Church Notes

Here's what's happening at Whidbey Island churches and Christian schools.

Ken and Linda Halvorson will teach an eight-week MARRIAGE CLASS entitled the Gottman Seven Principles Program, 7-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. The class is designed for couples and both partners are expected to attend. Register by Sept. 10. Cost is $90 per couple for workbooks and materials. Contact the church office at 360-331-5191. The class is for pre-married, married, empty nesters and second marriages. It is not designed for couples with serious marital issues, psychological problems or individuals with addictions. The class is an educational series, not marital therapy. It is designed for couples who wish to learn new tools in their relationship, enhance communication and increase intimacy.

First United Methodist Church will host a BOOK AND BASEMENT SALE from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 14 and 15, at 1050 SE Ireland Street, Oak Harbor. Contact Sue Eloph at 360-675-4448 for more information.

WHIDBEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL will accept registrations for students entering grades one to eight 2:30-5:30 p.m., Aug. 16, at 31830 State Route 20, Oak Harbor. Call Byron Schurch at 360-279-1812 or visit www.whidbeychristianschool.com for more information.

OAK HARBOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL is currently enrolling preschool and elementary students for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. OHCS is committed to high academic standards and biblical principles and has been in operation since 1938. For registration information, call the school office at 360-675-2831.

LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL is currently accepting registrations for three-year-olds in the morning class and four-year-olds in both morning or afternoon classes. Don’t delay, class sizes are limited! Call 360-675-2548 or visit www.concordialutheranwhidbey.org

His Kids PRE-SCHOOL REGISTRATION at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church for the 2015-16 school year is open. His Kids Pre-School, a play and learn environment, has offered early childhood education for more than 20 years. There is a registration fee of $100 at the time of signing your child up. Please contact the church office or visit our website for further information. 360-679-1561 or www.oakharborlutheran.com

YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Coupeville United Methodist Church are at 5 p.m. Sunday nights. There will be games, music, crafts and Christian education. Special activities are planned for taking the teens to beaches, forests and other activities. All youth grades six through 12 are welcome; they don’t need to have an affiliation with the church or attend any church. For more information, call Church Life Coordinator Suzanne Loomis at 360-678-4256.

WHIDBEY ISLAND FRIENDS (QUAKERS) hold their regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. Sundays at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. This time of silent worship together may include spoken messages. For more information, visit www.whidbeyquakers.org or email Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com

Oak Harbor’s CHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM, 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, is open for study and prayer 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and 3-7 p.m. Wednesdays. More information can be found at christianscience.com, christiansciencewhidbey.com or call 360-675-0621.