Gathering Place Church hosts “Perspectives” course

The Gathering Place Church 2500 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA, United States

Gathering Place Church, 2500 N.E. 78th St, Vancouver, will host a 15-session "Perspectives" course exploring different aspects of God’s global purpose. The course, 5 to 8 p.m. every Sunday from Aug. 27 to Dec. 3, examines the story from four vantage points or “perspectives" -- biblical, historical, cultural and strategic. Learn more at gatheringchurch.com.

Chanukah Celebration

Esther Short Park West Eighth and Columbia streets , WA, United States

The community is invited to a free, all-ages Chanukah celebration at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 in Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver. The family-friendly event includes a menorah lighting ceremony, LED light dance presentation and a gelt drop, where children will catch chocolate coins as they rain down. Attendees should bring canned goods to donate […]

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Jazz Vespers at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

St. Luke's Episcopal Church 426 E 4th Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA, United States

St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., will offer an evening Vesper service at 6 p.m. Dec. 8 with jazz music featuring the Mike Horsfall Trio and Paul Mazzio on trumpet and flugelhorn. The service is free to attend though donations are welcome.

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Lessons and Carols at Salmon Creek Church

Salmon Creek Church 12217 NE Hwy 99, Vancouver, United States

Salmon Creek Church will present an evening of holiday lessons and carols from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Ring in the season with the Exultation Ringers handbell choir and […]

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Longest Night Memorial Service

St Paul Lutheran Church 1309 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA, United States

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1309 Franklin St., Vancouver, will host a memorial service at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 21 to honor the unhoused people who have died this past year. The […]

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St. John Lutheran Church hosts Longest Night Service

St. John Lutheran Church 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, WA, United States

St. John Lutheran Church, 11005 N.E. Highway 99, Vancouver, will host its annual Longest Night Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 21. The service is open to anyone of any denomination […]

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