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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — In celebration of the holiday season, Kelseyville Presbyterian Church will hold two Christmas Eve services on Sunday, Dec. 24.
The church will hold its regular Sunday morning service at 10 a.m., with fellowship time afterward.
That will be followed in the evening by a traditional candlelight service beginning at 7 p.m.
The evening service will feature carols, scripture readings and poetry as the church gathers to celebrate this most sacred night of the year.
Afterward, join the church for treats and warm beverages in the Friendship Hall.
The church also will be the site of a community Christmas day dinner for seniors from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at 5340 Third St., at the corner of Third and Church streets.
For more information, call the church at 707-279-1104 or email
More information about Kelseyville Presbyterian also is available at its website, Instagram, Facebook and Youtube pages.
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The announcement authorizes $10 million in state funding to immediately increase police presence at places of worship and authorizes an additional $20 million investment to the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program to provide physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations — including synagogues and mosques — that are at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes.
“Amid the horror unfolding in the Middle East following the unconscionable terrorist attacks in Israel, California is authorizing the immediate deployment of funds to increase security and police presence at places of worship across the state. No matter how and where one prays, every Californian deserves to be safe,” Newsom said.
“These critical security resources will make a huge difference and send a powerful message when so many in our community are feeling on edge,” said Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Co-Chairs of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. “We are deeply grateful to Governor Newsom for his longstanding solidarity with the Jewish community and for standing with us in word and in deed during these challenging times. California cannot stand idly by while the Jewish community or any other vulnerable community is threatened by hate and extremism.”
"We welcome Governor Newsom's proactive measures to protect Californians,” said Council on American-Islamic Relations California CEO Hussam Ayloush. "California Muslims are increasingly anxious as we observe dangerous rhetoric that continues to dehumanize Palestinians and Muslims, and which leads to a rise in anti-Muslim incidents targeting students, employees, and everyday Muslims in their homes or on the street. Everyone deserves to be safe."
“The sad reality is we should all be more vigilant during this time,” said Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego). “Places of worship and faith-based non-profit groups in particular need our help to be better prepared and more secure right now, and this funding will help achieve that. My colleagues and I support Governor Newsom’s spending request, and appreciate this effort to safeguard Californians.”
“We must do everything we can to protect all Californians from hate crimes and violent attacks,” said Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas (D-Hollister). “And when threats are on the rise, we must respond with urgency. I thank the Governor and our emergency responders for allocating more resources to keep nonprofit groups, religious organizations and all of our state’s diverse communities safe from harm.”
More security at synagogues and mosques
The doubling of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program will increase the total funding available to California’s nonprofits from $20 million to $40 million to increase safety and security.
The program fully funds upgrades that include reinforced doors and gates, high-intensity lighting and alarms, access control, and more.
The program also promotes emergency preparedness coordination efforts. Religious institutions have until Oct. 27 to apply for funding.
More police at synagogues and mosques
To further increase safety, the governor has authorized an immediate authorization of $10 million to reimburse local law enforcement agencies for overtime costs in support of faith communities through in-person security presence at religious institutions and places of worship.
The state will reimburse local governments for these increased costs to help ensure Californians feel safe to worship in their communities.
Funding is immediately available and is being administered through the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
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Maybe it was the end of a dream, a loss, a surprise that wasn’t welcome.
Maybe it’s just the exhaustion of everyday struggles that seem to have no end.
If you have — or even if you haven’t — Kelseyville Presbyterian Church invites you to join them this Sunday at 10 a.m.
For the third Sunday of Easter, they will look at the story of the encounter between two disciples and Jesus on the road to Emmaus.
Those two disciples — one of whom we’re told is named Cleopas — were getting out of Jerusalem in the days after the crucifixion.
Like the other disciples, they were terrified and distraught by what had just happened to the one they believed was sent by God to save the world.
What they didn’t realize was that it was Resurrection Day, that Jesus was on the move and he was about to replace their doubts and fears with his presence and truth.
It’s a wonderful story, one captured in the Gospels to remind us that we have a future and a hope thanks to our Risen Savior.
All are welcome to join the church for worship, friendship and coffee.
If you can’t make it, a video of the sermon will be posted on the church’s website.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is located at Church and Third streets.
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Anyone wishing to learn more about this faith community is invited to attend a Sunday service of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County in Kelseyville.
The service on Sunday, April 23, will include a sermon on Unitarian Universalist values and practices.
It will look at where Unitarian Universalism came from, and how it may be helpful to individuals in a time of uncertainty.
This faith draws from teachings from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies. Beliefs that are diverse and inclusive are welcome in this denomination.
The service on April 23 will begin at 11 a.m. at the shared UU/Methodist Church at 3810 Main St. in Kelseyville.
Guests are welcome and invited to stay for coffee and conversation following the service.
The service will be led by the Rev. Ben Meyers, who has been a UU Minister for almost 30 years.
He is currently serving patients and their families as a Hospice Chaplain in the Bay Area.
For more information, please visit the website at http://uuclc.com/.