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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
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Come celebrate a candlelight Christmas Eve at historic St. John's Episcopal Church at 10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24.
The church is located at 1190 N. Forbes, Lakeport.
Set in one of Lake County's few remaining Victorian public buildings, the service begins with traditional instrumental music by organist Melvin Taylor, accompanied by Eleanor Cook on violin and Clovis Lewis on cello.
Midnight Mass at 10:30 p.m. starts with the processional “O Come, All Ye Faithful," and continues with a blessing of the Christmas Crèche.
The Rev. James K. Knutsen is celebrant and preacher assisted by St. John's Parish Priest Friar Leo M. Joseph, O.S.F., and the Reverend Deacon Bryan Duffty.
The service includes Christmas carols, sacred scripture readings from the King James Bible, ancient rituals of Holy Communion in traditional language from the Book of Common Prayer, and concludes with the singing of “Silent Night” by the congregation holding lighted candles.
A reception in Carey Hall follows, with warm beverages and holiday treats. Members of the congregation are encouraged to dress in Victorian attire for the occasion. All are welcome.
The presence and ministry of The Episcopal Church in Lake County since 1877, St. John’s building was recognized as a point of historical interest in Lake County by the State of California Historical Resources Commission in 1989. This year, it earned an Award of Recognition for its restoration and preservation by the California Heritage Council, California Trust for Historic Preservation.
Regular Sunday services are at 10 a.m., 1190 N. Forbes St., at the corner of Clearlake Avenue in Lakeport.
For further information, please call Fr. Leo at 707-349-6563 or see the St. John’s Web site www.saintjohnslakeport.org .
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MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The My Divas Christmas Concert will be held at Middletown Community United Methodist Church on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m.
Their songs are from Renaissance-era England, Italy, France and Spain, and also include Christmas favorites.
My Divas is an a Capella women’s singing group and the concert will include 20 songs.
Wassail and cookies will be served and a “love offering” will be collected for My Divas.
Seating will be limited to 150; contact email
For more information, contact Claudia Listman at 707-350-4016.