Pastor speaks on the Golden Rule at SWCC

Sunday at South Whidbey Community Church, Pastor Darrell Wenzek will speak on the topic, “The Golden Rule,” based on Matthew 7:12.

Morning worship begins at 10 and is preceded by an adult learning forum at 9 a.m., with Stan Walker leading an inductive study into Paul’s Letter to the Philippians and Art Angst leading a study into the Gospel of Luke. These are open classes to which everyone is invited.

At 8:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Deer Lagoon Grange, Dr. Tom Johnson will speak at the church’s monthly men’s breakfast. Due to his extensive credentials and his popularity as an informative speaker, women are also invited, and guests are always welcome.

Johnson is a retired university president and widely recognized New Testament scholar. He will speak on, “Marks of the Authentic Church,” from Acts 1-3.

For further information about the church and services, call 221-1220.

Pastor speaks on the ‘Decree of Christ’

This Sunday, at the First Baptist Church of South Whidbey, Pastor Daniel Corbett will preach concerning “The Decree of Christ in the Second Psalm.” (Psalm 2: 7-9).

The eternal sonship of Christ is a foundational doctrinal truth of Orthodox Christian theology and is clearly taught in this psalm. The passage is paramount to a proper understanding of the nature and work of Christ.

The morning worship service begins at 11 a.m.; all are welcome.

The church is located at 2277 Newman Road.

An audio file of this sermon will be made available (with previous sermons) on the church Web site at www.firstbaptistsouthwhidbey.com.

Trinity Lutheran hosts spring tea

The women of Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland, are going to enjoy a spring tea at

2 p.m. Thursday, May 13 in Grigware Hall at the church in Freeland.

Professional health and wellness coach Lynn Parr will be the guest speaker.

For reservations and more information, call Ann Jones, 331-1331.

Quakers gather at Bayview Corner

The Quakers meet at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Sears House in Bayview.

The Religious Society of Friends gather for a silent worship service at 10 a.m.

For details, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org.

Unity focuses on ‘The Vital Balance’

Rev. Joanna Gabriel will talk on “The Vital Balance” at the Unity service on Sunday.

We all know the power and importance of giving. It is important to also understand the power of being able to receive. The talk will explore this vital balance as Unity celebrates the power of the feminine through its expression as Mother.

Musicians Talia Toni Marcus and Lynn Parr will provide the music celebration.

Unity meets at 10 a.m. Sunday at 5671 Crawford Road, Langley. All are welcome.

Unitarians look at the impact of mothers

One of life’s hardest experiences is the loss of a parent. On this Mother’s Day at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island, Rev. Kit Ketcham will consider the contributions made by mothers and what it means when our mothers die.

All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes

and childcare will be provided. The service is at 10 a.m. Sunday at 20103 Highway 525, just north of Freeland. Check www.whidbey.com/uucwi for more information.

Service examines the myth of Adam

On Sunday, May 9, the Christian Science service examines the myth of “Adam and Fallen Man” and the healing truth of your divine right to health and harmony in your life today.

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him: male and female created he them.” (Genesis 1:27.)

As the image of God, you need not feel bowed down or ashamed. Claim your divine inheritance today. “Let the ‘male and female’ of God’s creating appear.” (“Science and Health.”)

Come share the spiritual bounty at 10:30 a.m. at the Christian Science Church, 5910 Highway 525.