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October 16, 2009

Faith Calendar: 10/17/2009

Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; fax to 946-8632; e-mail features@record-eagle.com. Items should be sent at least two weeks in advance. All entries are subject to editing and are published on a space-available basis.

EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Local peace builder John Parker and potluck supper, 6 p.m. Oct. 18, by Potter's House UCC, meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 922-0446 or www.pottershouseucc.org.

"Discover Adoption" event, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 24, information on intercountry, domestic infant adoption and older child adoption, panel of adoptive families on hand to share their stories, sponsored by Bethany Christian Services; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 995-0870 or www.bethany.org/traverse.

Catfish fry, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 24, fish, hush puppies, cole slaw, rolls, beverages and dessert; $8 adult, $5 ages 5/younger, $25 per family; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road NW, Kalkaska; 258-2820.

Craft show vendors sought, registration open until full, show held Oct. 24, $25 for a 10- by 10-foot booth or $12.50 for a 5- by 10-foot booth; Lake Ann Methodist Church, Lake Ann; for application or details, call 275-7912, 946-2568 or e-mail anglambertson@yahoo.com.

St. Mary Hannah Home and School Association's Halloween Party, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 25, for all children, carnival games, prizes, candy, raffles and food concessions, $1 per child or $5 per family with a non-perishable food donation; St. Mary Hannah School, 2912 W. M-113, Kingsley; 263-5288.

Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner, donations of time, food and money sought, Nov. 26, meals delivered starting at 11:15 a.m., public served between 1-3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church 1003 S. Maple St., TC; mail checks, payable to the Community Meals Program with a notation "Thanksgiving Dinner" to: Community Meals Program, P.O. Box 102, Traverse City, MI 49685; call organizer Sandra Svec, 263-7130, for details, meal delivery to arrange for transportation, to have a meal delivered, to make a donation, to volunteer or to share the names of shut-ins or those who will be alone on the holiday.

Craft Shows

Craft and Bake Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17, handcrafted holiday items, baked goods and garden produce; First Baptist Church, 244 Washington St., TC; 946-4727.

Holiday Sampler Arts and Crafts Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17, lunch available; Trinity Lutheran School, 1003 S. Maple St., TC; 275-2774.

CLASSES/STUDY

Bible study, 10 a.m. Oct. 20 and 27; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Family Learning Center, every Wed., 6 p.m. "kid friendly" dinner, 6:30 p.m. family worship, 7-8 p.m. classes for all ages, free; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; Lori Nyman, 878-0203.

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

Trinity School of Transformation, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. one Saturday each month, year-long Bible study focusing on theme "With God Life"; Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front, TC; Jo Panter, 947-8920; Dr. Mark Hoffman, 935-1749.

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

Gospel meetings, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27, led by Tanner Shomin, Jason McInally and Bill Denk; Grand Traverse County Governmental Center cafeteria, 400 S. Boardman Ave., TC.

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

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

TGIWednesday, Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. buffet dinner; 6:15 p.m. activities for all ages, everyone welcome; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; for dinner reservations or details, call 947-6698.

Common Threads Prayer Shawl Ministry, 10 a.m. second and fourth Fri. each month, bring skeins of yarn, size 11-13 knitting needles or size M, N. or P crochet hook and create comfort shawls and afghans, 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 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.

PRAYER/MEDITATION

Service of Prayer and Healing, 7 p.m. third Sun. of month, quiet meditative worship, opportunity for individual laying on of hands and prayer for healing; Advent Lutheran Church, renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 632-0824 or www.adventlakeann.org.

Cenacle of Divine Mercy prayer meetings, 7 p.m. third and fourth Tues. of the month; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., TC; 941-8410.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Grief Share Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. through Dec. 9, different topics discussed each week, participants may join anytime, $15 fee for workbook; Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; for details or to register, call 922-9882 or visit www.bponline.org.

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.

DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Mon., Oct. 5-Dec. 28; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topics -- "Facing My Anger" Oct. 19; "Facing My Depression" Oct. 26; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe, Kalkaska.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Minar Bible Church, 9400 W. M-115, Mesick; 885-1818, bbrose@acegroup.cc.

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.

Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, Old Mission; 223-4393.

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.

Praise West Church, 508 W. 14th St., TC; 946-2090.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (WELS), 1778 High Lake Road, TC; 941-7812.

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

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

Redeeming Grace Church, 3211 N. Garfield, TC; (231) 421-3966.

Resurrection Life Church, 4376 U.S. 31 S., TC; 943-0450, www.resonline.org.

River of Life Church, at the Christ Community Church building, corner of Seventh and Oak streets, TC; 943-9667 or www.riveroflife-tc.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. Mary Catholic Church, South St. Mary's Street, Lake Leelanau; 256-9676.

St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, 912 S. Garfield, TC; 947-5293.

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.

Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple, TC; 946-2720.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road, TC; 947-3117 or www.uucgt.org.

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.

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

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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