Churches
After long wait, Arlington church gets new pastor
ARLINGTON -- The congregation of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church was without a pastor for nearly five years, the longest stretch without steady leadership in its 119-year-old history.
Date: 05/26/2012 | Local News
Everett church is new home for alcohol-free dance club
EVERETT -- It's been almost two years since Coyle Jefferson set out to create an alcohol-free dance club in Snohomish County. Saturday night,the 449 Club he envisioned will hold its first dance at a new home, Everett's
Date: 05/19/2012 | Local News
Showered with praise
Couple honored for providing 2,500 showers to those in need
Date: 04/28/2012 | Local News
Talks address Israel-Palestine conflict
People can have a chance to learn more about the Israel and Palestine conflict from those who have lived and experienced it during a series of talks starting this Sunday.
Date: 04/27/2012 | Local News
Korea calls to Christian couple
LYNNWOOD -- Kerri Dortch was 7 months old when she was adopted from South Korea and brought to the United States. She was much too young to experience her native culture or learn the language, and for the next three and a half decades it remained that way.
Date: 04/21/2012 | Local News
Edmonds church members aid relief efforts in Kentucky
EDMONDS -- Grace Bowen has grown up watching her mother, Cindi Bowen, a pastor and chaplain, prepare for disaster-relief trips, from Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to the tornadoes that ripped through Tuscaloosa, Ala., last spring.This time, Grace Bowen, 13, gets to go, too.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Local News
The ‘biggest celebration’
Christians honor the resurrection of Christ on Easter morning
Date: 04/07/2012 | Local News
In praise of Holden Village
There are two ways to get to Holden Village."The hard way is walking. You go to Darrington and hike 60 miles," said Erik Samuelson, campus pastor of Trinity Lutheran College in Everett.
Date: 03/31/2012 | Local News
Everett man moved to feed hungry among seniors
Verne Ruthruff is 64. He is a musician. He has driven a street sweeper. He once worked at a veterinary lab."I'm retired from everything," the Everett man said. "It's nice to be able to give back."
Date: 03/28/2012 | Local News
Historic Everett Theatre now home to new church
The Historic Everett Theatre, known as a venue for movies, plays and community events, has taken on a new role as the home of ">Destiny Life Church.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Local News
Man killed in crash was well-known gospel singer
LYNNWOOD -- One of the top promoters of southern gospel music on the West Coast died last week in a car crash on Highway 9 just north of Arlington.
Date: 03/23/2012 | Local News
Monroe gay-rights group to discuss same-sex marriage
MONROE -- The idea came to Holly Teige when she was attending a summer parade in Carnation last year.The Monroe woman saw a float made by the small town's lesbian and gay community group."If Carnation had a group, then Monroe should certainly have one," Teige, 37, said.
Date: 03/16/2012 | Local News
National Cathedral needs millions to recover from earthquake
WASHINGTON -- It's where the nation's capital gathers to mourn, to pray and to seek comfort during tragedies. Now the Washington National Cathedral needs help weathering its own financial emergency.
Date: 03/15/2012 | Nation & World
Monroe church's elevator gives congregation a lift
MONROE -- Joe Boranian goes to the Monroe Covenant Church three times a week.He uses a powered wheelchair because of his cerebral palsy. To get in the church, he needed friends to carry him up the stairs.That has changed.
Date: 03/10/2012 | Local News
Arlington church that lost bell to thieves begins fundraising campaign to replace it
ARLINGTON -- Metal thieves stole more than a piece of history from Immaculate Conception church last summer. When they snatched the century-old church bell to sell for scrap, they also took a piece of the congregation's heart, church members say
Date: 02/17/2012 | Local News
Children from Everett church help raise money to save school in Guatemala
EVERETT -- Children from Faith Lutheran Church helped build a retaining wall for a Guatemalan school in danger of sliding down a steep hillside in a remote village.
Date: 02/11/2012 | Local News
Religious groups to tackle homelessness
Religious organizations with a passion for ending homelessness have a chance to get help putting hopes into action.
