Faith Calendar

EVENTS

Pastor installation: The Rev. Jeremy Fuerst will be installed as the new pastor at Central Lutheran Church, 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The church is at 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The public is welcome. More info: 425-252-8291.

Living Nativity: River of Life Community Church holds a Living Nativity at the Sanders farm. Programs start at the church, 5218 S Second St., Everett, and include a van ride to the farm and back. Remaining presentations are at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20. The entire program lasts about 1.5 hours. More info: www.rivercce.org, 206-459-5040.

Concert: A free Christmas concert with the Village Voices is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at First Congregational Church of Maltby, 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish. More info: 360-668-3921.

Caroling: The Sultan community is invited to go Christmas caroling to neighbors, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 20. Meet at First Baptist Church, 315 Eighth St. More info: 360-793-1893.

Carols and Cookies: An evening of Christmas carols with a cookie buffet starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Gospel Light Pentecostal Church, 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-8244.

Christmas Festival: Convent of the Meeting of the Lord and its Quiet Light Candles Gift Shop holds its annual Christmas Festival through Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at 29206 64th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Candle-making tours, home-baked cookies, Bethlehem Nativity cave, and shopping. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit convent. More info: 360-629-0285, www.quietlightcandles.com.

‘Messiah’ sing-along: 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at St Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532, Camano Island. For singers and non-singers alike, with full orchestra, organ, harpsicord and talented soloists. Abridged at 2 hours. Freewill offering. More info: www.staidancamanoisland.org, 360-629-3969.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: The Dec. 19 service is about “Honoring Christmas” with Chris Frizzell, and carols, too. Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except summer and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

Gospel Light: The Rev. Newton Waldrop shares a special Christmas message 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at Gospel Light Church, 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.; evening prayer at 5. More info: 425-252-8244.

Unity, Everett: A Christmas Sunday Special Service hosted by the Board of Directors is at 10 a.m. Dec. 20. Followed by the Unity Family Christmas Party in the Social Hall. Unity Center for Positive Living is at 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Unity, Lynnwood: “Follow Me: Revealing the Heart of the Christmas Message” continues Dec. 20 by Unity Church in Lynnwood Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held, with a focus “On People, Places and Things.” Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Christmas cantata, Everett: 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: 425-259-7139.

Christmas program: Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Arlington (615 E Highland Drive) holds it’s children’s Christmas program during the 10:30 a.m. worship service Dec. 20. Includes carols with congregation. More info: 360-435-8921.

Joint Christmas: Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church and Zion Lutheran Church join for a Christmas worship service at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at Zion Lutheran, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Transportation available with advance notice to the church at 425-252-1429.

Longest Night, Lynnwood: 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church Lynnwood, 6215 196th St. SW. The Blue Christmas service includes music, lament, prayers and reflection. More info: 425-778-2159.

Blue Christmas, Stanwood: 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. For those who find Christmas and the holidays a difficult time. More info: 360-629-9555.

Longest Night, Everett: Longest Night “Blue” Eucharist, 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. A quiet and reflective service, aimed especially at those who have experienced personal loss or difficult circumstances in life. More info: 425-252-4129.

Longest Night, Marysville: “The Longest Night: A Service of Light, Hope and Community,” 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE. A quiet celebration in line with winter rest. More info: www.saint-philips.org.

CHRISTMAS EVE

Dec. 24 services listed by city

Arlington: 5 and 7 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Arlington, 615 E Highland Drive. Carols, children’s message and candles at both, communion at 7 p.m. More info: 360-435-8921.

Camano Island: 5:30 p.m. family service with pageant walk-ons welcome, 8:30 p.m. with lessons and carols, and 9 p.m. “midnight” mass with choir at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532. More info: 360-629-3969.

Edmonds: 5 p.m. intergenerational, 7 p.m. traditional and 9 p.m. candlelight and communion services at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. More info: 425-778-2119.

Edmonds: 5 p.m. family service with pageant and Holy Eucharist, 9:30 p.m. with carols and 10 p.m. Festal Choral Holy Eucharist at St. Hilda and St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W. More info: 425-743-4655.

Edmonds: 7 p.m. with carols and 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Place W. More info: 425-778-0371.

Everett: 5 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church of Everett, 1429 McDougall Ave. More info: 425-252-7317.

Edmonds: A Very Special Musical candlelight service, 11 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1212 Ninth Ave N. More info: 425-640-3692.

Everett: 5, 7 and 11 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran, 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Carols, candlelight and Communion. More info: 425-252-0413.

