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Written by: Editor

Published: 19 July 2011

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Does the smoky aroma of barbecue on the pit put a big smile on your face? Do you get excited at the thought of a plump juicy hot dog or hamburger on a bun?

This combined with salad, beans and drink, are all free at Upper Lake Community United Methodist Church's very first outdoor service/barbecue in the church rose garden.

The worship service/barbecue will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, July 31, in the church's beautiful outdoor rose garden to enhance the summer services and provide for a community-building social occasion as well.

Bring your appetite for a good dog and your love for giving God at which time they will serve the Lord.

If you need a bit of healing, have a hungry spirit or soul in need, you're welcome to join them. They promise to feed your body, mind and soul.

It will be a more informal, briefer service than those during the year and includes a brief homily rather than a full sermon.

Due to the more relaxing atmosphere of the outdoor service those planning to attend are encourage to come in casual attire. Child care is provided for children 5 years old and younger.

The regular Sunday worship service is at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary and child care is provided for children 5 years old and younger.

Adult Bible study is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m., T.O.P.S. meets every Tuesday at 5 p.m.

The church's motto is, “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.” Everyone is welcome.

The Upper Lake UMC is located at 604 Clover Valley Road, corner of First Street and Clover Valley Road, in the city of Upper Lake.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 18 July 2011

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – “Baseball, Theology, and Justice: Life Lessons From Both Sides of the Foul Line,” is the title of the service at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County on Sunday, July 24.

The service begins at 10 a.m. at the Kelseyville Senior Center, 5245 Third St.

Guests are welcome, and may wear their favorite baseball outfit if desired.

The Rev. Ben Meyers, with Tom McAninley, have prepared a service which will look at baseball and religion with a light-hearted touch.

Herbert Hoover once said: “After religion, that which has furnished a greater impact on American life than any other institution is baseball.”

The Frenchman Jacques Barzun offered this insight into people’s passion for the game: “Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball.”

To those who may not be fans of baseball, this may sound like hyperbole. However, both skeptic and true believer alike are invited to join the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County to experience this summer service which will look at the deep and abiding lessons gleaned from the “great American past time.”

For more information, call 707-587-4243.

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Written by: Editor

Published: 14 July 2011

 

 

 

LAKEPORT, Calif. – People are flocking to United Christian Parish in preparation for Hometown Nazareth, a whole new kind of vacation Bible school being offered at the church Monday, July 25, through Friday, July 29.

Hometown Nazareth will take place from 9 a.m. to noon each day.

Each day children entering Kindergarten through sixth grade will become part of living history as they see, hear, touch and taste what it was like to live in Jesus’ hometown – Nazareth – when he was a kid.

From authentic marketplace crafts (like making olive oil scrubs and a wooden sheep toys) to fresh fruits and bread, kids will get tasty tidbits of what life might have been like when Jesus was a kid.

Vacation Bible school is 100-percent free of charge to anyone who preregisters.

So call the church office at 707-263-4788 or email Pastor Shannon Kimbell-Auth at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get a registration form today.

UCP is located at 745 N. Brush St. in Lakeport.