Modesto area Religion Digest
Music
MEMORIAL DAY GOSPEL FEST – 1 p.m. Monday, May 30, Connecting Point Nazarene Church, 3200 E. Monte Vista Ave., Denair. Gaither Homecoming artist Larry Ford with the Chordsmen, Regents, Cornell Trio, Debt Free, the Herb Henry Family and Jr. Henry Family. $13 advance, $16 door available at Majesty Bible & Gifts in Turlock and Modesto or by calling 209-538-3838.
JULIE-N-FRIENDS – 6 p.m. May 29th, Christian Life Center, 650 E. Olive Ave., Merced. Julie Eichelberger with Bridge Of Grace, Debt Free, Roger Tripp, Amanda Henry and Randy Ivie. Free. 559-304-1102.
Classes
BOOK STUDY – 6 p.m. Tuesdays through July 12, Center for Spiritual Living Modesto, 2125 Wylie Drive, Modesto. “Your ReDefining Moments” by Dennis Merritt Jones. Offering. 209-648-3495.
ANCIENT KABBALAH AND SELF-DISCOVERY – 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, through June 7. Congregation Beth Shalom, 1705 Sherwood Ave., Modesto. Eight-week series examines the Sephirot – seven divine attributes – of Kabbalah, also known as Jewish mysticism or magic. $40 for CBS members, $48 for nonmembers and $7 per class for drop-ins. 209-571-6060.
GRIEFSHARE – 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays through June 7, Centenary United Methodist Church, 1911 Toyon Ave., Modesto. Weekly help, encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, friend. 209-527-5441.
BOOK STUDY – 9 a.m. Sundays through June 5, First United Methodist Church, 850 16th St., Modesto. Study of “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande. 209-522-9046.
NEW CREATION IN CHRIST – 7 p.m. Fridays, Calvary Chapel, 4300 American Ave., Modesto. Faith-based ministry for men who are struggling against addiction and/or life-dominating sin. 209-545-5530.
MARRIAGE MINISTRY – 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Calvary Chapel, 4300 American Ave., Modesto. Childcare provided. 209-545-5530.
COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – 10 a.m. Sundays, Healing Word Christian Fellowship Church, 950 Oakdale Road, Modesto. 209-450-6612.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDIES – Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; call for times. Shelter Cove Church, 4242 Coffee Road, Modesto. 209-567-3200.
BOOK STUDY – Every other Monday from 2 to 3 p.m. Free. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. 209-522-3267.
TAI CHI – 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. $5 donation. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1528 Oakdale Road, Modesto. Theresa Grieshaber, 209-765-1524.
MOPS – 6 to 8 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 1600 Carver Road, Modesto. Trinity United Modesto Mothers of Preschoolers. 209-529-3228.
BIBLE STUDIES – Various times, Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave., Modesto. Men’s and women’s studies. Call for days and times: 209-523-4531.
For children
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 5-10, Calvary Baptist Church 1732 Miller Ave., Modesto. For ages 4 years through sixth grade with the theme “Submerged: Finding Truth Below The Surface.” 209 524 0924; cbcmodesto.org.
Miscellaneous
ALL-CHURCH SALE – 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 4., Centenary Church, McHenry between Norwegian and Tokay avenues, Modesto. Thousands of items at one-day indoor-outdoor sale. Food court and more. 209-527-5441.
CENTRAL VALLEY CATHOLIC MEN’S CONFERENCE – 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 11, St. Joseph’s Church, Fr. O’Hare Hall, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto. Speakers including Deacon Alex Jones. Conference includes breakfast and lunch. $40 advance at www.stjmod.com. 209-551-4973.
RUMMAGE SALE – 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11, Columbia Church of the 49ers, Parrotts Ferry Road at Jackson Street in Columbia. Giant sale to raise money for new social hall chairs. Lunch available for purchase. 209-588-9876.
PRAY MODESTO – 7-8:30 a.m. June 16, Big Valley Grace Community Church Worship Center, 4040 Tully Road, Modesto. Leaders pray for peace and prosperity of the city. Breakfast $10. 209-324-9447.
Send events by noon Tuesday to pclark@modbee.com.
This story was originally published May 27, 2016 at 11:06 AM with the headline "Modesto area Religion Digest."