EVENTS
Nativity Festival: The Arlington Nativity Festival continues 3-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Smokey Point, 17222 43rd Ave. NE. Hundreds of nativities from all over the world will be displayed along with a live nativity. Kids activities, costumes, music and more. Free admission and parking. More info: www.arlingtonnativityfestival.org.
Concert: Enjoy a free Christmas concert, “Light Has Come,” 6-7 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Northwest Music Hall behind Macy’s at the Everett Mall. Inspiring and encouraging Christmas music by the musicians from Bible Baptist Church. More info: www.biblebaptistchurch.net/christmas.
Concert: A Boeing Employees Choir Christmas Concert is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cedar Cross United Methodist Church, 1210 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. Classical and seasonal songs, ballads and spirituals. Freewill offering. More info: 425-338-7845.
Taproot show: Taproot Theatre performs “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” during Gospel Light Pentecostal Church’s 10:30 a.m. worship service Dec. 13. The church is at 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-8244.
Taproot show: Taproot Theatre performs “Hark the Harold” during First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish’s regular worship service, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13. The church is at 1306 Lake View Ave. More info: 360-568-6498.
‘Messiah’ sing-along: Enjoy a Handel’s “Messiah” Sing-Along and Festive Desserts event, 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave., Everett. A no-pressure program with guest professional and community instrumentalists and soloists. Suggested donation is $10. Scores available. More info: 425-252-4129.
Muslims and Christians: Catacomb Churches, Dar Alarqam Lynnwood mosque and Trinity Lutheran Church present “Love in a Time of Fear: Muslims and Christians as Good Neighbors,” 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. With representatives of the Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths. Childcare available. More info: 425-778-2159, catacombchurches.org.
Concert: Trinity Lutheran Church presents its annual Mukilteo Christmas Concert, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Freewill donation to benefit the Neighbors in Need ministry. Featuring Kwan Bin, Ksenia Popova, Rebecca Sacks, Sun Chang and the Bellevue Girlchoir. More info: 425-778-2159.
Living Nativity: River of Life Community Church holds a Living Nativity at the Sanders farm. Programs start at the church, 5218 S Second St., Everett, and include a van ride to the farm and back. Presentations are at 7 p.m. Dec. 18, and 6:30 and 8 p.m. Dec. 19 and 20. The entire program lasts about 1.5 hours. More info: www.rivercce.org, 206-459-5040.
Pastor installation: The Rev. Jeremy Fuerst will be installed as the new pastor at Central Lutheran Church, 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The church is at 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The public is welcome. More info: 425-252-8291.
Concert: A free Christmas concert with the Village Voices is set for 7 p.m. Dec. 19 at First Congregational Church of Maltby, 21111 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish. More info: 360-668-3921.
Caroling: The Sultan community is invited to go Christmas caroling to neighbors, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 20. Meet at First Baptist Church, 315 Eighth St. More info: 360-793-1893.
Carols and Cookies: An evening of Christmas carols with a cookie buffet starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 20 at Gospel Light Pentecostal Church, 2801 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. More info: 425-252-8244.
Christmas Festival: Convent of the Meeting of the Lord and its Quiet Light Candles Gift Shop holds its annual Christmas Festival through Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays at 29206 64th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Candle-making tours, home-baked cookies, Bethlehem Nativity cave, and shopping. All proceeds benefit the nonprofit convent. More info: 360-629-0285, www.quietlightcandles.com.
‘Messiah’ sing-along: 7 p.m. Dec. 29 at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532, Camano Island. For singers and non-singers alike, with full orchestra, organ, harpsicord and talented soloists. Abridged at 2 hours. Freewill offering. More info: www.staidancamanoisland.org, 360-629-3969.
SERVICES
Living Interfaith: The Dec. 12 message is “An Epidemic of Blinders.” How is it we know less and less about more and more? What might this bode for our spiritual health? Living Interfaith meets at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 6915 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Services are second and fourth Saturdays (except summer and December) and focus on a variety of faith traditions. More info: livinginterfaith.org.
St. Thomas More: Paulist Father John Hurley speaks on “The Joy of God’s Mercy” at weekend Advent Mission masses Dec. 12-13 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW in Lynnwood, as well as other times through Dec. 15. Hurley has directed many evangelization programs. More info: stmp.org.
