EVENTS
Spring Fling Fair: Local crafters sell their wares at a Spring Fling Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Lake Stevens. More info: 425-334-6817.
Everett Rides: Financial donations are requested for an Everett Rides event, set for 5 p.m. May 13 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2324 Lombard Ave. “Neighbors in need” can come enjoy live music, a hot meal, locally brewed root beer, door prizes and free Everett Transit bus tickets. A program of Trinity Lutheran Church, Emmaus Community (a mission arm of Everett’s Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church), and Everett Transit. More info: emmauscommunity.wordpress.com.
Conference: A “Holy Spirit Revolution: Warrior Training” conference is set for 6-10 p.m. May 13 at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. Live music, praise and worship, speakers. Free. More info: 425-387-4336.
Faith and health: Faith community leaders are invited to a “Faith and Community Well-being” event sponsored by Providence Institute for a Healthier Community, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 17 at the Providence Regional Medical Center Colby campus in Everett. Learn about faith-based partnerships. Free. RSVP by May 12 to jessica.burt@providence.org.
Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s current Reel World Cinema Series takes up a “Fish Stories” theme. The May 19 film is “Captains Courageous” (1937). 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: Dana Wright, 206-356-8872.
Conference: Rev. Michael Chittim of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches will be the keynote speaker and conduct a workshop on “Unlocking Church Vitality” when the First Congregational Church of Maltby hosts the Pacific Northwest Association of Congregational Christian Churches, May 19-21. The church is at 21111 86th Ave., Snohomish. The public is welcome. More info: 360-668-6011.
Conference: The Apologetics Forum sponsors the Christian Educators Conference to “train those interested in defending The Faith,” 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 20 at Grace Academy, 8521 67th Ave. NE, Marysville. Register online at www.apologeticsforum.org/cec.
YD fundraiser: Arlington Youth Dynamics holds its annual “Rooted in Love” dinner and auction fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. May 20 at Arlington FM Church, 730 E Highland Drive. Barbecue dinner, live and silent auctions, dessert dash and more to benefit Arlington Youth Dynamics programs and scholarships. Free childcare. Cost is $25. More info: search “Arlington YD” at facebook.com.
Day of Hope: Hope Creek Charitable Foundation holds its annual Day of Hope, May 20-21, a community service event. Volunteers are needed. Both days, Gold Creek Community Church (4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek) will offer free drop-in services, including hearing screenings, hair cuts, car washes, manicures, and a health clinic. More info: volunteer@hopecreekcf.org.
Hymn sing: The next Bethany Christian Assembly Hymn Sing is 6 p.m. May 21 at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Special guests are The Keepers of the Faith Quartet. Seating is first-come, first-served. Dessert social follows. More info: 425-339-3303.
SERVICES
Living Interfaith: The 10:30 a.m. May 13 service at Living Interfaith Church is about “Anticipating Ramadan and Lailat al-Qadr.” The church meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except July, August and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents “Soul Questions II,” May 14 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: Katie Evans presents “Three Prayers and a Mantra,” 10 a.m. May 14 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Apologetics Forum: The next meeting is set for 7 p.m. May 19 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Mike Riddle, president of Creation Training Initiative, speaks on “Critical Thinking Skills That Disarm Evolutionists.” Refreshments and resources. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.
Jewish bookshelf: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County presents “The People and the Book,” 7-8:30 p.m. May 24 at 18717 76th Ave. W, Lynnwood. “A 3,000-year journey providing a historical overview of the Jewish bookshelf and some of its rarest manuscripts.” Registration required. More info: 425-741-9633, www.jewishsnohomish.com/jewishbookshelf.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrate Recovery: Bethany Christian Assembly holds a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Thursdays in the activity center at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.
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
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, 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.
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.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Sanctuary Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave. More info: 425-252-9191.
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 12-2 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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