Faith and Spiritual Life: Outreach

Celebrations

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church presents a 40th anniversary celebration, salmon barbecue and open house from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett.

The free program cele­brates the church’s 40 years in Everett’s View Ridge neighborhood. Worship services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. with an “EveryOne Faire” from 10 to 11 a.m. featuring prizes and games for children.

For more information, call 425-252-0413.

The Take a Vet to Lunch Organization presents a dinner to thank veterans at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at Assembly of God Church, 201 N. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington.

Those who aren’t veterans can buy a $15 ticket to attend the dinner, which includes the cost of dinner for a veteran or their guest. Individuals, companies and organizations may also host a table, which includes providing table service for eight people.

The evening includes entertainment, a slide show and door prizes. Seating is limited to 200 people.

For more information, call 360-629-5054 or e-mail bobsoutback@verizon.net.

The Church of the Good Shepherd invites the public to a community block party at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood. Organizers plan to offer food, games and other activities.

For more information, call 425-774-4474.

CLASSES

Bethany Christian Assembly offers a series of “Life Seminars” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett.

For more information, call 425-339-3303 or go to www. bca-online.com.

The Marysville Evening Women’s Bible Study Fellowship plans to host an introductory class for adults for its upcoming Bible study on the life of Moses at 6:55 p.m. Monday at Word of Life Church, 9028 51st Ave. NE, Marysville.

The study is open to all women and their family members in grades one to 12.

Call 360-653-3341.

The Kadampa Meditation Center presents Guarding the Mind meditation classes from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Sept. 29 at Anabel’s Framing and Gallery, 2531 Broadway Ave., Everett.

The guided meditations and discussions, based on Buddha’s teachings about how happiness and suffering come from our minds, provides tools on how to remain positive and peaceful in any situation.

Refreshments are planned. Drop-ins are welcome.

The cost is $10 per person per class; $5 for students, seniors or people with low incomes.

For more information, call 206-526-9565 or e-mail info@MeditateInSeattle.org.

The Snohomish County Chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship offers an Enhance Your Ministry to Children conference from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at Smokey Point Community Church, 17721 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

The cost is $20 per person or $15 per person for a group of four or more. Lunch is included for all attendees who register by Sept. 12.

For more information, call 425-252-6314 or go to cefsno.org.

Northshore Christian Church and Academy holds a parenting seminar led by Diane Moore, author of the book “Parenting the Heart of Your Child,” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13 at 5700 23rd Drive W., Everett.

Moore, a nationally known family life specialist, plans to talk about how to involve faith while parenting to kids of all ages with a question-and-answer period.

The cost is $5 per person for both days. Child care is available at an additional cost. Reservations are encouraged.

For more information, call 425-407-1119.

Warm Beach Camp and Global Net Productions present a two-day movie camp from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Sept. 13 at Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood.

The camp for ages 14 and up provides skills in filmmaking and on producing Christian and family-friendly media. Local producer-filmmaker Michael Lienau and actor Grant Goodeve are scheduled to attend.

The cost is $359 per person for both days with dormitory-style housing or $249 per person for a commuter. Meals are included. Applications are available online.

For more information, call 360-652-7575 or go to www.warmbeach.com.

Christ the King Lutheran Church plays host to Walk Through the New Testament, a one-day Bible seminar co-sponsored by four Snohomish churches, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish. Sign-in and coffee is at 9 a.m.

The Rev. Lowell Stime, a faculty member of Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, plans to present an interactive, nondenominational seminar for youth and adults about key events, people and places in the New Testament.

The cost is $15 per person or $30 per family and includes lunch, snacks and a participant’s book. Child care is available upon request.

Register by Sunday by calling the sponsoring churches: St. John Episcopal, Christ the King Lutheran, Good Shepherd Lutheran or First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish.

Call 360-568-5704 or e-mail christtheking@ctksnohomish.org.

concerts

Edmonds Adventist Church presents David Harsh in concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 at 8625 196th St. SW, Edmonds.

Harsh is a Washington native who plays a mix of acoustic Christian folk, rock and pop. The event is free.

For more information call, 425-771-5302 or e-mail info@edmondsadventist.org or go to www.edmondsadventist.org or www.davidharsh.com.

Everett’s First Presbyterian Church plays host to its second annual end-of-summer concert and ice cream social by Summer Aire at 3 p.m. Sunday at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

Summer Aire, a group of musicians and singers from The Everett Chorale, First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church and others, plans to present a program called “Singing Broadway.” Songs include music from “Rodgers and Hammerstein on Broadway,” “The Secret Garden” and “Camelot.” The concert is free.

For more information, call 425-231-8203 or e-mail michelle.l.jewett@boeing.com.

Programs

Pointman International Ministries, a Christian ministry to veterans, hosts monthly support group meetings for veterans at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 417 Main St., Sultan. The nondenominational group provides “outposts” led by Christian veterans in cities across the U.S. and parts of the world. It publishes a newsletter, provides information about post-traumatic stress disorder, hosts a Web site and helps veterans in its local communities. The group is planning a clothing drive for veterans and a Saturday coffee hour.

For more information, call 360-793-2140.

Tune in for Catholic radio program, “Conversations with Father Bob,” with Father Bob Camuso today, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Broadcasts are 8 to 9 a.m. Saturdays and 7 to 8 a.m. Sundays on KKNW (1150 AM) and 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 to 10 p.m. Thursdays on KBLE (1050 AM).

This week’s guests include Sherry Weddell, the co-director of the Catherine of Siena Institute and the creator of the Called and Gifted Workshop. Camuso also plans to speak with Andrea King, the director of Catholic pastoral ministry at the King County Jail.

For more information, call 206-546-2451 or go to www.conversationswithfatherbob.com.

Edmonds Christian Church hosts a monthly Contemplative Labyrinth Service at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds. The service includes a walk through the labyrinth, music, Scripture readings and a moment of silence.

For more information, call 425-775-5212 or go to www.edmondscc.org.

Kids prograMS

Abunga.com hosts author Jan Kern for an online chat from 11 a.m. to noon live on Wednesday at www.abunga.com.

The chat features real-life testimonies to help young adults face societal pressure.

Kern is author of the Live Free series including “Scars That Wound: Scars That Heal — A Journey Out of Self-Injury,” “Seduced by Sex: Saved by Love — A Journey Out of False Intimacy” and her newest book releasing this month, “Eyes Online: Eyes On Life — A Journey Out of Online Addictions.”

Abunga.com is an online bookstore offering family-friendly materials.

Women’s programs

Aglow Edmonds Community Lighthouse invites the public to an evening of praise, worship, food and fellowship from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Aglow headquarters office, 123 Second Ave. S., Suite 100, Edmonds.

Martha Stanley plans to talk the place Israel holds in scripture. A time of prayer for Israel and the Jewish people is planned.

For more information, call 425-422-1036 or 425-218-4391.

Northshore Christian Women’s Connection, Stonecroft Ministries invites the public to a brunch from 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Inglewood Golf and Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Road NE, Kenmore.

Jan Ripley from Milwaukie, Ore., plans to talk about the secrets to restoring homes and life. Hidden Treasures Thrift Store plans to present a fashion show. Attendees are asked to attend dressed in a favorite bargain-store find. Adrianne McGruder plans to provide music.

The cost is $13 per person. Reservations are requested. Off-site complimentary child care is available with reservation.

For more information, call 425-827-9253 or 206-367-2276.