New Southern Baptist church forming in CdA

A new church has formed in Coeur d'Alene, NorthStar Church, a Southern Baptist Church Family of Faith.

Pastor Scott Hanberry, wife Stephanie and two daughters Hannah, 8, and Haley, 7 relocated here in September from New Orleans where Hanberry was in seminary.

A family friend, Mike Palmer, is the pastor at Salmon Valley Baptist Church in Salmon, Idaho. Palmer contacted Hanberry and told him there was an opportunity to start a congregation here.

Hanberry said the moment they stepped foot in Coeur d'Alene they knew they were home.

The church stresses "Real people, relevant discussions, relational settings and small groups" on their Web site.

Right now they are meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays in McEuen Terrace's common area, and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Lake Villa Apartments in the TV lounge. They hope to build a facility.

Pastor Hanberry and some of the congregation teamed up with the Proverbial Cup and served free coffee and hot chocolate to 320 chilly folks at the Polar Bear Plunge New Year's Day to get to know some of the community. He even participated to initiate himself to North Idaho.

For more information on NorthStar Church, call 772-2011 or visit www.northstarchurch.us.

`Sacred Unity' presentation

Local author Virginia Ellen will present "Sacred Unity" today from 1 to 4 p.m. at Unity Church of North Idaho, 4465 N. 15th St.

This presentation is about the Aramaic language and how it is an expansive way of prayer. It is about embodying the words in prayer so that you can live with them. According to Ellen, this is a deep, healing form of prayer.

Ellen is the author of "Activation of the Sacred Seals." Reservations are recommended but not required. A $20 offering is suggested. For more information, call the church at 664-1125.

January luncheon

The Coeur d'Alene Christian Women's Club will have their January luncheon Thursday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with the theme "Gourmet Away on a Snowy Day."

Terry Wisdom, manager of the Gourmet Way, will demonstrate various items from the store as well as have tips for home entertainment. Musical bells will be performed by Jan Hensch.

The lunch is $9 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. Complimentary child care is available by reservation. Call Anita at 687-0291 or Prudy at 772-9013 by Monday for reservations.

Day Aglow meeting

Coeur d'Alene Day Aglow Community Lighthouse will meet Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Inn, 414 W. Appleway.

Lunch is $8.50. For reservations, call Shirley Peterson by Sunday at 772-5562.

Guest speaker

John Osborn, M.D., will speak at the North Idaho Untarian Church Sunday on "The Spokane River: A River in Peril."

Dr. Osborn is the conservation director for the Upper Columbia Sierra Club, and is a long-time environmentalist activist. The discussion group will meet at the Harding Family Center at 15th and Wallace. For more information call 765-0716.

Gentle yoga

New Gentle yoga will be offered at Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley, each Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church classroom.

Laurie Regan will instruct the hour-long sessions. The cost is $6 per class. For more information call the church at 765-8800.

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