Religion calendar
The Classic Gospel Sons — Jerry Watson, from left, Don Smith, Bobbie Kay Kirschenmann, Stan Kirschenmann and Terry VanderStoep— will perform Sunday in Woodland.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Clark County
SATURDAY
CLARK COUNTY CHRISTIAN CENTER will have an open house, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 6403 E. Mill Plain Blvd., with free coffee drinks from the espresso bar, live music and vendor booths during the open house. In the future, the center will hold community-based events, classes, music and outreach programs. http://www.ccccenter.com or 360-258-1185.
CHOR ANNO, annual choir concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St. Program includes sacred choral music of early America and features, “Come Away to the Skies; a High Lonesome Mass” by Tim Sharp and Wes Ramsay. At the door: $15 adults; $10 seniors and students. 360-695-1221.
RUMMAGE SALE at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., continues from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday with bag day.
SEMINAR ON GRIEVING, a faith-based seminar, will begin at 10 a.m. Saturdays through Dec. 10 at Memorial Lutheran Church, 2700 E. 28th St. “Surviving the Holidays,” a one-day presentation, is planned for 10 a.m. Nov. 12. Sharon Osborn, 360-694-3860; or the church office, 360-695-7501.
SUNDAY
THE CLASSIC GOSPEL SONS will give a free performance at 5 p.m. at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 756 Park, Woodland. A free-will offering will be taken. 360-225-8941.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY with Dave Ramsey, a 13-week Bible-based accountability class, offers classes at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., beginning at 6:30 p.m. Jeffrey Fisch, 360-892-2421.
UPCOMING
A GOSPEL FEST will feature musicians from local churches performing at a free concert at 6 p.m. Oct. 1 at Battle Ground United Methodist Church, 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground. Musicians include the Ludahls, the Marlenes, the Joyful Noise and Just for Fun. There will also be a silent auction to raise funds for the needy. 360-687-2542.
COLUMBIA PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER will present an afternoon of music by local artists at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 309 W. 39th St. The fundraiser will feature Doug Smith on acoustic guitar and his wife, Judy Koch, singing and playing the flute; Sandra Baumgarten, a mezzo soprano; and Keith Collins, a jazz bassist. Admission is $15. Tickets: http://www.cpcc3.eventbrite.com or 360-696-1615.
Portland
UPCOMING
A PANEL DISCUSSION ON JUDAISM will feature six area rabbis at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 4 at Shaarie Torah, 920 N.W. Fifth Ave., Portland. “Rabbis Gone Wise,” hosted by Portland Florence Melton Adult Mini-School, will represent five area synagogues and multiple Jewish movements. Tickets: $10-$36. The Mini-School provides Jewish study at the adult level for Jews and others. Tickets at http://www.meltonportland.org/wise, 503-384-2476, rachel@meltonportland.orgt or at the door.





