Celebration
Everett First Church of the Nazarene invites the public to a service welcoming new pastor Michael Knapp at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett. Knapp replaces Marvin Bressler, who recently retired. Sunday school classes are set for 9:30 a.m.
Call 425-252-5276.
Christmas dinners
Northlake Christian Church offers a free “Dinner at Our House” Christmas meal at 6 p.m. Thursday at 19029 North Road, Bothell.
Volunteers plan to serve a ham dinner. Adults and children are welcome.
Call 425-672-8044 or go to www.northlakecc.org.
Concerts
Maltby Congregational Church hosts a Family Christmas Concert from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday at 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish.
The event features traditional Christmas and seasonal music including audience singalongs.
Cookies and spiced cider are planned 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 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1305 Pine Ave., Snohomish.
The event features the Windjammers Chorus and Quartets with Voices Northwest and West Coast Fusion.
A $15 donation is suggested.
Call 360-568-1570.
Bethany Christian Assembly invites the public to Christmas at Bethany at 7 p.m. Wednesday; 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14 at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett.
Admission is free.
The performances feature an 80-voice choir singing a variety of Christmas music including traditional and contemporary; a 30-instrument orchestra featuring members of the Seattle Philharmonic and other professional orchestras; a 10-voice select children’s ensemble; a 10-voice select young adults ensemble and an original short movie.
Call 425-339-3303 or go to www.christmasatbethany.com.
Festivals and bazaars
View Ridge Community Church offers a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 4800 Dogwood Drive, Everett.
Admission is free.
The event features crafts, a bake sale, a quilt and basket raffle, gift wrapping and hourly door prizes.
Call 425-252-2188.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church offers a Holiday Craft Bazaar and silent auction from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today 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.
Gold Creek Community Church presents Snow Days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek.
The event features mascots, bounce houses, entertainment and food. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive by fire truck at 10 a.m. Children can enjoy arts and crafts and make their own gingerbread house. Pictures with Santa and the mascots are also planned.
Canned food and new or gently used blankets are appreciated for donation to Everett missions.
Call 425-316-3212 or 425-280-9189.
Programs and Classes
Salvation Army of Everett offers a Christian Recovery meeting at 6 p.m. Mondays and a Fellowship Meal at 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett.
Call 425-259-8129.
Naval Station Everett Smokey Point Chapel offers Advent, Christmas, Holiday and New Year’s Catholic Masses.
Sunday Advent services are set for 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 20. A solemn Christmas Eve Mass is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 24 and a Solemn Christmas Mass of the Holy Family is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 27. A New Year’s Eve Solemn Mass is set for 5 p.m. Dec. 31. A Holy Mass visit of the Magi to Christ Epiphany service is set for 5 p.m. Jan. 3.
Smokey Point Chapel is at the Navy Support Complex, 13914 45th Ave., Marysville.
Call 425-304-3342.
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church at Silver Lake offers worship services in preparation for Christmas at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Dec. 21 at 12810 35th Ave. SE, Everett.
Bible study classes for all ages are set for 9:15 a.m. Sundays.
Kids in the preschool through sixth-grade Sunday school classes plan to present a Children’s Christmas Eve program at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24. A Christmas Day worship service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Dec. 25.
Call 425-337-6006 or e-mail c061253@juno.com or go to www.bslministry.org.
The Snohomish Church of the Nazarene presents a “Frugal Country Christmas” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at 1017 13th St., Snohomish.
The event is designed for ages 10 and above and provides materials to create seven gifts for Christmas giving for $10 or less.
The gifts include “The Couch Potato” gift bag, a candy train and five other gifts. Materials for each gift are provided so each can be assembled at the event. Organizers also plan to provide instructions for making the gifts later.
Coffee, teas, cocoa, hot cider and other treats are planned.
There are 50 spaces available; reservations are required. The cost is $10 at the door or $9 in advance.
Call 360-568-2512.
Advent Lutheran Church in Mill Creek offers Yoga for Food from 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays through Dec. 22 at 4306 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek.
Admission is free with a donation of food or cash for the Volunteers of America Everett Food Bank.
Call 425-481-1607 or go to www.yogaforfood.org.
Trinity Episcopal Church offers a study series led Rev. Larry Perry and his wife, Margretta, from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 17 at 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The study focuses on building sacred space and learning how to listen to God.
Call 425-252-4129.
The Youth Worship Arts Production team of First Baptist Church of Marysville presents A Merry Matrix Christmas dessert theater at 7 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and 6 p.m. Dec. 14 at 4011 81st Place, Marysville.
Tickets are free. Reservations are required.
Call 360-659-1242 or e-mail matrixtickets@verizon.net.
Catholic radio program “Conversations with Father Bob” features Steven Mosher, author of “Population Control: Real Costs, Illusionary Benefits.” Also joining Bob Camuso is John O’Brien, a staff attorney for the Catholic Community Service Legal Action Center in Seattle.
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.
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.
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. today 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.
Women’s programs
The Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a Ladies Christmas Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today at 1017 13th St., Snohomish. The luncheon is for ladies ages 12 and older. It features a chicken entree.
The suggested donation is $5 per person, $10 for two or more.
Call 360-568-2512.
Edmonds Community Lighthouse hosts a card-making outreach meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Aglow Headquarters Office, 123 Second Ave. S., Suite 100, Edmonds.
The group plans to make cards for prison ministries, assisted living facilities and others. Those who attend are asked to bring a Bible, a box of Christmas or other greeting cards or card-making materials.
Refreshments are planned. Friends are welcome.
Call 425-422-1036 or 425-218-4391.
Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection presents “A Christmas Tea” luncheon with guest speaker Win Edvalds from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek.
The cost is $20.
Susan Springer, a tea etiquette consultant, plans to talk about proper Victorian and British tea. Janna Paul plans to provide music.
Edvalds, who is from Tacoma, plans to talk about “Measuring Up” and her love for traveling, which has taken her to many foreign countries.
Reservations and cancellations are required by Tuesday.
Call 425-337-6335.
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