Faith Calendar for Aug. 20 to Sept. 3
Published 1:30 am Saturday, August 20, 2016
EVENTS
Blessing: A Blessing of the Backpacks is set for 5-7 p.m. Aug. 21 at Our Common Table, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Potluck at 5 p.m. Worship at 6 p.m. More info: ourcommontablechurch.org.
Film series: The summer theme for First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema Series is “Film Noir: Shadows Across the Cityscape.” The Aug. 26 film is “Kiss Me Deadly” (1955). Each event includes a 6 p.m. potluck dinner followed at 7 p.m. by a movie showing and discussion at the Everett church, located at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872.
Salmon BBQ: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Arlington holds its annual Outdoor Worship and Salmon Barbecue, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 28 at 615 E Highland Drive. The salmon barbecue, which is open to all, will begin at 11:30 a.m. More info: 360-435-8921.
Summer choir: Lutheran Choral Association of Snohomish County, an ecumenical summer choir, invites singers of all denominations to join in singing praises to God, 7-9 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 5, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Concert the weekend after Labor Day. More info: LutheranChoralSnoco.org or Jean DeWitt at 425-357-0605, founder@lutheranchoralsnoco.org.
Summer Aire: A summer choir is practicing for a Sept. 11 concert. Practices are 7-9 p.m. Thursdays in the choir room at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: Music Director Steve Torrence, 425-259-7139.
New location: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County has a new home at 18717 76th Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. Donations to the capital campaign are still welcome, at jewishsnohomish.com/biggerbetter.
SERVICES
Unity, Lynnwood: “The Science of Mind III,” drawing on the work of Ernest Holmes, is presented Aug. 14 by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Unity, Everett: Noelle LaCharite, of the Unity Urban Ministerial Program, speaks on Jesus’ parable of “The Seed and the Soil” at 10 a.m. Aug. 21 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “Exploring the metaphysical interpretation and how to use the direction to set intention, make positive changes and transform your life.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Music workshop: “Nothing Is As It Seems,” a musical workshop, is set for 12:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Cost is $25. Musician and sound healer Mark Stanton Welch leads the class. More info: 425-258-2244, www.musicforeverysoul.com.
Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Bruce Barton, of Monarch Creation Ministries, lectures on “Science and Humanism: The Consequences of Bad Ideas.” Refreshments and resources offered. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org. Refreshments plus resources at meeting.
Financial Peace, Monroe: Monroe SDA Church offers the nine-week, biblically-based Financial Peace University program, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays starting Aug. 25. The church is at 14118 Chain Lake Road. Topics include budgeting, getting out of debt, preparing for retirement, investing, insurance and more. First class is free. Partial scholarships available. Cost is around $100. More info: 206-999-2035.
Financial Peace, Edmonds: Edmonds Lutheran Church offers the nine-week, biblically-based Financial Peace University program, 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 25 to Nov. 20. Cost is $100 per individual or family and includes a workbook. Registration required; go to www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder and enter the church’s ZIP code (98026). More info: 425-744-8090.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 1, at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
Knitting: Knitters and crocheters are invited to help with monthly charitable projects, 10-11 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.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.
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.
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. 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.
Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness spiritual support group for those living with mental illness and their family and friends meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at North Sound Church, 404 Bell St., Edmonds. This is an interfaith group. More info: Ronn Larpenteur, 206-679-8892 or ronnlarpenteur@msn.com.
Overcoming addiction: “Eight-Step Recovery: Using Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction” is offered 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. In partnership with Northwest Buddhist Recovery. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
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.
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, Lynnwood. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.
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.
Clothing, Snohomish: The King’s Clothing Closet is open to the public 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays at Christ The King, 825 Avenue D. Free clothing for men, women and children. More info: 360-568-7271.
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 Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.
Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. A small food and clothing bank with fresh produce also is offered 12-2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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 the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Dinners are at 5 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time and at 4 p.m. during Standard Time.
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