Faith Calendar

Published 7:12 pm Friday, September 11, 2015

EVENTS

Dental care: Free dental assessments, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and minor extractions will be offered 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 12 at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek. Adult patients. Most urgent needs served first. One free service per person. Simply show up. More info: 425-312-5595.

Set Free: A walk run for the Set Free Movement, a modern-day abolitionist movement to raise awareness of human trafficking, is set for Sept. 12 at Marysville Free Methodist Church, 6715 Grove St. Registration is $15, or $25 per family, and starts at 8:30 a.m. Run starts at 9:30 a.m. More info: 360-659-7117.

Preaching in the Park: Mountainside Ministry and Pastor Matthew Smith hold Preaching in the Park, 12-5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Thornton A Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. Come for food, fun, family time and message. More info: 360-739-1429, yarnspinner_2@hotmail.com.

Movie: Sno-King Meaningful Movies presents “Green World Rising,” a series of four short films on the perils of carbon and the path forward to avoid catastrophe, 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW. Discussion follows with special guest Laurel Wolf of Carbon, Washington, the group behind Initiative 732. Free.

Back to School blessing: Students, community educators and school staff may receive a “Back to School Blessing” during both services Sept. 13 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Dr. NW. Traditional service is 9 a.m. and contemporary worship is 10:45 a.m. Gift bags will be distributed and refreshments served during fellowship time. More info: 360-629-9555.

Pancake breakfast: North Sound Church serves a free pancake breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the corner of Fourth and Bell, as part of the downtown Edmonds Classic Car Show. More info: 425-776-9800, northsoundchurch.com.

Harp music Harpist Bronn Journey plays Sept. 13 during and after the 10:30 a.m. worship service at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Ave. The community is invited. More info: 360-568-6498.

Gun violence: Faith Action Network discusses its efforts in “Reducing Gun Violence,” 12-2 p.m. Sept. 13 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free admission. More info: 425-252-4129.

40 Days kickoff: The Everett 40 Days for Life kickoff event is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Hall, 8517 Seventh Ave., Everett. Bring a dish or dessert to share for a potluck meal. The 40 Days for Life campaign of prayer, fasting, vigil and outreach to seen an end to abortion runs Sept. 23 to Nov. 1. More info: Ed Mohs, 425-923-3188 or everett40days@gmail.com.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: The next service is an “Interfaith Ingathering,” including a celebration of the Jewish High Holy Days, at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 12, the first service of the 2015-16 year. Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held the second and fourth Saturdays (except in summer) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

Rosh Hashana: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County holds Rosh Hashana services, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 14 and 9:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at 19626 76th Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. On Sept. 14, a community kiddush lunch follows. An outdoor Tashlich and shofar ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at Scriber Lake. For complete schedule and to reserve seats, go to www.jewishsnohomish.com. More info: 425-741-9633.

Evergreen Unitarian: The Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell and Director of Religious Exploration Vanessa Dunnells lead the celebration, “All Rivers Run to the Sea: Water Ceremony,” 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “What If?” on Sept. 13 at Unity Church in Lynnwood. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Meditation class: 1-3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Cost is $150. More info: Stacy Rice, 425-258-1449 or stacyr@c-d-m.org.

Apologetics Forum: The next meeting of the Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County is at 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Geologist and author Tas Walker gives a lecture on “Dinosaurs and the Most-Asked Questions.” Refreshments, books and DVDs. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.

Marriage class: Matt Saban leads a “Love and Respect” DVD marriage class series, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through October at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Free. Childcare provided. More info: 425-750-4745.

GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 1, at 5700 23rd Drive W. Must RSVP for childcare, available at evening sessions only. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.

GriefShare, Snohomish: CrossView Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Dec. 8, in the library at the church, 604 Ave. C East. Materials fee is $15. Registration and more info: 360-568-5886.

Celebrate Recovery: 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.

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.

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.

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.

River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.

Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.

MEALS, CLOTHING