“A Christmas Carol: The Musical” Christmas Dessert Theater. 7pm, Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Rd., Bothell, $15 • northlakecc.org, (425) 672-8044

THRU DEC 19

Late-Night Improv: It’s a Wonderful Improvised Life. Fridays, 10:15pm or after Mainstage show ends. Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, Seattle, $10 • taproottheatre.org, (206) 781-9707

THRU DEC 27

“The Christmas Foundling.” Taproot Theatre, 204 N 85th St, Seattle, $20-$33 • taproottheatre.org, (206) 781-9707

THRU DEC 28

Lights of Christmas. 5-10pm, Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood, $7-$12 • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

DEC 6 • SATURDAY

The Firs Noel: Dinner and Entertainment with Greg Otterholt. 6-10pm, The Firs, Bellingham, $20-$75 • thefirs.org, 1-800-765-3477

Handel’s Messiah: 22nd Annual Perfomance. 7pm, Tacoma First Baptist Church, 1328 S. 84th St., Tacoma, free • (253) 535-5803

DEC 6-7 • SAT-SUN

“Joy to the Children” Christmas Production: The true story of George “Papa” Mueller. 7pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

DEC 7 • SUNDAY

2008 Christmas Festival Concert presented by Whitworth University. 3pm, First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, 1012 8th Ave., $15-$18 • (509) 777-3280

DEC 9 • TUESDAY

Bronn and Katherine Journey’s 27th Annual Christmas Concert. 7:30pm, Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave., $18 • bronjourney.com

DEC 10 • WEDNESDAY

Christmas Party & Brunch of Northshore Christian Women’s Connection with special guests Cheryl Gerber, Connie Smith, and Win Edvalds. Also features $5 gift exchange. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. 9:45-11:30am, Inglewood Golf & Country Club, 6505 Inglewood Rd. NE, Kenmore, $13 • RSVP (425) 827-9253, (206) 367-2276

Preview of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Class. 6pm, Faith and Victory Church, 1601 W Valley Hwy N, Auburn, free • faithandvictory.com, (253) 856-7077

Adult Degree Completion Information Night. 6:30-7:30pm, Trinity Western University, Bellingham, free • twa.ca

DEC 11 • THURSDAY

Sounds of Christmas 2008 featuring the Impact Youth Chorale and the Take-5 Ensemble. 7:30pm, Fremont Baptist Church, 717 N 36th St., Seattle, free • fremontbaptistchurch.org, (206) 632-7994

DEC 12 • FRIDAY

Kids Night Out. 6pm, Bethany Open Bible, 8415 Waller Rd., Tacoma, free • (253) 445-5221

Lynnwood Community Band Christmas Concert. 7pm, Edmonds Church of God, 8224 220th St. SW, free • edmondschurch.org, (425) 774-8836

The Longest Night: A reflective service of hope & healing. 7:30pm, University Presbyterian Church, 4540 15th Ave. NE, Seattle, free • upc.org, (206) 524-7300

DEC 12-13 • FRI-SAT

Dave Irish Christmas Concert. 7pm, Cypress Way Community Church, 20610 Cypress Way, Lynnwood, donation • (425) 778-0439

DEC 12-14 • FRI-SUN

“Joy to the Children” Christmas Production: The true story of George “Papa” Mueller. 7pm, River of Life Fellowship, 10615 SE 216th St., Kent, free • riveroflifefellowship.org, (253) 859-0832

Finding the Light: A Christmas Odyssey with Music & Light. Westminster Chapel, 13646 NE 24th St., Bellevue, free • westminster.org, (425) 747-1461

DEC 12-15 • FRI-MON

“Step Into Africa” World Vision Experience: AIDS, a walk through exhibit & audio tour. Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, free • reserve tickets www.worldvisionexperience.org

DEC 12-21

“Scrooge the Musical.” Champions Centre, 1819 E. 72nd St., Tacoma, $9-$12 • scrooge.championscentre.com, (253) 475-6454 x500

DEC 13 • SATURDAY

“It’s a Wonderful Christmas Tour” featuring Michael W. Smith, guest Melinda Doolittle, and a symphony orchestra. 3 & 7pm, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, $40-$80 • occ.org, (425) 702-0303

