Religion Calendar: 07/11/2009

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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

St. Mary Parish Festival and Chicken Dinner, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 12, meal tickets $12 adults, $7 ages 6-10, free for ages 3/younger; festival activities include adult and children's games, free crafts for younger children, a Country Store, a raffle, and a quilt raffle by St. Mary Parish Quilters; St. Mary Parish, St. Mary's Street, Lake Leelanau; 256-9676 or 256-9670, ext. 500.

Bethany Christian Services' adoption information meetings, July 14, intercountry adoption meeting 9-11 a.m., state adoption/foster care meeting 1-4 p.m., adoption specialists on hand to discuss options and adoptive family with share its experiences; Bethany Christian Services, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr., TC; for details or if planning to attend, call 995-0870 or go to www.bethany.org/traverse.

Very Cherry Smorgasbord, 5-7 p.m. or until the food is gone July 16, all dishes include cherries in some form, $10 adults, $5 ages 4-12, free for ages 3/younger, tickets available at the door only; Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort.

Congregaton Beth El, Sabbath services every Fri. through summer, 7:30 p.m. July 17 service led by Rabbi Al Lewis, other services are lay-led; 311 Beth El Way, behind the Park Place Hotel, off Washington Street, TC; 946-1913.

Leland Summer Community Church, 9:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 30; guest speakers include Dr. Jack Stewart July 12, 26 and Aug. 2; Dr. Rob Craig July 19; Dr. Ronald Naylor Aug. 9 and 16, and Dr. Carver McGriff Aug. 23 and 30; meets at Leland Community United Methodist Church, 104 N. Fourth St., Leland; for details, call 256-9161 or visit www.lelandcumc.org.

Baby Pantry, 9 a.m.-noon second Sat. of each month, diapers, wipes, lotions, cereal, food and bottles, for residents of northwest Grand Traverse, northeast Benzie and southern Leelanau counties, sponsored by Advent Lutheran Church; old fire hall, Lake Ann

CLASSES/STUDY

Bible study continues, 10 a.m. July 14, 21 and 28; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Youth Fellowship

Grand Traverse Teen Community Bible Study "Keep in Touch" evening, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 13, program, cook-out, praise and worship, for students in ninth-12th grades, past, current and prospective Teen CBS students and friends welcome, registration for 2009-10 class available; Faith Reformed Church's Ministry Center, 1139 E. Front St., TC; for details, contact Sally Miller, 223-4335 or sallymiller@charter.net.

Jewish Teen Connection's Day of Summer Fun at Michigan Adventure, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 20, reservations due July 17, Jewish teens from all over Michigan invited, transportation available; Michigan Adventure, Muskegon; for reservations, ride coordination and other details, contact JTC Coodinator Eric Awerbuch, (248) 568-1856 or awerbuc1@msu.edu.

FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS

Women of Faith, 7:30 p.m. second Tues. of month, open to Catholic women of any age or from any parish who wish to grow in their faith and discover the beauty of their vocation as women; St. Francis Catholic Church Franciscan Room, South Union Street, TC; Mary Kelly, 946-1126, or Kathy Mousseau, 943-5045.

Episcopal Peace Fellowship, brown bag lunch meeting, 11:45 a.m. third Mon., Grace Episcopal Church, 341 E. Washington St., TC; 947-2330.

FOOD PANTRIES

Peninsula Bible Church, 9-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; corner of Titus and Fair streets, TC; 946-9451.

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-noon Mon. and Thurs., or by appointment, drop off food donations during pantry hours or on Sun., serving northwest Grand Traverse and northeast Benzie counties; at the church, U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-6372.

Kingsley United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-noon Mon. and 7-8 p.m. Wed., no appointment necessary; at the church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.

Grace Episcopal Church, Mon. and Fri., people needing food should call before noon on those days; pick up food before 2 p.m. at the church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.

Lake Ann United Methodist Church, serving northwestern Grand Traverse and northeastern Benzie counties; call for details; 275-7236, or 275-6029.

Revival Center of Cadillac, 8:30 a.m. Wed., and 6 p.m. every third Mon. of month; 984 Plett Road, bring a container to transport food; Cadillac; 775-2662.

St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, food pantry, 1-3 p.m. Wed.; 912 S. Garfield, TC.

Resurrection Life Church mobile food pantry, 3-5 p.m. second Tues., first come, first served; 4376 U.S. 31 S., TC; 943-0450.

