Religion calendar

Clark County

SUNDAY

HIGHLAND LUTHERAN CHURCH will celebrate its 130th anniversary with a 10 a.m. outdoor service, followed by a potluck picnic. The church was founded by 11 Scandinavian and four German families who took turns using the church because of language differences. The original church is still used, but a new chapel and classrooms were built on adjacent land in 1959. Additional classrooms were built in 1968. The Rev. Erik Niemi will speak at the service at the church, 38809 N.E. 41st Ave., La Center. * 360-263-2302.

ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH, 5607 N.E. Gher Road, Vancouver, will recognize Carolyn White at the 11 a.m. worship service. White has taught at the church preschool for 26 years. There will be a celebration following the service. * 360-892-7160, http://www.salcvan.org

WEDNESDAY

SOUP AND BREAD DISCUSSIONS 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays at Camas Friends Church, 1004 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Meetings will begin with a simple meal and fellowship, followed by a time of focused teaching and discussion in the church community room. Discussion topics will come from the workbook, “Healthy Children, Healthy Planet,” assembled by the Northwest Earth Institute. The free series continues through Nov. 13. * 360-834-2446.

UPCOMING

RUMMAGE SALE 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 27 and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at Mill Plain United Methodist Church, 15804 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, Saturday is bag sale. * 360- 892-2421.

GOSPEL MUSIC FEST will feature music by Mac Potts, The Classic Gospel Sons, the Battle Ground High School Jazz Choir and the AME Zion choir, 4 p.m. Sept. 28 at Battle Ground United Methodist Church, 10300 N.E. 199th St., Battle Ground. There will also be a silent auction for donated gift items. Proceeds will benefit families in need in the Battle Ground area. * http://www.battlegroundumc.org, 360-687-2543.

WEEKEND RETREAT: Orchards United Methodist Church, 11000 N.E. Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver, is hosting Sister Teresa Jackson, a member of the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood, Idaho, for a weekend retreat Sept. 27 and 28. She will lecture and give workshops on Benedictine spirituality and practices. The free event is from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and held at the church. * Registration: 360-892-5240.CLASSIC GOSPEL SONS will be in concert at 5 p.m. Sept. 29 at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 756 Park St., Woodland. An offering will be taken. * 360-225-8941.

THE CHOR ANNO CHOIR will perform at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at St. John’s Presbyterian church. Twenty-five Northwest professional choral conductors are joining together to perform as the Chor Anno Choir. The church is at 1206 N.E. Birch St., Camas. * 360-834-3281.

AUTHOR AND BASKET MAKER, Mary Schlick, will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 29 at the annual Native American celebratory service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, at 161 Lutheran Church Road, Stevenson. Schlick will speak about her experiences of living on the Colville Indian Reservation. A potluck will follow the service.THE CALLING CHURCH will show the movie, “The Dead Raisers,” at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at Washougal High School, 1201 39th St,. Washougal. Free. Documentary explores modern day resurrection stories, directed by Johnny Clark. There will be a free will donation. Recommended for those 12 years and older. * http://www.deadraiser.com, 360-210-7168, 360-624-0051.