Faith Calendar for July 21 to Aug. 4, 2018
Published 1:30 am Saturday, July 21, 2018
EVENTS
Garage sale: A two-day sale wraps up 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21 at Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Proceeds benefit chemotherapy cap supplies. More info: 360-568-2700.
Health fair: A Community Health and Wellness Fair for ages 50 and older is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 21 at Second Baptist Church Community Center, 2416 California St., Everett. There will be health screenings, nutritious food demonstrations, massages, informational booths and workshops, Medicare information and more. More info: 425-259-6545.
Community forum: Edmonds Lutheran Church and Refugees Northwest are holding a community forum on “How can I help refugees and asylees in my neighborhood?” at 6:30 p.m. July 26 at the church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Refugees Northwest is a service of Lutheran Community Services. More info: 425-744-8090.
Author talk: Pastor John Pavlovitz leads a pair of sessions based on his books, “A Bigger Table” and the forthcoming “Hope and Other Superpowers,” July 27 and 28 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. A talk on “Building a Bigger Table,” about how to create welcoming spiritual communities, is 7 to 9 p.m. July 27 ($25). “Cultivating Hope in Difficult Times” is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 ($45). More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Fundraiser: Cornerstone Ministry Group plans a fundraiser, 5 to 8 p.m. July 28 at SnoTown Brewery, 511 Second St., Snohomish. There will be entertainment by Doug Williams and a silent auction. Donations accepted. More info: go2cm.org.
Rummage sale: The Catholic Daughters annual rummage sale is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 to 5 at St. Mary Magdalen Parish Hall, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE, Everett. Proceeds benefit local charities, including Cocoon House, Providence hospitals, Habitat for Humanity and Mercy Watch. More info: 425-353-1211.
Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema Series takes up the theme “Unholy Alliances between Religion and Political Power” as it moves through “The Handmaid’s Tale” TV series. The Aug. 3 screening is of the seventh and eighth episodes. A 6 p.m. potluck dinner is followed at 7 p.m. by the episodes and a discussion. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872.
KIDS PROGRAMS
VBS, Snohomish: “Splash Canyon,” 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 23 to 27 at Snohomish Evangelical Free Church, 210 Avenue B, and Zion Lutheran Church, 331 Union Ave. Ages 4 years to sixth grade. Free. More info: 360-568-9476 (Snohomish Evangelical), 360-568-2700 (Zion Lutheran).
VBS, Everett: “Space Probe: A Faith Fueling Odyssey,” 9 a.m. to noon July 30 to Aug. 3 (except Friday, 9 to 11 a.m.) at Calvary Baptist Church, 3332 Colby Ave. Ages 4 years to sixth grade. Free. More info: 425-259-1277.
VBS, Lynnwood: “Faith Expedition: God’s Treasure Revealed,” 9 a.m. to noon July 30 to Aug. 3 at Lynnwood Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 17711 Spruce Way. Kindergarten to sixth grade. Free. Registration requested. More info: lopc.vbs@gmail.com.
VBS, Everett: “Splash Canyon,” 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 to 10 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2521 Lombard Ave. Ages 3 to 12. Free. Registration required. More info: immanueleverett.org or 425-252-7038.
SERVICES
Summer change: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett, holds one service on Sundays in the summer. Service time is 9:30 a.m. through Aug. 26. More info: 425-338-1933.
CDM Spiritual Center: Founder Mary Ellen Flora presents the meditation topic “Patience is Power,” 11 a.m. July 22 at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Potluck lunch and healing time to follow. More info: 425-258-1449, cdmspiritualcenter.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: Guest speaker Steffany Barton presents “Finding Life After Death,” July 22 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: Spiritual leader Kevin Hart presents “Spiritual Understanding,” 10 a.m. July 22 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Gospel Light Church: Daryl and Anita Morris, missionaries to Mexico, share about their ministry at the 10:30 a.m. service July 29 at Gospel Light Church, 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., Sunday night prayer 5 p.m., and Wednesday midweek service 7 p.m. More info: 425-252-8244.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. July 27 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Maureen O’Kane shares “The Spheres Speak Creation’s Truth.” Refreshments and resources also available. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.
Learn Hebrew: Learn to read Hebrew before the Jewish High Holidays during a five-session “Read It in Hebrew” class, 10:30 a.m. to noon Sundays, Aug. 5 to Sept. 2 at Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County, 18717 76th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Cost is $89. Registration required. More info: jewishsnohomish.com.
Men’s breakfast, Everett: A free men’s breakfast is offered at 8:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at River of Life Church, 5218 S Second St. Meet other men and share food, fellowship and encouragement. More info: Duane at 425-322-6504, or info@rivercce.org.
Celebrate Recovery, Snohomish: Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a Celebrate Recovery group, a free support program for those overcoming many kinds of hurts, habits and hang-ups. The church is at 1017 13th St. More info: snoaz.org/CR.
Celebrate Recovery, Everett: Bethany Christian Assembly holds a Celebrate Recovery group from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the activity center at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.
Addiction help, Bothell: Park Ridge New Heart Ministry offers a free potluck-style supper at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by a casual meeting at 7 p.m., offering recovery strategies for people struggling with their addiction or a loved one’s. Everyone is welcome. No church background required. Held at Park Ridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road in Bothell. More info: 425-893-9609.
Self-employed group: Self-employed people are encouraged to join the Spiritual Masterminds group, 9 to 11 a.m. second Saturdays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Cost is $5. Discussion, prayer and sending light to each other focusing on different areas of members’ businesses. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Knitting: Knitters and crocheters are invited to help with monthly charitable projects, 10 to 11 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.org.
Meditation: Buddhist meditations and teachings are held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. It’s a branch class of Kadampa Meditation Center of Seattle. Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
Healing circle: Happy Hearts Healing Circle is a weekly gathering open to all to lend support through the ups and downs of life, 7:15 p.m. Mondays (except holidays) at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Drum circle: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, hosts a free monthly drum circle at 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. More info: John Bumanglag, jtbsfo@gmail.com or 206-719-6449.
Buddhist study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets online from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays (real-time and collaborative) and in person from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays in Monroe. All are welcome. More info: www.chenrezigproject.org, info@chenrezigproject.org.
Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: 425-349-7014.
Bethany Christian Assembly: The downtown Everett church offers a wide variety of classes, support groups and Bible studies for men, women, children, singles, seniors, widows and others. The church is at 2715 Everett Ave. More info: bcachurch.com/classes, 425-339-3303.
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. the first and third Tuesday of the month 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 from 6 to 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.
Weight loss group: A Weight Loss Hypnosis Support Group meets 10 a.m. the first Saturday of the month at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Cost is $10. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.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 to 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.
ESL class: Volunteers assist adults in reading, writing and speaking English in a positive environment from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road, Everett. Free. Childcare available. More info: 425-353-6200, info@biblebaptistchurch.net.
Citizenship class: Free and geared to limited English speakers from any language group. From 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road, Everett. Study the history and civics questions asked in an INS examination, mock interviews, and other help. More info: 425-923-0904, info@biblebaptistchurch.net.
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