Date: 02/07/2012 | Local News
Touring orphans choir to perform
The Ugandan Orphans Choir, a group of children from developing countries sponsored by Childcare Worldwide, will dance and sing African songs and Christian hymns accompanied by authentic instruments in two performances in the Everett area.
Date: 02/06/2012 | Life
Lynnwood church's credo: Celebrate humanity
LYNNWOOD -- On one Sunday, members of the Living Interfaith Church will learn about actions in the United Nations General Assembly. On another, the topic will be Abraham Lincoln.
Date: 02/04/2012 | Local News
Ugandan Orphans Choir visiting Everett church
EVERETT -- Roxana Kiunga is getting ready for house guests. They'll stay just a day or two. Unlike many hosts, she wishes they could stay longer.
Date: 01/28/2012 | Local News
Construction starts to make Trinity Lutheran more accessible
EVERETT -- The century-old Trinity Lutheran Church plans a construction project to make its building accessible to everyone.
Date: 01/21/2012 | Local News
Mormon church in Mukilteo to hold opening ceremony
MUKILTEO -- A grand opening for the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building in Mukilteo is set for Saturday.The church was rebuilt after the former building was destroyed in an arson in October 2010.
Date: 01/17/2012 | Local News
Seminars teach couples how to work on marriage
Happily ever after is the hope of every newlywed. Couples soon learn it isn't a given."When I walked into my marriage, all of a sudden I realized you have to work at it," Kelly Beebout said. It was a surprise, the Arlington woman said, that "he doesn't think the way I think."
Date: 01/14/2012 | Local News
Churches keep Dr. King's message alive
DanVo'nique Reed has been singing with the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Choir since childhood.
Date: 01/07/2012 | Local News
Harp player’s concert at Everett church on Wednesday ‘a last hurrah for Christmas’
EVERETT -- Bronn Journey isn't finished celebrating Christmas.
Date: 12/31/2011 | Local News
Church built of snow opens in Bavaria
MITTERFIRMIANSREUT, Germany -- A church built entirely of ice and snow has opened in Bavaria -- a century after villagers first built a snow church in an act of protest.
Date: 12/30/2011 | Nation & World
Armed with brooms, monks clash at Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus
BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- The annual cleaning of one of Christianity's holiest churches deteriorated into a brawl between rival clergy Wednesday, as dozens of monks feuding over sacred space at the Church of the Nativity battled each other with brooms until police intervened.
Date: 12/28/2011 | Nation & World
Volunteers discover true meaning of Christmas
Churches across Snohomish County this holiday are delivering meals, building houses, collecting children's books and helping struggling families.And the volunteers are often finding their work just as gratifying as it is to those they serve.
Date: 12/24/2011 | Local News
With support from Mukilteo community, Mormon wards rebuild a year after arson
MUKILTEO -- Without a building, they found their church in their hearts.
Date: 12/23/2011 | Local News
‘Blue Christmas' services recognize not all is merry and bright
Comfort and joy. Those are feelings often associated with this time of year. Yet many face the holidays feeling less than joyous.Some churches have started to officially address that reality: Sadness is not uncommon at Christmastime.
Date: 12/17/2011 | Local News
This year, buy something useful for Christmas
MONROE -- One year, Lori Johnson gave her mother bees for Christmas. But her mother never saw any hives or honeybees. They were provided to a family in South America.
Date: 12/10/2011 | Local News
Kentucky church to revisit its ban on interracial couples
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- When Stella Harville brought her black boyfriend to her family's all-white church in rural Kentucky, she thought nothing of it. She and Ticha Chikuni worshipped there whenever they were in town, and he even sang before the congregation during one service.
Date: 12/03/2011 | Nation & World
Concert an annual Christmas gift for Everett seniors
Mary Ann Karber's favorite Christmas song is "Silent Night."
