Faith Calendar for Dec. 10-24

Published 1:30 am Saturday, December 10, 2016

EVENTS

Nativity Festival: The Arlington Nativity Festival continues 12-9 p.m. Dec. 10 and 3-9 p.m. Dec. 11 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Arlington Stake Center, 17222 43rd Ave. NE. Hundreds of nativities from all over the world will be displayed along with a live nativity. Kids activities, costumes, music and more. Concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 11. Free admission and parking. More info: www.arlingtonnativityfestival.info.

Bake sale: Ebenezer Lutheran Church holds a bake sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10. The church is at 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Baked goods include pies, cakes, cookies, fudge, jam, breads, Scandinavian desserts and more. Also, gift items, lunch, raffle, door prizes. A portion of proceeds benefits Housing Hope and Little Hungry Hearts. More info: 425-334-0421.

Holiday bazaar: A holiday bazaar with arts, crafts, baked goods, jams and jellies, and Christmas and Attic Treasures is set for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. More info: 425-778-2119.

Dance performance: Reflections School of Dance holds its “Uncontainable Gift” holiday dance performance, 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Snohomish High School, 1516 Fifth St. RSVP requested. Admission is $10 at the door. A portion of proceeds benefit Youth Unlimited. More info: 425-338-9056, www.reflections schoolofdance.com.

“Messiah” concert: The choirs from Ebenezer Lutheran and Holy Cross Lutheran churches present selections from Handel’s “Messiah” at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More info: 425-334-6817.

Candlelight service: A Candlelight and Lessons concert is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2617 Cedar St., Everett. Free. More info: 425-349-7014.

Music festival: A Christmas Music Festival featuring the Boeing Employees Choir is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. Free will offering. More info: 425-338-7845.

Northwest Boychoir: The Northwest Boychoir performs “A Festival of Lessons and Carols,” 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 10 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Reserved seating. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets are $11 to $28. More info: nwchoirs.org, 206-524-3234.

“Gift of the Magi”: Taproot Theatre performs “Gift of the Magi” during the 10:30 a.m. worship time Dec. 11 at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Ave. Free. More info: 360-568-6498.

Pageant auditions: Kids and teens who love God and would like to perform in a traditional pageant are welcome to audition for “The First Christmas.” To sign up or for more information, contact Rachael Bauer at 425-626-9033 or maefleurs@gmail.com. An all-cast meeting and read-through is set for 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. There will be several rehearsals leading up to the performance at 4 p.m. Dec. 24. More info: www.trinity everett.org.

“Hark the Harold”: Taproot Theatre performs “Hark the Harold” at 5 p.m. Dec. 11 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. Free. More info: 360-659-4136.

Folk Christmas concert: The Foxley family band performs Christmas music with a blend of folk, blues and gospel, 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Calvary Snohomish, which meets at 17210 Highway 9 in Snohomish. Ice cream and treats after the show. More info: www.calvarysnohomish.com.

Norwegian concert: The Norwegian Male Chorus of Everett performs a Christmas concert, 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Carols, fun songs, and a few in Norwegian. A freewill offering will be taken to support the Chorus. More info: 425-252-3757.

Living Nativity: River of Life Community Church holds a Living Nativity program, 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 6 and 8 p.m. Dec. 17, and 6 p.m. Dec. 18. Free. Starts with carols and refreshments at the church, at 5218 S Second Ave. in Everett, followed by a bus ride two miles down the road to the outdoor Nativity site. Walk through a Bethlehem market, meet the live animals, and hear from the men of old. More info: 206-459-5040.

Garden stroll: Stroll the decorated Bonhoeffer Botanical Gardens boardwalk with live music, hot drinks, cookies, crafts, Santa and more, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 17 at Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW, Stanwood. Later, enjoy refreshments 5-6 p.m. and take in the “Journey to the Manger” performance at 6:15 p.m. More info: 360-629-3149.

“Messiah” singalong: A Handel’s “Messiah” singalong is at 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Doors open 1:30 p.m. Desserts follow. Suggested donation is $10. More info: 425-252-4129.

Christmas program: Second Baptist Church of Everett presents the play “A Change of Scenery,” 3 p.m. Dec. 18 at 2801 Virginia Ave. What if the Messiah were born in 2016? Free. More info: 425-259-6545.

