Adult Events & Activities

July

Wednesday

Summer Book Study

Every Wednesday until August 20

Adult Events & Activities
Summer
Summer 2025

Wednesday
July 9

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Join us for our Summer Book Study beginning on Wednesday, June 18th!

Ten years ago, we began this small group set intentionally to meet OUTSIDE the church in public places open to the elements. And what a gift it has been for so many of us. These are informal, “come when you can” gatherings. Even reading the book is optional as this group focuses on fellowship and deepening our faith in our Creator God.

Because summer schedules are often busy, we offer two places and times discussing a chapter a week for 9 weeks. NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT MEETING during Cherry Festival Week… too crazy to drive in town! So our last session will be on August 20th.

The 10:00 am session meets in the pavilion at the Botanic Garden above the Gift Shop. Note that if stairs are an issue, there is handicapped parking near the pavilion. The 7:00 pm session meets at the Boardman Nature Center pavilion on Cass Road, south of South Airport. The pavilion is at the east end of the main parking lot.

ALL are welcome, so invite a friend or bring houseguests! Well-behaved grandchildren and dogs are also invited to join us. If the weather is truly NASTY (thunder, lightning, high wind!), we will Zoom, so make sure that I have your contact information! We have had wonderful discussions under our pavilion in the rain in past summers.

This summer we will be returning to a favorite author, J. Philip Newell, and his most recent book, The Great Search: Turning to Earth and Soul in the Quest for Healing and Home. The books have been ordered and will be at the Church Office on June 11th. We have a special $10 price on the hardcover version of the book. Please sign the sheet and pay CUMC for your book, and sign the sheet so we know who has bought the books. Questions?? Contact Kathy Mead: meadka09@gmail.com

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July

Wednesday

Bridal High Tea

Adult Events & Activities
All Church Activities

Wednesday
July 9

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

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We invite you to a Bridal High Tea honoring Pastor Linda.

Location: Fellowship Hall at Central
Date: Wednesday, July 9th,
Time: 3:00 pm.

Pastor Linda requests no gifts please. But to share your love story. Make sure to save the date on your calendar now! To RSVP button click the link below

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Check out Linda and Jeremy’s wedding website.

Linda and Jeremy

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July

Friday

Small Group – Covenant Disciples

Every Friday until August 30

Adult Events & Activities

Friday
July 11

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Sunday Morning Pilgrimage has just started a new book that is an easy entry point for those looking for connection beyond the pew. It is a very informal, welcoming group between the two main services and offers the Zoom option. Focusing on intentional listening, this small group uses reflective quiet time to find greater awareness of God’s presence in our lives. We do not try to “fix” as we support each other.

Contact Kathy Mead: meadka09@gmail.com.

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July

Saturday

Biking on the TART Trail

Adult Events & Activities
All Church Activities
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Summer
Summer 2025
Youth Events & Activities

Saturday
July 12

9:30 am

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We will be meeting with our bikes in the back parking lot of Central United Methodist Church on Sat. 7/12/25, at 9:30 A.M. and will leave on our bikes at 9:45, via Washington St. toward the Woodmere branch of the public library. We will ride around the Boardman loop of the tart trail, and then it is optional to gather afterwards for lunch at The Filling Station. They serve pizzas and salads, and have family friendly atmosphere. Helmets are highly recommended.

Have questions? Feel free to email Sarah Drews at sarah@tccentralumc.org!

Find more information on TART Trails here: https://traversetrails.org/trails/tart-in-town/

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July

Sunday

Church in the Park – Casual, Outdoor Worship at Sunset Park

Every Sunday until August 31

Adult Events & Activities
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Summer

Sunday
July 13

9:00 am - 10:00 am

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All are welcome to this unique and casual outdoor worship experience on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay from 9 am to 10 am on Sundays starting May 25, 2025 thru Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket and dress for the weather. We will hold worship outdoors unless there is heavy rain, thunder, or lightning.

Well-behaved and leashed pets are welcome to attend.

NOTE FOR THE 2025 SEASON: CITP returns to Sunset Park! We will not meet at Rotary Square like last year. If weather prohibits outdoor worship, 9 AM worship will be held in the Central Church sanctuary at 222 Cass Street in downtown Traverse City. The church will make an announcement in lieu of any location changes due to weather.

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