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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Keswick United Methodist church's dinner and silent auction youth fundraising event, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, $15 per person; at the church, 3376 S. Center Highway, Suttons Bay; tickets available at Bayside Salon and the Business Helper, Suttons Bay, or by calling 271-3755.
Granny's Attic and Grandpa's Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, and 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sept. 27, sponsored by church youth group; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Centennial Hall, 720 Second St., TC; Joanne Willis, 995-0431.
Northern Michigan Christian School's "Building the Future" auction, 6 p.m. Sept. 26, $15 per person; school gym, 128 S. Martin St., McBain; 825-2492.
Harvest Dinner and Silent Auction, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 26, Dinner tickets $9 adults, $3 ages 5-11, free for ages 4/younger; First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce, Elk Rapids; tickets available at the church or by calling Nell Widman, 264-5948.
Harvest Dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. Sept. 26, $9 adults, $4 children proceeds benefit college scholarships; Greensky Hill Native American Indian United Methodist Church, three miles north of Charlevoix, off Boyne City Road and Old U.S. 31 North.
Benefit spaghetti dinner for Habitat for Humanity of Benzie County, 4:30-7 p.m. Sept. 26, free-will offering accepted; Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort.
KidUnique workshop, 8:15 a.m.-noon Oct. 3, $15, Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road; 922-9882.
Fall Arts & Craft Fair vendors sought, fair held 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Kalkaska United Methodist Church; for details or application, call Lynette Norris, 587-0370 or 564-2499.
Craft show vendors sought, registration open through Sept. 25 or 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.
Jesus King of King's Biker's Church worship service, noon Sept. 27, Sportman's Club, 5225 Alba Highway, Alba; Pastor Hector Vazquez, 357-5281.
Leelanau County Crop Hunger Walk, Sept. 27, meet at 1:30 p.m. for registration, prayer and community singing, walk starts at 2 p.m., portion of proceeds benefits Leelanau Christian Neighbors food pantry; Omena Presbyterian Church, North West Bay Shore Drive, Omena; Gene or Mary Pat Fontaine, 271-3110, Marty Johnson, 271-8778, or Susan Cady, 271-3927.
Choir performance and free concert, Sept. 27, featuring the Women's Teen Challenge Choir during the 10 a.m. worship service; and gospel concert and Christian comedy 6 p.m. by Stephen and Joshua Forester, free-will offering accepted; Bear Lake Christian Church, 221 E. Bear Lake Road and M-72, Kalkaska; 258-6107.
Prays and Potluck Dinner, 5 p.m. Oct. 4, F&M Park, hosted by The Potter's House UCC Church; 944-9090.
Donations are needed for The Clinic, sponsored by Immanuel Baptist Church, scheduled for Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Drop-off sites include Immanuel Baptist Church, 1027 McRae Hill Road; Church of the Living God, 1514 Birmley Road; and WLJN, 1101 Cass. To register for a clinic appointment, call 946-6948.
Win-Some Women Fall Retreats, registration open, retreats held Oct. 21-22 and Oct. 22-23, $175 per person based on two or three people in one room or $155 per person based on and limited to four people in one room, includes registration fee, round-trip ferry transportation, accommodations, dinner on day of arrival, breakfast and lunch on day of departure, taxes, gratuities and baggage handling fees; Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island; for details or to register online, to go www.win-somewomen.org and click on the registration tab; for details, call 526-8164.
Craft Shows
Fall & Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26, lunch served starting at 11 a.m.; First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC.
Fall Art & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 10, Kalkaska United Methodist Church; 587-0370 or 564-2499.
CLASSES/STUDY
Bible study continues, 10 a.m. Sept. 29; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Youth Fellowship
Young Life, a Christian outreach organization, is starting in Traverse City; for details visit www.traversecity.younglife.org.
FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS
Moms Group, 9:30 a.m. Sundays, intergenerational group of mothers of all ages, to study, discuss and practice faith-based relational issues and skills, child care available; Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-2471.
Mothers in Christ, 9-11 a.m. Mon. during the school year, free, new members welcome, child care available for a nominal fee; Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme; 938-7179 or mothersinchrist@gmail.com.
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.
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.
Revival Center of Cadillac, 8:30 a.m. Wed., and 6 p.m. every third Mon. of month; 984 Plett Road, bring a container to transport food; Cadillac; 775-2662.
St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, food pantry, 1-3 p.m. Wed.; 912 S. Garfield, TC.
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.
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
Business Eucharistic Service, 12:15 p.m. Tues., for anyone wishing to create some time for prayer during their work day; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.
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.
Community prayer for the region and its residents, noon-1 p.m. Wed., everyone welcome, sponsored by Church of the Bay, a multi-denominational group of area churches; Espresso Bay, 202 E. Front, TC.
Deeksha (The Oneness Blessing), 1 p.m. Fri., divine energy transfer and meditation with Jane Hale and Daniele DeVoe; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805.
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.
SINGLES
"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
"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.
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, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., informal seminars for men, with programs for those on parole, probation or with substance abuse problems, video, audio, large and small group discussion, free, light meal served, court slips can be signed with approval; 900 E. Front St., Suite 200, TC; for questions or to arrange transportation, 929-4446.
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.
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; topics -- "Forgiveness" Oct. 1; "Reconciliation" Oct. 8; $1 donation per week to cover program expenses, child care available when planned ahead (donations welcome); First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 947-6698.
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
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.
Calvary Lutheran Church ELCA, 10180 Elk Lake Road, Elk Rapids; 264-8841.
Christ United Methodist Church, 1249 Three Mile Road S., TC; 946-3048 or www.tcchrist.com.
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.
Empire United Methodist Church, 10050 Michigan St., Empire; 326-5510.
Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 8075 E. Hoxie Road, TC; 378-4772.
First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698.
Glen Lake Community Reformed Church, 4902 McFarlane Road, Glen Arbor; 334-4563.
Harbor Light "A Life Giving Church," 4050 Barnes Road, TC; 933-0700.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's Diocesan Hispanic Mass, 5 p.m. Sundays; 720 Second St., TC; 946-4211.
Kewadin United Methodist Church, 7234 Cairn Highway, Kewadin; 264-9640.
Revival Center of Kingsley, 111 S. Bronson St., Kingsley; 775-0074.
Lake Ann United Methodist Church New Life Center, 19900 First St., Lake Ann; 275-7236.
Manton United Methodist Church, 102 N. Michigan Ave., Manton; 824-3593.
New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Acme; 938-8056.
Old Mission Congregational Church, corner of Swaney & Mission roads, Old Mission; 632-4860.
Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC; 946-9451 or 946-7209.
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.
Sacred Heart Church, Roman Catholic Latin Mass, Valley Road, east of 131, Mancelona; 587-8515.
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.
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