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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools' open houses and registration, kindergarten and preschool registration -- week of March 2, in-system families; week of March 9, parish families; week of March 16, open registration; open house for new/prospective students 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 4 and May 14, Kohler Auditorium and St. Francis High School dining hall; grade-level transition information night for parents, 6:30-8 p.m. March 10 for parents of incoming sixth graders, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Middle School cafeteria; registration for grades one through 12 -- week of April 20 for in-system families; week of May 4 for parish families; week of May 11, open registration; Kindergarten Round-up April 29; for details, visit www.gtacs.org.
TC Christian Schools open house, 10-11:30 a.m. March 3, for families with students entering preschool-fifth grade, at 1514 Birmley Road, TC; and for families with middle and high school students, at 753 Emerson Road, TC; 929-1747.
Cherub Tales story time, 10:30-11 a.m. March 5 and 19, April 16 and 30, and May 14 and 28, free, Bible stories and adventures based on Christian values, for toddlers and preschoolers, everyone attending welcome to stay for lunch in the school dining hall, $3 adults, $2.60 children; Holy Angels School library, 130 E. 10th St., TC.
Community HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, 7 p.m. March 5 (rescheduled from Dec. 1 due to weather), speakers, music, dance performances, poetry readings, candlelight vigil, free-will offering collected for the Thomas Judd Care Center's "Angel Fund" to help clients infected and affected by HIV/AIDS with costs not covered by other programs; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; for details or to participate in the ceremony, call 935-2785 or 995-1043.
"The Shack," 6-7:30 p.m. Wed. through March 11, adult Christian potluck dinner discussions based on William P. Young's novel "The Shack," public welcome: Elk Rapids United Methodist Church, 301 Traverse St., Elk Rapids; 267-5792.
Lenten soup supper, 5:30 p.m., March 13 with program by Lansing ecologist Ryan O'Connor; and 5:30 p.m. March 27, with program by Dr. Michael Samalik, who has traveled to Matagalpa, Nicaragua, the sister diocese of the Diocese of Gaylord, free, public welcome; St. Michael's Catholic Church, 315 Broadway, Suttons Bay; 256-9341.
Holy Rosary Church Lenten fish dinners, 4-7:30 p.m. March 13 and 27, take-out dinners available, $10 adults, $5 ages 10/younger, free for preschoolers, senior citizens may purchase advance tickets at a reduced price at the parish office or the Leelanau County Commission on Aging; at the church dining hall, 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar; 228-5429.
Ski Chapel, 5:15 -6 p.m. March 14 & April 11, prayer, singing, discussion and small group atmosphere for Christians of all denominations, skiers, snowmobilers and winter vacationers welcome; Church in the Hills, 6401 Shanty Creek Road, Bellaire; 533-6001.
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
CLASSES/STUDY
Family Learning Center, every Wed., 6 p.m. "kid friendly" dinner, 6:30 p.m. family worship, 7-8 p.m. classes for all ages, free; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; Lori Nyman, 878-0203.
Pub Theology, 8:30 p.m. Thurs., beer, conversation and God, all religions/perspectives welcome; Right Brain Brewery, 221 Garland St. TC; 218-3285.
"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.
"A Learner's Minyan," 10-11 a.m. one Saturday a month, learn Shabbat prayers, no Hebrew required; at Logan Valley office complex, 3143 Logan Valley Road; call Ahavat Shalom Congregation, 929-4330.
Trinity School of Transformation, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. one Saturday each month, year-long Bible study focusing on theme "With God Life"; Faith Reformed Church, 1139 E. Front, TC; Jo Panter, 947-8920; Dr. Mark Hoffman, 935-1749.
Community Bible Study, 7-8:30 p.m. Tues. through May, Bayview Wesleyan Church, 720 Wayne St., TC; 932-9123.
"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.
Men's Ministry, "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" by Robert Lewis, 6:30 a.m. Thurs., First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.
Youth Fellowship
I.M.P.A.C.T. Student Ministries youth rally, noon Feb. 28, lunch, air hockey, foosball, live music and more, free admission; Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road, Cadillac; the Rev. Scott Nyman, 878-2420.
FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS
Mothers of Preschoolers group (M.O.P.S.), 9:15-11:15 a.m. second and fourth Fri. of each month, free child care and registration; 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 Sun.- "Special Guests"; second Sun.-"Quiet Time" with floor and handheld labyrinths; third Sun.-"Toast & Jam Cafe" for adults, with film, open mic, poetry, conversation, karaoke, soup; fourth Sun.-Tibetan bowl concerts by Mark Handler, $5-$10 suggested donation; Studio 7 Art, 225 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808.
Monthly Movies, 7 p.m. first Fri. of month, series of former first-run inspirational movies, sponsored by Chaplains of Unity Church, free, donations accepted to further the program; Unity Church of Traverse City, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.
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.
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 Sun., The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 946-5680.
TGIWednesday, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. buffet dinner; 6:30-7:45 p.m. classes/activities for all ages, dinner reservations due noon Mon., everyone welcome; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.
FOOD PANTRIES
Peninsula Bible Church, 9-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; corner of Titus and Fair streets, TC; 946-9451.
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. and Fri., people needing food should call before noon on those days; pick up food before 2 p.m. 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.
St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, food pantry, 1-3 p.m. Wed.; 912 S. Garfield, TC.
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.
Front Porch Community Cafe, offering nutritious, affordable meals Mon.-Sat., sponsored by Front Porch Ministry; Main St., Ellsworth.
Hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Sat., free, everyone welcome; Peninsula Bible Church, corner of Titus and Fair streets, 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.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Discipleship study groups, for new believers and seasoned believers who want to evangelize. group size limited; Chenista Rae Straubel, 930-4809 or visit www.pray-it-forward.org.
Community Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m. Tues., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
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.
Sunday Morning Meditation, 11 a.m.-noon Sun., walk-ins welcome; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front Street, TC; 941-5805.
SINGLES
Traverse Area Christian Singles Fellowship, interdenominational fellowship group welcomes all area Christian singles for activities and Bible studies; 263-7766.
"Oasis" active Christian singles, normally meets 7 p.m. Thurs. New Hope Community Church's Small Chapel, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; 938-8056, ext. 237, visit www.oasisministry.cc for up-to-date information.
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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon daily, Ladies AA meeting, 8 p.m. Wed.; Sunday AA meetings 8 p.m., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
Project Unity for Life men's groups, 6 p.m. Mon., 900 E. Front St., Suite 200, TC; reservations required, 632-5553.
Alcoholics for Christ, Mon. 7:30-9 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC, 938-2654 or 631-2493;
Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. Mon. and Fri., 12-step Christian approach to recovery issues; Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow, TC; 946-4644.
Post-abortion support group and Bible study, Mon. evenings; Pregnancy Resource Center, Cadillac; for time, location or details, 775-1545.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WORSHIP
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, meets at Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Rd., Sundays, 1:30 p.m.; 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.
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, TC; 378-4772.
Family of Faith Lutheran Church, 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.
Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 McFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; 334-4563.
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.
Holy Rosary Church, 11:30 a.m. Sun. Latin Mass; 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.
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.
Lakeshore Community Church, 301 Water Street, East Jordan; 330-9224.
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, 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.
Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), 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, 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.
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