Homespun Holidays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 2, Westminster Presbyterian Church bazaar, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas tea: 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2, 913 Second St., Snohomish. $10, $8 kids 12 and under. The women of St. John’s Episcopal Church play host to an afternoon tea with traditional goodies, holiday decorations and festive music; 360-794-3321.
Parenting discussion group on anger: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 3, 15727 NE Fourth St., Bellevue. Free; registration required; 206-461-3240, ext. 3146; www.jfsseattle.org.
Judeo meditative prayer: introductory meeting of an eight-week course, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, St. Hilda-St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. Free; 425-743-4655; www.sthildastpatrick.org.
Caring for aging parents: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7, 3700 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island. $10, registration required; 206-461-3240, ext. 8784; www.jfsseattle.org.
Divorcecare: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Dec. 7, a 13-week course designed for those who are separated or divorced or who are considering either option, Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Baby-sitting available; 425-339-3303, www.bca-online.com.
“Artists at the Organ” Tudor Choir concert: 8 p.m. Dec. 8, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. $20, $15 seniors, $10 students, at church office or door only; 425-778-2159; www.trinitylutheranchurch.com.
Bringing Baby Home: 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 18. $150 per couple, registration required; 206-461-3240; www.jfle@jfsseattle.org.
Gloria -A celebration of the traditions of Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 10, Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. $1, in advance only; 425-778-2119; www.edmondsumc.org.
“Navigating through Christmas and Chanukah”: 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Dec. 10, Temple Beth Or, 3215 Lombard Ave., Everett. Free, reservations encouraged; 206-461-3240, ext. 3146; www.jfsseattle.org.
“One Small Child” cantata: 10:30 a.m. Dec. 10, South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road, Everett. Free, open to public; 425-353-2719 or 800-800-6121.
Columbia Choirs holiday concert: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. Free, open to public; 425-743-2386, www.northcreekpres.org or www.columbiachoirs.com.
Christmas luncheon: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Mill Creek County Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Open to public, reservations required by noon Dec. 12; 425-775-0868 or 425-338-4498.
Day of Recollection, II: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Topic: “Is absolute asceticism necessary for contemplation?” Bring a sack lunch; suggested donation is $15 to $20; 360-629-4032.
Christmas concert: 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Our Saviours’ Lutheran Church, 615 E. Highland Drive, Arlington. Free, open to public; 360-435-8921.
“Hope’s Diner”: 7 p.m. Dec. 16; 6 p.m. Dec. 17, South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road, Everett. Free, open to public; 425-353-2719 or 800-800-6121.
Choir program: 6 p.m. Dec. 17, Grace Lutheran Church, 3223 164th St. SW, Suite B, Lynnwood. Free, open to public. Caroling 9:15 a.m. Dec. 24; candlelight service at 11 p.m.
“Soulful Sounds of Christmas XIX”: 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, Campus Little Theater, Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle. $18, $15 seniors, $12 students and children; 206-234-7859; www.veneeoutreachministries.org.
Send religion calendar items to features editorial assistant Andrea McInnis at amcinnis@heraldnet.com, write to “Religion Calendar,” The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, or fax 425-339-3469. Event information will not be taken over the phone. Deadline is noon Wednesday.
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