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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The community is cordially invited to join United Christian Parish for its Christmas Eve service at at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24.
Though we have many special holiday events in our community that bring joy (and relief from the news and trials of life) they may still leave you wishing there was something more to this special season.
There is. At United Christian Parish they aren’t the only ones who have found the joy of Christmas, but we do enjoy sharing it, and they want to share it with you. Come find that missing piece of Christmas Monday night.
The story they share won’t be a new one but they will find new life in it. It will tell how years ago in a far away land, a baby was born. Through story, song and candlelight, they will seek to visit that baby and invite Him to visit us.
All ages are welcome though there won’t be any child care, because they want to be surrounded by the children. There will be a special story time for the children (and the young at heart).
The celebration will conclude in candlelight. Hands, both young and old, can feel secure in holding their light because the candles we use have shields that make them safe to hold. All are welcome to share the light.
Of course, there will be wonderful music throughout the celebration, some oldie but goodie favorites and one new Christmas carol written just for this evening.
United Christian Parish is located at 745 N. Brush St. in Lakeport.
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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – If you are looking for a special way to begin your Christmas celebration, Kelseyville Presbyterian Church is holding their annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Monday, Dec. 24, beginning at 7 p.m.
Members of the congregation and the community are invited to bring their families, friends and guests for this special service, which includes prayers, carols and singing of “Silent Night” outside under the stars, weather permitting.
Kelseyville Presbyterian Church, located at 5340 Third St., behind Westamerica Bank, is celebrating 140 years of tradition in the Kelseyville Community.
For more information, call the church office at 707-279-1104.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Noted Lake County organist Melvin Taylor will perform in a free public concert at noon Thursday, Dec. 20, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1190 N. Forbes, Lakeport.
The half-hour concert, “Organ Chorales for Advent and Songs of Thanksgiving to God,” features compositions by J.S. Bach, J. Brahms, D. Buxtehude and Piet Post.
Taylor joined St. John’s this year as organist on the church’s Allen organ.
His music training began on the accordion as a child in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He studied guitar, piano and organ in Idaho, and participated in liturgy and music resource seminars with Dr. Paul Eineke at St. John’s Cathedral in Spokane, Wash.
While earning an AA degree in music at North Idaho College, he operated a music studio, providing training on various instruments and music repair. He also played for weddings.
Taylor earned his BA degree in music from Whitworth University in Spokane.
He played organ for various churches in Idaho, Arizona and Lake County. He also performed for special events as backup pianist for local musician David Neft.
Hear more of Taylor’s organ music at St. John’s, Lakeport, on Christmas Eve at 10 p.m., Christmas Day at 10 a.m., and regular Sunday services at 10 a.m.
For further information, please call Parish Priest Fr. Leo M. Joseph, O.S.F., at 707-349-6563 or see St. John’s Web site at www.saintjohnslakeport.org .
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – An 11 station Advent Meditation Prayer Walk at the Middletown Community United Methodist Church will take place two weekends in December.
The prayer walk will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, and Sunday, Dec. 16.
It also will be offered from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, and from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, and Sunday, Dec. 23.
Connect to your inner being to God's spirit with the advent walk.
The second Friday and Saturday in January 2013 the monthly Rainbow Labyrinth will be again available along with five finger labyrinths.
The church is located at 15851 Armstrong St., Middletown.
For more information about church programs email