Faith Calendar for Aug. 12-26, 2017

EVENTS

Church picnic: Everett Unity Center for Positive Living’s annual picnic is 12:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd. Bring your family, friends, and a dish to share. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s Reel World Cinema Series follows a theme on “America’s Indigenous Music: The Secular Hymnody of American Experience.” The Aug. 18 film is “Coal Miner’s Daughter” (1980) about Loretta Lynn. A 6 p.m. potluck dinner is followed at 7 p.m. by the movie showing and discussion. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-259-7139.

Gospel concert change: A concert with the Larrings, Johnny and Ruth, is now set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Word of Truth Christian Center, 2822 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free parking across the street in the parking garage. Donuts and coffee to follow. More info: 425-350-0961.

School supplies: Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a school supply “store” 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 24 at 1017 13th St. Donations welcome through Aug. 20. More info: www.facebook.com/snohomishnazarene.

Benefit run: A Kids 2 Camp benefit auction and run is set for Aug. 26 at Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood, with 1-mile, 5k and 10k courses. Packet pick-up is at 7:30 a.m.; the races start at 9 a.m. Registration is $20 to $40. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund to help kids come to Warm Beach camps. More info: www.warmbeach.com.

VBS

Lynnwood: “SonQuest Rainforest,” 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 14-18 at New Life Church, 6519 188th St. SW. Preschool to sixth grade. Free. More info: 425-361-1817, kenalfmc@gmail.com.

Snohomish: “Passport to Peru,” 8:45 a.m.-noon Aug. 21-25 at First Presbyterian Church, 1306 Lake View Ave. Age 3 and potty trained up to fifth grade. Cost is $15 (no more than $40 per family). More info: www.snopres.org, 360-568-6498.

SERVICES

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “Woodstock Anniversary Sunday,” Aug. 13 at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.

Unity, Everett: Songwriter and speaker Doug Benecke discusses “Free Time,” 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everett unity.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Gratitude seminar: “Waking Up to Life,” a seminar on gratitude from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, is set for 10:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County, 18717 76th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Cost is $15. More info: jewish snohomish.com/Gratitude.

Psychic demonstration: A psychic abilities demonstration is set for 1 p.m. Aug. 26 at CDM Spiritual Center, 2402 Summit Ave., Everett. Open donation. More info: cdmspiritualcenter.org, 425-258-1449.

Meditation: Everett Buddhist meditation classes are on hold during August. Classes resume 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6 in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. More info: 206-526-9565.

Men’s breakfast: A free men’s breakfast is offered 8:30 a.m. third Saturdays at River of Life Church, 5218 S Second St., Everett. Meet other men and share food, fellowship and encouragement. More info: Duane at 360-862-3674, or info@rivercce.org.

Celebrate Recovery, Snohomish: Snohomish Church of the Nazarene offers a Celebrate Recovery group, a free support program for those overcoming many kinds of “hurts, habits and hang-ups.” The church is at 1017 13th St. More info: snoaz.org/CR.

Celebrate Recovery, Everett: Bethany Christian Assembly holds a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the activity center at the church, 2715 Everett Ave. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.

Knitting: Knitters and crocheters are invited to help with monthly charitable projects, 10-11 a.m. first Saturdays at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-4129, administrator@trinityeverett.org.

Healing circle: Happy Hearts Healing Circle is a weekly gathering open to all to lend support through the ups and downs of life, 7:15 p.m. Mondays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Drum circle: Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, hosts a free monthly drum circle at 10 a.m. third Saturdays. More info: John Bumanglag, jtbsfo@gmail.com or 206-719-6449.

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.

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.

Bethany Christian Assembly: The downtown Everett church offers a wide variety of classes, support groups and Bible studies for men, women, children, singles, seniors, widows and others. The church is at 2715 Everett Ave. More info: bcachurch.com/classes, 425-339-3303.

Mental illness: A National Alliance on Mental Illness spiritual support group for those living with mental illness and their family and friends meets at 7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays at North Sound Church, 404 Bell St., Edmonds. This is an interfaith group. More info: Ronn Larpenteur, 206-679-8892 or ronnlarpenteur@msn.com.

Overcoming addiction: “Eight-Step Recovery: Using Buddha’s Teaching to Overcome Addiction” is offered 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. In partnership with Northwest Buddhist Recovery. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

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, Lynnwood. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159.

MEALS, CLOTHING

Snohomish County: Find a comprehensive list of Snohomish County food banks, meal programs, clothing services and more, including many churches, via the Snohomish Community Food Bank’s website, tinyurl.com/SnohCoHelp. More info: Dial 211.

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 and vegetables, clothes and toiletries are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. 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.

Clothing, Snohomish: The King’s Clothing Closet is open to the public 10 a.m.-1 p.m. third Saturdays at Christ The King, 825 Avenue D. Free clothing for men, women and children. More info: 360-568-7271.

Clothing, Everett: Trinity Lutheran Church now offers free clothes for men, women and children at The Clothes Rack clothing closet, open 10 a.m. to noon second Tuesdays in the church’s administration building, 2324 Lombard Ave. More info: 425-252-1239.

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.

Meals and showers, Everett: First Presbyterian Church of Everett holds Dinner at the Bell, a hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. A shower trailer also is available. Toiletries offered second and fourth Wednesdays. Occasional laundry service. More info: 425-259-7139.

Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. A small food and clothing bank with fresh produce also is offered noon-2 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Community meals, Mountlake Terrace: Bethesda Community Table is a free meal served 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W. Breakfast is 9-10 a.m. Free groceries available many Sundays as well. More info: 425-778-6390.

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 the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Dinners are at 5 p.m. during daylight saving time and at 4 p.m. during standard time.

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