Faith Calendar for Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2016

EVENTS

Men’s breakfast: A free men’s breakfast is served at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S Second Ave., in Everett’s Lowell neighborhood. Meet other men in the community for a time of fellowship and encouragement. More info: 360-862-3674, www.facebook.com/riveroflifeeverett.

Back to School Blessing: Students and school staff are invited to receive a Back To School Blessing at Stanwood United Methodist Church on Sept. 18. Service times are 9 a.m. (traditional) or 10:45 a.m. (contemporary). The church is at 27128 102nd Drive NW. More info: 360-629-9555.

Political Q-and-A: Family Policy Institute of Washington and The Rock Church plan a “Current Events Hardball” open forum Q-and-A including Sen. Kirk Pearson and Reps. Dan Kristiansen and Mark Harmsworth, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at The Rock Church, 16891 146th St. SE, Monroe. More info: 360-510-0812, sarah@fpiw.org.

Revival: Second Baptist Church in Everett holds an Inspiration Week revival, 7 p.m. daily Sept. 21-23. The church is at 2801 Virginia Ave. The featured speaker for Men’s Day Sept. 21 is the Rev. Frankie Coleman of Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church. The featured speaker for Women’s Day Sept. 22 is Pastor Julia Hampton of Seattle International Church. Sept. 23 is Youth Day. More info: sbceverett.org, 425-259-6545.

Friends of the Poor: The annual Friends of the Poor Walk and Run is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 24 at St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville. Registration is at 8 a.m. Walkers, sponsors and donations are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Mary’s Parish, a nonprofit that helps those living in poverty with utility bills, ORCA transportation cards, beds and other needs. More info: Chris Floyd, 360-659-1810 or christinedfloyd@gmail.com.

Interfaith talk: “Islam, Christianity and Friendship,” a three-part dinner and lecture series, presents “What have Muslims Contributed to Civilization,” 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. Featuring Tarek Dawoud with the Muslim Association of Puget Sound. RSVP requested. Free. More info: 425-744-8090.

SERVICES

Bethany Christian Assembly: The Everett church opens a Marysville campus with a service at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 18. Services will be held at Marysville Getchell High School (8301 84th St. NE) in conjunction with the Everett location. www.facebook.com/BCAMarysville.

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held gives a “Back to School” message Sept. 18 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: Author Candia Sanders presents “Choose Love,” 10 a.m. Sept. 18 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “Everything we feel, believe and react to comes down to two emotions: fear or love. We will explore ways to ‘Choose Love’ in our daily lives using universal principles.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Living Interfaith: “Honoring Mabon,” a Pagan celebration of the autumnal equinox, will be led by Patrick McKenna at Living Interfaith Church, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 18 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.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Drumming workshop: Edmonds Lutheran Church holds a drumming workshop with Bill Matthews of Fremont Drum, 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 17 at 23525 84th Ave. W. Drums provided. Suggested donation is $10. The church hosts a free monthly drum circle as well (10 a.m. third Saturdays). More info: John Bumanglag, jtbsfo@gmail.com or 206-719-6449.

Financial Peace, Edmonds: Edmonds Lutheran Church offers the nine-week, Bible-based Financial Peace University program, 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 25 to Nov. 20. Topics include budgeting, getting out of debt, preparing for retirement, investing, insurance and more. Cost is $100 per individual or family and includes a workbook. Registration required; go to www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classfinder and enter the church’s ZIP code (98026). More info: 425-744-8090.

Apologetics Forum: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County meets next at 7 p.m. Sept. 23 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Shahram Hadian, a Christian pastor and former Muslim, lectures on “The Bible vs The Quran.” Refreshments and resources offered. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.

Apologetics conference: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County plans a mini-conference on “Answering Islam” by Shahram Hadian, a Christian pastor and former Muslim, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Grace Academy, 8521 67th Ave. NE, Marysville. More info: www.apologeticsforum.org.

Parenting workshop: “Fall into Family Routines,” a parenting workshop, is offered 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W. How to manage varying schedules, set routines, menu planning for healthy meals, and family time. Registration required. More info: 425-744-8090, or www.eventbrite.com.

GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE, hosts this support group 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 29 to Jan. 12. Registration requested. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, office@mtvpc.org.

GriefShare, Everett: Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W, hosts this support group Tuesdays through Dec. 6. Sessions are 11 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Child care available at evening session with RSVP. A special “Surviving the Holidays” class is 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 19. More info: 425-407-1119.

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.

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, 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.

Celebrate Recovery, Mukilteo: 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.

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 Ave. D. Free clothing for men, women and children. More info: 360-568-7271.

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 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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