Faith Calendar for Oct. 22 to Nov. 5, 2016

EVENTS

Bazaar, Mill Creek: A holiday bazaar concludes 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SW. Handcrafted items from local artisans and crafters, food items, and more. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Hospice in St. Petersburg, Russia. More info: 425-745-1824.

Shelter fundraiser: Always a Time to Bloom, a fundraiser for The Interfaith Association of NW Washington’s Family Shelter, is set for 6-9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Gourmet food, live jazz, silent auction and more. Buy tickets ($50) or donate at www. interfaithwa.org/bloom. More info: 425-252-6672.

Gun violence: A panel discussion, “Hearing Our Voices: Changing the Gun Violence Epidemic,” is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. The panel includes a survivor of gun violence, people from state and national organizations working to find solutions, and a report by local law enforcement. More info: 425-259-7139.

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema Series explores the Muslim experience this fall. The Oct. 28 film is “The Kite Runner” (2007). Each event includes a 6 p.m. potluck dinner followed at 7 p.m. by a movie showing and discussion at the Everett church, located at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872.

Trunk-or-Treat: Kids through fifth grade are invited to a Harvest Festival and Trunk-or-Treat event, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. Bouncy house, carnival games, hot dog dinner, pumpkin patch. More info: 425-252-1239.

CEF fundraiser: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Snohomish County holds a pancake breakfast fundraiser, 8-10 a.m. Nov. 5 at the Marysville Applebee’s restaurant, 3702 88th St. NE. Cost is $10 at the door. Proceeds support the group’s evangelism kids clubs in area schools. More info: www.cefsno.com.

Alternative Christmas Fair: Local and global organizations will be selling goods or asking for donations for their causes at the Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 5 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-5704.

Bazaar, Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. A variety of crafts and vendors. Prospective vendors welcome to contact church. More info: 425-334-6817, www.myhclc.org.

School auction: Everett Christian School plans its annual dinner and auction, “A Taste of Washington,” 5 p.m. Nov. 5 at Holiday Inn Downtown Everett. Tickets are $35, $45 starting Oct. 25. Reservations are due Oct. 28. Dinner, dessert, raffle, and silent and live auctions. More info: www.everettchristian.org.

Reformation film: Edmonds travel guru Rick Steves premieres his new film, “Luther and the Reformation,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Also premiering is a new brass quintet composition by composer Jerry Kracht, a professor emeritus from Pacific Lutheran University. Free and open to the public. Part of the church’s 75th anniversary. More info: 425-778-2159.

Bazaar, Marysville: A Holiday Craft Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE. Crafts, arts, and food. Food bank donations accepted. Organized by the church’s women’s ministry. More info: 360-659-2022.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: Steven Greenebaum speaks on “The Case for Humility” at Living Interfaith Church, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 22 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except July, August and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: living interfaith.org.

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “Global Oneness Day,” Oct. 23 at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Simchat Torah: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County celebrates a rockin’ Simchat Torah, 7 p.m. Oct. 24, followed by a hot kiddush buffet, hakafot and dancing. The Jewish Center is at 18717 76th Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.com, 425-741-9633.

Reformation Sunday: Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood celebrates Reformation Sunday on Oct. 30 with former pastor Rev. Richard W. Rouse, who will preach “The Truth About Grace.” Part of the church’s 75th anniversary. Services are at 7:45, 9 and 10:30 a.m. The church is at 6215 196th St. SW. More info: 425-778-2159.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. Oct. 28 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. CAPS President John Johnson gives the lecture, “The Shroud of Turin as the Burial Cloth of Jesus?” Refreshments and resources also available. More info: www.apologetics forum.org.

GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W, hosts this support group Tuesdays through Dec. 6. Sessions are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care available at evening session with RSVP. A special “Surviving the Holidays” class is 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19. More info: 425-407-1119.

GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, hosts this support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 12. Registration requested. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, office@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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.

Celebrate Recovery, Mukilteo: 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.

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

Socktoberfest: Central Lutheran Church and Emmaus Community hold Socktoberfest, 5 p.m. Oct. 23 at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. New socks will be handed out to homeless and low-income families. There also will be shoes through Redeeming Soles. Enjoy music, bratwurst, root beer, door prizes and more. More info: tinyurl.com/2016Socktoberfest.

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.

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.

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.

Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.

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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