City Guide
Religion and Spirituality
Many local churches, synagogues, and religious fellowships offer other special-interest discussion groups. For a list of local congregations, see the Religion section of this guide.
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Ann Arbor Dianetics Group
416 W. William [map]Laurie Gailunas, 218-5383
Interdenominational weekly study group focuses on Dianetics and Scientology. Regular seminars and classes. Meets Tues. 7-9 p.m.
Community Bible Study
Nancy Sivulka, 665-5294
Interdenominational group open to all ages. Local group meets Tues. 9:15-11:15 a.m. (adults meet for small-group discussion and lecture; concurrent children’s class includes nursery), Knox Presbyterian Church, 2065 S. Wagner. Call for registration information. nsivulka@comcast.net,
www.communitybiblestudy.org
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room
114 S. Main [map]665-2757
Hosts or rents facility to groups focused on holistic health, complementary medicine, spiritual and psychological growth, and writing and poetry. Publishes the Crazy Wisdom Community Journal, which lists local classes, lectures, workshops, and events, plus interviews and information on healthy health, Buddhism, meditation, body/mind themes, movement, and music. information@crazywisdom.net, www.crazywisdom.net
Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing)
(419) 475-6535 or 332-7964
Circle dances, songs, and chants from the world’s spiritual traditions. No partner needed. Meets first Fri. 7-9 p.m., Ann Arbor Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill. $5 donation requested. jltrautman@sbcglobal.net
Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry
3003 Washtenaw, suite 2 [map]477-5848
Meditation classes, workshops, and retreats, suitable for people of any religion. Drop-in sittings Sun. 10 a.m. info@deepspring.org, www.deepspring.org
Ecumenical Center and International Residence
921 Church [map]662-5529
Interfaith hospitality programs and services for international university students and scholars, including housing, dinners in area households, trips, and global education. info@ecir.org, www.ecir.org
Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County
P.O. Box 3653, AA 48106424-1535
Forums for interfaith dialogue for laity and clergy on local and international concerns. Events include interfaith Thanksgiving celebration, youth functions, and adult retreats. Daytime meetings Sept.-June, third Tues.; evening meetings four times a year; locations and times TBA. gbrides@umich.edu
Shamanic Journeying
Jim LeBoeuf, 308-6020
Introduction to shamanic trance. Meets Wed. 7:30 p.m., Intercooperative Council Education Center, 1522 Hill. jimhoyt@umich.edu
Spiritual Naturists
475-3314
Combines spiritual pursuit with social nudity. mgkerwin@juno.com, www.groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualnaturists
Sri Chinmoy Center
1531 Natalie Lane, #301 [map]Kapila Castoldi, 994-7114
Based on Sri Chinmoy’s teachings, center emphasizes music, art, literature, sport, and global projects and their role in spiritual life. Workshops in meditation, humanitarian service, and annual World Harmony Run across America. www.srichinmoycentre.org
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard [map]665-4744
Shabbat services Fri. at 7:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat at 5:30 p.m. followed by tot dinner; Shira (Shabbat in song) 6:45-7:10 p.m. Weekly Sat. morning torah study with the rabbi (excluding July and August) at 8:50 a.m. followed by a congregant-led service. Several groups and classes are open to the public including meditation, Torah study, and offerings by the clergy. Jewish Meditation offers opportunities for experienced meditators to meet twice a month at Temple Beth Emeth. For meditation instruction, contact Lynn Sipher at lynnsipher@gmail.com. New Beginnings discusses conversion to Judaism. Janice Gutfreund (665-4744, mjgutfreund@gmail.com), www.templebethemeth.org
Women's Ministries
Salvation Army Citadel, 100 Arbana668-8353
Interdenominational women’s group meets Mon. 9:30 a.m. for worship, education, fellowship, and service. dianne_williams@usc.salvationarmy.org, www.sawashtenaw.org
ZiG: Explorations in Jewish Learning
U-M Hillel, 1429 Hill769-0500
Courses in study of the Torah, Talmud, Hebrew, and Judaism. Discussion series on contemporary issues. Free for students; fees vary for community members. umhillel@umich.edu, www.umhillel.org
