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Services begin at 10 a.m. at the church.
Upcoming sermon messages are:
– Dec. 8: Matthew 3:1-12, “Toasted Wheat!”
– Dec. 15: Matthew 11:2-11, “What are You Looking For?”
– Dec. 22: Matthew 1:18-25, “Joseph’s Story.”
During Advent, the children will stay upstairs from the Christmas songs before the service to the lighting of Advent candles, the reading of scripture and the children’s time. The church plans to try to keep the services children-friendly.
On Sunday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. the church will have a “Blue Christmas,” a quiet, contemplative service for those who struggle during the holidays. They gather to give people a safe space to come as they are to experience God’s love.
Christmas Eve comes in two styles:
– 6 p.m.: A pageant this year to tell the ancient story of God’s love. Children of all ages (yes, those over 18, too!) will join in the fun as we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
– 11 p.m.: A quiet late service that will include communion and candlelight. A wonderful and intimate way to recharge and reconnect with God’s love revealed in Jesus.
On Sunday, Dec. 29, a wonderful Christmas story will be shared. The service will feature lots of Christmas Carols and a wonderful time together to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
United Christian Parish is located at 745 N Brush St., Lakeport, telephone 707-263-4788.
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The church will be open for caroling and is also a great spot for watching the parade.
Members of the community are invited to join in the caroling, which will be held prior to the start of the parade, at 5:30 p.m. Musicians will lead visitors in singing, using song sheets provided by the churches.
The churches extend an invitation to “stay warm, sing songs, and watch the parade come together at the corner of First and Main.”
In addition, the churches are encouraging donations of food or money for the Kelseyville Food Pantry.
Every second and fourth Tuesday of the month, people in Kelseyville who need food are invited to visit the food pantry at the Presbyterian Church in Kelseyville to receive a bag of food for their families.
The food pantry relies entirely on donations of food and money which is used to purchase items that are needed.
The Kelseyville United Methodist Church and the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County share space in the historic Methodist Church building located at First and Main streets in Kelseyville.
The two churches work together on projects and activities to benefit Kelseyville and Lake County.
For more information, please call 707-279-4387.
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- Written by: Elizabeth Larson
Erev Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year 5780) will be on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. and will feature the blowing of the Shofar.
Kol Nidrei (Day of Atonement) will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. and features the chanting of the beautiful Kol Nidrei prayer.
Both services will be held in the social hall of the Lower Lake United Methodist Church, 16255 Second St., and will include traditional High Holyday prayers and reading of the Torah.
For more information, visit http://beitchavurah.org/whatsnew.htm or email
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It's a community outreach event, says First Lutheran Pastor Chris DelCol. "The hope is that we can work together on outreach in Lake County because it's the right thing to do and the Lutheran Church as a body can do it."
Food, music, games and fellowship will be offered at the picnic. "The fellowship is what I'm most looking forward to," DelCol said.
Between fire evacuations and relief efforts, DelCol has overseen the installation of a new roof and a fresh paint job on the church. The congregation is now preparing to complete a landscaping job to further spruce the church up in what the church calls the "Love thy neighbor landscaping project.”
"The reason it's happening is because we're trying to show the community we're committed to the community,'' he said. "We believe enough in the community to invest in the community and we're hoping that catches on, that other people will do the same with their properties".
The picnic is an opportunity for community members to meet, share fellowship and thoughts about community renewal. It is being put together by First Lutheran, Galilee and St. John's.
While Lake County residents from around the county are invited to come and enjoy fellowship, food, music and games, "I am praying that many from Galilee and St. John's attend,” DelCol said.
Among other things DelCol is interested in hearing from the community to learn how the church can participate with the community to make it better.
First Lutheran, Galilea and St. John's welcome all to participate Saturday. “Please join us,” DelCol said.
First Lutheran Church is located at 3863 Country Club Drive in Lucerne. For more information please call the church at 707-274-5572.