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 sbeach@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
Traverse City Aglow International, 10 a.m. March 8, continuation of teaching on the tabernacle as it relates to the Body of Christ by Joy Vanderlay, CDs of her first teaching available for a nominal fee, no childcare, all welcome; Faith Reformed Church Family Life Center, East Front Street, TC; 275-3332.
Pastie dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. March 8, $9; Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.
Swiss steak dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 8, $7 adults, $5 ages 12/younger, $20 family of four or more, carry-outs and delivery available; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
Christian Young Adult Network (CYAN), 6 p.m. March 8 and April 5, no meeting March 22/Easter Vigil, for Catholics ages 18-35 who meet to pray, learn more about their faith, meet others, serve the community and participate in social events; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Second Street, TC; Casey Truelove, 883-3271 or c_truelove@hotmail.com.
Traverse Area Christian Singles, March 8 -- 6:30 p.m. contemporary worship, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC, followed by get-together at Cottage Cafe, Munson Avenue, TC; 929-3154; 7 p.m. March 10 meeting, Nooma video series with Rob Bell, First Congregational Church, TC, 929-7808; 10 a.m. March 12 coffee and conversation. Borders Books' cafe, South Airport Road, TC, 929-7808; 7 p.m. March 24 meeting, Nooma video series with Rob Bell, First Congregational Church, TC, 929-7808; 7 p.m. March 26 coffee and conversation, Borders Books's cafe, TC; 228-7437; 7 p.m. March 29 games and conversation, for location or details, call 929-7808.
Breakfast to benefit Jamaican Mission School Program, 10 a.m. and noon March 9, donations accepted, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme; 946-9100.
Interfaith prayer service marking five years of war in Iraq, 3 p.m. March 9, candlelight service features reading of names of Michigan soldiers who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan in the past year and prayers for peace from various religious traditions, followed by reception; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC; 947-2330.
St. Pat's dinner and silent auction, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 9, corned beef and cabbage meal (children's menu available), live music by TC Celtic, silent auction, meal cost $12 adults, $4 children, sponsored by Leland Community United Methodist Church; at Leland Public School, 200 N. Grand Ave., Leland; 256-9161, view silent auction items at www.lelandcumc.org.
Robert DeVol Memorial Prolife Oratory Contest, application deadline March 10, contest held 6:30 p.m. March 13 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 13424 West Bay Shore Dr., TC; open to students in ninth-12th grades, contestants must write and present a five to seven minute speech on abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, cloning or stem cell research, double-spaced, type copy of the speech must accompany the application, sponsored by GT Area Right to Life; for details or an application, call 946-9469 or e-mail info@gtalife.org.
Lenten Taizé Prayer Service, 6:30-7 p.m. Tues. March 11 and 18, meditative and sung prayer, scripture and silence; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., TC.
Lenten study series continues, 6-7 p.m. Thurs. March 13 and 20, "Feast of Faith: The Transforming Power of the Eucharist," led by the Rev. Kenneth Stachnik; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union, TC; for details or if planning to attend, 947-4620.
Traverse City Emmaus gathering, 6:30 p.m. March 14, bring a snack to share; Faith Reformed Church main building, 1139 E. Front, TC.
"A Growing Marriage" conference, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 15, with Dr. Gary Chapman, $35 per person if purchased by March 12, $50 at the door; Walloon Lake Community Church, M-75 North, Walloon; for details or tickets, 535-2288.
Community Easter Day Dinner, donations of time, food and money needed, Easter Sunday, March 23, meal served 2:30-4:30 p.m., meal delivery starts 12:30 p.m., help needed with food prep from 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., delivering meals, serving the public and clean up from 4:30-6 p.m., baked, goods, plastic bags, Easter lilies, Easter baskets with Christian verses, cards with Bible verses and small craft items needed and can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-noon March 22; at VFW, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; volunteers also needed to make phone calls and write thank-you notes; checks payable to Community Meals Program with notation "Easter Dinner" may be mailed to Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 402 W. Ninth St., Traverse City, MI 49684; for details to volunteer, make a donation or share the names of shut-ins or those who will be alone on the holiday, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130 or if she is unavailable, call the church, 946-4930.
Spring Craft Show vendor applications being accepted, show held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19, $35 for 10- by 10-foot space, additional $5 for table; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC; Vera Sparks, 938-1387.
WORSHIP
Advent Lutheran (ELCA), at renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 275-8031, www.adventlakeann.org or e-mail pastorjustin@charter.net.
Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., TC; 947-3792.
Benzie Bible Church, beginning March 9, at Platte River Elementary School, 11434 Main, next to the fire station, Honor; 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.
Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA, 10180 Elk Lake Road, Elk Rapids; 264-8841.
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 Universal Consciousness, 10 a.m. third Sun., a metaphysical church; for details and location, 409-2000 or rssr@wildblue.net.
Community of Christ, 813 Parsons, TC; 947-0600.
Crossroads Community of Faith, 3920 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; 943-7312.
Elk Rapids United Methodist Church, 301 Traverse St., Elk Rapids; 264-8134.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, northeast corner of Bugai and Hoxie roads, TC; 922-0274.
Family of Faith Lutheran Church, meeting Sat.; Montessori Children's House, 5363 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 933-0947.
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 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 UCC, corner of Zosel and Spring streets, Onekama; 889-4081, oldchurch82@jackpine.net.
Forest Area Bible Church, 616 Bates St., Fife Lake; 879-3285.
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.
Honor Congregational Church, U.S. 31, Honor; 325-3282.
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.
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.
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.
Northland Community Church, 9105 E. Fouch Road, TC; 946-9693.
Old Mission Congregational Church, 18687 Mission Road, Old Mission; 223-4185.
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/.
Potter's House, UCC, meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 941-7041 or www.pottershouseucc.org.
Praise West Church, 900 E. Front St., TC; 946-2090.
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.
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, 912 S. Garfield, TC; 947-5293.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Townline and M-22, Cedar; 228-6888.
The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow St., TC; 946-4644.
The Tabernacle, 213 Wexford Ave., Buckley; 269-4190 or www.buckleychurch.com.
Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-5323.
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), James and 10th streets, Frankfort.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple, TC; 946-2720.
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.
Westside Community Church, at TC West Senior High School auditorium, 5376 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 941-9300, westsideclark@aol.com.
Woodside Wesleyan Church, 6789 Ole White Dr., Lake Ann; for service times or details, call 275-7763.
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