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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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Interdenominational weekly study group focuses on Dianetics and Scientology. Regular seminars and classes. Meets Tues. 7-9 p.m.
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
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
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
Meditation classes, workshops, and retreats, suitable for people of any religion. Drop-in sittings Sun. 10 a.m. info@deepspring.org, www.deepspring.org
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
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
Introduction to shamanic trance. Meets Wed. 7:30 p.m., Intercooperative Council Education Center, 1522 Hill. jimhoyt@umich.edu
Combines spiritual pursuit with social nudity. mgkerwin@juno.com, www.groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualnaturists
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
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
Interdenominational women’s group meets Mon. 9:30 a.m. for worship, education, fellowship, and service. dianne_williams@usc.salvationarmy.org, www.sawashtenaw.org
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