Programs & events

Concerts

Freedom Fest 2007, one of the area’s largest Christian concert series, has come to Snohomish County. From 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Aug. 17-19, at Stocker Farms, 10622 Airport Way, Snohomish. This year Freedom Fest features some of the best acts in Christian rock, including Skillet, Seventh Day Slumber, Pillar, Classic Crime and local band Temple. Single day passes are $13 for youth 12 and younger, $25 for adults. For more information, call 800-965-4673 or go to www.freedomfest.org.

Bible camps

Quest for Truth free Vacation Bible School: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20-24 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2521 Lombard Ave., Everett. For children age 4 through sixth grade. Call 425-252-7038.

Great Bible Reef vacation Bible school: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 6-10, Faith Formation Center and Hensen Hall. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 2619 Cedar St., Everett; $10 per student for preschoolers and older. Call 425-349-7014.

Christian outdoor ministry camps: Through Aug. 24, Camp Lutherwood, 1185 Roy Road, Bellingham; one-week and other sessions; for third through 12th grades only; separate camps for boys and girls. Call 360-734-7652.

Treasure Island vacation Bible school: 6 to 8 p.m. through Friday, Monroe Foothills Foursquare Church, 17310 W. Main St., Monroe. Free; registration encouraged, but not required. Call 360-799-1051.

Classes

The Tree of Life learning sessions: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 15, Bet Alef office, 12351 Lake City Way NE, No. 201, Seattle; $135 for series; registration requested. Call 206-527-9399.

The Point: 6:50 to 8:05 p.m. Sundays at New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Activate is a series of six-week opportunities meant to bring to life the gifts, life skills, creativity and callings of faith. Call 425-355-9330.

Groups

The Journey: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Fridays. New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Young adults 18-29 years old. Call 425-355-9330.

Day Watch Prayer Group: 11:30 a.m. weekdays at Turning Point Community Church’s main building, 1410 Eighth St., Marysville. Call 360-653-1822.

Youth Choir: 9:10 a.m., Sundays. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 215 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. Singing opportunities for kindergartners through third-graders. Call 425-252-0413.

SixTwoEight Youth Service: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Turning Point Church, 1410 Eighth St., Marysville. Sixth through eighth grades. Call 360-653-1822.

Support group: 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo. For widows and widowers. Call 425-355-2802.

Venture: 7 p.m. Fridays, New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Worship, fellowship and Bible study in small groups. Call 425-355-9330.

One Eighty 14-21 Service: 7 to 9 p.m. at Turning Point’s sanctuary, ages 14-21. 1410 Eighth St., Marysville. Call 360-653-1822.

Women’s group: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays, ongoing. Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Road, Bothell. Call 425-672-8044.

Women’s Prayer: 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, in the Oasis Prayer Room. New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. Call 425-355-9330.

Programs

Challenge Course: Warm Beach Camp, 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood. Ongoing physical teamwork obstacle course. Call 360-652-7575.

Celebrate Recovery: 7 p.m., Fridays. New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. A Christ-centered 12-Step program. Call 425-355-9330.

Services

Into the Nations: Revival through Discipleship: 8:45 or 11 a.m. Sundays at Turning Point Community Church. Sunday services are at 1605 Seventh St., Marysville. Call 360-653-1822.

Everyday Heroes: 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sundays at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek. Call 425-316-3333.

“Branded by Him,” Cowboy Church: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Marysville Livestock Auction Barn, 15714 Smokey Point Blvd., Marysville. Call 425-870-7971.

Meditative Shabbat services: 7:30 p.m. first and third Fridays. Unity of Bellevue, 16330 NE Fourth St., Bellevue, with Rabbi Ted Falcon. Call 206-527-9399.

Midweek Boost services: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave., Everett. Call 425-258-2244.

Grassroots: Living Organic Faith: 9 to 10:15 a.m., Sundays. New Life Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. A summer series on the Book of James every Sunday. Call 425-355-9330.

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