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
Aglow International of TC, 10 a.m. April 12, no child care available; Faith Reformed Church's Family Life Center, 1139 E. Front, TC; 275-3332.
Spring Fling dance, April 12, doors open 7:30 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight, music by Chad Przybylski & His Polka Rhythms, $10 per person; St. Rita/St. Joseph parish hall, County Road 667, Maple City.
Nobody's Darlin' performances, 7-8:30 p.m. April 12 benefit concert for the Women's Resource Center; 4:30 p.m. April 13 during the worship service of The Potter's House, UCC, followed by potluck supper; both at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC.
"End-of-Life Decisions and Care" program, 1 p.m. April 13, free, public welcome, by St. Ann's Parish Nurse Program; St. Ann's Parish Hall, 800 W. 13th, Cadillac; 775-1714.
Hymn Sing, 7 p.m. April 13, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; Rev. Marv Rosa leads program featuring special musical performances, offering benefits United Methodist Committee on Relief.
GT Teen Community Bible Study Eighth-Grade Night, 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 14, interdenominational Bible study for ninth-12th graders, visitors will join the current class for food and worship, followed by information session and a chance to register for 2008-09 class, no previous Bible knowledge needed; Faith Reformed Church's Youth Center building, 1105 E. Front, TC; 223-4335, www.grandtraverseteencbs.com or sallymiller@charter.net.
Bethany Christian Services' international adoption information meeting, 3-5 p.m. April 15, adoption specialists on hand with options for prospective families, guest families will share their stories; Bethany office, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr., TC; for details or if planning to attend, call 995-0870 or visit www.bethany.org/traverse.
Workshop based on Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth, 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs. through June 19, participants may join anytime; free-will offering collected; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; for details or to register, 938-9587.
"Common Threads" Prayer Shawl Ministry, 10 a.m. April 25, anyone welcome, bring yarn, size 11 to 13 knitting needles or size M, N. or P crochet hook to help create comfort shawls and afghans, reservations requested; The Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge Road, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 932-9455.
CLASSES/STUDY
Project Unity for Life men's groups, 6:30 p.m. Mon.-Tues., faith-based resource dedicated to regeneration of men suffering from life-controlling issues and seeking direction and connection through Bible teaching; Grace Episcopal Church, Washington St., TC; reservations required, 632-5553.
"Hearts For God" ladies' Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Tues., child care available; East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road, TC; 946-4479.
Northern Lakes Community Church Bible study, 7 a.m. Tues., Flap Jack restaurant, 3980 U.S. 31 N., TC; 935-4556.
"A Course in Miracles" study group, 7:15 p.m. Tues., participants may join anytime; Talon Title Group conference room, 315 N. Division, suite 200, TC; 929-9009.
A Course in Miracles, 7:15 p.m. Wed., all are welcome; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 929-9009.
FOOD PANTRIES
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. Wed. and Fri., people needing food should call before noon on those days; 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., 6 p.m. every third Mon. of month; 984 Plett Road, 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.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Service of Prayer and Healing, 7 p.m. third Sun. of the month, quiet meditative worship with an 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.
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) west of Interlochen Corners, north side of highway, Interlochen; for details, call 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.
Meditation group, first and third Tues., beginner's instruction 6:45 p.m., group meets 7 p.m., bring cushion; Wagbo Peace Center, 5745 N. M-66, south of East Jordan; 536-0333.
SINGLES
"Oasis" enriching the lives of singles, 7 p.m. Thurs., child care provided; New Hope Community Church, room 101, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; 938-8056, ext. 225.
Singles for Christ, first and third Sat. of month, for singles 40/older, sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church, Petoskey; for details or schedule of activities, call Frieda Lewitt, 347-5747.
Singles' group, 6:30-9 p.m. third Thurs. of each month, for singles older than 40; First Church of the Nazarene, corner of 14th and Division, TC; 228-3333, ask for Dave.
SUPPORT GROUPS
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.
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.
Grief Share, video-based support group for the grieving, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 28-May 22, sessions self-contained, participants may join any time; Faith Reformed Church's Ministry Center, 1139 E. Front, TC; 947-7082 or www.frchurch.org.
Alcoholics for Christ: Mon. 7:30-9 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC, 938-2654 or 631-2493; Tues. 7-8:30 p.m., Community of Joy, 2586 Crossings Circle, behind Borders Books, TC, 943-7963; Thurs. 7-8:30 p.m., Long Lake Friends Church, 4172 Church Road, TC, 228-7784 or 313-4355; Fri. 7:30-9 p.m., Christ Community Church, 442 W. Seventh St., TC; 620-0253; Sat. noon-1:30 p.m., Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC, 632-7093 or 499-0632; also Sat. 7-8:30 p.m., Path of Life Ministries, 5738 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, 84507158 or 8430-4832.
Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. Mon. and Fri., 12-step Christian approach to recovery issues; Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow, TC; 946-4644.
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.
DivorceCare support group, 7-9 p.m. Thurs. through May 1, for separated or divorced, units self-contained, join anytime, $1 donation per week to cover expenses, topics -- April 17 Forgiveness; April 24 Reconciliation; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC.
Post-abortion support group and Bible study, Mon. evenings; Pregnancy Resource Center, Cadillac; for time, location or details, 775-1545.
Homosexuals Anonymous, a Christian support group to help men and women find freedom from homosexuality; for details, leave a confidential message, 922-1957, or e-mail tcha.1@juno.com.
WORSHIP
Advent Lutheran (ELCA), at renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 275-8031, www.adventlakeann.org or e-mail pastorjustin@charter.net.
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 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.
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, 409-2000 or rssr@wildblue.net.
Community of Christ, 813 Parsons, TC; 947-0600.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Honor Congregational Church, U.S. 31, Honor; 325-3282.
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.
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, 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/.
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, 900 E. Front St., TC; 946-2090.
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), unprogrammed worship service, 9 a.m. Sun., follows traditional Quaker format of silence and meditation without pastoral leadership; programmed worship service 10 a.m. Sun.; 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.
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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