Published: October 10, 2009 03:45 pm      

Faith Calendar: 10/10/2009

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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES

Free Clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 10, includes medical, dental and optical screenings and care, a hot meal, clothing closet, food pantry, family portraits, haircuts and manicures, all services free on a first come, first served basis, volunteers and donations welcome; Immanuel Baptist Church, 1027 McRae Hill Road, TC; call 946-6938, or Kellie Beaton, 357-0392.

Father Fred Fall Food Drive, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10, drop-off sites at Glen's on East Eighth Street and at Chum's Corner; Oleson's on Front Street and at Three Mile and Hammond roads; Tom's Food Markets on 14th Street, at Cherryland Mall, on East Bay, at West Bay Shopping Center, in Acme and in Interlochen; Maxbauer's Market on Union Street; and at the Foundation's food pantry location, 826 Hastings St, TC; 947-2055, ext. 16, or visit www.fatherfred.org.

Rummage sale continues, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Atwood Christian Reformed Church, U.S. 31, 10 miles south of Charlevoix.

One-day Bible Conference, 10 a.m. Oct. 10, free, lunch provided, "We See Jesus" featuring four speakers discussing four aspects of Jesus' life; Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.

"Season of Sharing" Quilt Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, quilt displays, shop with quilted goods and quilting supplies, hand-crafted quilt auction, optional lunch available, proceeds benefit Leelanau Christian Neighbors and Leelanau Laundry Project; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison St., Suttons Bay.

Traverse Area Christian Singles Fellowship dinner, 6 p.m. Oct. 10, all Christian singles welcome; LaSenorita, 1245 S. Garfield, TC; for details or reservations, call 463-9192 or e-mail odoe_one@yahoo.com.

Oktoberfest Family Night, 5 p.m. Oct. 10, includes family dinner, children's games, silent auction, gift basket raffle, cash bingo, laser shoot and Big Blue Ticket cash raffle; St. Ann Catholic Church, 800 W. 13th St., Cadillac.

Christian Gospel Concert, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 10, featuring Final Generation, Crossroads Gospel Band and John and Carolyn Thompson & Friends; Grawn United Methodist Church, 1260 W. Silver Lake Road, Grawn.

Traverse City Area CROP Walk, Oct. 11, 1:30 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. walk, six-mile walk starts and ends at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center, TC; for details or to participate, call the Rev. Chip Rousch, 709-0032.

Mission School of the North "Living the Sacred," reservation deadline Oct. 12, series meets Oct. 19-20, studies, food, faith and more; Gaylord United Methodist Church, Gaylord; for details or reservations, 864-3785.

Adoption information meetings, Oct. 13, 9 a.m.-noon State Adoption/Foster Care meeting, 2-4 p.m. intercountry information meeting; Bethany's Traverse City location, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr., TC; 995-0870 or www.bethany.org/traverse.

"Discover Adoption" event, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 24, information on intercountry, domestic infant adoption and older child adoption, panel of adoptive families on hand to share their stories, sponsored by Bethany Christian Services; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 995-0870 or www.bethany.org/traverse.

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.

Craft Shows

Fall Art & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Kalkaska United Methodist Church; 587-0370 or 564-2499.

Holiday Sampler Arts and Crafts Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 17, lunch available; Trinity Lutheran School, 1003 S. Maple St., TC; 275-2774.

Craft show vendors sought, registration open until full, show held Oct. 24, $25 for a 10- by 10-foot booth or $12.50 for a 5- by 10-foot booth; Lake Ann Methodist Church, Lake Ann; for application or details, call 275-7912, 946-2568 or e-mail anglambertson@yahoo.com.

CLASSES/STUDY

Bible study, 10 a.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.

Pub Theology, 8 p.m. Thurs., beer, conversation and God, all religions/perspectives welcome; Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St. TC; 218-3285; for recent discussion topics, visit http://watershedtc.ning,com/group/pubtheology.

"Spirituality: Untapped," 7 p.m. Thurs., discussion of ethics, faith, religion and other topics of interest, sponsored by Church in the Hills and First Baptist Church of Bellaire; Short's Brewing Company, 121 N. Bridge St., Bellaire; www.bellaireuntapped.blogspot.com.

Potter's House UCC Theology Pub, 6-8 p.m. last Thurs. of each month, enjoy a brew and discuss theology; Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St., Warehouse District, TC; 649-3763 or jamesburke2@gmail.com.

FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS

Gospel meetings, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13, 20 and 27, led by Tanner Shomin, Jason McInally and Bill Denk; Grand Traverse County Governmental Center cafeteria, 400 S. Boardman Ave., TC.

