Faith Calendar for Sept. 23 to Oct. 7, 2017

EVENTS

Apologetics conference: The Apologetics Forum of Snohomish County holds a mini conference 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at Atonement Free Lutheran Church, 6905 172nd St. NE, Arlington. Eric Barger, of Take A Stand! Ministries, will give two lectures on “Current Challenges to the Church.” Refreshments and resources will be available. More info: www.apologetics forum.org.

Prayer conference: Awakenings Prayer Institute presents The Easy Yoke Conference with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23 and 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24 at Bethel Baptist Church, 2625 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Register at awakeningsprayer.com. More info: awakeningsprayer@gmail.com, 425-422-0645.

Hymn sing: The next Bethany Christian Assembly Hymn Sing is 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the church, 2715 Everett Ave., Everett. Special guests are Souled Out, Men’s Quartet and Duayne Kent. Seating is first-come, first-served. More info: 425-339-3303.

Foster parenting: Fostering Together holds an information night for people interested in serving as foster parents, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 26 at Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave. NE, Bothell. What it takes to get licensed, who can foster, and how else people can be involved. Free childcare available. RSVP requested. More info: Danielle Martin, danielle-martin@olivecrest.org.

Friends of the Poor: The Friends of the Poor Walk and Run is set for 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 30 at St. Mary’s Parish, 4200 88th St. NE, Marysville. Help raise money for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which provides assistance with utility bills, rent, household needs and more. The event starts with Mass. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. More info: 360-653-9400.

Reformation anniversary: Professor Michael Halvorson of Pacific Lutheran University shares the history and drama of Martin Luther’s life and the world-changing Protestant Reformation, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Stanwood, 27201 99th Ave. NW. Free-will offering for lunch. RSVP requested. More info: 360-629-3767.

Women’s luncheon: The next Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection luncheon is 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $19. Reservations due Oct. 5. Speaker Elaine Ostra shares “One Brick at a Time”; with music by Connie Smith. More info: Connie, 425-774-4571 or millcreekcwc@gmail.com.

SERVICES

Living Interfaith: Joanne Burtch will lead a service of “Experiencing the Equinox,” 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 at Living Interfaith Church. Burtch explores the theme of “letting go and embracing what we hide.” 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.

Contemplative: First Congregational Church of Maltby holds the first of a series of contemplative worship services at 7 p.m. Sept. 24. This will be a quiet service for worship and contemplation with Communion. All are welcome. The church is at 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish. More info: 360-668-3921.

High Holy Days, Everett: Temple Beth Or, an inclusive Reform Jewish Congregation at 3215 Lombard Ave., Everett, continues its High Holy Days services. Registration is required in advance. Yom Kippur is Sept. 29. More info: www.temple bethor.org, office@temple bethor.org, 425-259-7125.

High Holy Days, Lynnwood: Chabad Jewish Center of Snohomish County continues its High Holiday services Sept. 29 and 30 at 18717 76th Ave. W. Reservations required. More info: www.jewishsnohomish.com, 425-741-9633, chabad@jewishsnohomish.com.

Unity, Lynnwood: Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held presents the lesson “What If,” Sept. 24 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: Meditation teacher and Unity ministerial student Kevin Hart presents “Secrets of the Immortal,” 10 a.m. Sept. 24 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Anniversary: Gospel Light Church celebrates 75 years of ministry in downtown Everett in October. Special services feature Rev. Daniel Waldrop (Oct. 1), area pastor Rev. Darcy Haisley (Oct. 8), original church member and senior pastor since 1956 Rev. Newton Waldrop (Oct. 15), evangelist and musician Rev. LeRoy Blankenship (Oct. 22), and fourth-generation pastor Rev. Jared Waldrop from Tennessee (Oct. 29). Gospel Light Church is at 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday prayer is at 5 p.m. More info: 425-252-8244.

MEETINGS, CLASSES

Christian caregiving: “An Introduction to Stephen Ministry” workshop will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 23 at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE, Mill Creek. The three-session workshop is designed to help congregations equip laypeople as caregivers. Cost is $15, or $50 for a group of four or more. Register at www.smore.com/f6jht. More info: 314-428-2600, www.stephenministry.org/workshop.

Workshop: Kevin Hart facilitates “The Secret Place,” a workshop diving into the gifts of Jesus and other teachers, 1 p.m. Sept. 24 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “The simple yet profound gift will be practical tools to literally redefine who we are as human beings.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.

Grief Share: Mountain View Presbyterian Church begins its fall GriefShare series on Sept. 28. Group meetings for those coping with the death of someone close will be held 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 11. Registration required. Workbooks are $15. The church is at 5115 100th St. NE, Marysville. More info: 360-659-7777, office@mtvpc.org.

Disaster preparedness: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church offers disaster preparedness training for churches Oct 6-7. The cost is $10 for materials and lunch. The training will include active shooter situations. Registration is requested by Sept. 27. The church is at 9320 Meadow Way in Everett. More info: 425-337-6663.

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., Everett. 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.

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.

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 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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