Living Nativity presented by Trinity Lutheran Church. 5 & 6pm, Sylvester Park, Olympia, free • (360) 357-6574

Christmas Concert with Jim Kelsey & Jazz Disciples. 6pm, Praise Covenant Church, 3501 S Orchard St., Tacoma, free • jazzdisciples.com, (253) 857-5985

Christmas Carnival with games, inflatables, crafts, cookie decorating and more. 6-8pm, Snohomish Boys & Girls Club • (425) 249-3954

Christmas in the Northwest Benefit Concert with Brenda Kutz White, Brandon Bee, Dave Irish and Troy Smith. 7pm, Lake Samm Foursquare, 14434 NE 8th St., Bellevue, free • christmasinthenorthwest.com

DEC 13-14 • SAT-SUN

“A Christmas Longing” Play with orchestra & choir. Sat. 7pm, Sun. 6pm, Edgewood Baptist Church, 20406 76th Ave. W, Edmonds, free • (425) 776-5104

DEC 14 • SUNDAY

Community Christmas Party with photos, food, programs and singing. 6pm, Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church, 316 N 70th St., Seattle, free • (206) 783-4161

“The Wonder: A Christmas Program.” 6pm, Hope Lutheran Church, 7209 Puget Sound Ave., Tacoma, free • (253) 472-9697

Christmas Concert with Scott & Hilary Burnett. 7pm, Washington Cathedral, 12300 Woodingville-Redmond Rd. NE, Redmond • wacathedral.org, (425) 869-5433

DEC 17 • WEDNESDAY

Renton/Kent Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guest Mary Lou Guinn and featuring “Ornament Exchange.” 11:30am-1pm, Golden Steer Restaurant, 23826 104th Ave. SE, Kent, $13.75 • RSVP (425) 432-1144

DEC 18-20 • THU-SAT

Live Nativity with music, snacks and crafts. 6pm, Duvall Church, 15520 Main St., free • duvallchurch.org, (425) 788-1010

DEC 18-22 • THU-MON

Living Nativity Tour Outdoors with refreshments. LifeWay Church, 5015 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, free • RSVP livingnativity.lifeway-online.org, (253) 946-8107

DEC 19-21 • FRI-SUN

“Finding Bethlehem” Christmas Dessert Theater. Westminster Chapel, 13646 NE 24th St., Bellevue, $10-$10.30 • westminster.org, (425) 747-1461

“Mayhem in Bethlehem” Christmas Musical. Presented by Nations Productions. 7pm, Church for All Nations, 111 112th St. E, Tacoma, free • ChurchForAllNations.org, (253) 538-1600

DEC 20 • SATURDAY

“Grace” Christmas Musical presented by Restoration of the Arts. 1pm, Rainier Beach High School, 8815 Seward Park Ave. S, Seattle, $15 • restorationofthearts.com, (206) 725-8773

Celebration of Christmas Concert with special guest Jim Kelsey & Jazz Disciples.  2:30pm, Life Center Church, Life Manor, 1601 S. Union Ave., Tacoma, free • jazzdisciples.com, (253) 857-5985

Live Nativity with special guest Adoria Girls Choir. 7 & 7:30pm, Salem Lutheran Church, 9906 232nd St. SW, Edmonds, free • (425) 670-2396

Bronn and Katherine Journey’s 27th Annual Christmas Concert. 7:30pm, Auburn High School, 700 E Main St., $15-$20 • bronjourney.com, 1-800-838-3006

DEC 20-21 • SAT-SUN

“Merry Christmas Mr. Jones” Musical Drama with special guest Scott Bettis. Dessert follows. Sat. 7pm, Sun. 4pm, Everett First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., Everett, $5 • fbc-everett.net, (425) 259-9166

DEC 21 • SUNDAY

Christmas Pageant. 4pm, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 127 State St., Kirkland • stjohnskirkland.org, (425) 827-3077

“Festival of Carols” Cantata. 6pm, Rock of Ages Lutheran Brethren Church, 316 N 70th St., Seattle, free • (206) 783-4161

