Faith
Faith Calendar: 01/30/2010
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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Traditional Episcopal chanted liturgies, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, Feb. 27 and March 27, quiet, formal services in contemporary English but sung by the priest and people, everyone welcome; Grace Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.
"Women of Influence" gathering, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jan. 30, with international minister and teacher Arlene Yoder, $10 for lunch, reservations required; at La Senorita, 1245 S. Garfield Ave., TC; for reservations or details, call Rita Rathburn, 409-3035.
Youth Fellowship Italian Dinner Theater, seatings at 4 and 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31, $15 adults, $8 children, $50 maximum per family, reservations required, pasta meal followed by skits and youth talent, proceeds go toward summer youth mission trips to West Virginia; Northern Lakes Community Church, 5444 Herkner Road, TC; for reservations or details, call 935-4556.
Presentation by Fred Elmore, 4 p.m. Jan. 31, Elmore will discuss his six-week experience with the Michigan Peace Team helping with the olive harvest and with non-violent intervention in disputes between Palestinians and Israeli settlers on the West Bank, followed by question and answer session; Trinity Church, Northport.
Church Women United, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 4, bring dish to pass and table service for luncheon and homemade or purchased cookies for the Jail Ministry; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., TC.
Cherub Tales story time, 11-11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 and 19, March 5 and 19, April 9 and 23, and May 7 and 21, favorite Bible stories and adventures based on Christian values for toddlers and preschoolers, participants invited to stay for lunch in the school's dining hall following story time; Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, 130 E. 10th St., TC; 946-5961.
Outdoor Sportsmen's Banquet, 6 p.m. Feb. 6, sponsored by Sportsmen's Committee of Eastport Baptist Church, $30 includes dinner, program and drawings; Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, 919 N. East Torch Lake Dr., Central Lake; for tickets or details, visit www.eastportbaptistchurch.org or call 599-2122.
St. Francis High School presents "Bye Bye Birdie," 7 p.m. Feb. 12-13 and Feb. 19-20, and 2 p.m. Feb. 14 and 21, $15 adults, $10 students; St. Francis High School, East 11th Street, TC; tickets available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. in room 19 at the high school; for details, call 941-9875.
Mardi Gras Masquerade, 7-11 p.m. Feb. 13, appetizers catered by Grey Gables, costume contest, live entertainment by Charlie's Root Fusion, mystery raffle, cash bar, tickets $30 per person (adults only), proceeds benefit St. Mary School in Charlevoix; at Castle Farms, Charlevoix; tickets available from St. Mary School or Charlevoix Screen Masters, for details, call 547-5111.
CLASSES/STUDY
"Life by Design" class continues, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 17 and 24, March 10, 17, 24 and 31, and April 14 and 21, no class held Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7, interested individuals may join anytime, class facilitated by the Rev. Crystal Yarlott using Martha Beck's book "Steering by Starlight"; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.
Bible Talks continue, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10, with ministers Tanner Shomin and Bill Denk; Elmwood Township Hall, 10090 E. Lincoln Road, TC.
Children/Youth
"Growing With God" program, for children from birth through kindergarten age and their parents; "Growing with God Story Hour" first Monday of each month, "Growing with God" third Mon. of each month, both programs meet 9:15-10:15 a.m. through May; St. Mary School library, Lake Leelanau; 256-9670, ext. 500.
FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS
"The Quest" men's group, 6:30 a.m. Tues., discussion focuses on issues specific to men of all ages, a ministry of Windward Church; Flap Jack Shack back room, 3980 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; 421-1403 or www.windwardchurch.org.
First Congregational Church Men's Fellowship, 6:30 a.m. Thurs., focusing on the Men's Fraternity series "The Great Adventure" by Robert Lewis; at the church, 6105 Center Road, TC.
neXus coffeehouse-style worship gathering, 11 a.m. Sun., "outside the pew" in the Westminster Room, The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.
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.
MEALS
Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 p.m. Sun., 5:30 p.m. Mon.; 1003 S. Maple St., TC.
The Salvation Army, noon Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 1239 Barlow St., TC.
Front Porch Community Cafe, Mon.-Sat., nutritious, affordable meals, sponsored by Front Porch Ministry; Main St., Ellsworth.
Friends of the Light Church, 11:30 a.m. Tues., sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 206 S. Oak St., TC.
First Church of the Nazarene, 5:30 p.m. Tues.; 1023 S. Division, TC.
First Christian Church, 5:30 p.m. Wed.; 3686 S. Airport Road, TC.
Community meal, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. every Wed., hot, nutritious meal, open to public, donations welcome but not required; United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
Family dinner, 6 p.m. first Wed. of the month; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; 775-2662.
Central United Methodist Church, noon Thurs.; 222 Cass St., TC.
Faith Reformed Church, 5:30 p.m. Thurs.; 1139 E. Front, TC.
Grace Episcopal Church, noon Fri.; 341 Washington St., TC.
St. Francis High School, noon Sat., SFHS cafeteria, 123 E. 11th St., TC.
Hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Sat., free, everyone welcome; Peninsula Bible Church, corner of Titus and Fair streets, TC.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Cenacle of Divine Mercy prayer meetings, 6-8 p.m. first and third Tues. of the month; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., TC; 941-8410.
