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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
"Women, Weight and Wellness" symposium for women, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6, to address issues weighing women down in their quest for health and happiness, $45 in advance, $55 at the door, includes catered lunch; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; for details or to register, call the church, 938-9587.
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.
Presentation in connection with "Gulag: History of a Camp" exhibit at Dennos Museum, 2 p.m. Feb. 7, talk by Peter Bouteneff on the book "Father Arseny 1893-1973: Priest Prisoner, Spiritual Father," Bouteneff is associate professor in systematic theology at St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary in Crestwood, N.Y., he will discuss Father Arseny's experiences and the existence of grace in environments that are violent and dehumanizing; Dennos Museum Center, 1701 E. Front St., TC; 995-1055 or www.dennosmuseum.org.
Benefit dinner for Haiti, 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 11, $8 adults, $3.50 ages 4-10, free for ages 3/younger, proceeds go to United Committee on Relief to help with Haiti relief efforts; Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-9376.
"Sex, Love & Communication" live simulcast on marriage, in the evening on Feb. 12 and the morning on Feb. 13, with Jimmy and Karen Evans; Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; for details or to register, call 922-9882 or visit www.bponline.org.
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 music 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.
First Congregational Church Thrift Shop winter sale, half-off all white-tagged men's and women's clothing through Feb. 13, store open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 207 E. Eighth St., TC; parking available at the rear of the building; 946-6620.
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.
CLASSES/STUDY
Bible Talks conclude, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, with ministers Tanner Shomin and Bill Denk; Elmwood Township Hall, 10090 E. Lincoln Road, TC.
"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 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.
"Understanding the Bible Using the Historical-Critical Method" Bible study program, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 11-March 18, Edward J. Hahnenberg will lead the class and will examine the history and methodology used by mainline Protestant, Jewish, Orthodox and Catholic scripture scholars, members of all faiths welcome, free attendance, $15 for text and handouts (payable at first session); St. Patrick Catholic Church, 630 W. Silver Lake Road, TC; for details or to register, call Nancy Mingee, 943-4633.
"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.
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.
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. during the school year, free, new members welcome, child care available for a nominal fee; Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme; 938-7179 or mothersinchrist@gmail.com.
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.
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 grow 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Community-wide prayer for Traverse City, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Wed., sponsored by Transformation Traverse City and Church of the Bay; Traverse City Country Club, 1725 S. Union St., TC; 943-8760.
Business Eucharistic Service, 12:15 p.m. Tues., for anyone wishing to create some time for prayer during their work day; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.
Silent meditation, 7-8 p.m. second Mon. of each month, everyone welcome, free; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.
Discipleship study groups, for new believers and seasoned believers who want to evangelize. group size limited; Chenista Rae Straubel, 930-4809 or visit www.pray-it-forward.org.
Peace Meditation and Prayer, 9:30 a.m. second Thurs. of month; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; 271-6036.
Community Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m. Tues., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
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.
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.
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.
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 Feb. 26; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topics -- "Forgiveness" Feb. 12; "Reconciliation" Feb. 19; $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.
Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; 922-9882.
Christ United Methodist Church, 1249 Three Mile Road S., TC; 946-3048 or www.tcchrist.com.
Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road, TC; 947-7645.
Congregation Ahavat Shalom, meets at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC, 929-4330.
Elberta United Methodist Church, 555 Lincoln Ave., Elberta; 352-7427.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.
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.
Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 McFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; 334-4563.
Harbor Light "A Life Giving Church," 4050 Barnes Road, TC; 933-0700.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Diocesan Hispanic Mass, 5 p.m. Sundays; 720 Second St., TC; 946-4211.
Keswick United Methodist Church, South Center Highway, Suttons Bay; 271-3755 or www.keswickchurch.org.
Kingsley United Methodist Church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Long Lake Friends Church, North Long Lake and Church roads, TC; 946-5289.
Manton United Methodist Church, 102 N. Michigan Ave., Manton; 824-3593.
New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Acme; 938-8056.
Old Mission Congregational Church, corner of Swaney & Mission roads, Old Mission; 632-4860.
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.
Redeeming Grace Church, 3211 N. Garfield, TC; (231) 421-3966.
Sacred Heart Church, Roman Catholic Latin Mass, Valley Road, east of 131, Mancelona; 587-8515.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln, Beulah; 882-4241.
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.
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), James and 10th streets, Frankfort.
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 Side Community Church, 4975 E. Traverse Highway (M-72 West), TC; 941-9300 or office@tcwscc.com.
Windward Church, meets at 770 U.S. 31 (former TC Flooring Building), TC; 421-1403 or www.windwardchurch.org.
Woodside Wesleyan Church, 6789 Ole White Dr., Lake Ann; for service times or details, call 275-7763.
-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach
