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
GracePoint Church
The Lodi Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at GracePoint Church, formerly Temple Baptist Church. For more information about the support group, call Robin Bray at 209-269-1080 or Maureen Olsen at 209-745-1011.
GracePoint Church is located at 801 S. Lower Sacramento Road, Lodi. For more information, call 209-369-1948 or visit
United Congregational Christian Church
United Congregational Christian Church holds weekly confirmation classes for sixth-, seventh- and eighthgraders as well as adults in Plymouth Room at 9 a.m. Sundays.
United Congregational Christian Church is located at 701 S. Hutchins St., Lodi. For more information, call 209368-1955 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 209-334-2130 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 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
First Baptist Church of Lodi offers free lay counseling to the community, with trained volunteers available to talk about personal, marriage or family problems. To make an appointment, call 209-224-4917.
First Baptist Church of Lodi is located at 267 N. Mills Ave., Lodi. For more information, call 209-334-1332 or visit
The Home Church
The Home Church has begun an alternative worship service at 6 p.m. Sundays, featuring a live worship band and Bible message. Child and nursery care are available.
The church will also hold Life and Principles of the Exodus, a Bible study in which Tim Pollock, senior pastor, covers the history of Israel’s journey from Egypt. Childcare is provided.
The church also offers a weekly Bible study class featuring David Jeremiah’s DVD series, “What Are You Afraid Of ?”
Taking place at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, the class includes scriptures on topics including the fear of natural calamities, serious illness, financial collapse, failure and being alone.
All Stars for Jesus, a Bible study and music program for youths, will also be offered, along with babysitting for preschool-aged children.
The Home Church is located at 11451 N. Ham Lane, Lodi. For more information, call 209-339-7333 or visit