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March 12, 2009

Religion calendar: 03/14/2009

Religion Calendar is published weekly by the Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information may be mailed to Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; 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

Gladhander St. Patrick's Day Party, 6 p.m. March 14, music by Geezer starting at 7:30 p.m., $20 at the door, must be 21/older, sponsored by Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools; Knights of Columbus Hall, 13424 S. West Bay Shore Dr., TC; for details or tickets, call 941-4523.

Ski Chapel, 5:15 -6 p.m. March 14 & April 11, prayer, singing, discussion and small group atmosphere for Christians of all denominations, skiers, snowmobilers and winter vacationers welcome; Church in the Hills, 6401 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire; 533-6001.

Pastie dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. March 14, $9 per person, $18 for parents and young children; Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.

Traverse Area Christian Singles Fellowship dinner, 6 p.m. March 14, all area Christian singles welcome; Mabel's, 472 Munson Ave., TC; reservations requested, call 263-7766 or e-mail tjsnyder33@gmail.com.

"Feeding Ourselves: Ways to Nourish in These Challenging Times," after church March 15, 22 and 29, participants will journal, share and learn techniques designed to center and empower them, free-will offering accepted, no one refused; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.

Rick Heeren, author of "The Elk River Story," Monday, 5:30-8 p.m. at the Hagerty Center; presented by Transformation Traverse City; 932-1280 or 944-2798.

Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools' open houses and registration, kindergarten and preschool registration -- week of March 16, open registration; for details, visit www.gtacs.org.

Cherub Tales story time, 10:30-11 a.m. March 19, free, Bible stories and adventures based on Christian values, for toddlers and preschoolers, everyone attending welcome to stay for lunch in the school dining hall, $3 adults, $2.60 children; Holy Angels School library, 130 E. 10th St., TC.

Abbie's Angels "Girls Night Out," 6 p.m. March 20, "Taking Care of Your Mind, Body and Soul" theme, led by professional coach and motivational speaker Shann Vander Lee, time for socializing, spa treatments, cooking demonstrations and exercise, light supper and appetizers provided, $25, advance tickets not required, but helpful for planning purposes; Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of 10th and James streets, Frankfort; for details or reservations, 352-7521.

Back Porch Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. until "the fun's done," third Sat. of the month, featuring Peacemeal String Band March 21; family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, bedroom slippers welcome, $5 each or $10 families at the door, light refreshments available; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 544-2305.

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

Lent

"Change Your Knowing" Lenten series on the Gospel of Mark, after 6 p.m. soup supper, Wed. through April 1, led by the Rev. Daniel P. Richards, everyone welcome, bring Bible, curiosity and can of soup to add to common soup pot, bread and beverages provided; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.

Lenten Friday Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m. March 20, 27, April 3 and 10, $8 adults, $4 children, $22 families, take-out meals available; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Interlochen; 276-6372.

CLASSES/STUDY

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.

Pub Theology, 8:30 p.m. Thurs., beer, conversation and God, all religions/perspectives welcome; Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St. TC; 218-3285.

"Spirituality: Untapped," 7 p.m. Thurs., discussion of ethics, faith, religion and other topics of interest, sponsored by Church in the Hills and First Baptist Church of Bellaire; Short's Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; www.bellaireuntapped.blogspot.com.

"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.

Community Bible Study, 7-8:30 p.m. Tues. through May, Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., TC; 932-9123.

"A Course in Miracles" study groups, 7:15-9 p.m. Tues.; and 7:15-9 p.m. Wed., participants may join anytime; both groups meet at Talon Title Group, second floor, 315 N. Division, TC; the Rev. Deb Brown, 929-9009.

Men's Ministry, "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" by Robert Lewis, 6:30 a.m. Thurs., First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.

FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS

Women's Ministry Meeting, 10 a.m.-noon March 14, program by Pastor Pat Markham; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; 775-2662.

Gospel meetings, 7:30 p.m. March 17 and 24; Golden Fellowship Hall, 9700 Riley Road, Interlochen; 590-3010.

Moms Group, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, intergenerational group of mothers of all ages, to study, discuss and practice faith-based relational issues and skills, child care available; Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-2471.

Mothers in Christ, 9-11 a.m. Mon., $2 meeting fee, plus $2 per child with $4 maximum child care fee; open to all Christian mothers; Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme; 938-9214.

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

Friendship Program, 7 p.m. Tues., to help developmentally disabled adults understand Christian faith, Fellowship Church, 2555 Garfield Road, TC; 938-1730 or 947-6420.

NEXUS Alternative Worship Service, noon Sun., The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.

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.

TGIWednesday, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. buffet dinner; 6:30-7:45 p.m. classes/activities for all ages, dinner reservations due noon Mon., everyone welcome; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.

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.

MEALS

Sal's Kitchen, noon meal Mon., Wed. and Fri., Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow, TC; 946-4644.

Community lunch, noon Tues., sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation; at Friends Church, Fifth and Oak streets, TC; 947-3117.

Community lunch, noon Fri.; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC; 947-2330.

Family dinner, 6 p.m. first Wed. of the month; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; 775-2662.

Front Porch Community Cafe, offering nutritious, affordable meals Mon.-Sat., sponsored by Front Porch Ministry; Main St., Ellsworth.

Hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Sat., free, everyone welcome; Peninsula Bible Church, corner of Titus and Fair streets, 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.

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.

Community Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m. Tues., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.

Community prayer for the region and its residents, noon-1 p.m. Wed., everyone welcome, sponsored by Church of the Bay, a multi-denominational group of area churches; Espresso Bay, 202 E. Front, TC.

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.

Outdoor, 11-circuit labyrinth, always open, made of rock and forest material, on private property; Robert and Pauline Alley residence, 16488 Honor Highway (U.S. 31), 7.2 miles west of Interlochen Corners, north side of highway; 275-6039 or 342-1366.

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

Sunday Morning Meditation, 11 a.m.-noon Sun., walk-ins welcome; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front Street, TC; 941-5805.

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' 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.

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 men's groups, 6 p.m. Mon., 900 E. Front St., Suite 200, TC; reservations required, 632-5553.

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.

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, meets at Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Rd., Sundays, 1:30 p.m.; 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 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, 943-8760.

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.

Congregation Beth El, 311 Beth El Way, TC; 946-1913.

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

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.

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, 425 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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), at Seventh-day Adventist facility, Four Mile and Hammond roads, TC; 946-1700.

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. 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.

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