Everett: 5 p.m. family service with pageant and Eucharist, 9:30 p.m. with lessons and carols, and 10 p.m. candlelight service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-252-4129.

Everett: 7 and 11 p.m. with candlelight at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: 425-259-7139.

Everett: 7 p.m. Vigil and midnight mass, starting at 11:15 p.m. with music and readings, at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE. More info: 425-353-1211.

Lake Stevens: 5 and 10 p.m. candlelight services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Drive NE. More info: 425-334-0421.

Lynnwood: 12 p.m., 5 p.m. with children’s chorus, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW. Candles, carols and Communion at each service. More info: 425-778-2159.

Lynnwood: Mass is at 5 p.m. (children’s), 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW. More info: 425-743-2929.

Lynnwood: 6 and 8 p.m. at Unity Church in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Candles, full choir and message “On Love and Forgiveness.” More info: 425-741-7172.

Marysville: 5 and 9 p.m. with Holy Eucharist at St. Philip’s Church, 4312 84th St. NE. More info: 360-659-1727.

Mill Creek: 5, 7:30 and 10 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE. More info: 425-337-5373.

Monroe: 3:30 p.m. with carols, setting up the nativity and Holy Eucharist at Church of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, 331 S Lewis St. More info: 360-794-4816.

Mukilteo: 7 p.m. at Pointe of Grace, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Candles, carols and Communion. More info: 425-263-8730.

Mukilteo: 9 p.m. Vigil preceded by carols at 8:30 p.m. at St. John Mission, 829 Third St. More info: 425-353-1211.

Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service and 7:30 p.m. candlelight service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE. More info: 360-668-7881.

Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service with crèche setup, 10 p.m. with choir and carols, and 10:30 p.m. “midnight” mass with choir at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second St. More info: 360-568-4622.

Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service and 10:30 p.m. traditional service at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Ave. Both services include candle-lighting. More info: 360-568-6498.

Snohomish: 9 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Maltby, 21111 86th Ave. SE. More info: 360-668-3921.

Stanwood: Candle-light services at 5:30 p.m. (children-friendly) and 9 p.m. at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. Chancel and handbell choirs. More info: 360-629-9555.

CHRISTMAS DAY

Dec. 25 services listed by city

Camano Island: 10 a.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532. More info: 360-629-3969.

Edmonds: 10 a.m. at St. Hilda and St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W. More info: 425-743-4655.

Everett: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE. More info: 425-353-1211.

Everett: Celtic Christmas Rite III, 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-252-4129.

Lynnwood: 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW. More info: 425-778-2159.

Lynnwood: 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW. More info: 425-743-2929.

Marysville: 10 a.m. morning prayer at St. Philip’s Church, 4312 84th St. NE. More info: 360-659-1727.

Mukilteo: 9 a.m. at St. John Mission, 829 Third St. More info: 425-353-1211.

Snohomish: 10 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE. More info: 360-668-7881.

Snohomish: 10 a.m. Eucharist with carols and meditations on the crèche at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second St. More info: 360-568-4622.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Advent devotional: First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish members and friends have compiled an advent devotional for each day leading up to Christmas. The devotional is available online at www.snopres.org.

Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave. No meetings Dec. 23 or Dec. 30. Enter through Sno-Isle Food Co-op (take elevator). Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.

GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 21 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.

Celebrate Recovery: Mukilteo Four Square hosts a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free dinner, large group teaching and testimony, small gender-based share groups, kids church. “Open to all who have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” The church is at 4424 Chennault Beach Road. More info: mukilteofoursquare.org.

Chenrezig study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays in Monroe. More info: info@ chenrezigproject.org.

Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.

Youth help: Trinity Lutheran Church’s Neighborhood Youth Alliance provides a safe environment for homeless and low-income school-age children to help build basic education and life skills, while their families engage in support services, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at the church, 6215 196th St. SW. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.

Journey with Jesus: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Help offers “Growing Together in Faith Through the Catechism” classes from 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. Each meeting stands on its own. More info: 425-349-7014.

River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.

Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.

MEALS, CLOTHING

Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.

Cold Weather Shelter: The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter opens when the temperature is forecasted to fall below 34 degrees for four or more hours overnight at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, 6215 196th St. SW. For updates, call 425-778-2159 ext. 8. More info: www.weallbelong.org.

Neighbors in Need: Breakfast, clothing, groceries and showers are offered 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturdays at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: 425-778-2159.

Friday Night Outreach: Hot meals, sandwiches, fruit, clothes and haircuts are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Toiletries twice a month. More info: 425-259-9166.

