Faith Calendar
Published 8:55 pm Friday, October 23, 2015
EVENTS
Bazaar, Everett: Christmas in October bazaar, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Proceeds benefit local charities and the women’s ministry’s Lutheran World Relief quilting project. More info: 425-337-6663.
Bazaar, Mill Creek: Christmas at North Creek holiday bazaar wraps up 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 24 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 16th St. SE. Proceeds benefit Children’s Hospice in St. Petersburg, Russia. More info: 425-745-1824.
Fall sale, Bothell: A Fall Festival Sale will be held 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 at First Lutheran Church of Bothell, 10207 NE 183rd St. Quilts, crafts, baked goods, lefse and garden plants. All proceeds benefit national and local ministries and Lutheran World Relief. Come early to see a demonstration on making lefse. Donuts and coffee and soup-and-pie lunch by donation. More info: www.flcbothell.org.
Teacher’s recital: The Snohomish County Music Teachers Association holds a Teacher’s Recital, 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Solo and chamber music pieces performed by local music teachers and guests. All proceeds benefit The Hoff Foundation’s Esther’s Place. Suggested donation is $10, $5 child.
Pumpkin Patch Party: 4-6:45 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Dress up and collect treats while enjoying bouncy houses, cotton candy, popcorn, pony rides. Games run 4-6 p.m., followed by a reptile show from Predators of the Heart. All ages. Free. More info: www.bcachurch.com.
Harvest Party: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Games, crafts, specialty vendors, treats, and a bouncy house. More info: www.facebook.com/cascadecrc.
Fall Festival: 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zion Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Games, prizes, candy and snacks. All are welcome. Free.
Bazaar, Marysville: Holiday Craft Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st Ave. NE. Crafters, artists and food. Food bank donations accepted. More info: 360-659-2022.
Bazaar, Snohomish: Holiday Treasure Bazaar and rummage sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Snohomish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. Ravioli or soup lunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Clothing, baked goods, plants, crafts, children’s make-and-take, toys, Man Cave. More info: 360-568-5755.
Bazaar, Snohomish: Alternative Christmas Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Supporting local and global nonprofit and mission groups. Cash and checks only.
Bazaar, Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas craft fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. A variety of vendors and entertainment. Prospective vendors and performers welcome to contact church. More info: 425-334-6817, www.myhclc.org.
School auction: Everett Christian School holds its “Winter Wonderland” benefit dinner and auction starting at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the school, 2221 Cedar St. Dinner, raffle, restaurant wall, silent auction and live auction. Cost is $25, $30 after Oct. 30. More info: 425-259-3213, www.everettchristian.org.
40 Days for Life: Christians who oppose abortion are invited to participate in this prayer-based protest and vigil which continues daily through Nov. 1. More info: www.40DaysForLife.com/Everett.
SERVICES
Living Interfaith: Next service is “Disunited Nations,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 24. On United Nations Day, Living Interfaith ponders why it continues to be a challenge for nations and peoples to come together peacefully, and how we might nudge the world in a new direction. 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.
Unity, Lynnwood: The Rev. Mary Omwake, former spiritual leader at Unity Church in Lynnwood, returns as guest speaker Oct. 25. She is a founding member of the Association for Global New Thought and a longtime advocate for peace and social justice. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Edmonds Lutheran: Scriber Lake High School student writers participate in the Oct. 25 services at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Students will share their stories at the 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. worship services. Their latest book will be for sale for $10, which supports the school’s writing program. More info: 425-744-8090.
Unity, Everett: Krysta Gibson, noted author and publisher of New Spirit Journal, discusses “Living in the Moment,” 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Ideas for being more present to ourselves in our daily lives. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Workshop: “Breaking free From All Limitations” with Krysta Gibson and Kevin Hart follows the Oct. 25 service, 1-3 p.m. at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Cost is $20. Practical tips and ways to have more freedom and less servitude. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Intro to Islam: Retired Pacific Lutheran University religions professor Paul Ingram will lead a class series giving “An Introduction to Islam,” 11 a.m. Sunday mornings, Nov. 1-22 at Pointe of Grace, a Christian congregation, at 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Free. No reservations required. More info: 425-263-8730.
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. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.
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, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 21 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
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 through 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.
Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
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
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.
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.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
Loaves and Fishes: A free community supper is offered 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
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, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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