First Congregational Church Men's Fellowship, 6:30 p.m. Thurs., focusing on the Men's Fraternity series "The Great Adventure" by Robert Lewis; at the church, 6105 Center Road, TC.

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.

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

Silent meditation, 7-8 p.m. second Mon. of each month, everyone welcome, free; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.

Crossroads Community of Faith Men's Ministry, 8 a.m. second Sat.; Big Boy, U.S. 31 North, TC; 943-7312.

SINGLES

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.

Christian Singles Group at Immaculate Conception Church, meets 6 p.m. second Sat. of month, potluck dinner, games and more; Immaculate Conception Parish's Centennial Hall, 720 Second St., TC; 947-5926.

SUPPORT GROUPS

"Journey Through Grief" support group continues, 5:30-7 p.m. Tues. through Oct. 13, facilitated by Kathryn Holl from Hospice of Michigan; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; for details or to register, call Holl, 929-1535, ext. 1538.

Grief Share Program, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed. through Dec. 9, different topics discussed each week, participants may join anytime, $15 fee for workbook; Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; for details or to register, call 922-9882 or visit www.bponline.org.

Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 883-8909.

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.

DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Mon., Oct. 5-Dec. 28; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topics -- "The Road to Healing/Finding Help" Oct. 12; "Facing My Anger" Oct. 19; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe, Kalkaska.

DivorceCare, 7-9 p.m. Thurs., through Oct. 15; weekly video seminar series and support group for people who are separated or divorced, participants may join anytime; topic "Moving On, Growing Closer to God" Oct. 15; $1 donation per week to cover program expenses, child care available when planned ahead (donations welcome); First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 947-6698.

WORSHIP

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 Lutheran services, meeting at the Kingsley Sportsmen's Club, Garfield Road; Saturdays, 7 p.m.; 941-5811; eucharistcab@aol.com.

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.

Lakeshore Community Church, 301 Water Street, East Jordan; 330-9224.

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, corner of Swaney & Mission roads, Old Mission; 632-4860.

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, 508 W. 14th St., TC; 946-2090.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (WELS), 1778 High Lake Road, TC; 941-7812.

Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), Friends Meetinghouse, Fifth and Oak, TC.

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.

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. Mary Catholic Church, South St. Mary's Street, Lake Leelanau; 256-9676.

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.

West Side Community Church, 4975 E. Traverse Highway (M-72 West), TC; 941-9300 or office@tcwscc.com.

Windward Church, Traverse City West Middle School, 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.

Advent Lutheran (ELCA), at renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 275-8031, www.adventlakeann.org or e-mail pastorjustin@charter.net.

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.

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 the Odd Fellows Lodge, next to the library, Thompsonville; 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 Bay, the city/regional church in the area, noon-1 p.m. Wed.; Espresso Bay back room, 202 E. Front St., TC; call Margie Long, director of Intercessors for Church of the Bay. 943-8760.

Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road, TC; 947-7645.

Church of the Nazarene, 1023 S. Division, TC; 947-5445.

Community of Christ, 813 Parsons, TC; 947-0600.; Inland Congregation, 18010 Honor Hwy., Inland Township, 275-2022.

Congregation Ahavat Shalom, meets at Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 6726 Center Road, TC, 929-4330.

Congregaton Beth El, monthly Shabbat services 7:30 p.m., Rabbi Albert Lewis; 311 Beth El Way, behind the Park Place Hotel, off Washington Street, TC; call 946-1913 or visit www.templebetheltc.com for exact dates.

Crossroads Community of Faith, 3920 N. U.S. 31 South, TC; 943-7312.

Elberta United Methodist Church, 555 Lincoln Ave., Elberta; 352-7427.

Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.

Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.

Family of Faith Lutheran Church, Montessori Children's House, 5363 N. Long Lake Road, TC; 933-0947.

Father's House Outreach, 7 p.m. Sat., 1669 St. Joseph St., next to Centre Ice, TC; Carlo Fabbrini, 409-1476.

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, 431 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.

Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 McFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; 334-4563.

Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330 from 9 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.

Holy Rosary Church, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Latin Mass; 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.

Honor Congregational Church, U.S. 31, Honor; 325-3282.

Hope Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 2680 S. M-88 Highway, Bellaire; 533-8129.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Diocesan Hispanic Mass, 5 p.m. Sundays; 720 Second St., TC; 946-4211.

Immanuel Baptist Church, 1027 McRae Hill Road, TC; 946-6938 or www.ibctc.org.