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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Ski Chapel, 5:15-6 p.m. 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.
Grand Traverse Teen Community Bible Study Eighth Grade Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 13, interdenominational Bible study for ninth-12th graders, no previous Bible knowledge required; visitors will join current class for food and worship followed by informational session and opportunity to register for 2009-10, students of high school age also welcome; Faith Reformed Church Ministry Center, 1139 E. Front St., TC; 223-4335, sallymiller@charter.net or www.grandtraverseteencbs.com.
Cherub Tales story time, 10:30-11 a.m. April 16, 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.
Spring Fling Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight April 18, doors open 7:30 p.m., music by Roger Majeski & The Harmony Kings from Mosinee, Wis., $10 donation per person; St. Rita/St. Joseph Parish Hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City.
Back Porch Coffee House, 7:30 p.m. until "the fun's done," third Sat. of the month, featuring Straight Forward Bluegrass Band April 18; family friendly, smoke- and alcohol-free, $5 each or $10 families at the door, light refreshments available; Front Porch Cafe, 9235 Main St., Ellsworth; 544-2305.
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools' open houses and registration, registration for grades one through 12 -- week of April 20 for in-system families; week of May 4 for parish families; week of May 11, open registration; Kindergarten Round-up April 29; open house for new/prospective students 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 14, Kohler Auditorium and St. Francis High School dining hall; for details, visit www.gtacs.org.
Win-Some Women Christian Retreats, May 12-13, May 13-14 and May 14-15, $75/two or three people to a room or $155/four people in a room, includes registration, round-trip ferry transportation, accommodations, dinner on day of arrival, breakfast and lunch on second day, taxes, gratuities and baggage handling; Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island; to register, go to www.win-somewomen.org and click on "Registration" tab, mail reservation form for each woman attending to Win-Some Women, P.O. Box 503, Petoskey, MI 49770, or call 347-1194.
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
Easter
Family of Faith Lutheran Church, April 12, breakfast catered by chef John Hardy, owner of the El Dorado restaurant 8 a.m., followed by Easter egg hunt for children, Easter service 10 a.m. with nursery provided; at The Children's House Montessori School, 5363 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 944-6582 or pastor@familyoffaithtc.org.
First Christian Church, Prayer Vigil 8 a.m. April 11through 8 a.m. April 12; Easter service 10 a.m. April 12, with youth-sponsored Easter breakfast 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 3686 S. Airport Road West, TC; 946-4074.
First Congregational Church Easter Celebration for Children, during 10:30 a.m. service April 12, Easter drama, games, crafts and more; at the church, 6105 Center Road, TC; for details visit www.fcctc.org, to register in advance, call 947-6698 or e-mail heatherm@fcctc.org.
Grace Episcopal Church, Easter Vigil Service 8 p.m. April 11; Festival Holy Eucharist and Easter Service 8 and 10 a.m. April 12; at the church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330 or www.gracetc.org.
Honor Congregational Church, April 12, "Son" Rise Celebration 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast, Sunday School 9:30 a.m., Easter Service 11 a.m.; at the church, 10959 Main St., Honor; 325-3282.
Kingsley United Methodist Church, April 12, Sunrise Service 7:30 a.m., free breakfast 8:30 a.m., Easter Service 10 a.m.; at the church, 113 Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Maple City Community Church, April 12, 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning worship; 89 Church St., Maple City.
Community Easter Day Dinner, April 12, meals delivered starting at 12:30 p.m., public served 2:30-4:30 p.m.: VFW Hall, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; for details, to volunteer, to make donations or to share the names of shut-ins or those who will be alone on the holiday, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.
CLASSES/STUDY
Traverse Area Christian Singles Fellowship Bible Study, 7 p.m. Mondays starting April 13, group will use "Daniel, Spiritual Living in a Secular World" by Douglas Connelly, all area Christian singles invited; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 263-7766.
Bible study, 10 a.m. April 21 and 28; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
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 grown 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.
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.
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.
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.
Deeksha (The Oneness Blessing), 1 p.m. Fri., divine energy transfer and meditation with Jane Hale and Daniele DeVoe; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.
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 Fellowship, interdenominational fellowship group welcomes all area Christian singles, "Talking Tuesdays" 10 a.m. each Tues., coffee and conversation at Borders, look for cross centerpiece at the table; Walking Wednesdays 9 a.m. each Wed., currently at GT Mall, meet at southeast corner of Food Court, look for cross centerpiece on table, walking locations will change as weather changes; TC; for details or walking locations, call 263-7766.
"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.
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.
DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., through June 25; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topics -- "The Road to Healing/Finding Help" April 16; "Facing My Anger" April 23; $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
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, director of Intercessors for Church of the Bay. 943-8760.
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.
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.
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.
Westside Community Church, at TC West Senior High School auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 941-9300, westsideclark@aol.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.
