Faith calendar

EVENTS

World Day of Prayer: 10 a.m. March 4 at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds. An ecumenical celebration of informed prayer written by the women of Chile for families in need worldwide. All women are invited and encouraged to attend. Refreshments will follow.

Elaine Stewart, 425-412-3237.

Chagdud Gonpa Amrita Buddhist center open house: 1 to 4 p.m. March 6 at Firdale Village, 9653 Firdale Ave., Edmonds. The center is on the second floor. The entrance is decorated with colored prayer flags. 206-546-8095.

Eckankar, Religion of the Light and Sound of God: Two events are planned Feb. 27 at the Evergreen Branch of the Everett Public Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett: 1:30 to 2 p.m., HU song; 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Eckankar worship service, “Capturing Opportunities For Your Spiritual Growth.” www.eckankar.org or call 877-457-4577.

Hymn Sing: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2521 Lombard Ave., Everett. Come to Immanuel’s social hall to sing your favorite hymns. Refreshments will be served at this informal gathering. 425-252-7038 or ilce.office1@frontier.com.

Lutheran Maritime Ministry benefit salmon dinner: 6 p.m. March 5 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Members of the Shifty Sailors from Whidbey Island will provide the musical program. Silent auction items would be appreciated. For more info, call 425-252-2508 or 425-771-9504.

Mothers of Preschoolers Auction: The Camano Chapel is accepting donations for the 21st annual auction planned for March 25. Mothers of Preschoolers is a church-based community outreach program for mothers and their young children. To donate to the auction, call Dawn at 360-387-7657.

Meetings, Services

Bethany Christian Assembly changed service times: 9:30 and 11 a.m. on Sundays at 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. www.bca-online.com. A traditional and a more contemporary service, as well as children’s programs are available at each time slot.

Lenten season at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church: Ash Wednesday service is at 7 p.m. March 9 at the church, 36817 143 Place SE, Startup. Soup and Christian fellowship at 6 p.m. Wednesday nights through the Lenten season, March 16 to April 13.

Cancer support group: 4 p.m. second Sunday of the month at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7215 51st St. NE, Marysville. For those with cancer and other serious conditions, and those who care for them. Newcomers welcome. 360-659-2022 or www.bethlehem lutheran.com.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas: St. Rita Court of Everett meets at 9:45 a.m. the third Saturday of the month at Washington Oakes Retirement Home. 1717 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Meetings begin with the reciting of the rosary. Remember to order your lunch at the front desk before the meeting.

Grapevine Community Church: services at 2 p.m. first and third Sundays of the month. 425-923-7975 or www.grapevinecc.com.

Homeschooling support group: Home Oriented Meaningful Education meets at 7:15 p.m. second Tuesdays of the month at Parkridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road, Bothell. Parent meetings are free to members, but we ask for a $5 per family fee to nonmembers to help cover the cost of the monthly speakers. For more information, contact Heidi Curnutt at gardeniapassion@yahoo.com or go to the group[‘]s website at www.HOME-Wa.org.

Living Interfaith Church services: 11 a.m. second and fourth Sundays of the month at the Alderwood Middle School, 20000 28th Ave. W. www.livinginterfaith.org. The Feb. 27 service will focus on interfaith marriage.

Mommy’s Day Out: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fridays through March 25 at the House Worship Center, 4109 103rd Ave. SE, Lake Stevens. Program for 2- to 5-year-olds to give mothers a day off. Registration limited to the first 25 kids. Registration fee is $50, includes craft materials. The monthly fee is $95 per child. Spring session is April 1 through June 17. www.experiencethehouse.com.

Free meals, clothes

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

Community Closet, free clothing: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sanctuary Ministries, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.

Community dinner at Zion Lutheran Church: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays at 4634 S. Alger Ave., Everett. 425-252-1429 or www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.

Food bank: 9:30 a.m. Sundays at Marysville Free Methodist Church, 6715 Grove St. All are welcome. Volunteers always needed. Bill, 360-657-3963.

Free breakfast: 7 to 9 a.m. Mondays at Papa Kila’s Island Grill, 7318 Evergreen Way, Everett.

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

Community impact dinner: 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; Life Changes Ministry, 2532 Virginia Ave., Everett. 425-252-6484.

Dinner to feed the hungry: 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Praise Chapel, 604 Cascade Ave., Granite Falls. Saturday night jam sessions from 5 to 9 p.m. are drug- and alcohol-free events. 360-722-0636.

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

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

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

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

Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup kitchen at noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals are served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the streets. 425-355-1042.

Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meal: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meeting 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., Snohomish. 360-568-4622.

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