Faith Calendar for Nov. 12-26, 2016

Published 1:30 am Saturday, November 12, 2016

EVENTS

Bazaar, Everett: The Candy Cane Kitchen wraps up 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave. Baked goods, jam, candies, pies and lefse, and boutique items. Preorder pie for Thanksgiving. Lunch available.

Turkey dinner: St. Michael Catholic Church offers its annual Turkey Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13 in the large hall at 1512 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Enjoy a complete turkey dinner with all the trimmings, including homemade pie. More info: 360-568-0821.

Open house: Warm Beach Senior Community holds an open house for prospective residents, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. More info: 360-652-2645.

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema Series explores the Muslim experience this fall. The Nov. 18 film is “Mooz-lum” (2010). 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.

Transgender memorial: St. Hilda St. Patrick Episcopal Church holds its second annual Transgender Day of Remembrance memorial service, 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at 15224 52nd Ave. W, Edmonds. Open to all who wish to commemorate the lives of those who were victims of violence or bigotry as a result of being transgender. More info: www.sthildastpatrick.org.

Dharma talk: Lama Karma Samten speaks on “Being Kinder,” 7 p.m. Nov. 18 in Chapman Hall at Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Church, 8109 224th St. SW, Edmonds. Samten taught the Buddha Dharma for 24 years in New Zealand. More info: 425-778-0373.

Bali Bazaar: The annual Bali Bazaar runs 7 p.m. Nov. 18 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Cross View Church, 604 Avenue C, Snohomish. Handcrafted items from the island of Bali, Indonesia. Proceeds benefit My Father’s House, a nonprofit orphanage in Bali administered by Kim and Brian Boyer, of Lake Stevens. Friday night’s preview shopping event includes a presentation about the orphanage. More info: www.myfathers home.net.

Bazaar, Monroe: A Christmas Bazaar is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Monroe Congregational UCC Church, 301 S. Lewis St. Crafts, new and used Christmas decorations, Royal Copenhagen collector plates and home-baked cookies. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Fellowship group and are used for church repairs, community donations, church events and more. More info: 360-805-1055.

Carnival: An open house and kids carnival runs 1-4 p.m. Nov. 19 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 615 E Highland Drive, Arlington. See a new building addition and preschool. Enjoy games, food and a bouncy house. A service to dedicate the sanctuary renovation and addition is planned for 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20. Potluck brunch follows worship. More info: 360-435-4553.

Holiday Fair, Edmonds: The Holy Rosary Holiday Fair runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19 and 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20 in the pastoral center at 630 Seventh Ave. N. Baked goods, handcrafts, gifts, raffles, and “new again” items. More info: www.holyrosary edmonds.org.

Edmonds Gives Thanks: Several Edmonds area churches hold a communal night of worship, prayer and thanksgiving, 7 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. No tickets required to attend. More info: prayedmonds.org.

Thanksgiving dinner: Westgate Chapel serves its annual free community Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving day, with seatings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The church is at 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner, entertainment, drawings, kids crafts and gifts, bingo, family portraits, food and clothing bank, and more. Limited transportation available by reservation by Nov. 21. No reservations required for dinner. More info: 425-775-2776.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: Cathy Merchant speaks on “Women in Buddhism” and the Tibetan Buddhist festival Lhabab Duchen at Living Interfaith Church, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 12 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: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “Don’t Take Anything Personally,” Nov. 13 at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. The lesson draws on the work of Don Miguel Ruiz and his book “The Four Agreements.” Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Surviving the Holidays, Marysville: A special “Surviving the Holidays” class is 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 12 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE. Part of a GriefShare support group series. Registration recommended. Workbook is $5. More info: 360-659-7777.

Soul Maps: “Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World,” a course from the Jewish Learning Institute, runs 7:15-8:45 p.m. Thursdays (except a Wednesday on Thanksgiving week), Nov. 17 to Dec. 22 at Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County, 18717 76th Ave. W, Unit B, Lynnwood. Cost is $65 including book. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.com.

Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. Nov. 18 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Larry Vardiman lectures on “Some Like it Hot: Another View to Global Warming.” Refreshments and resources also available. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.

Surviving the Holidays, Everett: A special “Surviving the Holidays” class is 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19 at Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W. Part of a GriefShare support group series. More info: 425-407-1119.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, Everett: Bethany Christian Assembly holds a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the activity center at the church, 2715 Everett Ave. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.

Celebrate Recovery, Mukilteo: 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, 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.

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.

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 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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