Cedar Lake
Bethel Church: 13620 Wicker Ave. — Bethel Church will have “The Well,” an event for mothers, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 12. The event exists to connect moms of all ages and stages with other moms who desire a deeper faith and Christian fellowship. To register, visit https://bethelweb.org/events?sapurl=Lys4ZWE4L2xiL2V2LytuNG52bXloP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkJqcDh5dnJr
Chesterton
Liberty Bible Church: 824 North Calumet Ave. — Liberty Bible Church has Faithful Fitness for women on Mondays and Fridays. Faithful Fitness is an exercise class for women with two different classes offered — basic and modified. The cost is $2 per class. For more information, call 219-878-8700.
Crown Point
CrossPoint Church: 214 S. Court St. — A winter session of CrossPoint Church’s community groups will meet weekly this winter from January 11 to March 22 in homes throughout the area. The group seeks to love each other, grow in the Gospel and serve the community. Those interested in joining can sign up online: https://xpoint.churchcenter.com/groups/community-groups?enrollment=open_signup%2Crequest_to_join&filter=enrollment
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church Women’s Ministry will have a white elephant gift exchange beginning at 12 p.m. Jan. 4. Attendees can bring an appetizer or dessert and a wrapped white elephant gift. To register, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/womens-ministry-white-elephant-gift-exchange.
Gary
Cathedral of the Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — Cathedral of the Holy Angels will have “Hope in the City” with a 7 a.m. Mass and a 6:45 p.m. Vespers on Jan. 2. The event happens on the first Friday of the month, and there will be adoration and confessions all day. For more information, call 219-882-6079. Join the Diocese of Gary in celebrating the Closing of The Year of Jubilee on Jan. 4. Mass begins at 11 a.m., with Eucharistic Adoration and Confessions from 12-5 p.m., and Solemn Vespers at 5 p.m.
Marquette Park United Methodist Church: 215 N. Grand Blvd. — All are welcome to worship at 11:15 a.m. Sundays at Marquette Park United Methodist Church. There will be refreshments afterward in the Fellowship Hall.
Hammond
Faith United Church of Christ: 3030 175th St. — Faith United Church of Christ holds its worship service at 10 a.m. on Sundays, followed by fellowship and coffee.
Saint Joseph Catholic Church: 5304 Hohman Ave. — Saint Joseph Catholic Church will have “Donut Sunday” on the last Sunday of every month after the 9 a.m. Mass. Free coffee and donuts are provided at the church hall.
Hobart
First Unitarian Church of Hobart: 497 Main St. — Empty Circle Zen will have Meditation Practices at First Unitarian Church of Hobart Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. The event will feature a form of silent seated meditation rooted in the Zen Buddhist tradition, featuring intention, stillness and clarity, and will feature four great vows, meditation, English Heart Sutra, and more. For more information, visit https://www.uunwi.org/events/empty-circle-zen-meditation/2025-12-30.
Merrillville
Diocese of Gary Office: 9292 Broadway — The Diocese will accept donated hats, scarves and gloves for the Caps for Kids campaign at its Merrillville office through January. The Diocese is assisting the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, District Council of Gary, to collect new or handmade hats, scarves and gloves. Checks can also be mailed to “Caps for Kids,” c/o St. Vincent de Paul, 2714 169th St., Hammond, IN 46323. For more information, call (219) 769-9292, ext. 88251.
Schererville
St. George Greek Orthodox Church: 528 West 77th Ave. — St. George Greek Orthodox Church will have its annual St. George Ladies Philoptochos Holiday Gathering at noon on Jan. 11 for brunch at Toast & Jam in Schererville. The brunch is $30 for members and $40 for non-members, and includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, gourmet waffles, fried chicken, fresh veggies, dessert, coffee, hot and iced tea and soda. Attendees are asked to bring a wrapped or bagged $15 gift if they wish to participate in a white elephant gift exchange. RSVP to Georgia Karagan by January 5 at 219-743-4433 or pnkgk@sbcglobal.net.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso Baptist Church: 612 Emmettsburg St. — Valparaiso Baptist Church will have an online prayer room from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 30. Those interested can join online from their home to pray together as a church. For more information, call 219-464-1443.
Living Hope Community Church: 1115 Calumet Ave. — Living Hope Community Church will have a Youth Group from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday nights for fun, conversations and Bible study. Students from grades 6 to 12 are welcome to drop in anytime for the event led by youth director Romeo Marcinkowski.
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