Religion calendar
Spokane Valley This week
Lenten Five-week Series on Forgiveness – Wednesdays through April 2 and April 8 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4521 N. Arden Road. Presented by Charles F. Finck. $10/includes book, some scholarships available. (509) 926-7133.
Upcoming
Community Egg Hunt at RLM – April 19 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m. at Valley Real Life, 1831 S. Barker Road. Featuring egg hunt for fifth grade and younger, prizes, carnival games, inflatables and concessions. Easter services will follow at 4 and 5:30 p.m. and April 20 at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. at the church. (509) 232-0840.
Monthly Community Dinner – Last Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 2511 S. Pines Road. (509) 926-7966.
Spokane This Week
“Inequality for All” – Today, 7 p.m. in the Foley Teleconference Room at Gonzaga Library. Hosted by the Northwest Alliance for Responsible Media. RSVP to Ron at pcACTIONCouncil@gmail.com. Lenten Soup Supper – Thursday, 6 p.m. at Central Baptist Church, 19 W. Shannon Ave. (509) 327-9322.
Spokane Jewish Cultural Film Festival – Thursday, 7 p.m. is “Ballad of the Weeping Spring” in Hebrew with English subtitles, (PG-13); Saturday reception at 7 p.m. at Boots Bakery and Lounge, 24 W. Main Ave., “Bethlehem” (R) showing at 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7:30 p.m., “Broadway Musicals: A Jewish Legacy,” at Magic Lantern Theater, 25 W. Main Ave. $10/general admission, $7/students and seniors, $25/reception and film on Saturday, available at the theater or online at www.sajfs.org .
“The Station Agent” Dinner and a Movie – Friday, dinner at 6 p.m., movie at 6:30 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. Free, $5/donation for dinner appreciated. (509) 534-7954.
FourGiven Concert and Potato Feed – Friday, 7 p.m. in the sanctuary at Northwood Presbyterian Church, 6721 N. Monroe St. Potato feed is at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Offering accepted, the group’s CD will be available for purchase. (509) 328-2012.
Lenten Soup Supper and Devotions – Wednesdays through April 9, 6-7:30 p.m. at Moran United Methodist Church, 3601 E. 65th Ave. A simple soup supper will be served followed by an inspirational lesson based on Adam Hamilton’s book: “Journey to the Cross: Reflecting on the 24 Hours that Changed the World.” (509) 448-7102.
Lenten Worship and Soup Supper – Wednesdays through April 9, worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., soup at noon and 6 p.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4202 N. Belt St. (509) 327-4446.
Lenten Eucharist and Worship – Wednesdays through April 9, 5:30 p.m., soup supper at 6:15 p.m., program from 7-8 p.m. at St. John’s Cathedral, 127 E. 12th Ave. Child care provided. (509) 838-4277.
Bearing the Cross Soup Suppers – Supper at 6 p.m., prayer at 7 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent through April 9 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th Ave. (509) 747-6677.
Old Time Hymn Sing-along – Saturday, 5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Spokane, 222 E. Indiana Ave. (509) 325-6810.
“The Prodigal Son” Spring Program – Sunday school presentation Sunday, 9:45-10:15 a.m. in the sanctuary at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 316 E. 24th. (509) 747-6677.
Spokane Faith and Values Annual Faith Feast – Sunday, 4 p.m. an inter-faith, progressive dinner beginning with Japanese appetizers at The Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. A kosher entrée will follow up the street at Temple Beth Shalom, followed by a dessert buffet at the Spokane Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tickets are limited, $50/each, $80/pair, RSVP to (509) 240-1830 or email tracy.simmons@religion news.com. Please specify if vegetarian or any dietary restrictions.
Celebrating Public Servants – Service Sunday, 11 a.m. at Arden Faith Baptist Church, 673 Arden Hill Road, Colville. (509) 684-3983.
Foundations of Shin Buddhism Classes – Free study classes Sunday, April 13, May 4 and 25, and June 8 and 22, 12:15-1:15 p.m. at Spokane Buddhist Temple, 927 S. Perry St. (509) 534-7954.
Upcoming
Oak Grove Lutheran School Concert Choir –April 3, 7 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Featuring an acappella choir of 44 high school-aged youth who are touring the Northwest. The variety of music includes lively spiritual and gospel, old hymn favorites and newer compositions. (509) 624-9233.
“Beautiful Africa: A New Generation” Watoto Children’s Choir Concert – April 3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8441 N. Indian Trail Road. free. (509) 465-0779.
“Making Meaning of the Death of Jesus,” Lecture by Sister Mary C. Boys – April 3, 7 p.m. in the Cataldo Hall Globe Room at Gonzaga University.
“Seven Last Words of Christ” with Theodore Dubois – 4/12 Performance April 12, 2 p.m. at Central Lutheran Church, 512 S. Bernard St. Music presented by Central Chancel Choir, organist Alice Hostetter, conductor Paul Brueggemeier, soloists, Tom Williams, Heather Parker and Derrick Parker, and others. (509) 624-9233.
Ongoing
Central Baptist Church – Sunday schedule includes breakfast, 9 a.m. followed by adult class and Sunday school at 9:30 and Sunday worship at 11 a.m. with guest speaker. Coffee hour at 12:15 p.m. Call the church to arrange transportation, Adult Bible study on Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m., Prayer Circle Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Sewing Circle fourth Thursday of each month at the church, 19 West Shannon. (509) 327-9322.
“Feed Medical Lake” Free Meal – Each second Monday of the month, 5-6 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 223 S. Hallett St., Medical Lake. (509) 714-1150.
Spokane Inter-Faith Council – Meets second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at Center for Spiritual Living, 2825 E. 33rd Ave. (509) 534-1011.
Help for Homeless Meal Prep – Help is needed each Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1703 N. Washington St. Volunteers will prep sandwiches, cookies and chips for weekly lunch distribution to the homeless. Donations of sandwich type cookies, baggies, snack size bags of chips and bottled water are appreciated. (509) 328-9310.
Buddhist Teachings and Meditation Practices – Fridays, 7-8 p.m. with the Ven. Geshe Thupten Phelgye at Saranac Building, a Tibetan Buddhist monk, 25 W. Main Ave. Spokane. Contact Lori at: lori@barkcanoe.com.
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