Date: 12/02/2011 | Local News
Faith and spirituality calendar
EVENTSChristmas show: Free performance featuring illusionist Brock Gill at 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Edgewood Baptist Church, 20406 76th Ave. W., Edmonds. Free child care will be provided. 425-776-5104 or tlarson@ebc-edmonds.org
Date: 11/19/2011 | Local News
Police recover parts of stolen, shattered Monroe bell
MONROE -- The thieves busted up the antique bell and sold the pieces.Monroe police have recovered about half of a hefty brass bell that was stolen a few weeks ago from St. Mary of the Valley Catholic Church.
Date: 11/17/2011 | Local News
Mukilteo church’s Black Friday focus: The homeless
MUKILTEO -- While many people will spend the day after Thanksgiving hunting for bargains and feasting on leftover turkey, Pointe of Grace Lutheran church will focus on raising awareness of homelessness.
Date: 11/12/2011 | Local News
Faith and church calendar
EVENTSBoeing Employees Choir: 7 p.m. today at Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210 132nd St. SW, Mill Creek. Free-will offering will be accepted. Featuring ballads, Gospel and sacred music. The choir has performed around the world. 425-338-7845.
Date: 11/05/2011 | Local News
Snohomish man works with a mission to bring wheelchairs to disabled around the world
Missionary trips have taken Larry Bailly to different corners of the world.The Snohomish mechanic saw the same thing throughout the Third World countries he visited:
Date: 11/05/2011 | Local News
Spiritual Life calendar
EVENTSAngelie concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. The Whidbey quartet Angelie will present "Music of the Night," a benefit concert for the Oak Harbor Community Thanksgiving Dinner. 360-679-1561 or angeli_quartet@comcast.net.
Date: 10/29/2011 | Local News
Faith calendar
EVENTSAngelie concert: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. The Whidbey quartet Angelie will present "Music of the Night," a benefit concert for the Oak Harbor Community Thanksgiving Dinner. 360-679-1561 or angeli_quartet@comcast.net.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Local News
Snohomish church takes on food stamp challenge
SNOHOMISH -- The Rev. Jeffery Gaustad remembers growing up on food stamps in rural Minnesota."I don't remember ever being hungry, but I do remember the stigma that came with it," he said.Despite more families needing help recently, the stigma is still there, and Gaustad wants to fight it.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Local News
Everett’s Kroeze Brothers celebrate 60 years of ministry
EVERETT -- The Rev. Johnny Kroeze remembers his very first sermon.He was 9 years old, and the pastor at his Lake Stevens church put out a call to everyone who felt driven to be a minister.
Date: 10/15/2011 | Local News
Faith and religion calendar
EVENTSCarmelite Institute of Spirituality Days of Recollection: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at 27008 78th Ave NW, Stanwood.
Date: 10/15/2011 | Local News
Earthquake rehab begins for U.S. National Cathedral
WASHINGTON -- Stone masons working in thick fog at the top of the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday removed 2 tons of stonework from a pinnacle damaged by the August earthquake.
Date: 10/14/2011 | Nation & World
Group plans 'Socktoberfest' to help homeless stay warm
Debbie Paget sees plenty of need.She has worked 22 years at the Everett Public Library. Most visitors come through the doors in search of books and information. Others seek warmth and shelter.
Date: 10/09/2011 | Local News
A blessing for every pet
Cats, dogs, even frogs blessed at Lynnwood school's service
Date: 10/05/2011 | Local News
Take a step against hunger
You can take steps against hunger.That's what dozens of people will be doing in downtown Everett Sunday afternoon during the annual CROP Hunger Walk. “CROP” stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. The fundraiser is sponsored by Church World Service.
Date: 10/01/2011 | Good News
Marysville church bringing aid, skills to Haiti
MARYSVILLE -- Most people put the earthquake-ravaged Caribbean nation of Haiti out of their minds after it dropped out of news headlines. Not Calvary Chapel Marysville.
Date: 09/17/2011 | Local News
Spiritual Life Calendar
EVENTSA night of shopping: Get free clothing and household items from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 22 at Tapestry church, 17146 Beaton Road SE, Monroe. Coffee and dessert will be served. Open for all families in need. 360-794-7749.
