Who: All Are Welcome. Join us for our Community Chili Cook–Off in partnership with Traverse Bay UMC to support local social impact organizations.

Where: The chili cook–off will be in the Fellowship Hall at 5 PM on 1/15/2025

When: Folks can sign up to participate after church services on Sunday, 12/22/24, and 12/29/24, or email Sarah Drews at sarah@tccentralumc.org. Once you sign up, they can bring their chili entries to the fellowship hall on Weds. 1/15/25 between 3 and 4:30 pm. The dinner will commence at 5 pm.

What: A chili cook–off where there will be two winners (one from the vegetarian category and one from the meat category), both of whom can pick from the list of local non-profits to donate half of the donations.

Non-profit options:
Reigning Liberty Ranch
UpNorth Pride
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing
Safe Harbor

Why: Because it is cold out and chili is delicious!