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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Seminar "Sexual Abuse: How to Heal and How to Prevent," 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St.; therapist Sheila Johnson of Chicago and author Shirley Jo Peterson are keynote speakers, free.
Pasty Sale, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; benefit for youth scholarship and mission trips; $4 each, 590-0796.
Fall Hymn Sing, 7 p.m. Sunday, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St.; offering will be taken for local and worldwide hunger and disaster relief efforts.
Bethany Christian Services info. sessions on adoption, 9:30-11:30 a.m.; 1-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 11, 1055 Carriage Hill Drive, TC; 995-0870.
Annual Beef/Venison Stew Dinner, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 13, Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Hall, 402 W. Peters Road, West Branch, all you can eat $8 per person, sponsored by Holy Family Knights of Columbus Council 8948.
Swiss Steak and Chicken Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; $8/adults; $3.50 children ages 4-10; children under 4 admitted free of charge; proceeds benefit United Methodist Women; 946-4930.
Roast Turkey Dinner, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 14, Elk Rapids United Methodist Church, 301 Traverse St., Elk Rapids; $9 adults; $5 children under 12; free for children 3 and under; 267-5792.
Scrapbooking Fundraiser, 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; day of scrapbooking, three meals, drinks, snacks, prizes and goodie bags; vendors on site; $40; space limited to 40 people; call 941-1390.
Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church annual Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15, 16426 Center Road, TC; handcrafted items, attic treasures and bake sale; 223-4393.
Harvest Dinner and Dessert Auction, noon Nov. 23, Revival Center of Cadillac, 984 Plett Road; benefits Cadillac Community Food Pantry; traditional Thanksgiving dinner followed by dessert auction; 775-2662.
The Ed Lantzer Gallery, 443 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, features Lantzer's wood mosaics depicting significant moments in the life of Christ, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through November; 487-1400.
Craft Shows/
Bake Sales/Bazaars
TC Christian School Fall Blessings Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, 753 Emerson Road; TC; 929-1747, ext. 127.
Christmas Bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15, Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, TC; hand-crafted items, attic treasures and bake sale; 223-4393.
CLASSES/STUDY
ALPHA, 10-week, video-based introduction to Christianity; 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 3, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; TC; 947-6698.
Lunch and Learn 3-part series titled, "Wow, a Family More Dysfunctional Than Mine, dealing with Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, Nov. 8, Dec. 6 and Jan. 10, led by Rabbi Seth Castleman, Congregation Ahavat Shalom, 929-4330.
"A Learner's Minyan," 10-11 a.m. one Saturday a month, learn Shabbat prayers; No Hebrew is required; Ahavat Shalom Congregation, 929-4330.
DivorceCare Support Group and Seminar, 7-9 p.m. Mondays meets through Dec. 1, New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Court (off U.S. 31), one-time $15 book fee; each unit self-contained; 938-8056.
DivorceCare, 13-week series. Classes are held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 947-6698. Nov. 13: Facing My Anger; Nov. 20: Facing My Depression; Nov. 27: Thanksgiving, no meeting; Dec. 4 Facing My Loneliness; Dec. 11: What Does the Owners' Manual Say?; Dec. 18: New Relationships; Dec. 25; Christmas, no meeting; Jan. 1: New Year's Day, no meeting; Jan. 8: Financial Survival; Jan. 16: KidCare; Jan. 23: Single Sexuality; Jan. 30: Forgiveness; Feb. 6: Reconciliation; Feb. 13 Moving On, Growing Closer to God.
"The Way of the Pilgrim," discussion group, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays of the month through December, Traverse City Orthodox Church, 1030 Hastings St., TC; 668-6583.
Trinity School of Transformation, year-long Bible study focusing on theme "With God Life," 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. one Saturday per month, Faith Reformed Church, TC; Jo Panter, 947-8920; Dr. Mark Hoffman, 935-1749.
GriefShare, 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; video series discuss grief process; personal stories from others who are grieving a loss, material features nondenominational Biblical teaching on grief and recovery topics; open to all; topics include: Nov. 10, Top 20 Lessons of Grief, Part 2; Nov. 17 Heaven; call 947-6698.
Grief Support Group, 10 a.m. last Wednesday of every month, West Game Room at Village at Bay Ridge, 3850 Scenic Ridge, TC; led by Alicia Mannes of Hospice of Michigan; 932-9455.
Project Unity for Life men's groups, 6 p.m. Mondays, 900 E. Front St., Suite 200, 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.
