Faith Calendar

Published 9:47 pm Friday, December 18, 2009

BIBLE STUDY

Adult Bible study: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Light of the Cross Lutheran Church, 2717 180th St. SE, Bothell. Pastor Cindy Salo leads this weekly Bible study. 425-485-8974 or www.lightofthecross.org.

Bible study: 10:30 a.m. Mondays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, 425-252-7224.

Wordshop women’s Bible study: 10 a.m. Wednesdays at Christian Faith Center, 13000 21st Drive SE, Everett. Women of all ages are invited to this weekly Bible study with pastor Wendy Treat. Free children’s ministry is available for kids up to 5 years old. 425-337-8310 or www.wendytreat.com.

Weekly Bible study: 10:30 a.m. Mondays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Have a snack, listen to debates with Pastor Steve and join in the fun while increasing biblical knowledge and understanding.

Women’s Bible study: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. 425-259-9166.

CLASSES

Affordable preschool classes: Prince of Peace Preschool, for kids ages 3 to 5 at multiple locations. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. 425-338-1933.

Anger management with biblical principles: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays. Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. Court approved. 425-252-6484.

Buddhist meditation classes: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Anabel’s Framing &Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett. By Kadampa Meditation Center. 206-526-9565, info@MeditateInSeattle.org.

Freed-Up Financial Living: 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 9 at Faith Lutheran Church in north Lakewood. Cost is $20 to cover workbooks and other materials. Register before Jan 6. by calling the church office, 360-652-9545.

Healthy Healing: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays; Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. 425-252-6484.

Life seminars: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. 425-339-3303.

Marriage That Works: 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Christian Faith Center, 13000 21st Drive SE, Everett. 425-337-8310.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-0821.

EVENTS

A Journey from Christmas to Epiphany: 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at Prince of Peace, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. An evening concert featuring harp and vocal selections for the Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Admission is a nonperishable food donation for Volunteers of America Food Bank.

“Ave Maria” performance: 10 a.m. Dec. 27 at Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. Bulgarian mezzo-soprano Vera Nikolova and Lithuanian pianist Povilas Stravinsky will share three well-known Ave Marias by Schubert, Gounod and Caccini.

Blue Christmas service: 7 p.m. Sunday at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood. A service to provide an opportunity for those who may be grieving, in pain or lonely to come together for a time of worship. 360-629-9555.

Chancel Choir’s Benjamin Brittan Ceremony of Carols: 10:30 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Drive, Snohomish. 360-568-6498.

Christmas carols and lessons: 5 p.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church of Everett, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Hear a variety of Christmas music. 425-252-1429.

Christmas concert: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. The choir will present “Hail the Newborn King” at the worship services. 425-252-1239, www.trinitylutheraneverett.com.

Christmas concert: 8 tonight at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2617 Cedar St., Everett. Performed by Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Immaculate Conception Traditional Choir and Orchestra. No admission fee. John Sullivan, 425-349-7014.

Christmas Eve candlelight service: 7 p.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. 425-252-3757.

Christmas Eve candlelight service: 4 p.m. Thursday at the Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. The service combines carols with reflections of the season and concludes with candlelighting. 360-659-6621 or evergreen.uuf@verizon.net.

Christmas Eve family candlelight service: 5 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Drive, Snohomish. Traditional candlelight service at 10:30 p.m. 360-568-6498.

Christmas Eve service: 11 p.m. Thursday at Grace Lutheran of Lynnwood, 3223 164th St. SW, Lynnwood. A service with Christmas hymns, scripture reading, and a choir. Parking is available at the church or in the park and ride.

Christmas Eve service: 6 p.m. Thursday at First Christian Reformed Church, 1429 McDougall Ave., Everett. 425-252-7317.

Christmas Eve service: 6 p.m. Thursday at Pinehurst Baptist Church, 1902 Madison St., Everett. 425-353-7620.

Christmas Eve Services: 5:30 and 11 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave., Everett. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. A children’s message will be presented at the 5:30 p.m. service. 425-252-1239, www.trinitylutheraneverett.com.

Christmas music presentation: 11 a.m. Sunday at Pinehurst Baptist Church, 1902 Madison St., Everett. 425-353-7620.

Christmas Vesper concert: 7 p.m. Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Traditional Christmas music. 425-252-3757.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Christmas choral benefit concert: “A Manger Filled with Love” at 7 p.m. Sunday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 10120 Chapel Hill Road, Lake Stevens. Nonperishable food donations appreciated to help food banks.

Harbour Pointe Church Christmas Eve service: 6 p.m. Thursday at Harbour Pointe Middle School, 5000 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. www.harbourpointechurch.com.

Lights of Christmas: 5 to 10 p.m. today, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Dec. 26-29. More than 1 million Christmas lights are displayed over 15 acres at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive NW, Stanwood. The Lights of Christmas offers live music, theater, crafts, pony rides, a petting farm and Polar Express train rides.

Skagit Valley Manskor: 3 p.m. today at the Camano Lutheran Church, 850 Heichel Road, Camano Island. The Norwegian Men’s Chorus will present a program of Norwegian and English songs. The concert is free, however donations will be accepted. 360-629-4592

Stanwood Chorale: 3 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary of Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW, Stanwood. A program of light-hearted folk Christmas songs, balanced by the majestic “Ave Maria” by Franz Biebl. Light refreshments will follow. 360-629-9555.

There is Peace When There is No Peace: A theatrical production at 5 p.m. Sunday at Garfield Elementary School, 2215 Pine St., Everett. By the youth group at Church of God of Prophecy in Everett. Free. 360-658-1222.

FREE MEALS, CLOTHES

Bothell Community Kitchen: 3 p.m. every Sunday in the fellowship hall of Bothell United Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave. NE, Bothell. All community members are welcome to attend for a time of food and fellowship. 425-486-7132.

Community Closet, free clothing: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sanctuary Ministries, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.

Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. with social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. 425-353-4758.

Community impact dinner: 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. 425-252-6484.

Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-259-7139.

Dinner to feed the hungry: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Praise Chapel, 604 Cascade Ave., Granite Falls. Saturday night jam sessions from 5 to 9 p.m. are drug- and alcohol-free events. 360-722-0636.

Everett First Baptist Church Friday meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. every Friday at Everett First Baptist, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.

Free community dinner: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Salt &Light Ministries.

Free community supper: Loaves and Fishes from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.

Hosanna Christian Fellowship free breakfast: 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesdays, 401 N. Dunham Ave., Arlington. Volunteers also needed. 360-403-0995.

Interfaith Dinner Bell: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-252-7224.

Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meal: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meeting 6 p.m. Mondays. 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-259-8129.

Snohomish community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-4622.

GROUPS

Day Watch prayer group: Weekday times vary. Turning Point Church World Outreach Center, 1410 Eighth St., Marysville. 360-653-1822.

Junior high and high school groups: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett. 425-407-1119.

MOPS: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. first and third Tuesdays monthly. For mothers with children up to preschool age, and pregnant women. Free; child care provided. Calvary Baptist Church, 3332 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-259-1277.

Support group: 11 a.m. Wednesdays; for widows and widowers. Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. 425-355-2802.

Women’s group: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell. 425-672-8044.

The Journey: 7 p.m. Thursdays. For people ages 23 to 30. New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. 425-355-9330.