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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville United Methodist Church will host a “Clean Slate” clinic on Saturday March 8, in collaboration with Legal Services of Northern California, One Justice, USF law students (who will ride the “Justice Bus” to Ukiah and Kelseyville) and the Lake County Bar Association.
The workshop will give local residents a chance to expunge their criminal records and will be held at the church campus in Kelseyville.
“Although we are a small congregation, our facility is alive with activities as we host a bimonthly food pantry, a weekly thrift shop, 4-H and Girl Scout programs, 12 Step Programs, Alternative Dispute Resolution training, and share the facility with another religious congregation,” said Pastor Wanda Celli. “The church's fellowship hall also serves as a gallery for the local quilt guild during the annual pear festival and as a “sing-a-long caroling” venue during the town's annual winter parade of lights.”
The church has teamed with Legal Services of Northern California and One Justice in the past to provide “Path to Citizenship” assistance for legal immigrants who are eligible to complete their citizenship paperwork.
The Kelseyville United Methodist Church has occupied the same property in Kelseyville since before the first town map was drawn in 1871 and has been a vital participant in Kelseyville's activities over the last 143 years.
For more information about the “Justice Bus Project” by One Justice visit http://www.one-justice.org/ .
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The service at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County on Sunday, Feb. 23, will be led by visiting minister, Rev. Sonya Sokalski.
The service begins at 11 a.m. at the church, located at 3810 Main St. in Kelseyville.
Guests are encouraged to attend.
In recognition of Black History Month, Rev. Sokalski’s topic is, “Henrietta Lacks’ Legacy to You.”
Lacks was a black woman who was the unwitting source of cells which were cultured by George Otto Gey to create the first known human immortal cell line for medical research.
This is now known as the HeLa cell line.
“Lacks contributed immeasurably to modern medicine, but many do not know her amazing story of immortality,” said Sokalski.
Sokalski serves as the director of Faith Community Engagement for Specialty Studios and The Video Project in the Bay area.
For more information, call 707-587-4243.
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UPPER LAKE, Calif. – February is Black History Month, the period annually set aside to recognize the contributions of black Americans and increase the awareness of a black heritage that, for many years was concealed because of racism.
The United Methodist Church, 604 Clover Valley Road in the town of Upper Lake, will celebrate Black History Month on Sunday, Feb. 16, with a special program to recognize black heritage and history.
The celebration will start at 1 p.m. with a potluck luncheon of foods that are traditional in black culture and will feature vegetable dishes, dishes inspired by Africa, Southern food, desserts, poultry dishes and breads plus numerous other food items.
The black history program will start promptly at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuary.
Program performers include Doctor H. Vernetta Johnson, pain management specialist; Toni Stewart, Lakeport Women’s Civic Club President; and Mel O’Meara, retired Upper Lake High School teacher, singing “Go Down Moses.”
And what’s a gospel salute without the voices of John Tomkins, Mel O’Meara, Gary Lewis, Alexander O’Meara, Jill Shaul, Gail Albin, Sarah Tichava, Valerie Reid and Erica O’Meara, all whom make up the Upper Lake Community United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, directed by Nick Reid.
The choir will be performing several African American spiritual songs accompanied by pianist Michelle Wells Trigger.
The keynote speaker for the program will be well-known ophthalmologist, Dr. Alan Sampson.
You are invited to be immersed in the spiritual, cultural and historical perspectives of black Americans from the age of segregation to the 21st century as they celebrate Black History Month 2014.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center will hold another water baptism – by immersion – with several candidates on Sunday, Feb. 16.
The baptism will take place during the church's 10:30 a.m. celebration service.
If you haven't been baptized by immersion and are ready to do so, contact Pastor Mike Suski at 707-263-4514.
Lakeport Christian Center services are open to the public and are held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. as well as Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
The church is located by the Fairgrounds at 455 S. Forbes St. Visit the church online at www.lcchub.com to get more info or watch sermon videos.