Religion Digest

Classes

SELF HEALING WORKSHOP – Noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 9, Center for Spiritual Living, 2125 Wylie Drive, Modesto. With Joy Migneault, discover ways to live a more balanced life. $20 209-648-3495.

“MY SOUL MAGNIFIES THE LORD – A SCRIPTURAL JOURNEY WITH MARY” – 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 13-Nov. 10, Sacred Heart Church Chapel, 1200 Lyons Ave, Turlock. Book study of first five chapters of the book; second five will be studied in spring. $15, sign ups required. 209-485-8143.

PLANT-BASED COOKING CLASSES – 6 to 7:20 p.m. Wednesdays Oct. 26-Nov. 30, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1033 W. Las Palmas Ave., Patterson. Learn the secrets of healthy, tasty plant-based cooking. $45 includes cookbook, workbook and samples.Register by Oct. 19. 209-538-1024 or 559-441-3853.

BOOK STUDY – 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 25, Center for Spiritual Living, 2125 Wylie Drive, Modesto. Thank and Grow Rich by Pam Grout. Offering. 209-648-3495.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 9, Centenary Church, McHenry at Norwegian avenues, Modesto. Dave Ramsey on seven steps to create a budget, get out of debt and plan money. Family dinner, nursery care and programs for children and youth available. Fee for materials required. 209-527-5441.

GRIEFSHARE – 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 29, Centenary Church, McHenry at Norwegian, Modesto. 13-week video, workbook ($15), and small group. 209-527-5441.

DIVORCECARE – 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 30, Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave. 13-week group. $15. 209-527-4110.

GRIEFSHARE – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Dec. 5, Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave., Modesto. Workbooks $15. 209-529-2666.

ALPHA – 5:45 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 14. Modesto Covenant Church, 913 Floyd Ave. Ten-week course for people who want to explore the Christian faith or grow in their faith. Childcare available. 209-527-4110.

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.

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.

PIONEER CLUBS – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Centenary Church, McHenry at Norwegian avenues, Modesto. Midweek program for preschool through fifth grade that combines solid Bible teaching with fun life-skill activities. Fee for materials. 209-527-5441.

GRIEFSHARE – 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Calvary Chapel, 4300 American Ave., Modesto. Seminar and support group for those who have lost a loved one. Free.

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.

BIBLE STUDIES – Times arranged, Emanuel Lutheran Church, 324 College Ave., Modesto. Men’s and Women’s classes. 209-523-4531

Miscellaneous

REFORMATION MOVIE NIGHTS – 6 p.m. Sundays in October, Grace Church, 1448 Standiford Ave., Modesto. Movie and discussion to celebrate the anniversary month of the Protestant Reformation. Oct. 2, “Augustine.” Free. 209-522-5922.

VEGETARIAN PERFORMING ARTS COOKING SHOW – 6 p.m. Oct. 11, Ceres Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1633 N. Central Ave. Celebrity chef Mark Anthony offers information on plant based health nutrition, tips on weight loss, lowering cholesterol and increasing energy. Seating is limited, first come, first served. 209-538-1024.

DRIVE-THROUGH PRAYER – Ceres Seventh-Day Adventist Church is scheduled to host Drive-Through Prayer Time 2-4 p.m. Oct. 15 at 1633 N. Central Ave. in Ceres. Free, for more information call (209) 538-1024 or email ceresadventist@sbcglobal.net.

DRUMMING CIRCLE HEALING MEDITATION – 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13, Center for Spiritual Living, 2125 Wylie Drive, Modesto. With Israel Hurtado. Donation. 209-648-3495.

DAY FOR LIFE – 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 15, St. Joseph’s Church, 1813 Oakdale Road, Modesto, in the Fr. O’Hare Hall. Keynote speaker Melissa Ohden is founder of The Abortion Survivors Network (ASN). Free; offering will be taken to benefit the Modesto Pregnancy Center. 209-551-4973 or www.stjmod.com

HAPPINESS PROJECT MEETING – 6:30 p.m. Oct, 20, Center for Spiritual Living, 2125 Wylie Drive, Modesto. Topic “Pay Attention.” Free. 209-648-3495.

GOSPEL CONCERT – The Herb Henry Family will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in Gospel Music 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at the North Modesto Church of God, 1918 Sherwood Ave.

GOT YOUR BACK – 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Redeemer, 820 H St., Modesto. Workshops for women from junior high to college and their supporters with speakers on topics including friendship, fitness, fashion and faith. gotyourback2016.com.

REFORMATION SERIES – 6 p.m. Sundays in October, Grace Church, 1448 Standiford Ave., Modesto. Movie and discussion to celebrate the anniversary month of the Protestant Reformation. Free. (209) 522-5922.

VIOLIN VIRTUOSO CONCERT – World-class violinist Jaime Jorge is scheduled to perform 6 p.m. Nov. 5 at Ceres Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1633 North Central Ave. in Ceres. Concert is free, seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This story was originally published October 7, 2016 at 11:43 AM with the headline "Religion Digest."