SINGLES
"Oasis" active Christian singles, normally meets 7 p.m. Thurs. New Hope Community Church's Small Chapel, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; 938-8056, ext. 237, visit www.oasisministry.cc for up-to-date information.
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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 883-8909.
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.
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.
DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Thurs. through Feb. 26; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topics -- "Single Sexuality" Feb. 5; "Forgiveness" Feb. 12; $1 donation per week to cover program expenses, child care available when planned ahead (donations welcome); First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 947-6698.
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.
Homosexuals Anonymous, a Christian support group to help men and women find freedom from homosexuality; for details, leave a confidential message, e-mail tcha.1@juno.com or call (610) 779-2500 or (800) 288-HAFS.
WORSHIP
All Saints Anglican Church, 10 a.m. Sun.; Temple Beth El, 311 Beth El Way, off Washington St., TC; 946-6589 or http://allsaintstc.org.
Baha'i Faith, devotions and study group, for information about TC area gatherings, call 941-4699.
Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., TC; 947-3792.
Benzie Area Church of Christ, 2474 Frankfort Highway, Frankfort; 352-0046 or http:/benzieareachurchofchrist.blogspot.com/.
Benzie Bible Church, at the Odd Fellows Lodge, next to the library, Thompsonville; 378-4646.
Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA, 10180 Elk Lake Road, Elk Rapids; 264-8841.
Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road, TC; 947-7645.
Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.
Holy Rosary Church, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Latin Mass; 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.
Kingsley Lutheran services, meeting at the Kingsley Sportsmen's Club, Garfield Road; Saturdays, 7 p.m.; 941-5811; eucharistcab@aol.com.
Minar Bible Church, 9400 W. M-115, Mesick; 885-1818, bbrose@acegroup.cc.
New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Acme; 938-8056.
Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, Old Mission; 223-4393.
Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC; 946-9451 or 946-7209.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), 402 W. Ninth St. 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.
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.
Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or www.unity-traverse.org.
Watershed Church, Building 50, Village Center, Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.watershedtc.org or 218-3285.
West Bay Covenant Church, Cherry Bend Road at West Bay Shore Drive, TC; 946-7947.
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Local Worship Listings
A listing of area places of worship including locations and contact information.
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Food pantry lets clients pick what they want
The pantry, run by Leelanau Christian Neighbors and located at the town's middle school, has a new method of distributing food that gives clients more choices.
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Perspectives: Sharing life's ups and downs
I don't think anyone, certainly not the bride and groom who stood before me, believe that love will conquer all. I do believe they know the importance of giving and receiving love, of sharing the joys and sorrows of life "¦ and daring to dream.
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Faith in Brief: 09/04/2010
Enjoy dinner out and help BACN; New year for Church Women United; Dinner will benefit Lake Ann church; Spaghetti dinner will benefit KAIR; Rally Day opens Sunday School year; Church starts new series of messages; Quilting personality will visit quilt group; Kick-off event for teen Bible study; Registration for evening Bible study; Spiritual ways to cope with anxiety; Conference hosts best-selling author; Lighthouse Lunch program gets grant; Ecumenical spiritual formation programs.
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Road rally-style race benefits Bethany kids
Up to 40 teams will take part in today's race, a fundraiser for Bethany Christian Services' foster care and older child adoption programs.
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Faith in Brief: 08/28/2010
Archbishop at two local churches; TC church will offer DivorceCare series; Crafters needed for upcoming show; Summer's last brats and burgers cookout; Project Unity will host golf outing; Vendors needed for October craft fair.
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Brother Parker: TC native is now a friar
Parker Tiffany, 23, recently professed vows of chastity, obedience and poverty as a brother of the Capuchin, an international community of friars modeling themselves after St. Francis of Assisi.
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Perspectives: Lose 'church,' gain community
This community is actually one that is not turning its back on Christianity so much as openly welcoming people of various beliefs. There is something to admire in this, I would think.
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St. Matthew celebrates 120 years
The Mancelona church is holding a special service to mark its anniversary.
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Faith in Brief: 08/21/2010
Preview Financial Peace University; Central United hosts community party; 'Amazing Race' will benefit Bethany kids; Marriage training at Bayview Wesleyan; Leland Summer Church series closes; Registration under way for Bible study; 'Living Proof Live' will be simulcast; Register online for Win-Some Women.
Continued ... - August 14, 2010
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List of kosher animals longer than most think
The biblical rules that govern Jewish diets include a blacklist of animals that may not be eaten, like pigs, vultures or fish without scales. Beef is kosher, pork is not. Trout is kosher, crab is not.
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Kids' concert promises fun for grownups
For most people, a room filled with screaming children goes into the category of nightmare. But for the guys in Go Fish, it sounds like music to their ears — a dream come true.
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Faith In Brief: 08/14/2010
Woman to Woman Conference signup; Children invited to explore God's love; Vintage baptism attire on display. (Plus more)
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Helping Haiti: Small TC church helps start orphanage
Christ Community Church, a small Traverse City congregation, is helping to found an orphanage in St. Marc, the coastal province where thousands fled after the January earthquake that leveled the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
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Orphanage benefit events today
Scenic ride along the Old Mission peninsula; Christ Community Church BBQ and Silent Auction
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