Gospel Explosion: Concert featuring selected choirs and soloists from Puget Sound, 6 p.m. Oct. 1, Second Baptist Church, 2801 Virginia Ave., Everett; 425-259-6545.
Waves of Grace: Hurricane Katrina benefit concert, 3 p.m. Oct. 2, admission by donation, Marysville-Pilchuck High School auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville.
Pat Dunn, Southern Gospel concert, 10:45 a.m. Oct. 2, Marysville Christian Church, 1636 Fourth St., Marysville; 425-338-1020, 360-653-1424.
Jewish High Holy Days: Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kipper events and activities, Oct. 3 through 12; Sukkot, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21; Simchat Torah celebration, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28; Temple Beth Or, 3215 Lombard Ave., Everett; 425-259-7125, www.templebethor.org.
Shaarei Tikvah: A celebration of Rosh Hashanah for people of all abilities, 4:45-6:15 p.m. Oct. 4, free, Talaris Conference Center, 4000 NE 41st St., Building A., Seattle; 206-461-3240.
Patronal feast day: Vespers and liturgy with Father David Sommer, St. Thomas Orthodox Christian Mission Church of Snohomish, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 5, 1309 Bonneville Ave., Suite D, Snohomish; 360-563-0748.
Fall classes: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 5 through Nov. 9, registration required. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle; 206-517-3938.
Buddhist meditation classes: Learn from Buddhist teachings, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 6 through Nov. 17, Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway, Everett.
Gaither Homecoming Tour: Bill Gaither and the Gaither Vocal Band’s 10th anniversary tour, 7 p.m. Oct. 7, $12.95 and $34.75, Everett Events Center, 866-332-8499.
Extraordinary Faith Conference 2005: Special guests Sandi Patty, Chonda Pierce, Jennifer Rothschild, Oct. 7 and 8, $45 to $109, Key Arena, Seattle; 888-493-2484.
Holiday craft bazaar: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 8, St. Hilda – St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W., Edmonds; 425-743-4655, www.sthildastpatrick.org. Also, gala preview party with silent auction, 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 7, $15 per person or $25 per couple; for reservations, call 425-743-4655.
The centering prayer practice: A seven session introduction begins with an all-day workshop, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct .8, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle; 206-517-3938.
Christa Kakich, concert, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, $10 donation, Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-778-2159.
Evening lecture: “The Way of Perfection: The Weakest Way to God” with Father James Geoghegan, 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 11, $15, Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4032.
Jason Kotecki: Author of “Escape Adulthood: 8 Secrets from Childhood for the Stressed-Out Grown-Up,” speaks, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12, St. Brendan Catholic Church, 10051 NE 195th St., Bothell; 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Oct. 16, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10838 Main St., Bellevue.
Fabulous fall fashions: Christian Women’s Clubs ladies luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 13, $15.50, Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive; 425-775-0868, 425-338-4498.
Sukkat Shalom Havdalah: Healing service for Jewish and non-Jewish survivors of domestic violence, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation, 3700 E. Mercer Way, Mercer Island; 206-461-3240, www.jfsseattle.org.
Day of recollection: “How necessary is faith for contemplation?” with Father Charles Garrity, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22, $15, Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4032.
Holiday bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens.
Harvest Festival Fiesta: Games booths for preschool and elementary ages, treats, children’s crafts and activities, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 29, First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett; 425-259-9166.
The Pumpkin Patch Party: Harvest carnival with inflatables, pony rides, carnival games and candy, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 31, $3, Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-339-3303, ext. 113.
Festival of Faith and Fun 2005: Fall party with games, activities and snacks, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Zion Lutheran Church, 329 Ave. A, Snohomish; 360-568-2700.
An evening of blessing: For single mothers, Nov. 5, SeaTac Marriott, Seattle; www.inspireuministries.org.
Religion editor Kathy Tussing can be contacted at 425-339-2423 or tussing@heraldnet.com. The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206. Fax 425-339-3469. Event information will not be taken over the phone. Deadline is noon Wednesday.
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