Gospel Music Skating Party presented by N-Time Music. 6pm, TLC Family Skating Center, Kent • (206) 290-5759

DEC 21-23 • SUN-TUE

“The Glory of Christmas: A Cave Beneath Bethlehem.” 6:30pm, Washington Cathedral, 12300 Woodingville-Redmond Rd. NE, Redmond • wacathedral.org, (425) 869-5433

DEC 23 • TUESDAY

Bronn and Katherine Journey’s 27th Annual Christmas Concert. 7:30pm, Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave. NE, Shoreline, $18 • bronjourney.com, 1-800-838-3006

DEC 24 • WEDNESDAY

Christmas Eve Service by Antioch Bible Church. 6pm, Puget Sound Adventist Academy, 5320 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland • abchurch.org, (425) 556-5905

Carols by Candlelight featuring drama by Taproot Theatre Players and special music by Brittany & Breyanne Nordtvedt. 7pm, Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds • westgatechapel.com, (425) 775-2776

DEC 25 • THURSDAY

MERRY CHRISTMAS

DEC 27 • SATURDAY

“Great Gift of Love” Christmas Program with guest speaker Pastor Bill Wilson. 12pm, Church of Bethel, 7505 Hardeson Rd., Everett, free • churchofbethel.com, (425) 343-6315

Chanukah Celebration. 6pm, Beit Tikvah Messianic Congregation, 7935 136th Ave. SE, Newcastle, offering • BietTikvah.us, (425) 793-3000

DEC 28 • SUNDAY

Preview of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University Class. 12:15pm, Faith and Victory Church, 1601 W Valley Hwy N, Auburn, free • faithandvictory.com, (253) 856-7077

David Harsh Christmas Concert. 5:30pm, Sammamish Hills Lutheran Church, 22828 SE 8th St., free • shlc.org, (425) 392-7799

Dr. Tom Hoyle speaking on Creation Science. Hosted by Providence Family Baptist Church. 6pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood, free • providencefbc.org, (425) 877-8445


2009
JAN 3-4 • SAT-SUN

Seattle Wedding Show. Sat. 10am-5:30pm, Sun. 10:30am-5pm, Washington State Convention Center • weddingshow.com

JAN 9 • FRIDAY

Phil Wickham in concert. 7pm, University Place Presbyterian Church, 8101 27th St. W, $12 • uppc.org, (253) 564-2522

JAN 10 • SATURDAY

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Class continues Saturdays thru Apr. 4. 10am, Faith and Victory Church, 1601 W Valley Hwy N, Auburn, free • faithandvictory.com, (253) 856-7077

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound in concert. 6pm, Cedar Park Church, 16300 112th Ave. NE, Bothell, $25 • iTickets.com, 1-800-965-9324

JAN 11 • SUNDAY

“What on earth is a Parish Nurse? Can a Parish Nursing/Health Ministry Benefit Your Congregation?” Informational meeting facilitated by Nancy Haughee. 2-4pm, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma • (253) 848-4853

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. Class continues Sundays thru Apr. 5. 6pm, Berean Bible Church, 2345 N 185th St., Shoreline, $93/family • berean-shoreline.org, (206) 363-1466

JAN 17 • SATURDAY

Praise and Worship Concert featuring Stephanie Wolf and local band. Co-sponsored by Drewtown Records. 7pm, Sumner Presbyterian Church, 1915 Washington St., free • (253) 606-2951

JAN 20 • TUESDAY

Washington State March for Life. 12pm, Capitol steps, Olympia • washingtonmarchforlife.org

JAN 23-25 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

JAN 24 • SATURDAY

Son Break Women’s Conference with special guests Ruth Graham, Lisa Whelchel, Pam Tebow, Sarah Taylor, Temple and Chonda Pierce. By Community Ministry Productions. 8am-5pm, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, $35-$55 • occ.org, (425) 702-0303

Restoring Hearts: Conference for women impacted by their husband’s unfaithfulness with speaker Sandy Wilson. Presented by Prodigals International and National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families. 9am-4:30pm, Eastside Foursquare Church, Bothel, $49 • RSVP nationalcoalition.org/seattle.asp, (425) 681-4008

