Faith Calendar for Oct. 27 to Nov. 10, 2018

Published 1:30 am Saturday, October 27, 2018

EVENTS

Bazaar, Mill Creek: The annual Christmas at North Creek bazaar and boutique wraps up 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE. Proceeds benefit St. Petersburg Children’s Hospice. More info: northcreekpres.org.

Socktoberfest: The annual Socktoberfest event runs 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, in conjunction with Our Savior’s Lutheran Church’s Local Mission Group. The event distributes socks and shoes to neighbors in need, along with a brat and root beer meal, door prizes and live music. Donations of new socks can be dropped off ahead of the event at the church. More info: leashabloomfield@hotmail.com.

Organ concert: Award-winning organist and harpsichordist Halden Toy performs on one of Everett’s few pipe organs, 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave. Free will offering for artist. Reception to follow. More info: 425-252-3757.

Fall Festival: Snacks and kids carnival games, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 at Zion Lutheran Parish Hall, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-2700.

Pumpkin Patch Party: This annual indoor family event includes games, activities, bounce houses and Mad Science Show, 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. More info: bcachurch.com/ppp.

Trunk or Treat, Mill Creek: Canyon Creek Church helps put on Mill Creek’s annual Trunk or Treat community event, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31 at City Hall, 15720 Main St. Ages 12 and under. Bring donations for the food bank. More info: 425-921-5732.

Bazaar, Lake Stevens: Twas the Fair Before Christmas bazaar runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 3 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE. Event proceeds benefit the church’s food pantry. More info: 360-547-2577.

Bazaar, Marysville: A Holiday Bazaar runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Handcrafted items, baked goods, potato bar and more. More info: 360-659-8521.

Bazaar, Snohomish: Santaville Bazaar and Rummage Sale runs 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Snohomish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. Lunch served 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Handcrafts, baked goods, clothing and a make-and-take. More info: 360-794-3360.

Health Camp: The Sikh Centre of Seattle, located at 20412 Bothell-Everett Highway in Bothell, holds its annual free Health Camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4. Health checkups, nutritionist, mammograms, blood donations, women’s health checks and more. More info: 206-799-7067, www.soch.center.

Ground-breaking: Canyon Creek Church holds a ground-breaking ceremony for its new church building, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4 at the central campus, 14616 35th Ave. SE, Mill Creek. More info: info@canyoncreekonline.com.

Veterans dinner: The Camano Chapel HIS Veterans Day Dinner is 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9 at 867 SW Camano Drive, Camano Island. WWII veteran Emmit Glanz speaks about his military service and his father’s service in WWI. The dinner is free for veterans and their families and those who support veterans services in the community. RSVP: Lynda Buehring, Goldracket@aol.com or 206-550-4409.

School auction: Everett Christian School plans its Starry Night Dinner and Auction fundraiser, 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $50. Deadline to RSVP is Nov. 2. More info: everettchristian.org.

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $19. Reservations due Nov. 8. Celebrate Stonecroft Ministries’ 80th birthday. Nancy Dyck presents “Traveling Through Life.” Music by Jerry Goodman. More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.

SERVICES

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents the lesson, “Five Fabrications, Falsehoods and Fallacies, Part II,” Oct. 28 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 “The Zeal of a Life Well-Lived,” 10 a.m. Oct. 28 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “Passion, fervor, devotion, enthusiasm — apathy has no place here.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Living Interfaith: Marie Preftes Arenz will share the personal experiences that have brought her to the path of Interfaith and what that means to her in “Why Interfaith is Important,” 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27 at Living Interfaith. The church meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held second and fourth Saturdays, September through June, except December, when services are the second and third Saturdays. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Grandparenting seminar: A Grandparenting Matters seminar will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Alderwood Community Church, , in conjuntion with Snohomish Community Church. Larry Fowler of Legacy Coalition is the featured speaker. Cost is $30 or $45 per couple and includes a workbook, breakfast, lunch and snacks. Registration requested by Oct. 29, but day-of registration also available. More info: alderwood.cc/grandparenting, 360-568-3103.

