Faith Calendar

EVENTS

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is set for 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 16 (third Thursday) at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W. Lynnwood. Reserve by April 13. Cost is $23. Learn about essential oils. Speaker is Nancy Dyck of Surrey about her “Journey to Life Fulfillment.” More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.

Walk for Water: Crosswater Community Church hosts a Walk for Water fundraiser, 2-5 p.m. April 18 at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE. More info: crosswaterchurch.org/walkforwater, 360-799-1030.

Spaghetti dinner: Warm Beach Senior Community presents an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and silent auction, 3-6:30 p.m. April 18 at 20420 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Proceeds go toward facility updates. Tickets are $10. More info: www.warmbeach.org, 360-652-4593.

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.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: The next service is at 10:30 a.m. April 11 with the message, “Sometimes, a Little Uncomfortable is a Good Thing.” 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.

Everett Unity: Spiritual teacher Jonathan Krown presents the lesson, “Beyond Illusion,” 10 a.m. April 12 at Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Evergreen Unitarian: The Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell gives the message, “Closer to Fine,” 10:30 a.m. April 12 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. “We were born to seek our source. What’s yours?” More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.

Unity Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “The Karma Yogi” on April 12 with special music by The Brossman Sisters. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Insomnia class: The workshop “Fall Asleep and Cure Insomnia” will be held 10 a.m.-noon April 11 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Learn mind-body-spirit techniques to improve sleep and take home a relaxation CD. Led by the Rev. Rosemary Raynaud of Lutheran Counseling Network. Cost is $20. More info and registration: 425-744-8090, office@edmondslutheran.org.

Money Matters: The free financial education class designed by Thrivent Financial will be held 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 15-May 6 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Free community dinner at 5 p.m. before class. More info: 425-744-8090, Merrillee.Bradshaw@thrivent.com.

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.

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.

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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