Chesterton
St. Patrick Catholic Church: 638 N. Calumet Rd. — The church will host a catechism retreat from 6-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 23. The cost is $10. For more information and to register, visit dcgary.org/catechrist-retreat.
Crown Point
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W Burrell Drive — St. Matthias will have a “Growing With Grace” session from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. The event will celebrate physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. For more information, visit https://allevents.in/crown-point/growing-in-grace/200028708426808.
CrossPoint Church: 214 S Court St. — CrossPoint Church will have a First Steps luncheon to connect with the CrossPoint community and help attendees understand the church and its mission from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 21. Lunch and childcare will be provided. For more information or to RSVP, visit: https://www.crosspoint.family/events/first-steps-luncheon-3ss2e-edwy9-mmnb2-cml8z.
Bethel Church: 10202 Broadway — Women are invited to attend “Women on a Mission,” Bethel Church’s event to engage in service projects around the church and community, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 27. A continental breakfast will be served. For more information, visit https://bethelweb.org/events?sapurl=Lys4ZWE4L2xiL2V2Lys1ODRoZjhjP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkJqcDh5dnJr
Bethel Church: 10202 Broadway — Bethel Church will have a one-day men’s conference on Oct. 4 designed to “challenge guys who might be running from God’s calling in their lives,” using the story of Jonah as the central theme. To register, visit: https://bethelnwi.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/1961/responses/new
Gary
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 to follow 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 final Sunday of every month after the 9 a.m. Mass. Free coffee and donuts are provided at the air-conditioned church hall.
Merrillville
Our Lady of Consolation: 8303 W. Taft St. — The Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indiana will host the 2025 Red Mass at 8 a.m. on Oct. 15 at Our Lady of Consolation. The Red Mass tradition goes back to 1245 in the courts of Paris, France as a special occasion to ask for blessings on the legal profession. Lawyers, financial planners and accountants are invited, and 1 CLE credit will be available. A breakfast reception will follow.
Diocese of Gary Pastoral Center: 9292 Broadway: The Diocese will host The Creed Series, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, from 6:30-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, Sept. 24 through Nov. 12. Sean Martin, the Coordinator of Faith Formation and Catechesis for the diocese, will be the presenter. The fee to attend all sessions is $25. To register, visit dcgary.org/Nicaea1700.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso Baptist Church: 612 Emmettsburg St. — Valparaiso Baptist Church will have a family night at 6 p.m. Sept. 24. There will be a “teens of truth” session and a “team kid session” at 6 p.m., with an adult Bible study at 7 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.valpobaptist.org/events/l6gdl5dzmtkkmmd-8jlmw-hhftj-ygda4-l4enf-7c4aj-b9kw6-sperp-8le8p-p3xwj
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