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Events

Selah service: A contemplative service of music, scripture and silent prayer, led by Jeff Johnson with special guest Jeff Maxwell, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532, Camano Island. Selah is worship combining silent prayer, simple choruses and hymns with scripture readings and prayer in the Christian Celtic tradition. Child care provided. Information: 360-629-3969.

Lenten series: “Feasting on the Word,” a Lenten series, will be at Everett’s First Presbyterian Church at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays through April 4. A simple meal at 6:30 p.m. in Westminster Hall will be followed by teaching, worship and prayer ending at 8 p.m. Church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

40 Days for Life: Christians who oppose abortion are welcome to join in prayer and fasting as part of a national 40 Days for Life effort that began Wednesday. The vigil will be held through April 1 outside Planned Parenthood in Everett, 1509 32nd St. For information, email Savanna Buczkowski, everett40days@gmail.com, or: www.40daysforlife.com/everett.

Parish Mission Week: Catholic evangelist Brendan Case will present a week of prayer, inspirational talks, music and fellowship March 2-8 at Everett’s Immaculate Conception Church, 2501 Hoyt Ave., and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 2619 Cedar St. For a schedule of events: http://parish.ic-olph.org or call 425-349-7014.

Martin Luther King Jr. Musical: A Martin Luther King Jr. Musical is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 3 at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Ave., Snohomish. Mary Beth Kurtenbach will direct more than 35 students in a musical depicting the civil rights leader’s message. Admission is free, but a donation to church scholarship fund is accepted.

Christian Science talk: Chet Manchester, a Christian Science healer, will speak on the topic “Let Love Lead: find your path in life and work” 2 to 3 p.m. March 10 at First Church of Christ Scientist, 1718 Broadway, Everett. His talk will include perspective on Mary Baker Eddy’s book “Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.” All are welcome.

Mill Creek Christian Women’s Connection: luncheon will be from11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 15 at the Mill Creek Country Club, 15500 Country Club Drive, Mill Creek. Cost is $22. Pauletta Staley, Stonecroft Ministries’ national director of military ministry and upper Northwest divisional field director, will speak about “The Powerful Influence of One Woman.” Music guest is Lynn Gathmann of Monroe and Pottery Barn will present home accessories. Reservations or cancellations needed by March 9. Call Connie at 425-774-4571 or email millcreekcwc@yahoo.com.

Meetings, services

Remembering Lincoln: The Living Interfaith Church will explore the theme “Remembering Lincoln: Greatness Does Not Mean Perfection” in a service at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Alderwood Middle School cafeteria, 20000 28th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Services, held two Sundays per month, are followed by a potluck meal. Information: www.livinginterfaith.org.

Discovering Christianity 101: Eight-week introduction to Christianity class will be at 6 p.m. Mondays through March 19 at Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Information: 360-568-2700.

Art of Marriage Workshop: Two-day event to help married and engaged couples understand marriage commitment will be 7-9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 3 at Zion Lutheran School, 3923 103rd Ave. SE, Lake Stevens. Cost $50 per couple, includes meal and refreshments. To register, contact Ann Jensen, 425-334-5064. Information: www.familylife.com/ArtOfMarriage.

FREE MEALS, CLOTHES

Annie’s Community Kitchen: 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Avenue W., Edmonds. All are invited for food and fellowship.

Everett First Covenant Church meal change: Community dinners served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. There are no more Thursday meals. The church is at 4502 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-252-9191.

Dinner at the Bell: 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Everett First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-259-7139.

Dinner Bell Outreach: 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2624 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. 425-252-7224.

Sanctuary Care Ministries: Free clothing: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays at Sanctuary Ministries Church, 15533 75th St. NE, Lake Stevens. 360-386-9871.

Community dinner at Zion Lutheran Church: 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. 425-252-1429 or www.zionlutheranofeverett.com.

Community dinner at Northlake Christian Church: 6 p.m. second Thursday of each month at 19029 North Road, Bothell. 425-672-8044.

First Nazarene Church of Everett lunch: noon every Monday at 2502 Lombard Ave., Everett.

Free community lunch: Noon to 1 p.m. with social hour from 1 to 2 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month. Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett. 425-353-4758.

Everett First Baptist Church Friday meal outreach: 5:15 p.m. every Friday at Everett First Baptist, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett.

The Table free community dinner: 6 p.m. Thursdays, Mountain View Church, 9015 44th Drive NE, Marysville. Children welcome. 360-659-0445.

Loaves and Fishes free community supper: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Sultan Community United Methodist Church, 212 Birch St., Sultan.

Salt of the Earth Food Bank: Soup kitchen noon Tuesdays at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2531 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Free sack lunches or hot meals served to the homeless, low-income seniors and families, and kids on the street. 425-355-1042.

Salvation Army of Everett fellowship meals: 5:15 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays. Recovery meetings, 6 p.m. Mondays. 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett. 425-259-8129.

Snohomish community kitchen at St. John’s: 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 913 Second Ave., Snohomish. 360-568-4622.

Valley Clothing: Open 10 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays of every month at 17146 Beaton Road SE, Monroe. 360-794-7749. Donations of new and gently used clothing accepted during open hours or by arrangement. SnoValleyClothing@yahoo.com.

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