Faith calendar

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

Clearview vacation Bible school: Clearview Foursquare Church will hold a vacation Bible school, “Babylon, Daniel’s Courage in Captivity,” 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The sessions are for children ages 5 through sixth grade, but older kids are welcome to help. Parents welcome but not required to stay. Included will be a “tour” of ancient Babylon, including the great palace of Daniel, outdoor water games, creation of musical instruments and sampling of exotic foods. Cost is $10 per child for the week, or $25 maximum per family. To register, call Tiffany at 360-668-6033, ext. 104. Or online: www.clearviewfoursquare.org/html/vbs.html. The church is at 17210 Highway 9, Snohomish.

“Splash In God’s Word” is the theme of a vacation Bible school 6 p.m.-8 p.m. July 16-19 at Faith Lutheran Church of North Lakewood. The Bible school is free. Registration is 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m. July 16. Children pre-school age through entering sixth grade welcome. The church is one mile west of Exit 206 from I-5, at 1424 172nd St NE, Marysville. Information: 360-652-9545.

Bible school in Snohomish: Zion Lutheran Church in Snohomish will hold a vacation Bible school called “Amazing Desert Journey” 9 a.m.-noon July 16-20. Children ages 4 through completed seventh grade are welcome. The school is free. Church is at 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. To register online: www.zionsno.ctsmemberconnect.net.

EVENTS

Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection: will hold a luncheon 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Hilton Garden Inn, 8401 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Cost is $22. The theme is “Fly Away!” Sandy Ward, marketing director of the Future of Flight Aviation Center &Boeing Tour, will give a presentation about the center. Tammy Ortung, of Port Orchard, is the luncheon speaker, with a talk titled “Under Construction.” Music guests are sisters Jenny and Molly Buccola. Reservations and cancellations needed by Monday. Call Connie at 425-774-4571 or e-mail: millcreekcwc@yahoo.com.

Free piano concert: A free piano concert featuring John Nilsen is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 15 in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church of Everett, 2936 Rockefeller Ave.

Torah Studies: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County will present classes from a Torah Studies program developed by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. All classes except Sept. 19 are at 7:30 p.m. Classes include: “Judaism in a Nutshell,” July 11; “Koshering Our Characters,” July 18; “Opportunity in Disguise,” July 25; “The Jewish Festival of Love,” Aug. 1; “Homeland or Holy Land,” Aug. 8; “Too Much of a Good Thing,” Aug. 15; “Justice and Compassion,” Aug. 22; “Firstborn Rights,” Aug. 29; “Kosher Pride,” Sept. 5; “A Sword in the Bedroom,” Sept. 12; “Just One More Second Chance,” 8 p.m. Sept. 19; “The Pursuit of Happiness,” Sept. 27. To register online: www.jewishsnohomish.com/templates/section_cdo/aid/1891181/jewish/JLI-Torah-Studies.htm. The Chabad Center is at 7813 218th St. SW, Suite 52, Edmonds. Information: 718-730-3375.

Jehovah’s Witnesses convention: “Safeguard Your Heart” is the topic of a three-day Jehovah’s Witnesses district convention that began Friday at the Tacoma Dome. Events continue today and Sunday. Hours are 9:20 a.m.-4:55 p.m. today and 9:20 a.m.-3:40 p.m. Sunday. The convention is the second of three Jehovah’s Witnesses events at the Tacoma Dome. The final convention is scheduled for July 13-15, with all events starting at 9:20 a.m. Strengthening spirituality is the focus of the programs, which include dramatic Bible readings and a play called “What Is True Love?” There are 175 Jehovah’s Witnesses congregations in the Puget Sound region. The events are free and open to the public. Information: www.jw.org.

MEETINGS, SERVICES

Unity topic: “You are Naturally Good Because God’s Divinity is in You and in Everyone” is the title of a lesson Brian Gillum will present at 10 a.m. Sunday at Everett Unity Church of Positive Living. His message will focus on a belief that the concept of humans being innately sinful is an error. Gillum is youth education director at Everett Unity Church. He is pursuing ordination through Unity Institute. The church is at 3231 Colby Ave., Everett. 425-258-2244.

Community Worship Service: First Baptist Church of Everett hosts a Community Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. the third Friday of each month in the main worship center, 1616 Pacific Ave. Music provided by the Rev. John Sinkevitch. On July 20, First Baptist Church pastor Brian Harpell will speak. On Aug. 17, the guest speaker will be the Rev. Fred Prinzing. For more information, go to www.fbc-everett.org or call 425-259-9166.

Christ-based recovery group: Harbor Light Church, 132 112th St. SW in Everett, hosts a Christ-based recovery group at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Meetings open to all who need healing from hurts and habits. 425-353-2837 or 206-427-5123.

FREE MEALS, CLOTHES

Salt of the Earth Soup Kitchen: noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers, able to lift 50 pounds and use stairs, are needed to help cook, set up, serve and clean up. A box truck, the size of a U-Haul truck, is needed to pick up food for food banks. Contact Sandra, 425-355-1042.

The Open Table: Marysville United Methodist Church hosts a free community lunch 1 to 2:30 p.m. third Thursday of each month. Church is at 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville. To volunteer or donate, call 360-659-8521.

Annie’s Community Kitchen: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Avenue W., Edmonds. All are invited for food and fellowship.

Everett First Covenant Church: Community dinners served 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Church is at 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-9191.

Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-259-7139.

Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-252-7224.

Sanctuary Care Ministries: Free clothing: 10:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sanctuary Ministries Church, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.

Community dinner at Zion Lutheran Church: 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays at 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. For more information, call 425-252-1429 or go to www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.

Community dinner at Northlake Christian Church: 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month at 19029 North Road, Bothell. 425-672-8044.

First Nazarene Church of

Everett lunch: noon every Monday at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett.

Faith Lutheran Church free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m., social hour 1 to 2 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month, Faith Lutheran, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. 425-353-4758.

Everett First Baptist Church Friday meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. Fridays at Everett First Baptist, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.

The Table free community dinner: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. 360-659-0445.

Loaves and Fishes free community supper: 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.

Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meals: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays. 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-259-8129.

Snohomish community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 913 Second Ave. 360-568-4622.

Valley Clothing: Open 10 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of every month, 17146 Beaton Road SE, Monroe. 360-794-7749. Clothing donations accepted during open hours or by arrangement. Email SnoValleyClothing@yahoo.com.