Clothing, Clearview: A free clothing bank with clothing for men, women and children is open 10 a.m.-noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Clearview Gospel Hall, 17826 180th St. SE, Snohomish. More info: Dawn, 360-668-0836.

Clothing, Lake Stevens: Cornerstone Bible Church provides gently used clothes 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursdays in its Care Center at 15533 75th St. NE, between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls. Limit two bags per visit. Donations welcome. More info: 360-386-9871.

Clothing, Marysville: Kloz 4 Kidz is a free clothing resource center for kids in north Snohomish County. Open three days a week. Located behind Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE. Call for an appointment: 360-658-1021.

Meals and food, Everett: A Dinner Bell meal is served at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Everett United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave. Volunteers welcome. Food pantry is open 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the last two Mondays of each month. Donations welcome. More info: 425-252-7224.

Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.

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

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

Soup kitchen: Salt of the Earth serves free hot meals, noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. Volunteers needed. More info: Sandra, 425-355-1042.

Meals, clothes: Gold Creek Community Church provides a free hot meal and sack lunches, 4-5 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

Send Faith Calendar items to newstips@heraldnet.com.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Local News

Traffic idles while waiting for the lights to change along 33rd Avenue West on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Lynnwood seeks solutions to Costco traffic boondoggle

Let’s take a look at the troublesome intersection of 33rd Avenue W and 30th Place W, as Lynnwood weighs options for better traffic flow.

A memorial with small gifts surrounded a utility pole with a photograph of Ariel Garcia at the corner of Alpine Drive and Vesper Drive ion Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Death of Everett boy, 4, spurs questions over lack of Amber Alert

Local police and court authorities were reluctant to address some key questions, when asked by a Daily Herald reporter this week.

The new Amazon fulfillment center under construction along 172nd Street NE in Arlington, just south of Arlington Municipal Airport. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20210708
Frito-Lay leases massive building at Marysville business park

The company will move next door to Tesla and occupy a 300,0000-square-foot building at the Marysville business park.

Logo for news use featuring the municipality of Snohomish in Snohomish County, Washington. 220118
1 dead in motorcycle crash on Highway 522 in Maltby

Authorities didn’t have any immediate details about the crash that fully blocked the highway Friday afternoon.

A memorial with small gifts surrounded a utility pole with a photograph of Ariel Garcia at the corner of Alpine Drive and Vesper Drive ion Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Everett mom charged with first-degree murder in death of son, 4

On Friday, prosecutors charged Janet Garcia, 27, three weeks after Ariel Garcia went missing from an Everett apartment.

Dr. Mary Templeton (Photo provided by Lake Stevens School District)
Lake Stevens selects new school superintendent

Mary Templeton, who holds the top job in the Washougal School District, will take over from Ken Collins this summer.

A closed road at the Heather Lake Trail parking lot along the Mountain Loop Highway in Snohomish County, Washington on Wednesday, July 20, 2023. (Annie Barker / The Herald)
Mountain Loop Highway partially reopens Friday

Closed since December, part of the route to some of the region’s best hikes remains closed due to construction.

Emma Dilemma, a makeup artist and bikini barista for the last year and a half, serves a drink to a customer while dressed as Lily Munster Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022, at XO Espresso on 41st Street in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
After long legal battle, Everett rewrites bikini barista dress code

Employees now have to follow the same lewd conduct laws as everyone else, after a judge ruled the old dress code unconstitutional.

The oldest known meteor shower, Lyrid, will be falling across the skies in mid- to late April 2024. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay)
Clouds to dampen Lyrid meteor shower views in Western Washington

Forecasters expect a storm will obstruct peak viewing Sunday. Locals’ best chance at viewing could be on the coast. Or east.

AquaSox's Travis Kuhn and Emerald's Ryan Jensen an hour after the game between the two teams on Sunday continue standing in salute to the National Anthem at Funko Field on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
New AquaSox stadium downtown could cost up to $120M

That’s $40 million more than an earlier estimate. Alternatively, remodeling Funko Field could cost nearly $70 million.

Downtown Everett, looking east-southeast. (Chuck Taylor / The Herald) 20191022
5 key takeaways from hearing on Everett property tax increase

Next week, City Council members will narrow down the levy rates they may put to voters on the August ballot.

Everett police officers on the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Evergreen Way and Olivia Park Road Wednesday, July 5, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Photo provided by Everett Police Department)
Everett man gets 3 years for driving high on fentanyl, killing passenger

In July, Hunter Gidney crashed into a traffic pole on Evergreen Way. A passenger, Drew Hallam, died at the scene.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.