Spiritual healer: Saul Shaye shares “A Healer’s Odyssey,” 1-4 p.m. Nov. 4 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. Cost is $25. Private healing sessions by appointment following the workshop. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Texas trip: Edmonds Lutheran Church plans a trip Dec. 15-21 to El Paso, Texas, to participate in the Cristo Rey Border Immersion Program. Those interested in taking part can contact suzy@edmondslutheran.org. More info: iglesiacristorey.wixsite.com/borderimmersion.

Kids club, Everett: Calvary Baptist Church holds an Awana Children’s Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays during the school year. The free Bible club has groups for kids ages 3 to sixth grade. More info: www.calvarybaptisteverett.org, 425-259-1277.

Men’s breakfast, Everett: A free men’s breakfast is offered 8:30 a.m. third Saturdays 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.

Women’s Bible study: Everett First Christian Reformed Church holds Coffee Break, a women’s Bible study, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays starting Oct. 4 and continuing into April. Free childcare. The church is at 1429 McDougall Ave. Entry is on the north side of the building. More info: 425-252-7317, everettcrc.org.

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, 10-11 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 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. 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. third Saturdays. 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 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays (real-time and collaborative) and in person 6-8 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 7-8:30 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.

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. 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.

Addiction help, Celebrate Recovery: Several local churches offer Celebrate Recovery support groups, a Christian 12-step recovery program “for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind.” More info: www.celebraterecovery.com.

Addiction help, New Heart: New Heart Ministries offers recovery strategies for people struggling with addiction issues and their loved ones. Local support groups are held at churches in Bothell, Edmonds and Everett. More info: www.newheartministry.com.

Addiction help, Buddhist: “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.

Weight loss group: A Weight Loss Hypnosis Support Group meets 10 a.m. first Saturdays 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, 8:30-10:30 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: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road, Everett. Volunteers assist adults in reading, writing and speaking English in a positive environment. Free. Childcare available. More info: 425-353-6200, info@biblebaptistchurch.net.

Citizenship class: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Bible Baptist Church, 805 W Casino Road, Everett. Free. Geared to limited English speakers from any language group. Study of the history and civics questions asked in an INS examination, mock interviews, and other help. More info: 425-923-0904, info@biblebaptistchurch.net.

MEALS, CLOTHING

Snohomish County: Find a comprehensive list of Snohomish County food banks, meal programs, clothing services and more, including many churches, via the Snohomish Community Food Bank’s website, tinyurl.com/SnohCoHelp. More info: Dial 211.

Neighbors in Need: Located at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, Neighbors in Need provides breakfast, showers, nurse care, haircuts, laundry, food and clothing every Saturday morning, as well as weekly support to homeless and at-risk youth and an emergency cold weather shelter. Volunteers and donations welcome. Clothing and travel-size toiletries are always needed. More info: 425-778-2159, joan.jolly@gmail.com, neighbors-in-need.com.

Friday Night Outreach: Hot meals, sandwiches, fruit and vegetables, clothes and toiletries are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. 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.-noon first Fridays and 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.

Food and clothes, Everett: Trinity Lutheran Church offers free clothes and an emergency food bank, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays at 2324 Lombard Ave. No ID required. More info: 425-252-1239.

Food and clothes, Lake Stevens: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, offers a limited food pantry for its neighbors in need. Hours vary; call to to schedule a pickup. Office is closed Fridays. In addition, free coats sponsored by Being Neighborly.org are located just outside the church entrance (take some, bring some). No other clothes items accepted. More info: 425-334-6817.

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.

Community meal, Edmonds: Annie’s Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, provides a free hot meal 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. Volunteers welcome; help is needed each day of the week. More info: annieskitchen.edmondslutheran.org, or Bob Snyder at 425-772-0561.

Community meal, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. A food bank is open 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Fridays; bring a reusable grocery bag. More info: faithineverett.com.

Community meal, Lake Stevens: The free Lake Stevens Community Supper is served 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. More info: supper@ebenezerlakestevens.org.

Community meal, 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, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Bethel Baptist Church, 2625 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Entrance is behind the church in the Annex building in the alley. 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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