Community Bible Study evening group, 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays 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.
Youth Fellowship
Grand Traverse Teen Community Bible Study, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Youth Center at Faith Reformed Church, 1105 E. Front St.; study runs through April 27 for ninth through 12th graders and covers the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible; $40; 223-4335.
FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS
Church of the Bay, the city/regional church in the area, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays back room of Espresso Bay, 202 E. Front St., TC; call Margie Long, Director of Intercessors for Church of the Bay. 943-8760.
Mothers of Preschoolers group (M.O.P.S.), 9:15-11:15 a.m. second and fourth Friday of each month, child care and registration are free; 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 Sunday "Special Guests"; second Sunday "Quiet Time" with floor and handheld labyrinths; third Sunday "Toast & Jam Cafe" for adults, with film, open mic, poetry, conversation, karaoke, soup; fourth Sunday "Tibetan Music" with Tibetan bowl concerts by Mark Handler; $5-$10 suggested donation; Studio 7, 223 W. 14th, TC; 932-9808.
Monthly Movies, 7 p.m. first Friday of every month, Unity Church of Traverse City, series of former first-run inspirational movies, sponsored by Chaplains of Unity Church, free, donations accepted to further the program, 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.
Women of Faith, 7:30 p.m. second Tues. of month, open to Catholic women of any age or from any parish who wish to grown in their faith and discover the beauty of their vocation as women; St. Francis Catholic Church Franciscan Room, South Union Street, TC; Mary Kelly, 946-1126, or Kathy Mousseau, 943-5045.
Episcopal Peace Fellowship, brown bag lunch meeting, 11:45 a.m. third Mon., Grace Episcopal Church, 341 E. Washington St., TC; 947-2330.
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 Sundays, Presbyterian Church of TC, 701 Westminster; 946-5680.
Christian Singles Group at Immaculate Conception Church, meets 6 p.m. second Saturday of each month, Centennial Hall of Immaculate Conception, 720 Second St., TC; potluck dinner, games and other fun events, 947-5926.
TGIWednesday buffet dinner, 5:30-6:15 p.m., First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; classes/activities for all ages 6:30-7:45 p.m.; call 947-6698 by Monday noon for dinner reservations. All are welcome.
Common Threads, Prayer Shawl Ministry, The Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge Road (off Silver Lake Road) Bring skeins of yarn, size 11-13 knitting needles, or size M, N, or P crochet hook and get involved in creating comfort shawls and afghans. Seating is limited, call 932-9455 to make a reservation. Group meets the second and fourth Friday every month.
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, 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.
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 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, Main St., Ellsworth, offering nutritious, affordable meals Monday-Saturday by Front Porch Ministry.
Community meal, served from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Beebe Road, Kalkaska; hot, nutritious meal open to the public, donations accepted, but not required.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Discipleship study groups, now forming for new believers and seasoned believers who want to evangelize. Group size is limited. Call Chenista Rae Straubel, 930-4809 or visit www.pray-it-forward.org.
Peace Meditation and Prayer, that normally meets from 9:30-10:30 a.m. second Thurs. of month; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; has been suspended during summer months. Sessions will begin again in September, call 271-6036.
Service of Prayer and Healing, 7 p.m. third Sun. of month, quiet meditative worship, opportunity for individual laying on of hands and prayer for healing; Advent Lutheran Church, renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 632-0824 or www.adventlakeann.org.
Community Prayer Breakfast, 7 a.m. Tuesdays, 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.
Cenacle of Divine Mercy prayer meetings, 7 p.m. third and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., TC; 941-8410.
Latin Mass, 12:45 p.m. Sundays, Holy Rosary Church, 3919 E. Gatzke Road, Cedar.
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.
Crossroads Community of Faith Men's Ministry, 8 a.m. second Sat.; Big Boy, U.S. 31 North, TC; 943-7312.
Sunday Morning Meditation, 11 a.m.-noon Sun., walk-ins welcome; Higher Self Bookstore, 328 E. Front Street, TC; 941-5805.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous, noon, daily, Ladies AA meeting, 8 p.m. Wednesdays; Sunday AA meetings held at 8 p.m., Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
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.
Grand Traverse area chapter of The Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon., self-help support organization for parents grieving the loss of a child; Munson Community Health Center, Munson Avenue, TC; 946-5462.
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.
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.
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.
Post-abortion support group and Bible study, Mon. evenings; Pregnancy Resource Center, Cadillac; for time, location or details, 775-1545.
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.
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