Swing concert: Reverend Roberts and the Swingsette performs rocking swing-a-billy Christmas music, 6 p.m. Dec. 18 at Calvary Snohomish, which meets at 17210 Highway 9 in Snohomish. Ice cream and treats after the show. More info: www.calvarysnohomish.com.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: The Rev. Christopher Boyer leads an “Honoring Advent” service at Living Interfaith Church, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except July, August and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

Unity, Lynnwood: “Beautiful Brokenness” is presented Dec. 11 by guest speakers Karen Taylor Good and Stowe Daily, recent TEDx presenters, at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Known professionally as StoweGood, they are also the guest musicians. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Unity, Everett: Author and speaker Candia Sanders returns with “Fresh, Alive and Vibrant for 2017,” 10 a.m. Dec. 11 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “Let’s write 2016’s closing paragraphs with panache, verve and color using the Light of the Universe.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Cantata: A Christmas cantata service is set for 10 a.m. Dec. 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The Seattle Chamber Orchestra performs “Messiah” at 3 p.m. More info: 425-259-7139.

Blue Christmas: Stanwood United Methodist Church holds its annual Blue Christmas service for those experiencing grief and other personal pain, 2 p.m. Dec. 18 at 27128 102nd Drive NW. More info: 360-629-9555.

Candlelight: A candlelight and carols service is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 18 at Cascade Christian Reformed Church, 13908 51st Ave. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-659-4136.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Christmas Eve is Saturday, Dec. 24. Services are listed by community.

Camano Island: 8:30 p.m. family service and 9 p.m. candlelight service with choir at St. Aidan Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532. More info: 360-629-3969.

Edmonds: 5 p.m. singalong pageant and 7 and 9 p.m. candlelight services at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. More info: 425-778-2119.

Edmonds: 5 p.m. family service with pageant and Eucharist, 9:30 p.m. carols and 10 p.m. festal choral service with Eucharist at St. Hilda and St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W. More info: 425-743-4655.

Edmonds: 6 p.m. candlelight service at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 16431 52nd Ave. W. More info: 206-743-2323.

Edmonds: 6:30 p.m. carols and 7 p.m. communion service at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Place W. More info: 425-778-0371.

Everett: 4 p.m. family service with pageant and Eucharist, 8:30 p.m. lesson and carols, and 9 p.m. candlelight service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-252-4129.

Everett: 7 p.m. vigil Mass, 11:15 p.m. musical program and midnight Mass at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE. More info: 425-353-1211.

Everett: 7 and 11 p.m. candlelight services at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.

Lake Stevens: 5 and 10 p.m. candlelight services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. More info: 425-334-0421.

Lynnwood: 5 p.m. children’s Mass, and 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Masses at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW. More info: 425-743-2929.

Marysville: 5 p.m. family prayer service with Eucharist and 9 p.m. Eucharist service at St. Philip’s Church, 4312 84th St. NE. More info: 360-659-1727.

Mill Creek: 5, 7:30 and 10 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE. More info: 425-337-5373.

Monroe: 4 p.m. festival service with Eucharist at Church of Our Saviour, 331 S Lewis St. More info: 360-794-4816.

Mukilteo: 9 p.m. vigil Mass preceded by carol singing at 8:30 p.m. at St. John Mission, 829 Third St. More info: 425-353-1211.

Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service and 7:30 p.m. candlelight service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE. More info: 360-668-7881.

Snohomish: 5 p.m. family-friendly candlelight service with child care for children up to age 3, and 9 p.m. traditional candlelight service with choral music and communion, at First Presbyterian Church, 1306 Lake View Ave. More info: 360-568-6498.

Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service with carols, 9 p.m. carols and 9:30 p.m. Eucharist service with choir at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second St. More info: 360-568-4622.

Stanwood: 5 p.m. candlelight service at Freeborn Lutheran Church, 2304 300th St. NW. More info: 360-629-3149.

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.

Clothing, Everett: Trinity Lutheran Church now offers free clothes for men, women and children at The Clothes Rack clothing closet, open 10 a.m. to noon second Tuesdays in the church’s administration building, 2324 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-252-1239.

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.

Meals and showers, Everett: First Presbyterian Church of Everett holds Dinner at the Bell, a hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. A shower trailer also is available. Toiletries offered second and fourth Wednesdays. Occasional laundry service. More info: 425-259-7139.

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 meals, Mountlake Terrace: Bethesda Community Table is a free meal served 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W. Breakfast is 9-10 a.m. Free groceries available many Sundays as well. More info: 425-778-6390.

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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