Snohomish Orthodox Christian Mission Church announced the addition of Father David Sommer as its new pastor. Vespers services are at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays; a liturgy service is at 9:30 a.m. Sundays. The church meets at 1309 Bonneville Ave., Suite D, Snohomish. 360-563-0748, www.orthodoxsnohomish.com.
Day of recollection: Topic is the mystical life, with Father Charles Garrity, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 23, $15 donation, Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4032.
The Perrys and Crossroads New Revival Quartet, 7 p.m. July 24, Crossroads Assembly of God Church, 18527 60th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-771-1135.
Rita Bennett’s Nationally Emotionally Free Course: Basic seminar, July 24-26, $99, advanced seminar, July 28-30, $99, meals not included, Edmonds Yacht Club, 456 Admiral Way, Edmonds; 425-775-2965, www.emotionallyfree.org.
Steubenville Northwest: Register now for a summer Catholic high school youth conference held July 29-31 for ages 14 through 18 at St. Martin’s College in Lacey; 360-764-4667, ext. 603, www.spiritusnw.org.
Psychic Fair: CDM Psychic Institute presents a day of psychic readings and aura healings, July 30, $10 per reading and workshop. 2402 Summit Ave., Everett; 425-258-1449, www.c-d-m.org.
Sacred Music in a Sacred Garden concert, 2 p.m. July 31, Holyrood Cemetery, 205 NE 205th St., Shoreline; 206-522-0996.
“The History of (Love &) Marriage”: Original music written by Stephen Jones and James Bowyer, 1:30 p.m. July 31, Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle; 206-325-6051.
International Summer Conference: Kairos Prison Ministry International’s annual summer concert, Aug. 3-7, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Ave. W., Seattle; 407-629-4948, www.kairosprisonministry.org.
Messianic Israel Alliance Conference Outreach: Hosted by Avodah Fellowship, featuring worship through Davidic Dance, music by Lenny and Varda Harris, guest speakers, child care, meals, Messianic marketplace, 7 p.m.-midnight Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-midnight Aug. 6, $25, New Beginnings Church, 21705 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; 425-775-3409, www.avodahfellowship.org.
Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal Conference: “You, Too, Are Living Stones,” with Archbishop Alex Brunnett, Father Tom Forrest and Patti Gallagher Mansfield, Aug. 5-7, $20 to $135, Immaculate Conception Church, 2501 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 206-364-2272, www.wwccr.org.
Leadership Summit 2005 satellite program: Hosted by the Willow Creek Association, Aug. 11-13. Satellite programs at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue, Life Center in Tacoma and Cornwall Church in Bellingham; 800-570-9812, www.willowcreek.com/summit.
Evening lecture series: Led by Father Gregory D’Souza, 7-9 p.m., $15 each or $30 for series, Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4032. Topics: “Indian Philosophy,” Aug. 17; “East-West Mysticism,” Aug. 18; “Prayer and Health,” Aug. 19.
A “Silver Find” Lunch: Christian Women’s Club monthly luncheon, 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 18, $15.50, Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek; 425-775-0868, 425-338-4498.
Saturday lecture series: Led by Father Gregory D’Souza, $15 each or $30 for series, Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood; 360-629-4032. Topics: “Oriental Methods of Prayer,” 9:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 20; “St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross,” 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 20; “Contemplation vs. Meditation,” 1-2 p.m. Aug. 20.
Vacation Bible schools
“Serengeti Trek – Where Kids Get Wild About God,” 9 a.m.-noon July 25-28. Special guest: Reptile Man. Serengeti party, 5 p.m. July 28. Bethany Christian Assembly, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett; 425-339-3303, www.bca-online.com.
“Stories for the Journey”: 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1-4, dinner service nightly at 6 p.m., free. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5511 64th St. SE, Snohomish; 425-334-1220.
“Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari,” 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 1-5, preschoolers through sixth-graders, $20 at the door. Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help; 425-349-7014, 360-659-6683.
“Kingdom of the Son: A Prayer Safari,” 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 1-5. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-252-3757.
“Serengeti Trek: Where Kids Get Wild About God”: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1-5, 5-year-olds through fifth-graders, South Everett Community Church, 1 W. Casino Road, Everett; 425-353-2211, 425-353-2719, 800-800-6121.
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