EVENTS
Spring Sale: Monroe Congregational Church holds a sale of homemade crafts, plants, household items, books, gently used children’s clothing and more, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 25 in the church hall, 301 S. Lewis St. A spaghetti lunch with homemade pie will be available starting at 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Fellowship, which in turn supports several local groups. More info: www.monroeucc.org.
Carmelite talk: Brother Mark Moran speaks on “St. Teresa, Self-Knowledge, and Prayer” during a Carmelite Day of Recollection, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25 at the Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Suggested donation is $20. Bring a lunch. Coffee and tea provided. More info: Kim, 360-629-4032.
Islam 101: Scholar David Fenner gives this presentation on Islam, its culture, traditions and way of life, 2 p.m. April 26 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
Pub night: Everett Christian Church hosts its next Homegrown Theology Pub Night, 7:30-9 p.m. April 29 at The Irishmen, 2923 Colby Ave., Everett. Free to attend but buy your own food and beverages. This month’s start question is “What is church?” More info: Rebecca Sumner at 425-750-8002, rebeccajoysumner@gmail.com.
Labyrinth walk: Everett Christian Church organizes a walking labyrinth for each of the city’s five north-end neighborhoods, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the first Saturday of the month through September (second Saturday in July). The first labyrinth walk is May 2 in the Bayside Neighborhood. Lunch provided for those who RSVP. More info: Rebecca Sumner at 425-750-8002, rebeccajoysumner@gmail.com.
Dance fundraiser: Celebrate Life, a fundraiser benefiting Casino Road Kids Ministries and Youth Unlimited’s Reflections School of Dance Outreach Fund, is set for 7:30 p.m. May 2 at the PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St., Everett. Suggested donation is $15 at the door. More info: 425-338-9056.
Concert: The Snohomish County Children’s Choir performs 6 p.m. May 3 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Featuring preschool through high school singers performing in a wide range of musical styles. Freewill offering to support the choir. Reception to follow. More info: 425-252-3757, www.wpceverett.com.
National Day of Prayer: The Stanwood-Camano Observance of National Day of Prayer will be held noon-1 p.m. May 7 in the Haggen parking lot, 26603 72nd Ave. NW, Stanwood. This year’s theme is “Lord, Hear Our Cry.” More info: 360-387-4874.
Women’s event: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Home, Health, and Beauty event, 3 p.m. May 9. Massages, hair styling, vendors, raffle, craft, refreshments and more. No child care. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
SERVICES
Living Interfaith: The next service is at 10:30 a.m. April 25. Patrick McKenna leads a celebration of Beltane, a Pagan observance. Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held the second and fourth Saturdays and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
Evergreen Unitarian: The Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell gives the message “Peace Like A River,” 10:30 a.m. April 26 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. An exploration, through poetry and story, of the theological grounding for practicing peace in daily life. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.
Unity Everett: Nit Niranjan, chairman of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center, will lead the congregation in meditation and share his religion’s view of creation and consciousness, 10 a.m. April 26 atEverett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: “Speak Up” is the topic April 26 as Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held answers questions from the congregation about spiritual principles and everyday life. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Women’s retreat: Refresh Women’s Event is a weekend for women of all ages to take a break and spend time in rest, renewal and recreation, May 1-3 at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. Costs range from $79 to $325. More info: 360-652-7575 or 800-228-6724, www.warmbeach.com.
Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays 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.
GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church hosts the support group 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through April 28. Join anytime. Child care available at evening session with RSVP. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through May 14. Join anytime. Registration recommended. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE. More info: 360-659-7777, stephanie@mtvpc.org.
GriefShare, Snohomish: Cross View Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through June 2, in its library at 604 Avenue C East. Cost is $15. Registration requested. More info: 360-568-5886.
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.
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. 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.
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
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.
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 meals, Everett: 5-6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
Loaves and Fishes: A free community supper is offered 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.
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, 5-6 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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