Calendar
Eastern Washington
This Week
Community Garden Plots Available - The VUCC Garden has plots available to the public through Oct. 15. The church has a watering system with automatic timing and additional hoses available for use. Registration forms are available in the church office or call (509) 926-7173 to get a garden plot for $25, with an end-of-season refund of $10. Veradale United Church of Christ, 611 N. Progress Road, Spokane Valley.
Terao Hall Special Dedication - The Spokane Buddhist Temple will unveil Terao Hall with Rinban Donald Castro. Chicken or vegetarian bento boxes available. RSVP by calling the temple at (509) 534-7954. Saturday, 5 p.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. Suggested donation of $15.
Hanamatsuri - Flower Festival Sangha Service - This festival commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, known as Buddha. Featuring Rinban Don Castro. The service will be followed by a potluck. Sunday, 10:30 a.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Organ Recital - Spokane chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold its annual chapter recital. Fellowship and refreshments will follow in the Fireside Room. Sunday, 4 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt St. Free. (509) 327-4446.
Taize Evening Prayer Service - All are welcome to attend this hour of contemplative prayer and song. For more information, call (509) 448-9736. Sunday, 7-8 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224.
Holy Week Schedule - Sunday: Palm Sunday-Bridegroom service, 7 p.m. Monday: Holy Monday-Bridegroom service, 7 p.m. Tuesday: Holy Tuesday-Bridegroom service, 7 p.m. Wednesday: Holy Wednesday-Holy Unction, 7 p.m. Thursday: Holy Thursday-Vesperal Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Passion Gospels, 7 p.m. Friday: Holy Friday-Royal Hours, 9:30 a.m. Vespers of Unnailing, 3:30 p.m. Lamentations service, 7 p.m. April 30: Holy Saturday-Vesperal Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Pascal Vigil, 11 p.m. Resurrection service, 11:45 p.m. May 1: Holy Pascha-Agape Vespers, 11 a.m. Sunday-May 1, 7 p.m., Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Free. (509) 328-9310.
Community Dinner - Free family-friendly dinner for anyone who would like to have a meal in fellowship with others. Reservations are helpful, but not required. Call the office at (509) 926-7966. Tuesday, 6 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Free.
Peacekeeper Training - Participants will learn nonviolent de-escalation techniques and peacekeeping techniques and how to empower yourself and others to defuse tense situations. For more information, contact PJALS at slichty@pjals.org or call (509) 838-7870. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m., Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Spring Women’s Bible Study - The Wednesday evening women’s group will study “Twelve Women Of The Bible.” Contact Kim McGiveran at kim@millwoodpc.org if you would like to join. Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m., Millwood Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Road, Millwood. Free. (509) 924-2350.
Inquirer’s Class - For those who want to learn more about the history and traditions of the Episcopal church or those interested in being confirmed as an Episcopalian. Lead by Dean Bill Ellis. Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. (509) 838-4277.
Discovering God’s Vision for Your Life: You and Your Spiritual Gifts - Learn how God has uniquely gifted you and where your dreams and passions might lead you to serve. Participants will study the Bible, use personal assessments, make new friends and explore ideas for putting your gifts into action. Thursday, 7 p.m., Audubon United Methodist Church, 3908 N. Driscoll Blvd. (509) 325-4541.
The African Children’s Choir Concerts - The choir performs children’s songs, traditional spirituals and gospel favorites. Thursday: Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church, 312 W. Hawthorne Road at 7 p.m.; Friday: Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley at 7 p.m.; May 1: Spokane First Church of the Nazarene, 9004 N. Country Homes Blvd. at 9:30 and 11 a.m.; May 1: Liferoads Church, 3007 E. Marshall Ave. at 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. (360) 733-2149.
Taize Worship - Celebrate the promise of Easter, the joy of Resurrection. Join us for an hour of Taize worship and song. For more information, call (509) 449-9736. Thursday, 7-8 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. (509) 448-1224.
Upcoming
Sukiyaki Dinner - Featuring a bake sale, homemade crafts, senbei (rice crackers), sushi and Japanese displays. Take out is available. For reservations, call (509) 928-9459 or (509) 535-2687 or visit www.hp-spokane.org. April 30, noon-6 p.m., Highland Park United Methodist Church, 611 S. Garfield St. $14.
Plant Sale - Many annuals are available in 4-inch, pony and jumbo packs including a large variety of petunias, begonias, marigolds, lobelia, snap dragons and more. Six-inch organic tomato plants are available, along with hanging baskets. Proceeds benefit mission outreach. April 30, 1-2:30 p.m., Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. (509) 448-7102.
Special Service for Public Servants - Public servants (firefighting personnel, police department and sheriff’s personnel, ambulance personnel, county jail correctional officers, etc.) are invited to this special service in their honor. Please come in uniform. If attendees desire, they can speak about the work they do. May 1, 11 a.m., Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.
From Scarcity to Sustainability: The Search for Prosperity - A six-week class with the Rev. David McClure. May 4, 6:30 p.m., Unity Spiritual Center, 2900 S. Bernard St. By donation. (509) 838-6518.
Benefit Rummage Sale - Benefit for community outreach. Thursday- Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. gently used clothing, household and garden items, furniture, toys, artwork and an amazing book selection. May 5-7, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 5720 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 448-2255.
Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch - Featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet, with carving stations, made-to-order omelets, side dishes and a dessert table, and a special gift for mothers. For reservations, call (509) 448-1224 or visit www.ihrc.net. There will be a crowning of the Blessed Mother before the 8 a.m. Mass. May 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road. $30/adults, $10/children 6-12.
Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home - A two-part environmental lecture series based on Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical letter of the same name, presented by Bishop William Skylstad. Each lecture will focus on our common responsibility to care for the region and the planet. May 10, 6:30 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church - Colbert, 3720 E. Colbert Road, Colbert. Free. (509) 466-4991.
Idaho
This Week
Creation Celebration! - Spring concert of the Northwest Sacred Music Chorale. In keeping with the season, the concert focuses on “new life” as revealed in the physical world as well as the spiritual. Saturday, 4 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 812 N. Fifth St., Coeur d’Alene. (509) 624-9233.
Rummage “Sales by Donation” for Missions - Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m, and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday’s “Buy the Bag Sale” runs from noon-2 p.m. Hosted by the United Methodist Women’s group for over 40 years. The proceeds from this sale go toward local and global missions, disaster relief and kids summer camp. Donations welcome, call for pick up of large items. Friday-April 30, Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 765-8800.