Religion

United Christian Parish to look at history of Mother's Day May 8

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – The history of Mother’s Day has been presented though a variety of lenses over the years; the flower industry, greeting cards and other commercial ventures, but in truth, it began in relationship to the Civil War.


Women such as Julia Ward Howe, author of the “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” and Ann Jarvis, mother of the woman who pursued federal recognition of Mother’s Day as a holiday, were two of the founders of this holiday, though they themselves would not likely have characterized it this way.


What they did that was so extraordinary was gather mothers from both the United States and the Confederacy and unite them in common cause during a time of terrible pain and division in our nation.


They hosted Mother’s Work Days and Mother’s Friendship Days to recognize that mothers shared a bond deeper than wartime battle lines.


To learn more about their work you are invited to United Christian Parish (UCP) on Mother’s Day at either 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.


In honor of your own mother, you are invited to wear a red flower (or button) if your mother is deceased or a white flower (or button) if she is living. More about this tradition also will be explained.


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


For more details please call 707-263-4788 or visit the church's Web site at www.LakeportUCP.org.

Church plans yard sale, barbecue and car wash May 14

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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Hidden Valley Community Church will be holding a church-wide yard sale, barbecue and car wash on Saturday, May 14.


The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.


This is a great chance to get some great deals, get your car washed and have a barbecue lunch – all in one stop.


Don’t miss out – join the church at 18160 Spruce Grove Extension, across Highway 29 from Hidden Valley Lake, near Middletown. Look for the signs.

Kelseyville Presbyterian fiesta dinner set for May 7

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KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – The Kelseyville Presbyterian Deacons will host their fiesta dinner on Saturday, May 7.


Make plans now to enjoy this delicious dinner prepared by some great cooks and join the festivities.


There will be chicken enchiladas, beef tacos, rice, beans, chips, salsa and dessert for only $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10.


Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church, 5340 Third St. in Kelseyville.


Call the church office at 707-279-1104 for more information.

Clearlake Community Good Friday services planned for April 22

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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Clearlake Church of the Nazarene will host the Clearlake Community Good Friday service to be held Friday, April 22, in Clearlake at 12:15 p.m.


Four churches are uniting to remember the passion and death of Jesus Christ upon the cross.


The Praises of Zion choir will be featured along with Pastor Larry Fanning bringing afternoon message.


Everyone is welcome.

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