Religion Calendar: 03/15/2008

March 15, 2008 10:25 am

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

"A Growing Marriage" conference, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 15, with Dr. Gary Chapman, $35 per person if purchased by March 12, $50 at the door; Walloon Lake Community Church, M-75 North, Walloon; for details or tickets, 535-2288.

"Living Last Supper," 7 p.m. March 16, 10th annual performance, everyone welcome, early arrival encouraged, free-will offering collected; St. Patrick Catholic Church, 630 W. Silver Lake Road, TC; 943-4633.

Lenten Taizé Prayer Service, 6:30-7 p.m. Tues. March 18, meditative and sung prayer, scripture and silence; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., TC.

First Church of the Nazarene singles' group, no meeting March 20; next meeting April 17; for singles older than 40; Church of the Nazarene, corner of 14th and Division, TC; 228-3333, ask for Dave.

Lenten study series concludes, 6-7 p.m. Thurs. March 20, "Feast of Faith: The Transforming Power of the Eucharist," led by the Rev. Kenneth Stachnik; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union, TC; for details or if planning to attend, 947-4620.

Christian Young Adult Network (CYAN), no meeting March 22/Easter Vigil, next meeting 6 p.m. April 5 and every other Sunday thereafter, for Catholics ages 18-35 who meet to pray, learn more about their faith, meet others, serve the community and participate in social events; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Second Street, TC; Casey Truelove, 883-3271 or c_truelove@hotmail.com.

Traverse Area Christian Singles, 7 p.m. March 24 meeting, Nooma video series with Rob Bell, First Congregational Church, TC, 929-7808; 7 p.m. March 26 coffee and conversation, Borders Books's cafe, TC; 228-7437; 7 p.m. March 29 games and conversation, for location or details, call 929-7808.

"Common Threads" Prayer Shawl Ministry, 10 a.m. March 28, 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.

Spring Craft Show vendor applications being accepted, show held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19, $35 for 10- by 10-foot space, additional $5 for table; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC; Vera Sparks, 938-1387.

HOLY WEEK/EASTER

First Congregational Church, no "Light the Fire" service March 15; one Palm Sunday service 10:30 a.m. March 16; reservations due March 17 for Maundy Thursday fellowship meal at 5:30 p.m. March 20, followed by 6:30 p.m. service; 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.

Community Easter Day Dinner, donations of time, food and money needed, Easter Sunday, March 23, meal served 2:30-4:30 p.m., meal delivery starts 12:30 p.m., help needed with food prep from 9:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., delivering meals, serving the public and clean up from 4:30-6 p.m., baked, goods, plastic bags, Easter lilies, Easter baskets with Christian verses, cards with Bible verses and small craft items needed and can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-noon March 22; at VFW, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; volunteers also needed to make phone calls and write thank-you notes; checks payable to Community Meals Program with notation "Easter Dinner" may be mailed to Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 402 W. Ninth St., Traverse City, MI 49684; for details to volunteer, make a donation or share the names of shut-ins or those who will be alone on the holiday, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130 or if she is unavailable, call the church, 946-4930.

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.

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.

Forest Area Bible Church, 616 Bates St., Fife Lake; 879-3285.

Frankfort First Congregational Church, 431 Forest Ave., Frankfort; 352-7909.

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, 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.

Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC; 946-9451.

Pine Grove Church of God, 790 Indian Trail, TC; 946-8720.

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.; programmed worship service 10 a.m. Sun.; Friends Meetinghouse, Fifth and Oak, TC.

Redeemer Presbyterian Church, at Seventh-day Adventist, Four Mile and Hammond, 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, TC; 943-9667.

Sacred Heart Church, Roman Catholic Latin Mass, 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, TC; 947-5293.

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Cedar; 228-6888.

St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Beulah; 882-4506.

The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow St., TC; 946-4644.

Sojourn Church, 442 W. Seventh St., TC; 933-4461.

Suttons Bay Bible Church, 3224 S. West Bay Shore, Suttons Bay; 271-4618.

The Tabernacle, 213 Wexford Ave., Buckley; 269-4190 or www.buckleychurch.com.

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, TC; 947-3117.

Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.

Watershed Church, Building 50, Grand Traverse Commons, TC; 218-3285.

West Bay Covenant Church, Cherry Bend Road at West Bay Shore, TC; 946-7947.

Westside Community Church, at TC West Senior High, TC; 941-9300.

Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 5750 Williamsburg Road, Williamsburg; 267-5792.

Woodside Wesleyan Church, 6789 Ole White Dr., Lake Ann; 275-7763.

The Word Church, 3300 Epps Lane, TC; 938-5901.

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