Unity, Lynnwood: “Follow Me: Revealing the Heart of the Christmas Message” continues Dec. 13 by Unity Church in Lynnwood Spiritual Director Richard Loren Held, with a focus “On God, Prayer and Faith.” Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. at 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. More info: 425-741-7172, www.unityinlynnwood.org.
Unity, Everett: Join songwriter and speaker Doug Benecke for “After the Fall,” 10 a.m. Dec. 13 at Everett Unity Center for Positive Living, 3231 Colby Ave. “When we stumble, we can surrender with grace and even gratitude and then get back on our way.” More info: 425-258-2244, www.everettunity.org.
Christmas cantata, Everett: 10 a.m. Dec. 20 at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: 425-259-7139.
Joint Christmas: Spirit of Grace United Methodist Church and Zion Lutheran Church join for a Christmas worship service at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20 at Zion Lutheran, 4634 Alger Ave., Everett. Transportation available with advance notice to the church at 425-252-1429.
Longest Night, Lynnwood: 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church Lynnwood, 6215 196th St. SW. The Blue Christmas service includes music, lament, prayers and reflection. More info: 425-778-2159.
Blue Christmas, Stanwood: 7 p.m. Dec. 20 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. For those who find Christmas and the holidays a difficult time. More info: 360-629-9555.
Longest Night, Everett: Longest Night “Blue” Eucharist, 7 p.m. Dec. 21 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. A quiet and reflective service, aimed especially at those who have experienced personal loss or difficult circumstances in life. More info: 425-252-4129.
Longest Night, Marysville: “The Longest Night: A Service of Light, Hope and Community,” 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 4312 84th St. NE. A quiet celebration in line with winter rest. More info: www.saint-philips.org.
CHRISTMAS EVE
Dec. 24 services listed by city
Camano Island: 5:30 p.m. family service with pageant walk-ons welcome, 8:30 p.m. with lessons and carols, and 9 p.m. “midnight” mass with choir at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532. More info: 360-629-3969.
Edmonds: 5 p.m. intergenerational, 7 p.m. traditional and 9 p.m. candlelight and communion services at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. More info: 425-778-2119. Edmonds: 5 p.m. family service with pageant and Holy Eucharist, 9:30 p.m. with carols and 10 p.m. Festal Choral Holy Eucharist at St. Hilda and St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W. More info: 425-743-4655.
Edmonds: 7 p.m. with carols and 7:30 p.m. Holy Communion at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 21405 82nd Place W. More info: 425-778-0371.
Everett: 5, 7 and 11 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran, 215 Mukilteo Blvd. Carols, candlelight and Communion. More info: 425-252-0413.
Everett: 5 p.m. family service with pageant and Eucharist, 9:30 p.m. with lessons and carols, and 10 p.m. candlelight service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-252-4129.
Everett: 7 and 11 p.m. with candlelight at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave. More info: 425-259-7139.
Everett: 7 p.m. Vigil and midnight mass, starting at 11:15 p.m. with music and readings, at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE. More info: 425-353-1211.
Lake Stevens: 5 and 10 p.m. candlelight services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Drive NE. More info: 425-334-0421.
Lynnwood: 12 p.m., 5 p.m. with children’s chorus, 7, 9 and 11 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW. Candles, carols and Communion at each service. More info: 425-778-2159.
Lynnwood: Mass is at 5 p.m. (children’s), 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW. More info: 425-743-2929.
Lynnwood: 6 and 8 p.m. at Unity Church in Lynnwood, 16727 Alderwood Mall Parkway. Candles, full choir and message “On Love and Forgiveness.” More info: 425-741-7172.
Marysville: 5 and 9 p.m. with Holy Eucharist at St. Philip’s Church, 4312 84th St. NE. More info: 360-659-1727.
Mill Creek: 5, 7:30 and 10 p.m. at Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE. More info: 425-337-5373.
Monroe: 3:30 p.m. with carols, setting up the nativity and Holy Eucharist at Church of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, 331 S Lewis St. More info: 360-794-4816.
Mukilteo: 7 p.m. at Pointe of Grace, 5425 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Candles, carols and Communion. More info: 425-263-8730.
Mukilteo: 9 p.m. Vigil preceded by carols at 8:30 p.m. at St. John Mission, 829 Third St. More info: 425-353-1211.
Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service and 7:30 p.m. candlelight service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE. More info: 360-668-7881.
Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service with crèche setup, 10 p.m. with choir and carols, and 10:30 p.m. “midnight” mass with choir at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second St. More info: 360-568-4622. Snohomish: 5 p.m. family service and 10:30 p.m. traditional service at First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish, 1306 Lake View Ave. Both services include candle-lighting. More info: 360-568-6498.
Snohomish: 9 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Maltby, 21111 86th Ave. SE. More info: 360-668-3921.
Stanwood: Candle-light services at 5:30 p.m. (children-friendly) and 9 p.m. at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. Chancel and handbell choirs. More info: 360-629-9555.
CHRISTMAS
Dec. 25 services listed by city
Camano Island: 10 a.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 Highway 532. More info: 360-629-3969.
Edmonds: 10 a.m. at St. Hilda and St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 52nd Ave. W. More info: 425-743-4655.
Everett: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church, 8517 Seventh Ave. SE. More info: 425-353-1211.
Everett: Celtic Christmas Rite III, 10 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Ave. More info: 425-252-4129.
Lynnwood: 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW. More info: 425-778-2159.
Lynnwood: 10 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6511 176th St. SW. More info: 425-743-2929.
Marysville: 10 a.m. morning prayer at St. Philip’s Church, 4312 84th St. NE. More info: 360-659-1727.
Mukilteo: 9 a.m. at St. John Mission, 829 Third St. More info: 425-353-1211.
Snohomish: 10 a.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 9225 212th St. SE. More info: 360-668-7881.
Snohomish: 10 a.m. Eucharist with carols and meditations on the crèche at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 913 Second St. More info: 360-568-4622.
MEETINGS, CLASSES
Advent devotional: First Presbyterian Church of Snohomish members and friends have compiled an advent devotional for each day leading up to Christmas. The devotional is available online at www.snopres.org.
Meditation: Teachings and guided meditations in practical Buddhist methods for happiness are held 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays in room 311 of the Everett Public Market Building, 2804 Grand Ave. No meetings Dec. 23 or Dec. 30. Enter through Sno-Isle Food Co-op (take elevator). Suggested donation is $10, $5 for seniors, students and the unemployed. More info: 206-526-9565.
GriefShare, Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church hosts the support group, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 21 at the church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $15. More info: 360-659-7777, rachel@mtvpc.org.
Celebrate Recovery: Mukilteo Four Square hosts a Celebrate Recovery group 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Free dinner, large group teaching and testimony, small gender-based share groups, kids church. “Open to all who have hurts, habits, and hang-ups.” The church is at 4424 Chennault Beach Road. More info: mukilteofoursquare.org.
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.
Coffee Break: Cascade Christian Reformed Church in Marysville holds a Coffee Break women’s Bible study, 9:45-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, September through June. Story hour and nursery available for children. A men’s basketball group also meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays in the gym. The church is at 13908 51st Ave. More info: Amy, CascadeCRC@outlook.com.
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. For youth ages 6 to 16 from families who are homeless or low-income. More info: 425-778-2159. 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.
River of Life: Free classes are offered at River of Life Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave., Everett. A personal finance class, “War on Debt,” is held 12-1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Community garden planning sessions are at 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays. Other classes also are available. The classes are free, but donations to the church food bank are encouraged.
Christian businessmen: The Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship in America Everett chapter meets from 6-8 a.m. Wednesdays in the cafe at the Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. More info: Tony, 206-948-7318.
MEALS, CLOTHING
Community meals, Everett: 5-6 p.m. Tuesdays at Faith Lutheran Church, 6708 Cady Road, Everett.
Cold Weather Shelter: The South Snohomish County Emergency Cold Weather Shelter opens when the temperature is forecast to fall below 34 degrees for four or more hours overnight at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, 6215 196th St. SW. For updates, call 425-778-2159 ext. 8. More info: www.weallbelong.org.
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, clothes and haircuts are offered 5-6:30 p.m. Fridays at First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett. Toiletries twice a month. 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.
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.
Breakfast, Everett: The Cove serves a free hot sit-down breakfast, open to all, 10-11 a.m. Wednesdays at Everett First Covenant Church, 4502 Rucker Ave.
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, 4-5 p.m. the first, third and fifth Sunday of the month at Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
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