JAN 26 • MONDAY

Bible Across America Tour. Seattle • bibleacrossamerica.com

JAN 30-FEB 1

Missions Fest 2009 with guest speakers including Mark Buchanan, Tony Campolo, Joseph D’Souza, Marie Ens, and Mike Yankoski. Vancourver Convention & Exhibition Centre, free • missionsfestvancouver.ca

FEB 6-8 • FRI-SUN

A Sacred Marriage Weekend with Gary Thomas. A Potter’s Wheel Retreat for Spiritual Formation. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

FEB 13-15 • FRI-SUN

Potter’s Wheel Weekend with Tony Campolo. A Potter’s Wheel Retreat for Spiritual Formation. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

FEB 20 • FRIDAY

“To Know That U’re Alive” featuring Kutless, Disciple, Stellar Kart, and Esterlyn. 7pm, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, $15 • lmgllc.com, (425) 702-0303

MAR 6-8 • FRI-SUN

Men’s Advance. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

MAR 7 • SATURDAY

“Uncaged! The Battle for Biblical Masculinity” Men’s Conference with Paul Cole. Sponsored by Christian Men’s Network. South Tacoma Assembly of God, 7227 S Puget Sound Ave., $14.50-$29 • g-men.org, (253) 219-0452

MAR 8 • SUNDAY

“Hello Love” Tour featuring Chris Tomlin with Israel Houghton & New Breed. Presented by Six Steps Records. 7pm, ShoWare Center, 220 Fourth Ave. S, Kent • (253) 856-6999

MAR 20-21 • FRI-SAT

“Invincible: Ready For Anything” 2008-2009 Dare2Share Student Conference Tour with special guests including Greg Stier, Derwin Gray, Zane Black, Fee, and Leeland. Key Arena, $49-$59 • dare2share.org/seattle, 1-800-462-8355

MAR 20-22 • FRI-SUN

Engaged Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • 1-800-228-6724, warmbeach.com

MAR 26-28 • THU-SAT

“Equipping the Next Great Generation” Northwest Ministry Conference with special guests including Newsboys, Leonard Sweet, Francis Chan, Tim Hawkins, Shari Rusch Furnstahl, Kidoong Yi, Ryan Frank, Jesse Butterworth and many more. Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd., Redmond, cost varies • ministryconference.org, (425) 844-9286

MAR 27 • FRIDAY

Newsboys in concert with Temple, Frank Montgomery and Jesse Butterworth. 7pm, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond, $25-$55 • occ.org, (425) 702-0303

APR 3-5 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

APR 24-26 • FRI-SUN

Women’s Weekend featuring Thelma Wells. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

MAY 1 • FRIDAY

Pierce County Prayer Breakfast with special guest Stephen Baldwin, presented by Greater Tacoma Christian Laymen’s Outreach. 6:30am, Tacoma Dome • piercecoprayer.org, (253) 209-5638

MAY 1-3 • FRI-SUN

Women’s Weekend featuring Thelma Wells. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

MAY 7 • THURSDAY

Third Day in concert with Needtobreathe & Revive. 7pm, Overlake Christian Church, 9900 Willows Rd. NE, Redmond • occ.org, 1-877-840-0457

MAY 22-25 • FRI-SUN

May Working Weekend. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

MAY 29-31 • FRI-SUN

Engaged Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

Dad & Me Weekend: Dads & Sons. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

JUN 5-7 • FRI-SAT

Dad & Me Weekend: Dads & Daughters. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

JUL 22-25 • WED-SAT

Creation West. Gorge Amphitheatre, George • creationfest.com, 1-800-327-6921

AUG 3-9 • MON-SUN

Family Camp. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

SEP 11-13 • FRI-SUN

Dad & Me Weekend: Dads & Sons. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

SEP 18-20 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

Dad & Me Weekend: Dads & Daughters. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724

NOV 6-8 • FRI-SUN

Marriage Encounter. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood • warmbeach.com, 1-800-228-6724