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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23, Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road; TC; 947-3117.
Summer Carnival, noon-4 p.m. Aug. 23, Zion Lutheran Church, 500 W. Mitchell St., Petoskey; food, silent auction, games; 347-3438.
Pig Roast, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23, Grawn United Methodist Church, 1260 W. Silver Lake Road S., Grawn; benefit to help defray the medical expenses of Grawn resident Everett Fournier; 10 percent of all proceeds will go to the church; 943-8353.
"Revisioning Christianity: Carl Jung's Contribution to the Psychology of Religion," discussion by Jungian analyst The Rev. Dr. Paul Sanderson of Boston's Jung Institute," 7 p.m. Aug. 23, The Potter's House, meets at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; $10 donation; a continued discussion will take place at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 24 at Grace Church; 947-3868.
CYAN (Christian Young Adult Network), 6 p.m. Aug. 23 and Sept. 6, Immaculate Conception Church, TC; young adult Catholics 18-35 years old gather to pray, meet others and serve the community; Jason Jones, joneski@gmail.com or 633-2097.
Rainbow Bookstore "Tuesday Treats," 1253 S. Airport Road, TC; 7-9 p.m. Aug. 26, "The Big Wrap Up; Candy Cane Sale; 946-8800.
Gospel group 'Final Generation,' 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 W. MacFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; outdoor concert will be held inside in case of inclement weather; offering will be taken,
Gospel Music Festival, 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Senior Center, 303 S. Coral, Kalkaska, features praise bands from various area churches, bring a snack to pass and a lawn chair; 886-0343.
Talent Show, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, TC; open to the public; 223-4591.
Old Testament Tabernacle at Cornerstone University, through Oct. 19, 1001 E. Beltline Ave., Grand Rapids; tour life-sized replica of Old Testament Tabernacle such as used by post-Exodus Jews during their sojourn in the wilderness; suggested donation $9/adults and $7 for children; for details or to book tours, call Ron Reynolds, (616) 334-7085.
Erev Rosh Hashanah, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 29; Rosh Hashana, 10 a.m. Sept. 30, Congregation Ahavat Shalom, meets at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC; 929-4330.
Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27, First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road W., TC; 938-1387.
CLASSES/STUDY
DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, First Congregational Church, 6105 Peninsula Drive, TC; weekly non-denominational, self-study video presentations for those dealing with divorce; $1 per week; Aug.. 28: "Moving On, Growing Closer to God;" 947-6698.
GriefShare, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; video series discuss grief process; personal stories from others who are grieving a loss, material features nondenominational Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics; open to all; topics include: Aug. 25, The Journey of Grief; Sept. 8, The Effects of Grief; Sept. 15, When Your Spouse Dies; Sept. 22, Your Family and Grief; Sept. 29, Why?; Oct. 6, The Uniqueness of Grief, Part 1; Oct. 13, The Uniqueness of Grief, Part 2; Oct. 20, God's Prescription for Grief; Oct. 27 Stuck in Grief; Nov. 3, Top 20 Lessons of Grief, Part 1; Nov. 10, Top 20 Lessons of Grief, Part 2; Nov. 17 Heaven; call 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.
"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
Church of the Bay, the city/regional church in the area, has moved for the summer to the Old City Hall, 161 E. State Street. Members meet from noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday in the first floor conference room in the back of the building to pray for the region; call Margie Long, Director of Intercessors for Church of the Bay. 943-8760.
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.
Common Threads, Prayer Shawl Ministry, The Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge Road (off Silver Lake Road) Bring skeins of yarn, size 11-13 knitting needles, or size M, N, or P crochet hook and get involved in creating comfort shawls and afghans. Seating is limited, call 932-9455 to make a reservation. Group meets the second and forth Friday every month.
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.
New Life Family Worship Center, 10 a.m. fourth Sat.; at the church, 7030 W. 4 Road, south of Buckley; 269-4662.
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.
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.
Family dinner, 6 p.m. first Wed. of the month; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; 775-2662.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Discipleship study groups, now forming for new believers and seasoned believers who want to evangelize. Group size is limited. Call Chenista Rae Straubel, 930-4809 or visit www.pray-it-forward.org.
Church of the Bay, the city/regional church of our area, has moved for the summer to the Old City Hall, located on the southwest corner of State and Cass Streets, 161 E. State Street. Every Wednesday we meet in the first floor conference room in the back of the building and pray for our region between noon and 1:00 PM. Questions: contact Margie Long, Director of Intercessors for Church of the Bay. 943-8760.
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 Breakfast, 7 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska. 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.
Latin Mass, 12:45 p.m. Sundays, Holy Rosary Church, 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.
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.
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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, daily, Ladies AA meeting, 8 p.m. Wednesdays; Sunday AA meetings held at 8 p.m., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
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.
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.
Caregiver Support Group, 7 p.m. every third Monday, The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; for those caring for elderly parents while juggling careers and families; Pastor Becky Chamberlain, 946-5680.
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.
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.
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, e-mail tcha.1@juno.com or call (610) 779-2500 or (800) 288-HAFS.
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