of Seattle. Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.

Healing circle: Happy Hearts Healing Circle is a weekly gathering open to all to lend support through the ups and downs of life, 7:15 p.m. Mondays (except holidays) at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Drum circle: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, hosts a free monthly drum circle at 10 a.m. third Saturdays. More info: John Bumanglag, jtbsfo@gmail.com or 206-719-6449.

Buddhist study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets online 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays (real-time and collaborative) and in person 6-8 p.m. Thursdays in Monroe. All are welcome. More info: www.chenrezigproject.org, info@chenrezigproject.org.

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.

Bethany Christian Assembly: The downtown Everett church offers a wide variety of classes, support groups and Bible studies for men, women, children, singles, seniors, widows and others. The church is at 2715 Everett Ave. More info: bcachurch.com/classes, 425-339-3303.

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.

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.

ESL class: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road, Everett. Volunteers assist adults in reading, writing and speaking English in a positive environment. Free. Childcare available. More info: 425-353-6200, info@biblebaptist church.net.

Citizenship class: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road, Everett. Free. Geared to limited English speakers from any language group. Study of the history and civics questions asked in an INS examination, mock interviews, and other help. More info: 425-923-0904, info@biblebaptistchurch.net.

MEALS, CLOTHING

Snohomish County: Find a comprehensive list of Snohomish County food banks, meal programs, clothing services and more, including many churches, via the Snohomish Community Food Bank’s website, tinyurl.com/SnohCoHelp. More info: Dial 211.

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 and vegetables, clothes and toiletries are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. 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.

Clothing, Snohomish: The King’s Clothing Closet is open to the public 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays at Christ The King, 825 Avenue D. Free clothing for men, women and children. More info: 360-568-7271.

Clothing, Everett: Trinity Lutheran Church offers free clothes for men, women and children at The Clothes Rack clothing closet, open 10 a.m. to noon second Tuesdays in the church’s administration building, 2324 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-252-1239.

Food and clothes, Lake Stevens: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, offers a limited food pantry for its neighbors in need. Hours vary; call to to schedule a pickup. Office is closed Fridays. In addition, free coats sponsored by Being Neighborly.org are located just outside the church entrance (take some, bring some). No other clothes items accepted. More info: 425-334-6817.

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.

Meals and showers, Everett: First Presbyterian Church of Everett holds Dinner at the Bell, a hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. A shower trailer also is available. Toiletries offered second and fourth Wednesdays. Occasional laundry service. More info: 425-259-7139.

Community meal, Edmonds: Annie’s Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, provides a free hot meal 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. Volunteers welcome; help is needed each day of the week. More info: annieskitchen.edmondslutheran.org, or Bob Snyder at 425-772-0561.

Community meal, 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 meal, Lake Stevens: The free Lake Stevens Community Supper is served 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. More info: supper @ebenezerlakestevens.org.

Community meal, Mountlake Terrace: Bethesda Community Table is a free meal served 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W. Breakfast is 9-10 a.m. Free groceries available many Sundays as well. More info: 425-778-6390.

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, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Bethel Baptist Church, 2625 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Entrance is behind the church in the Annex building in the alley. 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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