First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church offers two senior exercise programs, open to the public, in its fellowship hall.

Energizers, a low-impact aerobic class for active seniors, meets from 9 to 10 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with fees of $6 per class or $36 per month.

Pacesetters, an exercise program for seniors who wish to remain seated or standing and exercise at a slower pace, meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:15 to 11 a.m., with fees of $4 per class or $30 per month.

The church also offers two free book clubs, with the afternoon group meeting at 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday of each month in the church library and the evening group meeting the last Monday of each month at an off-site location.

The church is now accepting enrollment for their preschool for children ages 2 to 4 for the 2018-19 school year. Classes run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday beginning Sept. 1.

First United Methodist Church is located at 200 W. Oak St., Lodi. For more information, call 209-368-5357 or visit For more information, call 209-368-1955 or visit

Emanuel Lutheran Church

Emanuel Lutheran Church is accepting registration for its 2018 Vacation Bible School, which will take place June 11 through 15 from 9 a.m. to noon.

All school-age children from kindergarten to 12 years old are welcome.

To register, contact Tamara Bechthold-Thuotte by phone at 209-334-2130 or by email at

Emanuel Lutheran Church is located at 1540 W. Lodi Ave., Lodi. For more information, call 209-3342130 or visit

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church hosts its Mornings with Mommy program from 10 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, featuring arts and crafts, songs, stories and snacks for children 5 years old and younger and their parents, grandparents or guardians.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church is located at 13009 N. Elderberry Court, Lodi. For more information or to register, call 209-368-6250 or visit

First Baptist Church of Lodi