Religion Digest: Events across the Modesto region
Music
JOSH SNODGRASS – 5 p.m. today, First Southern Baptist Church of Ceres, 2813 Don Pedro Road. Seattle-based guitarist’s styles range from bluegrass to blues, traditional gospel hymns and original songs. Offering.
Classes
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; call for times, Shelter Cove, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. (209) 567-3200.
BEGINNING TAI CHI – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 24, Livingston United Methodist Church, 11695 Olive Ave. Slow-paced classes. Free. (209) 394-2264.
CHRISTIANITY 101 – 7 p.m. through Feb. 12, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 3461 Merle Ave., Modesto. A four week introduction to the Christian faith. No cost. Materials provided. Register at www.stpetermodesto.org or call (209) 551-0563.
GRIEFSHARE – 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays through April 20, Shelter Cove Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. 13-week video series for dealing with grief. $20. (209) 605-5439.
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – 6:30 p.m. through March 23, Grace Lutheran Church, 617 W. Orangeburg Ave., Modesto. This nine-week course will help you start the New Year with a good financial base and assist you in planning your future endeavors. Small fee for classes. Call (209) 522-8890 for enrollment.
GRIEFSHARE – 6 p.m. Mondays through April 20, Big Valley Grace Community Church, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. 13-week support group open to those grieving the death of a loved one. $15. Register at bigvalleygrace.org. (209) 571-4399, ext. 341.
GRIEFSHARE – 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 3-April 28, Centenary United Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. 13-week video series dealing with grief. $15. Open to men and women. (209) 527-5441.
BIBLE STUDY – 1-2:30 p.m. Thursdays Feb. 12-March 19, Sacred Heart Church Chapel, 1200 Lyons Ave, Turlock. Studying the Holy Eucharist as “source and summit” of Catholic faith. Register in the church office. Book $10. (209) 485-8143.
ART OF MARRIAGE EVENT – 6:30-9:30 p.m, Feb. 13 and 8:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road., Modesto. This event is open to couples married just months or 50-plus years. Cost: $60 per couple by Jan. 15; $75 after. Childcare available. (209) 599-4058.
Miscellaneous
MINISTER INSTALLATION – 4 p.m. today, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County, 2172 Kiernan Ave., Modesto. Reverend Darcy Baxter will be formally installed as the settled minister. All are welcome. Child care provided. (209) 545-1837.
MOPS – 6-8 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays beginning this week, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and MOMSNEXT begins spring semester. $60 per semester or $8 per meeting which includes dinner, childcare, occasional crafts. (209) 599-4058.
Send events by noon Tuesday to Pat Clark at pclark@modbee.com and include “Religion Digest” in the subject line.
This story was originally published January 23, 2015 at 12:44 PM with the headline "Religion Digest: Events across the Modesto region."