Faith and Spiritual Life: Outreach
Published 9:47 pm Friday, December 19, 2008
Christmas services
Church of God Prophecy offers a free gift-wrapping event from 1 to 5 p.m. today at 3004 23rd St., Everett to raise funds for the church’s youth group.
A Christmas service is set for 6 p.m. Sunday.
Call 425-252-2936.
Gospel Light Temple invites the public to a Christmas service at 10:30 a.m. and a Christmas drama called “Christmas at Rockefeller Diner” at 5 p.m. Sunday at 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. A cookie buffet follows.
Call 425-252-8244.
Stanwood United Methodist Church invites the public to its annual Blue Christmas worship service at 7 p.m. Sunday at 27128 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood.
The service is held on the longest night of the year and is designed for those experiencing grief following the loss of a loved one, family crisis, health or economic issue.
Those who attend can light a candle or say something about their loss.
Call 360-629-9555.
Meadowdale Baptist Church offers a Christmas Eve candlelight service from 8 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at 4900 168th St., SW, Lynnwood. The service includes Christmas carols.
Call 425-745-6464 or go to www.meadowdalechurch.org.
Light of the Cross Lutheran Church in Bothell presents Christmas Eve candlelight services at 7 and 11 p.m. at 2717 180th St. SE, Bothell.
Call 425-485-8974 or go to www.lightofthecross.org.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church presents Christmas Eve candlelight services at 5, 7 and 11 p.m. Wednesday at 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. A Christmas Day communion is set for 10 a.m. Thursday.
Call 425-337-6663 or go to www.pplc.org.
Westminster Presbyterian Church offers a Christmas vespers service at 6 p.m. Sunday at 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The church’s chancel choir plans to perform choral Christmas music and the string baroque ensemble plans to perform instrumental music mixed with solos and duets.
Call 425-252-3757.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at Silver Lake offers Christmas worship services at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 12810 35th Ave. SE, Everett.
Kids in the preschool through sixth-grade Sunday school classes plan to present a Christmas Eve program at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. A Christmas Day worship service is set for 10 a.m.
Call 425-337-6006, e-mail c061253@juno.com or go to www.bslministry.org.
Concerts
Our Lady of Perpetual Help-Immaculate Conception Church plays host to “Messe de Minuit pour Noel,” a Midnight Mass for Christmas concert by Marc-Antoine Charpentier at 8 p.m. tonight at 2617 Cedar St., Everett.
The church choir and orchestra plan to perform selected Christmas carols. A reception follows. Admission is free.
Call 425-349-7014.
Trinity Lutheran Church of Everett invites the public to a “Hear the Good News” concert at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett.
The Trinity vocal and bell choirs plan to perform. A reception follows. Admission is free.
Call 425-252-1239 or go to www.TrinityLutheranEverett.com.
Christian Faith Center-North in Mill Creek plays host to “One Birth Changed Everything,” a Christmas Northwest musical at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday at 13000 21st Drive SE, Everett.
The program includes traditional and contemporary Christmas music and strolling carolers. Organizers plan to give gift packets to children while supplies last. Free evening hay rides are scheduled following the 6 p.m. performance. The church’s bookstore and espresso bar also are set to be open.
Children are welcome to sit with their parents. Free Kids classes also are offered for kids up to age five.
Call 425-337-8310 or go to www.ChristmasNW.com.
North Creek Presbyterian Church presents a children’s musical at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday at 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek.
Christmas Eve services are scheduled for 5 p.m. Wednesday with candlelight services at 8 and 11 p.m.
Call 425-743-2386 or go to www.northcreekpres.org.
Hanukkah
Temple Beth Or hosts a Hanukkah service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 3215 Lombard Ave., Everett led by Rabbi Marna Sapsowitz with Bernie Busch on guitar. The service includes singing and Shabbat prayers. Those who attend are encouraged to bring menorahs for the Hanukkah lighting.
Call 425-259-7125.
Programs and Classes
Snohomish Church of the Nazarene presents a production of the Christmas cantata “King of Kings” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at 1017 13th St., Snohomish. A Christmas potluck follows.
A traditional candlelight service is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday with a dessert potluck following.
Call 360-568-2512.
Trinity Episcopal Church offers a candlelight Advent labyrinth walk from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
The walk is designed for those who experience grief during the holidays. Tracie Jansen, a grief counselor, plans to be on hand to answer questions and provide guidance.
The walk features a 32-foot Chartres-style labyrinth canvas provided by Laurie Crawford, a member of Trinity Episcopal. Chloe Wilcox, a harpist, plans to provide music to accompany the walk, which symbolizes the steps of Mary and Joseph as they traveled to Bethlehem.
Call 425-481-1607 or go to www.adventlutheran.net.
Calvary Baptist Church presents “Deck the Halls and Trim the Tree,” a Christmas program at 11 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday at 3332 Colby Ave., Everett.
Call 425-259-1277.
Everett First Baptist Church presents “Merry Christmas Mr. Jones” with Scott Bettis for an evening of music, drama and desserts at 7 p.m. tonight and 4 p.m. Sunday at 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.
Bettis is a member of the Master Image Theater Co. in Salem, Ore.
The drama tells the story of Mr. Jones, a department store Santa Claus who is not as jolly as the children think he is. Local musician Jason Jodock plans to lead a jazz quartet, inviting audience participation before the drama.
The cost is $5 per person or $15 for four. Preschool child care will be provided. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Call 425-259-9166.
First Baptist Church of Marysville presents its annual Candles and Carols program at 6 p.m. Sunday at 4011 81st Place, Marysville.
The program includes carols, congregational singing, Christmas hymns, readings and performances with refreshments following.
Call 360-659-1242.
Church of Bethel and Anchor Children Ministries invite the public to “Great Gift of Love,” a Christmas program with guest speaker Bill Wilson at noon Dec. 27 at 7505 Hardeson Road, Everett.
Admission is free.
The program is designed for children ages 7 to 12. Organizers plan to give each child who attends a free gift.
Wilson, who experienced being homeless as a child, is the president and founder of Metro Ministries International, one of America’s largest ministry to children.
Call 425-343-6315, go to www.churchofbethel.com or e-mail svetlana59@gmail.com.
Naval Station Everett offers a new Christian devotional service from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Sundays at Howlett Chapel, Barracks Building 2028, Room 120, Naval Station Everett.
Call 425-304-3342.
Naval Station Everett Smokey Point Chapel offers Advent, Christmas, Holiday and New Year’s Catholic Masses.
Sunday Advent services are set for 5 p.m. Sunday. A solemn Christmas Eve Mass is set for 5 p.m. Wednesday and a Solemn Christmas Mass of the Holy Family is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 27. A New Year’s Eve Solemn Mass is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 31. A Holy Mass visit of the Magi to Christ Epiphany service is set for 5 p.m. Jan. 3.
Smokey Point Chapel is at the Navy Support Complex, 13914 45th Ave., Marysville.
Call 425-304-3342.
