March 30, 2008 04:00 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 Trinity Lutheran Church 125th anniversary celebration kick off, with Trinity Lutheran School Principal Dan Dockery at 7 p.m. service March 29, and 8:30 and 11 a.m. services March 30; with the Rev. Raymond Pollatz, former Trinity Lutheran pastor, on April 26-27; at the church, 1003 S. Maple, TC. Nathan Dannison will discuss his upcoming trip to Palestine, 7 p.m. March 29, preceded by 6 p.m. potluck dinner, bring dish to share and table service, at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; also 2 p.m. March 30, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; and 5 p.m. March 30 at Potter's House Church, UCC, which meets at Grace Episcopal Church; visit sponsored by MidEast: JustPeace, donations accepted at all appearances for Dannison's "Playgrounds for Palestine" project; www.playgroundsforpalestine.org; call Marian Kromkowski, 271-5600, or Gina Aranki, 620-6515. Benefit chili supper, 4:30-7 p.m. March 29, donations accepted for Benzie County Habitat for Humanity, matching funds provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; First Congregational Church, Lincoln at First Street, Thompsonville. March Madness Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight March 29, doors open 7:30 p.m., $10 per person, music by Roger Majeski & the Harmony Kings; St. Rita/St. Joseph parish hall, 9243 County Road 667, Maple City. Traverse Area Christian Singles, 7 p.m. March 29 games and conversation, for location or details, call 929-7808. Divine Mercy Sunday, 3 p.m. March 30, service includes Eucharistic adoration, to give thanksgiving for God's goodness in the Easter mystery; everyone welcome; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., TC; 941-8410 or e-mail amc8@charter.net. Gospel Music Festival, 6 p.m. March 30, all churches invited to send performers, public invited, snack donations appreciated; Kalkaska Senior Center, 303 S. Coral St., Kalkaska; for details or to participate, 886-0343. Spring Arbor University offers "From the Beginning Bible Study," 7-9 p.m. April 7, 14, 21 and 28, non-credit seminar led by adjunct instructor Rick Mavis, "big picture" look at the Bible; at WLJN Studio, 1101 Cass St., TC; 995-1760 or sschnere@arbor.edu. Spring Craft Show vendor applications being accepted, $35 for 10- by 10-foot space, additional $5 for table; show held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19 with lunch available 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC; Vera Sparks, 938-1387. Compassionate Caregiving second annual "Caregivers of Seniors Seminar," 9:30 a.m.-noon May 6, registration required; at Feast of Victory Lutheran Church, Mount Hope Road, Williamsburg; to register, call Hope Village, 938-4673, www.hopevillagetc.org. CLASSES/STUDY "A Course in Miracles" study group, 7:15 p.m. Tues., participants may join anytime; Talon Title Group conference room, 315 N. Division, suite 200, TC; 929-9009. "A Course in Miracles for Benzie residents," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, 3157 Indian Hill Road, Honor, call for alternate location; Rev. Patricia A. Weberman, 645-2437. FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS Sunday Series, 1-3 p.m., non-denominational presentation of talks, art exhibits, music, dance, performances, film and more; first Sunday featuring special guests; $5-$10 suggested donation; Just Imagine Creative Center, 223 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808 or www.justimagine.name. 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. 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. St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, food pantry, 1-3 p.m. Wed.; 912 S. Garfield, TC. SINGLES "Oasis" enriching the lives of singles, 7 p.m. Thurs., child care provided; New Hope Community Church, room 101, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; 938-8056, ext. 225. 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 Grief Share, video-based support group for the grieving, 6-8:30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 28-May 22, sessions self-contained, participants may join any time; Faith Reformed Church's Ministry Center, 1139 E. Front, TC; 947-7082 or www.frchurch.org. 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; Sat. noon-1:30 p.m., Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC, 632-7093 or 499-0632; also Sat. 7-8:30 p.m., Path of Life Ministries, 5738 W. U.S. 10, Ludington, 84507158 or 8430-4832. DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids, 7-9 p.m. Mon. through March 31, one-time $15 book fee for each class, units self-contained and participants may join any time; New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Williamsburg; 938-8056. Christian Recovery Group, 8 p.m. Mon. and Fri., 12-step Christian approach to recovery issues; Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow, TC; 946-4644. DivorceCare support group, 7-9 p.m. Thurs. through May 1, for separated or divorced, units self-contained, join anytime, $1 donation per week to cover expenses, topics -- April 3 Kid Care; April 10 Single Sexuality; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC. 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, beginning March 9, 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. 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, 442 W. Seventh St., TC; 933-4461; 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 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. 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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