Crown Point
Momentum Church: 2200 N. Main St. — Momentum Church’s Sunday service will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16. The Sunday gathering features fellowship, worship, prayer and teaching. Children’s ministry occurs during service for ages 6 weeks through 5th grade.
St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church: 101 W. Burrell Drive — St. Matthias Roman Catholic Church is calling volunteers to assist in packing 300 boxes for children in need this Christmas. The “Box of Joy” event will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 15 in the Parish Hall. The initiative is taking donations through Nov. 23. The operation seeks to provide gifts to underprivileged children all over the globe.
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.
Gary
Cathedral of the Holy Angels: 640 Tyler St. — There will be a Mass in honor of Black Catholic History Month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. Bishop Robert J. McClory will preside, and Deacon Martin Brown will present “God’s Men of Color.” The Mass will be followed by a potluck. For more information, contact Dr. Pearlette Springer at (219) 680-0421 or visit dcgary.org/history-Mass.
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 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. — The church will host meditation practices by Empty Circle Zen from 7-9 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 18. The events focus on intention, stillness and clarity, and will feature the four great vows, meditation, English heart sutra, and more. For more information, visit https://uunwi.org/events.
Munster
Center for Visual and Performing Arts: 1040 Ridge Road — St. Thomas More will celebrate its 80th Anniversary with a special Brunch Celebration from 1-4 p.m. on Nov. 16. The event will be held at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. Tickets are $50 for adults and $18 for children 11 and under. Tickets can be purchased at the Parish office or online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/st-thomas-more-80th-anniversary-celebration.
St. John
Suncrest Church: 10009 Parrish St. — Suncrest Church will have a CONNECT lunch from 12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 16. The lunch will allow attendees to learn more about Suncrest, find community, and enjoy food. To register, visit https://suncrest.org/event/9ypdvjx/connect-lunch.
St. John the Evangelist: 11301 W. 93rd Ave. — Boomers and beyond are welcome to attend a “Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad” potluck lunch and presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at the church’s Trinity Hall. Larry McClennan, an emeritus professor at Governors State University, will present his research on the Underground Railroad in the Chicago area, followed by a performance of gospel spirituals by Lana Lewis. Participants can bring a dish to share or contribute $15 per person. To sign up, email [email protected].
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