Faith Calendar

EVENTS

Quartet concert: Keepers of the Faith Quartet perform at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Sponsored by Senior Connections. Tickets are $5 at the door. More info: mcates@newlifecenter.org, 425-212-4102, www.newlifecenter.org.

Handbells and strings: The Concordia University handbell and string ensemble performs at 7 p.m. Feb. 21 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE, Snohomish. Free and open to the public. More info: 360-668-7881.

Candlelight prayer: An interfaith candlelight prayer service for healing and community in Marysville and Tulalip is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 24 in the auditorium at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE, Marysville. More info: www.interfaithcandlelightprayer.wordpress.com.

Open mic: Faith Lutheran Church in Everett holds an Open Mic and Jazz Jam event, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 27 at 6708 Cady Road. Local high school musicians will play. All musicians welcome to play and sing. Or just come to listen.

Purim Spectacular: Chabad of Snohomish County hosts a Purim Spectacular with mind reader Lance Campbell and a light buffet, 6:45 p.m. March 4 at the Edmonds Conference Center, 201 Fourth Ave. N. Suggested donation is $15. RSVP required. More info: 425-741-9633, www.jewishsnohomish.com.

World Day of Prayer: The Sno-Isle Unit of Church Women United (CWU) plans a World Day of Prayer event at 10 a.m. March 6, including fellowship and a service, at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. This year’s global event is organized by members in the Bahamas. More info: Jeannie Lish, 360-652-9227 or Majel45@cedarcomm.com.

SERVICES

Evergreen Unitarian: The Rev. Carmen TenEyck-McDowell explores and celebrates the poetry on the minds of the Evergreen community in “On Our Hearts,” 10:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Evergreen Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1607 Fourth St., Marysville. More info: evergreenuu.org or 360-695-6621.

Unity Everett: Brian Gillum’s lesson, “Who Do You Think You Are?” will be a spiritual exploration of self, 10 a.m. Feb. 22 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Unity Lynnwood: The word “Good” is highlighted Feb. 22 by Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held, in restoring it to our spiritual toolbox. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Faith Lutheran: A 6 p.m. soup supper will be followed by a Lent service at 7 p.m. Feb. 25 at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. Regular Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. followed by coffee hour.

Living Interfaith: The next service, at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28, is on “Observing the Fast.” Bill Griffith discusses the fast, one of the greatest obligations of the Bah’ai. Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are held the second and fourth Saturdays of the month and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Mental illness seminar: “Understanding Mental Illness,” a luncheon seminar for pastors and church leaders from Hope 4 Shame, will be held 12-1:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Refuge Church, 2701 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Learn how to encourage, understand and assist those in congregations living with or with family living with chronic mental illness. Cost is $10. More info: www.eventbrite.com, 425-530-9284.

Suicide prevention: What might the church and Christians do to prevent teen suicides? It starts with talking about it. Ebenezer Lutheran Church offers a free suicide prevention workshop, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Open to ages 15 and up. Free, but registration required. Seats are limited. More info: 425-334-0421, ebenezer@ebenezerlakestevens.org.

Men’s retreat: Men’s Advance, a Christian weekend retreat for men of all ages to spend time in renewal and recreation, will be held March 6-8 at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. Keynote speaker is Stu Weber. Registration packages range from $89 to $315. More info: 800-228-6724 ext. 2282, www.warmbeach.com.

Terrorism class: A two-part class, “Justice and the War on Terror,” a Torah-based perspective on terrorism, will be held at 8 p.m. March 11 and 18 at Chabad Jewish Center in Lynnwood with Rabbi Berel Paltiel. Attorneys can get up to three CLE credits. Registration requested. Cost is $25 and includes a textbook. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.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 is recommended. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE. More info: 360-659-7777, stephanie@mtvpc.org, www.mtvpc.org.

GriefShare, Snohomish: Cross View Church hosts the support group 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in its library at 604 Ave. C E., Snohomish. Cost is $20. Scholarships available. Join anytime. 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 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., Everett. 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.

Arts and crafts: Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Perpetual Health holds a No Disabled Souls art class, 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Class is held in Hensen Hall, 2619 Cedar St., Everett. More info: Carlene Nelson, 425-355-3138.

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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