Faith Calendar: 03/06/2010

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

"Free to Love, Free to Live" workshop, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 6, sponsored by Women of Influence ministry, soup and salad lunch, simple exercises, small group discussion and prayer ministry to help women manage their minds, emotions and relationships and gain insights to help them begin their journey toward freedom, free-will offering taken; workshop location to be determined; for details or to register, e-mail, juliesong1@aol.com or go to the Women of Influence Facebook page.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 4 p.m. March 6, to benefit the Tony Glaza family, whose home was destroyed by fire, $5 suggested donation per person, bake sale also will be held, sponsored by St. Francis Parish; at St. Francis High School dining hall, 123 E. 11th St., TC.

Easter Basket work bees, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 10, and 10 a.m.-noon March 13 and 20, volunteers needed to help assemble Easter baskets for area children, donations also welcome, $5 per basket covers the cost of materials, checks should be made out to the Father Fred Foundation, or make donations at www.fatherfred.org; work bees held at the Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings St., TC; to volunteer, call Sue Bauer, 947-2055, ext. 34.

Community Easter Day Dinner, April 4, meals delivered starting at 12:30 p.m., public served 2:30-4:30 p.m. at VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; donations of time, money, food, baked goods, crafts, cards, plastic bags, brown grocery bags, items for survival kits, Easter lilies, bookmarks, pencils, cards with verses, vans and more needed; checks payable to Community Meals Program, with notation "Easter Dinner," may be mailed to P.O. Box 102, Traverse City, MI 49685; to volunteer, make a donation, share the names of shut-ins or others who will be alone on the holiday, or to arrange for transportation, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.

Baby Pantry, 9 a.m.-noon second Sat., 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.

Lent

Lenten Soup Supper Series, 6:30 p.m. March 10, 17 and 24, meal followed by discussion of the "Letters of Paul" by the Rev. Daniel P. Richards, participants should bring a Bible, child care available on request; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC; call 947-2330.

Fish Dinners, 5-7 p.m. March 12 and 26, proceeds benefit local charities, followed at 7 p.m. by Stations of the Cross; Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme; 947-7009.

Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m. March 12 and 26, $8 adults, $4 ages 12/younger; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Interlochen; 276-6372.

Lenten Book Discussion, 9-9:50 a.m. Sun. through March 21, discussion of Henri Nouwen's "Adam: God's Beloved," led by Mike McManus; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC; to register and for book ordering information, 947-2330.

CLASSES/STUDY

Bible Study continues, 10 a.m. March 9, 16, 23 and 30; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

"Life by Design" class continues, 7-8:30 p.m. March 10, 17, 24 and 31, and April 14 and 21, no class April 7, join anytime, led by the Rev. Crystal Yarlott using Martha Beck's book "Steering by Starlight"; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.

"A Learner's Minyan," 10-11 a.m. one Saturday a month, learn Shabbat prayers, no Hebrew required; Logan Valley office complex, 3143 Logan Valley Road; call Ahavat Shalom Congregation, 929-4330.

FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS

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.

Women of Faith, 7:30 p.m. second Tues. of month, open to Catholic women of all ages from any parish; St. Francis Catholic Church Franciscan Room, South Union Street, TC; Mary Kelly, 946-1126, or Kathy Mousseau, 943-5045.

Mothers of Preschoolers group (M.O.P.S.), 9:15-11:15 a.m. second and fourth Fri., free child care and registration; Zion Lutheran Church, next to Northern Michigan Hospital, Petoskey; 622-3839.

Common Threads Prayer Shawl Ministry, 10 a.m. second and fourth Fri. each month, bring yarn, size 11-13 knitting needles or size M, N or P crochet hook, seating limited, reservations suggested; The Village at Bay Ridge, West Building arts and crafts room, 3950 Scenic Ridge Road (off Silver Lake Road), TC; 932-9455 for reservations or details.

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 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; 275-7236, or 275-6029.

Revival Center of Cadillac, 8:30 a.m. Wed., and 6 p.m. every third Mon.; 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.

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., affordable meals, sponsored by Front Porch Ministry; Main St., Ellsworth.

Friends of the Light Church, 11:30 a.m. Tues., sponsored by 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, TC.

PRAYER/MEDITATION

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

Peace Meditation and Prayer, 9:30 a.m. second Thurs.; 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

Traverse Area Christian Singles, interdenominational fellowship group welcomes all area Christian singles; social dinner 6 p.m. second Sat., reservations due at least three days in advance, for reservations/dinner location, call 421-1260.

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

SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief Share recovery/support group, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Mon. through April 26; Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; 922-9882.

Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula, 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, 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., 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, 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

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

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.

Archangel Gabriel Greek Orthodox Church, meeting at 1030 Hastings St., TC; 668-6583 or visit www.tcorthodoxchurch.org.

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 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.

Benzonia Congregational Church, UCC, south of intersection of U.S. 31 and M-115 W., Benzonia; 882-4922.

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

Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA, 1050 Peninsula Drive 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.

Christ United Methodist Church, 1249 Three Mile Road S., TC; 946-3048 or www.tcchrist.com.

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

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

Church of the Nazarene, 1023 S. Division, TC; 947-5445.

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

Congregation Ahavat Shalom, meets at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC, 929-4330.

Congregaton Beth El, monthly Shabbat services 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Albert Lewis; 311 Beth El Way, behind the Park Place Hotel, off Washington Street, TC; call 946-1913 or visit www.templebetheltc.com for exact dates.

Crossroads Community of Faith, 3920 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; 943-7312.

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

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.

Father's House Outreach, 7 p.m. Sat., 1669 St. Joseph St., next to Centre Ice, TC; Carlo Fabbrini, 409-1476.

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

Fellowship Church (Christian Reformed Ministry), 2555 Garfield Road N., TC; 947-6520.

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 Church of Christ, Scientist, 330 Sixth St., TC; 946-9420; Reading Room, 1142 E. Eighth St., TC; 947-6293.

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, 431 Forest Ave., Frankfort; 352-7909.

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

Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort; 352-7427.

Friends of the Light (Quaker), Sunday, 9 a.m. unprogrammed worship, 10 a.m. Meeting for Worship; corner of Fifth and Oak streets, TC; http://gt- friends.quaker.org.

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

Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330 from 9 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.

Hidden Springs Community Church, Marion Township Hall, Marion Center Road, south of M-66, Charlevoix; 237-9204.

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.

Keswick United Methodist Church, South Center Highway, Suttons Bay; 271-3755 or www.keswickchurch.org.

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

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

Kingsley Lutheran services, meeting at the Kingsley Sportsmen's Club, Garfield Road; Saturdays, 7 p.m.; 941-5811; eucharistcab@aol.com.

Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.

-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach

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