Events

Schedule of Events - 2007

  • March, 2007 - Incorporation and official beginning of The Eighth Day Community.

  • July, 2007 - Starting date of Prodigal Men's Ministry at Roosevelt Community Church.

  • October, 2007 - Starting date of first c0hort for the Eighth Day Institute.

Schedule of Events - 2008

  • January 19, 2008 - Spiritual mentoring, a one day interactive training on Biblical models of mentoring relationships. Saturday January 19th from 9am-4pm at Bellingham Convenant Church. Led by Janet Russell.

  • February 7th, 2008 - Starting date of Prodigal Men's Ministry at Bellingham Covenant Church.

  • March 17, 2008 - Presentation The Firs Conference Center, First Baptist Church, and the Eighth Day Community Present an Into the Woods event: "Loving Your Community" Monday March 17th, 2008 7:00pm-9pm at First Baptist Church, Bellingham.

  • March 29, 2008 - The One-Day Plunge with Trinity Western University Bellingham students Saturday March 29th, 2008 from 9am-3pm downtown Bellingham at Three Trees Coffee House.

  • April 14, 2008 - Lamentation, beginning Monday April 14th, 2008 at First Presbyterian Church.

  • August, 2008 - Esperanza Mission Trip - and Eighth Day Community Gathering August, 16th-23rd. A trip for Prodigal Ministries and as a Gathering opportunity for the Eighth Day Community.

  • September 6th and 7th, 2008 - Prodigal Men's Retreat for one night at the Firs Chalet. Saturday check-in at 3pm and check-out Sunday at 2pm. Cost is $35 for the entire event.

  • October Kick-Off of both Prodigal groups.

  • November 7th-21st, 8th Day sponsered art show at the downtown 8th Day Buidling. The show is entitled, HURT. Lucy Shaw will be sharing her poetry on Saturday November 15 at the 8th Day Building from 7-9pm as part of the show.     

Schedule of Events - 2009            

February 5th, 2009 -  Prodigal Combined Group Evening and Invitational!Combined group evening from 6:30pm-9pm at Bellingham Covenant Church. This is also an invitation for guests to come who are interested in learning more about what Prodigal is all about.

March 15, 2009 -  Guest speaker at King Mountain Community Church at their 10am service. Dale will be sharing about 8th Day and Prodigal Men's Ministries.

April 9th, 2009 - "Kick-off" of the Hillcrest Chapel Prodigal group. This is a combined service of all the Prodigal groups in Bellingham - come join us!

April 25, 2009 -  8th Day will be co-hosting a one day seminar on "living compassion in the city. This event will be at Northlake Community Church from 9am-5pm. Postponed to a TBD date.

May 2nd, 2009 - Prodigal Men's Ministries is the featured guest at 1st Presbyterian Church of Bellingham's monthly men's breakfast. The breakfast is from 8am-10am at 1st Presbyterian. Bring a dish to share if you come and join us!

May 5th, 2009 -  Prodigal Combined Group Evening and Invitational! Combined group evening on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-9pm at Roosevelt Community Church. This is also an invitation for guests to come who are interested in learning more about what Prodigal is all about.

September 12-13, 2009 - Prodigal Men's Ministries retreat at the Firs Chalet.

January 7th, 2010 -  Kick-off evening for new Prodigal group at 1st Presbyterian Church in Bellingham, WA.