PRAYER/MEDITATION

Silent meditation, 7-8 p.m. second Mon. of each month, everyone welcome, free; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.

Peace Meditation and Prayer, 9:30 a.m. second Thurs. of month; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; 271-6036.

Crossroads Community of Faith Men's Ministry, 8 a.m. second Sat.; Big Boy, U.S. 31 North, TC; 943-7312.

SINGLES

Singles for Christ, first and third Sat. of month, for singles 40/older, sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church, Petoskey; for details or schedule of activities, call Frieda Lewitt, 347-5747.

Singles' group, 6:30-9 p.m. third Thurs. of month, for singles older than 40; First Church of the Nazarene, corner of 14th and Division, TC; call Kathy Love, 342-1142.

Christian Singles Group at Immaculate Conception Church, meets 6 p.m. second Sat. of month, potluck dinner, games and more; Immaculate Conception Parish's Centennial Hall, 720 Second St., TC; 947-5926.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon daily, Ladies AA meeting, 8 p.m. Wed.; Sunday AA meetings 8 p.m., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.

Project Unity for Life, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., informal seminars for men, with programs for those on parole, probation or with substance abuse problems, video, audio, large and small group discussion, free, light meal served, court slips can be signed with approval; 900 E. Front St., Suite 200, TC; for questions or to arrange transportation, 929-4446.

Grand Traverse area chapter of The Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon., self-help support organization for parents grieving the loss of a child; Munson Community Health Center, Munson Avenue, TC; 946-5462.

Alcoholics for Christ, Mon. 7:30-9 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC, 938-2654 or 631-2493;

Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. Mon. and Fri., 12-step Christian approach to recovery issues; Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow, TC; 946-4644.

Post-abortion support group and Bible study, Mon. evenings; Pregnancy Resource Center, Cadillac; for time, location or details, 775-1545.

Project Unity for Life's "Free at Last" women's group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., Project Unity for Life offices, 900 E. Front, suite 200, TC; 929-4446 or www.projectunityforlife.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thurs., free, no weigh-ins; Munson Community Health Center, meeting room G, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 263-7827 or 922-1653.

Christ-centered, 12-step addiction recovery groups, "The Rock" (co-ed), 7-8:30 p.m. Fri., Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 402 W. Ninth St., TC.

Open Door, post-abortion healing ministry to help people affected emotionally and spiritually by abortion, TC; for day, time and location, call 378-4962 or e-mail thistime@coslink.net.

WORSHIP

Advent Lutheran (ELCA), at renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 275-8031, www.adventlakeann.org or e-mail pastorjustin@charter.net.

Baha'i Faith, devotions and study group, for information about TC area gatherings, call 941-4699.

Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; 922-9882.

Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., TC; 947-3792.

Benzie Bible Church, at the Odd Fellows Lodge, next to the library, Thompsonville; 378-4646.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 6012 Lake St., Glen Arbor; 334-4180.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA, 1050 Peninsula Dr. at Bryant Park, TC; 947-9880.

Blaine Christian Church, Joyfield Road, Arcadia; 352-9148.

Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA, 10180 Elk Lake Road, Elk Rapids; 264-8841.

Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 946-5191 or www.tccentralumc.org.

Church in the Hills Presbyterian (USA), 6401 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire; 533-6001.

Church of the Bay, the city/regional church in the area, noon-1 p.m. Wed.; Espresso Bay back room, 202 E. Front St., TC; call Margie Long, director of Intercessors for Church of the Bay. 943-8760.

Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road, TC; 947-7645.

Church of Universal Consciousness, 10 a.m. third Sun., a metaphysical church; for details and location, 258-2377 or rssr@wildblue.net.

Community of Christ, 813 Parsons, TC; 947-0600.; Inland Congregation, 18010 Honor Hwy., Inland Township, 275-2022.

Elberta United Methodist Church, 555 Lincoln Ave., Elberta; 352-7427.

Elk Rapids United Methodist Church, 301 Traverse St., Elk Rapids; 264-8134.

Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.

Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.

Family of Faith Lutheran Church, Montessori Children's House, 5363 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 933-0947.

Feast of Victory Lutheran Church, 4400 Mt. Hope Road, Acme; 938-1070.

Fife Lake United Methodist Church, 206 N. Boyd St., Fife Lake; 879-4270.

First Baptist Church, 244 Washington, TC; 946-4727.

