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 gmurray@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
John Collier, author and former police officer who found God in prison, signs copies of his book, "Inside Out: A Father's Love," 1-3 p.m. June 21, Horizon Books, TC.
"Smooth Guitar Sounds with Dan Davis," 7-9 p.m. June 24, Rainbow Bookstore, 1253 S. Airport Road; TC; 946-8800.
Christian Young Adult Network (CYAN), meets at 6 p.m. every other Saturday, for Catholics ages 18-35 who meet to pray, learn more about their faith, meet others, serve the community and participate in social events; next gatherings will be a bike ride on June 28 (bring a bicycle or, let them know to bring extras) and July 12; at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Second St., TC; call Casey Truelove, 883-3271 or email c_truelove@hotmail.com.
Singles for Christ Potluck Picnic, 6 p.m. June 21, Petoskey Festival Place, 101 E. Lake St.; singles 40 and over from all area churches welcome; reservations should include name of dish participants are bringing to pass; Frieda Lewitt, 347-3438 or 347-5747.
Fancy Flipping Pancake Breakfast, 8:30-11 a.m. June 21 Trinity Lutheran Church and School, 13th and Maple streets, TC; $6, children ages 3 and under eat for free; proceeds benefit youth mission trip to Cambodia; 946-2720.
Bible Talks, 7:30 p.m. June 25, July 1, 8 & 22, Government Center, 400 S. Boardman St., TC; with ministers Bill Denk and Brad Wilson.
"Four Man Fishin' Tackle Choir," 7 p.m. June 26, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln Road, Benzonia; first in the church's "Concert on the Hill" 2008 season; proceeds benefit Benzie Area Christian Neighbors and Dental Clinics North; 882-4241.
Chicken Barbecue, 4:30-7 p.m. June 28, Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, TC; donations accepted, take-outs available; 223-4393.
CLASSES/STUDY
DivorceCare, 7-9 Mondays through July 28, New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Court, Williamsburg; each unit is self contained, participants can join any time; one-time $15 book fee; 938-8056.
DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 20, First Congregational Church, 6105 Peninsula Drive, TC; weekly non-denominational, self-study video presentations for those dealing with divorce; $1 per week; June 26: "Facing My Depression'" July 3: "Facing My Loneliness;" July 10: "What Does the Owners' Manual Say?;" July 17: "New Relationships;" July 24: "Financial Survival;" July 31: "KidCare;" Aug. 7: "Single Sexuality;" Aug. 14: "Forgiveness;" Aug. 21: "Reconciliation;" Aug. 28: "Moving On, Growing Closer to God;" 947-6698.
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.
Project Unity for Life women's group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 900 E. Front ST., TC; discussion on overcoming addictions; 929-4446 or www.projectunityforlife.com.
"Hearts For God" ladies' Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Tues., child care available; East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road, TC; 946-4479.
"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.
A Course in Miracles, 7:15 p.m. Wed., all are welcome; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 929-9009.
FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS
Common Treads Prayer Shawl Ministry, 10 a.m. June 27, Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge; 995-9385.
Mothers of Preschoolers group (M.O.P.S.), 9:15-11:15 a.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, child care and registration are free; Zion Lutheran Church, next to Northern Michigan Hospital, Petoskey; 622-3839.
Sunday Series, 1-3 p.m., non-denominational presentation of talks, art exhibits, music, dance, performances, film and more; first Sunday "Special Guests"; second Sunday "Quiet Time" with floor and handheld labyrinths; third Sunday "Toast & Jam Café" for adults, with film, open mic, poetry, conversation, karaoke, soup; fourth Sunday "Tibetan Music" with Tibetan bowl concerts by Mark Handler; $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 223 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name.
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.
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.
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 Sundays, Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster; 946-5680.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Northern Lakes Community Church "Tweens" drop-in center, 5444 Herkener Road, TC; 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday sessions for kids in grades 6-9; first session currently running through July 11; Session II runs from July 21-Aug. 14; light breakfast, physical and social activities and daily devotional; 935-4556.
"Parachute with the Angels and St. Catherine LaBourne," Bible school program, St. Mary Parish, Leelanau, 9 a.m.-noon June 23-27, preschool/kindergarten through sixth grade; $5 per child; Andrea Schaub, 256-1115.
"Power Lab" VBS, 9:30 a.m.-noon June 23-27, East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road E., Bible adventures, craft experiments, snacks, music and games for children 4 years old through sixth grade; 946-4479.
Power Up Youth Camp, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24-26 and from July 22-24, Unity Church of Traverse City; camp dedicated to emotional and spiritual health of children; $75 per child plus $6 for daily boxed lunch; (888) 228-4492 or 938-9587.
"It's Time," youth event, 5-9 p.m. June 28, Centre Ice Arena, TC; non-denominational faith-based event includes ice hockey, street hockey, and other sports, video games, necklace and bracelet making and board games, donations accepted; sponsored by Fabbrini Ministries, pre-register by June 25; 409-2279.
"Friendship Trek, "VBS program, 4:45-8:30 p.m. July 27-31, Redeemer Lutheran of Interlochen, free, 276-6372.
Hoops of Faith basketball camp, July 28-31, Traverse City Christian School, 753 Emerson Road, sponsored by Faith Reformed Church; camps for both boys and girls; $40; call 947-7082, ext. 19.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Peace Meditation and Prayer, that normally meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. second Thurs. of month; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; has been suspended during summer months. Sessions will begin again in September, call 271-6036.
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 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.
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.
Sunday Morning Meditation, 11 a.m.-noon Sun., walk-ins welcome; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front Street, TC; 941-5805.
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 http://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, 258-2377 or rssr@wildblue.net.
Community of Christ, 813 Parsons, TC; 947-0600.; Inland Congregation, 18010 Honor Hwy., Inland Twp., 275-2022.
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 Lady of Fatima Church, fourth and fifth Sun., traditional Roman Catholic Latin Mass, preceded by confessions and rosary; County Road 633, three miles south of Grawn; call for times and details, 947-4568 or 943-8630.
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.
Windward Church, a new United Methodist church forming in 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.
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