Faith and Spiritual Life: Outreach

Concerts

Maltby Congregational Church hosts a Family Christmas Concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish. Enjoy traditional Christmas and seasonal music, including audience sing-alongs. Cookies and spiced cider served during intermission. Admission is free.

Call 360 668-3921.

The Windjammers Barbershop Chorus presents “It’s Christmas All Over Town” at 2 p.m. Sunday with Victory and the Northlake Choir at Northlake Lutheran Church, 6620 NE 185th St., Kenmore, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 7 with Voices Northwest and West Coast Fusion at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish.

The event features the Windjammers Chorus and Quartets. A $15 donation is suggested.

Call 425-485-04698 or 360-568-1570.

Festivals and bazaars

The United Methodist Women host a Teddy Bear Christmas fundraiser from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2005 Colby Ave., Everett. New teddy bears will be available for adoption for a fee ranging from $1 to $5.

Funds raised are slated for the Everett Gospel Mission and the Deaconess Children Services.

Call 425-252-7751 or e-mail scarpat@w-link.net.

Church of Divine Man Psychic Institute offers a Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 2402 Summit Ave., Everett.

The event features vendors offering items for sale, psychic readings and aura healings; bow-making and other workshops. Admission is free and child care is available.

Call 425-258-1449 or e-mail cdm@c-d-m.org.

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church offers a Holiday Craft Bazaar and silent auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. The event features a gift basket auction, homemade goodies and crafts, homemade lefse, lunch, refreshments, espresso and entertainment.

Call 425-252-0413.

Programs and Classes

Catholic radio program “Conversations with Father Bob” features guests Dr. Mimi Pattison, medical director of Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Stephanie Barr, area director for the Jesuit Volunteer Corps Northwest.

The program is scheduled for today, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday on Christian radio stations. Call 206-546-2451 or go to www.conversations withfatherbob.com.

Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church invites the public to “The Healing Power of Gratitude,” with Victoria Leo at 10 a.m. Sunday, 19020 Woodinville-Duvall Road, Woodinville.

Leo is the author of “Take Back Your Lost Heart: A Toolkit for Living with Courage and Caring in the Turbulent 21st Century.” She is the author of 14 published books and has worked as a life coach since 1993.

Call 425-788-6044, e-mail office@wuuc.org or go to www.marpet.biz or www.wuuc.org.

A Gathering Grove plays host to an interfaith devotional gathering on gratitude, sponsored by Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington at 5 p.m. Sunday at 2820 Oakes Ave., Suite C, Everett. Those who attend are invited to bring writing or music to share.

Drinks and goodies will be available for purchase.

Call 425-252-6672 or go to www.agatheringgrove.com.

Kadampa Meditation Center offers “Buddha’s Guide to Giving, Enjoying the Holidays” from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 15 at Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway Ave., Everett.

The meditation classes focus on Buddha’s teachings about generosity and love and how to make relationships a source of joy not stress.

Drop-ins are welcome. The cost is $10 per class, $5 for students, seniors or people with low incomes.

Call 206-526-9565 or e-mail info@MeditateInSeattle.org.

St. John’s Church in Snohomish hosts a Dickens Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 at 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. The event features sandwiches, scones, desserts and tea served in a festive atmosphere with strolling minstrels.

The cost is $12 per person or $25 per family. Proceeds benefit women’s and children’s community projects.

Call 360-568-4622.

The Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a Ladies Christmas Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at its fellowship hall, 1017 13th St., Snohomish. The luncheon is hosted by the women’s ministries and is for ladies ages 12 and above. It features a chicken entree. The suggested donation is $5 per person or $10 for two or more.

Call 360-568-2512.

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