Faith Calendar for Nov. 18 to Dec. 2, 2017

EVENTS

Bazaar, Everett: Annual bazaar is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road. Gifts, quilts, baked goods. Lunch features pie. All proceeds benefit local charities. More info: 425-743-7968.

Bazaar, Snohomish: The Bali Bazaar runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 18 at Cross View Church, 604 Avenue C. Proceeds benefit My Father’s Home, a nonprofit orphanage in Bali, Indonesia, administered by Lake Stevens couple Kim and Brian Boyer. Find handcrafted items from Bali. This is the last year of the bazaar because of logistics issues. More info: www.myfathers home.net.

Bazaar, Monroe: Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 18 at Monroe Congregational Church, 301 South Lewis St. Handcrafted items, bake sale, jewelry, gifts, and other holiday décor items. With music and coffee. A portion of proceeds benefit local charities. More info: 360-794-7601.

Baha’i event: Baha’is of Snohomish County hold a follow-up event to their Light of Unity Festival with a free showing of the “Light to the World” documentary, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Northwest Music Hall, 1402 Everett Mall Way. The short film about the Baha’i faith will be followed by light refreshments and conversation. More info: www.facebook.com/LightofUnityWA.

Bazaar, Edmonds: Holy Rosary’s Holiday Fair runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18 and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19 in the pastoral center at the parish at 630 Seventh Ave. N. Baked goods, handcrafted gifts, Christmas decor, books, puzzles and more. Proceeds support altar flowers, new church banners and several parish ministries. More info: 425-778-3122.

Benefit concert: Emily Hamner and her father, Jeff Rohr, give a concert of contemporary folk and Americana music, 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at Advent Lutheran Church of Mill Creek, 4306 132nd St. SE. A freewill offering, and all of the family’s CD sales that day, will benefit the church’s Christmas Basket Ministry, which delivers holiday meals to 125 local families. More info: 425-337-5373.

Organ concert: Trinity Artists at the Organ recital series presents prize-winning organist Katelyn Emerson in her first concert in the Pacific Northwest, 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Suggested donation is $15, $10 seniors and students, or pay as able. More info: 425-778-2159.

Thanksgiving meal: A free community Thanksgiving dinner is served Nov. 23 at Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Seatings at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Traditional holiday dinner, entertainment, drawings, kids activities, family photos, food and clothing assistance and more. Limited transportation available by reservation by Nov. 20. No reservations required for dinner. More info: 425-775-2776.

Film series: First Presbyterian Church’s current Reel World Cinema Series takes up a “Demagoguery and Democracy” theme. The Dec. 1 film is “A Face in the Crowd” (1953). 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.

Bazaar, Everett: The annual St. Nicholas Fair is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. A soup and sandwich lunch will be served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds support outreach programs of the church. More info: 425-252-4129, www.trinity.everett.org.

SERVICES

Unity, Lynnwood: Guest speaker Rev. Lisa Davis presents “What Is My Gift To The Family Of The Earth?” on Nov. 19, a lesson based on Wayne Muller’s book “How Then Shall We Live?,” at Unity in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityin lynnwood.org.

Unity, Everett: Spiritual practitioner Catherine VanWetter presents, “Finding Peace in the Eye of the Storm,” 10 a.m. Nov. 19 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “During these times of tremendous change and turbulence, where do you find your peace and calm?” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Thanksgiving Eve: Unity in Lynnwood holds a Thanksgiving Eve service, “Celebration of Gratitude,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 22 at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. The choir will perform. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityin lynnwood.org.

Living Interfaith: Service topic is “The Need to Belong,” 10:30 a.m. Nov. 25 at Living Interfaith Church. “We’ll continue to ponder ‘theming,’ as we explore how the siren song of tribalism can become intertwined with our search for self-worth.” The church meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. More info: livinginterfaith.org.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Kids and Race: A workshop on “Kids and Race: Changing the Narrative” is 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Jasen Frelotof Kids & Race leads this workshop for preschool to elementary age children and their parents. Tickets are $15 child, $25 adult. Supported by the church and Chase Lake Community School. More info: www.brownpapertickets.com.

Surviving the Holidays, Everett: Northshore Christian Church offers a Grief Share support group “Surviving the Holidays” event, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 18. The church is at 5700 23rd Drive W. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.

Men’s breakfast, Mountlake Terrace: Men can meet and share fellowship and breakfast served between 8-8:30 a.m. Nov. 25 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23406 56th Ave. W. More info: Richard, 425-742-4216.

Men’s breakfast, Everett: A free men’s breakfast is offered 8:30 a.m. third Saturdays at River of Life Church, 5218 S Second St. 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., Everett. Seeking to free people from addictive, compulsive and dysfunctional behaviors through the power of Jesus. More info: Pastor John Simpson, 425-330-7900.

Addiction help, Bothell: Park Ridge New Heart Ministry offers a free potluck-style supper 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, followed by a casual meeting at 7 p.m., offering recovery strategies for people struggling with addiction issues and their loved ones. Everyone is welcome. No church background required. Held at Park Ridge Community Church, 3805 Maltby Road in Bothell. More info: 425-893-9609.

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: Buddhist meditations and teachings are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave., above the Sno-Isle Food Co-op. A branch class of Kadampa Meditation Center of Seattle. 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.

Buddhist study group: The Chenrezig Project, a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice group, meets online 4-6 p.m. Wednesdays (real-time and collaborative) and in person 6-8 p.m. Thursdays in Monroe. All are welcome. More info: www.chenrezigproject.org, 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 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 meal, Edmonds: Annie’s Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, provides a free hot meal 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 23525 84th Ave. W. Volunteers welcome; help is needed each day of the week. More info: annieskitchen.edmondslutheran.org, or Bob Snyder at 425-772-0561.

Community meal, 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 meal, Lake Stevens: The free Lake Stevens Community Supper is served 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. More info: supper@ebenezerlakestevens.org.

Community meal, 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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