Date: 09/17/2011 | Local News
Thousands expected to help with Mormon Day of Service throughout county
A week from today, thousands of families from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will come out to serve in their neighborhoods during the Day of Service.
Date: 09/10/2011 | Local News
Former county residents lead congregation in Romania
EVERETT -- Max and Becky Dahm moved to Bucharest, Romania, in 1995 and became founders of the Rhema Bible School of Romania. The couple currently lead a congregation and have printed several Christian publications for the Romanian community.
Date: 08/27/2011 | Local News
Churches come to aid of school kids with clothes, supplies
School starts soon.For many community service organizations and churches in Snohomish County, that means rushing to help families gather school supplies, clothes and services they otherwise couldn't afford.
Date: 08/25/2011 | Local News
Freeborn Lutheran Church in Stanwood marks 111 years
STANWOOD -- When Freeborn Lutheran Church first held services in the early 1900s, some Norwegian pioneers, with children in tow, had to walk for miles to get to church.It's history now, but it hasn't been forgotten.
Date: 08/20/2011 | Local News
A new church for Everett
Mars Hill, with an outreach to diverse groups, opens Sept. 18
Date: 08/16/2011 | Local News
$700,000 gift to Lutheran college in Everett will provide worship center
EVERETT -- Trinity Lutheran College in downtown Everett received a $700,000 pledge from a couple in northern Idaho.The gift will pay for a two-year project to build a center for worship and art on the fifth floor of the school's campus on Wetmore Avenue.
Date: 08/13/2011 | Local News
Taking to street against human trafficking
MARYSVILLE -- When the Rev. Kevin Austin served as a missionary in Thailand, he saw that human trafficking was real.He watched women and children being forced into prostitution, robbed of their freedom and dignity. He decided to do something about it.
Date: 08/06/2011 | Local News
Faith calendar
EVENTSAfrican Children's Choir performances:n At First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish: 9:30 a.m. Aug. 7 at 1306 Lake View Ave., Snohomish. www.snopres.org.
Date: 08/06/2011 | Local News
African Children Choir’s mission: Raise awareness
Kids from the African Children's Choir have performed for Nelson Mandela and the queen of England. They have sung with Bono, Paul McCartney and Alicia Keys.Next week, they are coming to Snohomish County.
Date: 07/30/2011 | Local News
Salvation Army's changing of the guard
They're called "marching orders." In the Salvation Army tradition, a letter announcing a new post was how Capt. Dana Libby and Capt. Mary Libby learned they would soon leave Everett.
Date: 07/29/2011 | Local News
Church calendar
EVENTSBig Jungle Adventure free vacation Bible school: Immanuel Lutheran Church: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 1 through 5 at 2521 Lombard Ave., Everett. For children ages 3 to 12. 425-252-7038 or www.ImmanuelEverett.org.
Date: 07/16/2011 | Local News
Arkansas teens help spruce up Arlington
ARLINGTON -- A group of teenagers from Arkansas are now part of the community here in Arlington.
Date: 07/09/2011 | Local News
New United Methodist church forms from two smaller ones
EVERETT -- A new church begins its journey here this weekend.The Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church is a merger between St. Paul and Everett First United Methodist congregations.
Date: 07/02/2011 | Local News
Monroe churches team up with jazz walk to help the homeless
MONROE -- Four local churches are throwing a block party with a purpose.Monroe United Methodist, Morning Star Lutheran, Monroe Congregational and Church of Our Savior Episcopal congregations decided to use their convenient locations along historic Lewis Street for good.
Date: 06/11/2011 | Local News
County funds projects to help homeless
EVERETT -- Local health care, housing and church-based efforts to fight homelessness have received $2.2 million from Snohomish County.
Date: 06/07/2011 | Local News
Mill Creek Presbyterian reverend retires
MILL CREEK -- The Rev. Paul Strawn led his last church service on Sunday.The retiring pastor, 64, was packing and clearing out his office this week after 30 years at North Creek Presbyterian Church.
Date: 06/04/2011 | Local News
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