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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Christian Young Adult Network (CYAN), meets at 6 p.m. every other Saturday, 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; for meeting dates, call Casey Truelove, 883-3271 or c_truelove@hotmail.com.
Bake Sale, 10 a.m. until sold out, May 10, Benzonia Shop and Save, sponsored by Lake Ann Woodside Wesleyan Church Women's Group, proceeds benefit mission projects, Vicki Schwartz, 922-3028 or Helen White, 275-7804.
Mother Daughter Tea, 2-4 p.m. May 10, Alden United Methodist Church, 9015 Helena Road, Darlene Page, 331-6300 or Jackie Dewey, 331-4468.
Tea Time for Youth Missions, 2 p.m. May 10, Village at Bay Ridge West Dining Room, 3850 scenic Ridge; fundraiser for Northern Lakes Community Church Youth Group mission trip to Copperhill, Tenn.; Mike Riggins, 935-4556.
Greensky Hill Church Craft Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 10, Old US-31 N., Charlevoix; proceeds benefit July camp meeting.
Mother's Day Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight May 10, St. Rita/St. Joseph Church, Maple City, music from Mike Ryba's Happy Polka Sound from Wisconsin; $10 per person benefits church education department.
Win-Some Women Spring Retreats, May 13-14, May 14-15 and May 15-16, each retreat session starts at 1 p.m. with an opening assembly, break-out sessions offered, for women only; $165 per person based on two-three people per room, $145 based on and limited to four people per room; Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island; www.win-somewomen.org.
Workshop based on Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth, 7-8:30 p.m. Thurs. through June 19, participants may join anytime; free-will offering collected; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; for details or to register, 938-9587.
Clergy Appreciation Dinner, 6 p.m. May 16, Christ The King Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme, $25 per person; 946-9100.
Update on Katrina Efforts, 10 a.m. May 17, The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster Road, TC; presentation by Martha-Lee Bohn of Presbytery of Mississippi Disaster Program, free; call Karen Conaway, 223-7497 or Ann Dane, 947-6545.
Grand Traverse Area Right to Life's 11th annual Life Links Memorial Golf Benefit, 1 p.m. May 22, Wolverine Golf Course at Grand Traverse Resort; 18 holes of golf, cart and steak and chicken dinner; $130 per person; 946-9469.
Project Unity for Life Golf Outing, 1 p.m. May 23, Wolverine Course of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme; $95 per player or $380 per foursome; 929-4446.
Bethany Lutheran Church Hymn Sing, 7 p.m. May 25, 220 W. Nagonaba St., Northport, in celebration of the church's 90th anniversary; 386-5037.
Conference
Diocese of Gaylord conference "Restoring the Spirit; Removing the Stigma: Ministering to people coping with mental illness," 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. with additional program at 7 p.m. May 15 at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, Gaylord; focusing on the importance of spirituality in the recovery of those living with mental illness; $15; (989) 732-5147.
CLASSES/STUDY
Bible Talks, 4 p.m. May 11 and May 18, Culver Faculty Room of the Stone Hotel, Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen; led by Pastors Bill Denk and Brad Wilson, (269) 612-7080.
DivorceCare, 7-9 Mondays through July 28, New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Court, Williamsburg; each unit is self contained, participants can join any time; one-time $15 book fee; 938-8056.
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.
"Hearts For God" ladies' Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Tues., child care available; East Bay Calvary Church, 2225 Hammond Road, TC; 946-4479.
"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.
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 meal, 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Wed.; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska; for details, call 258-2820.
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.
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, 258-2377 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, 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.
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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