First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC; 946-4074.

First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.

First Congregational Church UCC, corner of Zosel and Spring streets, Onekama; 889-4081, oldchurch82@jackpine.net.

First Congregational Church, 425 Forest Ave., Frankfort; 352-7909.

Forest Area Bible Church, 616 Bates St., Fife Lake; 879-3285.

Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 McFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; 334-4563.

Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Grant United Methodist Church, Karlin and Zue roads, Buckley; 275-7109.

Harbor Light "A Life Giving Church," 4050 Barnes Road, TC; 933-0700.

Holy Rosary Church, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Latin Mass; 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.

Honor Congregational Church, U.S. 31, Honor; 325-3282.

Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 2680 S. M-88 Highway, Bellaire; 533-8129.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Diocesan Hispanic Mass, 5 p.m. Sundays; 720 Second St., TC; 946-4211.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 1027 McRae Hill Road, TC; 946-6938 or www.ibctc.org.

Kewadin United Methodist Church, 7234 Cairn Highway, Kewadin; 264-9640.

Revival Center of Kingsley, 111 S. Bronson St., Kingsley; 775-0074.

Lake Ann United Methodist Church New Life Center, 19900 First St., Lake Ann; 275-7236.

Lakeshore Community Church, 301 Water Street, East Jordan; 330-9224.

Light of the North Christian Center, 3211 N. Garfield, TC; 922-0099.

Long Lake Friends Church, North Long Lake and Church roads, TC; 946-5289.

Manton United Methodist Church, 102 N. Michigan Ave., Manton; 824-3593.

Mayfield Chapel, 2300 Church St., Mayfield; 947-1512 or e-mail mayfchap@aol.com.

New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Acme; 938-8056.

New Life Family Worship Center, 7030 W. 4 Road, south of Buckley; 269-4662.

Northern Lakes Community Church (Presbyterian USA), 5460 N. Long Lake Road, TC; enter off Herkner; 935-4556.

Northland Community Church, 9105 E. Fouch Road, TC; 946-9693.

Old Mission Congregational Church, corner of Swaney & Mission roads, Old Mission; 632-4860.

The Orchard Church, at TC Christian High School, 753 Emerson Road, TC; 947-5483 or www.OrchardChurchHome.com.

Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6790 M-115, Benzonia; 882-4326, www.cuaa.edu/~lcmosel/.

Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC; 946-9451 or 946-7209.

Pine Grove Church of God, 790 Indian Trail, TC; 946-8720; www.pinegroveministries.org.

Potter's House, UCC, meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 941-7041 or www.pottershouseucc.org.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), Friends Meetinghouse, Fifth and Oak, TC.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), at 402 W. Ninth Street at Wadsworth, TC; 946-1700 or www.redeemertraversecity.org

Sacred Heart Church, Roman Catholic Latin Mass, Valley Road, east of 131, Mancelona; 587-8515.

Safe Harbor Baptist Church, at Mill Creek Elementary School, 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg; 642-1259.

St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln, Beulah; 882-4241.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13400 Center Road, TC; 223-7211 or 649-1339.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Townline and M-22, Cedar; 228-6888.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 785 Beulah Highway, Beulah; 882-4506.

The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow St., TC; 946-4644.

Sojourn Church, 1101 E. Front, TC; 360-4425; www.sojourntc.org.

Suttons Bay Bible Church, 3224 S. West Bay Shore Dr. (M-22), Suttons Bay; 271-4618.

The Tabernacle, 213 Wexford Ave., Buckley; 269-4190 or www.buckleychurch.com.

Traverse Bay Mennonite Church, 915 Carver St., TC; 947-8103, 941-1378 or 941-7840.

Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-5323.

Traverse City Orthodox Mission, meeting at 1030 Hastings St., TC; 668-6583.

Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), James and 10th streets, Frankfort.

West Bay Covenant Church, Cherry Bend Road at West Bay Shore Drive, TC; 946-7947.

West Side Community Church, 4975 E. Traverse Highway (M-72 West), TC; 941-9300 or office@tcwscc.com.

Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 5750 Williamsburg Road, Williamsburg; 267-5792.

Windward Church, Traverse City West Middle School, TC; 421-1403 or www.windwardchurch.org.

Woodside Wesleyan Church, 6789 Ole White Dr., Lake Ann; for service times or details, call 275-7763.

The Word Church, 3300 Epps Lane, TC; 938-5901.

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