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May 24, 2013
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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, (734) 218-5383

Interdenominational weekly study group focuses on Dianetics and Scientology. Meets Tues. 7-9 p.m. gailunas@comcast.net


Ann Arbor Kirtan


(734) 973-3030

Members sing ancient Sanskrit mantras and play Indian and western instruments such as tabla, harmonium, cello, and guitar. Facilitates the bhakti yoga practice of call-and-response chanting. Free monthly gatherings open to all; see website for information. kirtanannarbor.org/home.cfm


Community Bible Study


Nancy Sivulka, (734) 665-5294

Interdenominational group open to all ages. Meets Sept.-May, Tues. 9:15-11:15 a.m. (adults meet for small-group discussion and lecture; concurrent children’s class for nursery through grade 8), Knox Presbyterian Church, 2065 S. Wagner. Email for registration information. nsivulka@comcast.net, annarbor.cbsclass.org


Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room

114 S. Main [map]
(734) 665-2757

Hosts or rents its meeting room and Tea Room to groups focused on holistic health, integrative 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, profiles, and articles on health and wellness, spirituality, meditation, body/mind themes, movement, and music. information@crazywisdom.net, crazywisdom.net


Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing)


(419) 475-6535 or (734) 663-2037

Circle dances, songs, and chants from the world’s spiritual traditions. No partner needed. Meets Sept.-June, 1st Fri. 7-9 p.m., Ann Arbor Friends Meetinghouse, 1420 Hill. $5 donation requested. jltrautman@sbcglobal.net, peacedance.multifaithjourneys.org/index.html


Deep Spring Center for Meditation and Spiritual Inquiry

3003 Washtenaw, suite 2 [map]
(734) 477-5848

Non-denominational with all levels of ongoing Insight Meditation classes, workshops, and silent retreats. Drop-in sittings Sun. 10 a.m., Tues. & Fri. 6:30 a.m.; healing circle Tues. noon; yoga Wed. 10:30 a.m. info@deepspring.org, deepspring.org


Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County

P.O. Box 3653, AA 48106
(734) 424-1535

Focuses on deepening the dialogue among people of all faiths using conversations, public celebrations, youth functions, and adult educational events. Organizes dinners and concerts for people of different religions; see website for dates and times. gbrides@umich.edu, irtwc.org


Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor

2939 Birch Hollow [map]
(734) 677-0100

Educational, cultural, philanthropic, and social programs. info@jewishannarbor.org, jewishannarbor.org V, S


Spiritual Naturists


(734) 475-3314

Combines spiritual pursuit with social nudity. mgkerwin@juno.com, groups.yahoo.com/group/spiritualnaturists


Sri Chinmoy Centre

1531 Natalie Ln., #301 [map]
Kapila Castoldi, (734) 994-7114

Offers workshops in meditation and Ayurveda. Emphasizes the role of music, art, literature, creativity, and sports in spiritual life. castoldi@oakland.edu, meditationannarbor.com


Temple Beth Emeth

2309 Packard [map]
(734) 665-4744

Groups and classes open to the public include Basic Judaism (discusses conversion to Judaism), Torah study. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Hebrew, Spirituality Book Club. Rabbi Lisa Delson, ldelson@templebethemeth.org, templebethemeth.org


U-M Hillel

1429 Hill [map]
(734) 769-0500. Fax: (734) 769-1934

Offers opportunities to study Torah, Talmud, Hebrew, and Judaism. Events open to the public. Free for students; fees vary for community members. Rabbi Seth Winberg, winberg@umich.edu, umhillel.org



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