By FāVS News Staff
Faith and community events across the region this week include a Jesuit astronomer’s retreat in Spokane, a Seattle conversation on labor and the Catholic faith, a forum on peace and justice in Renton, a babka-baking class in Boise and a multicultural celebration in Edmonds.
Multicultural Celebration Night (Oct. 20 | Edmonds, Washington | Community)
House of Wisdom, a nonprofit supporting students and immigrant and refugee communities in Snohomish and King counties, will host its first Multicultural Celebration Night Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave. The evening features cultural performances, cuisine, youth showcases, cultural exhibits and local organizations and businesses. The event is free with a suggested $10 donation. RSVP online or contact linda@thehouseofwisdomwa.org for more information. Details
Just Labor: A Conversation with Brother Ken Homan (Oct. 22 | Seattle | Community)
Seattle University hosts a conversation with Ken Homan, a Jesuit brother and St. Louis University history professor, regarding the role of labor in the Catholic faith Thursday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 5:15 p.m., at the Campion Ballroom. The conversation will cover the history of Jesuit involvement in labor movements, labor in the age of AI and the current state of labor within the Catholic faith. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. Details
A Jesuit’s Guide to the Stars (Oct. 23-25 | Spokane | Catholic)
Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, 6910 S. Ben Burr Road, hosts a weekend astronomy retreat with Brother Guy Consolmagno, a Jesuit and director emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. The retreat explores Jesuit spirituality’s emphasis on “finding God in all things” through the study of the universe, including its science, history, philosophy and artistic reflections. Consolmagno is the author of more than 300 scientific publications and several popular astronomy books. Cost is $250 for individuals and $405 for couples, including lodging and five meals; commuters pay $205, which includes five meals. Details
Peace with Justice: A Faith Forum (Oct. 24 | Renton, Washington | Interfaith)
The Promotion of Church People’s Response and the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines host a forum on faith and peace Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Fairwood Community UMC, 15255 SE Fairwood Blvd. Faith leaders from the Philippines peace movement will discuss how militarism fuels forced migration and war, and how faith communities are working for a just peace. The conversation will connect those struggles to local and global justice work, including migrant justice, homelessness, land sovereignty and Palestine. RSVP is requested. Details
JWC Babka Bake (Oct. 25 | Boise, Idaho | Jewish)
Chabad Lubavitch of Idaho, 1803 S. Maple Grove Road, hosts a babka-baking class Sunday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. Participants will learn to bake babka and take home a custom gift bag. Registration is required. Details
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