Chico area church services

SATURDAY Congregation Beth Israel:

Saturday Havdalah on Zoom only at 7 p.m. Email admin@ cbichico.org for link. 1336 Hemlock St. 342-6146. Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church: 10 a.m. worship service Saturday with Pastor Cherise Gardner. Sabbath school classes at 11 a.m. In person and livestream at www.chicoadventist.church. 1877 Hooker Oak Ave. 342-7777.

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Aldersgate United Methodist Church: “God is My Refuge and Strength” by Pastor Scott Allred. Psalms 46:1-3. Worship 10 a.m. in sanctuary. www.chicoaumc. org sermons tab. Also on YouTube, Aldersgate UMC Chico. 2869Cohasset Road. 893-8640.

Asian Bible Church: Adults Sunday Bible School 9:30 a.m. 10:30a.m. service. cifchico.org and in-person at Chico Grange Hall, 2775 Nord Ave. Communion offered Sunday. Mandarin translation available. A ministry of Christ International Fellowship.

Bidwell Presbyterian Church: Traditional worship 8:30 a.m., in person. Praxis held during first and third Sundays of the month. Contemporary worship 10 a.m., in-person, livestreamed. Childcare for 10a.m. service. Youth at 10a.m. service. 208W. First St. Livestream at bidwellpress.org/worship, YouTube. 343-1484. bidwellpress.org.

Butte Bible Fellowship: Pastor Lou Diaz preaches on portraits of Christ from the Gospel of John. “Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself” by Levi Velasco. Luke 10:2537. Guest missionaries Levi and Diane Velasco. Adult Sunday school at 9 a.m., no Zoom. 10 a.m. morning in person and on Zoom. 2255 Pillsbury Road. 892-0521.

Calvary Chapel Chico:

Pastor Sam Allen. Sermon “Waiting on the Son.” 1 Thessalonians 1. Services 9, 11 a.m. 1888 Springfield Drive. Children’s ministry at 11a.m. service. Check website, app for updates. Service live ccchico.com, YouTube, Facebook, KQIP 107.1 FM, CCChico app. Android, Amazon and Roku services. 894-1441.

Center for Spiritual Living: Masks recommended. No childcare. Online at Center for Spiritual Living Chico YouTube. Call for a Zoom link 895-8395. 14Hillary Lane.

Chico Church of Christ: Pastor Chet Rutledge. Genesis 45:4-11. Bible study at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. 995E. Lassen Ave. 893-8565.

Chico First Baptist Church: 10:30 a.m. service in-person. 850 Palmetto Ave. “Do Justice, Don’t

Lose Heart” from Rev. Gail Hill. Scripture Luke 18:1-8. In-person or on Zoom. Email office@chicofirstbaptist.org for Zoom invitation. 3433446.

Chico First Assembly:

1137 Arbutus Ave. Sunday service 10a.m. Monday’s 6 p.m. bible study on James. Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Group (6-12th grade) Wednesday prayer 9:30 a.m. Men’s bible study Thursday 6 a.m. 345-1377.

Chico Friends Meeting (Quakers): Worship online and in person. Learn more about the meeting schedule by sending an email inquiry to chicofriendsmeeting@ gmail.com or by calling 3453753. Worship online and in person. 1601 Hemlock St.

Church on The Esplanade: Small groups 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 11a.m. worship service. Kids’ church starts after music. Worship service, livestream on Facebook at 11 a.m. 891-4178. 1119 The Esplanade.

City Light Church: Service 10 a.m. 3015 Cohasset

Road. 343-1491. Visit www. citylightchico.org.

Community Church of God: 11a.m. Sunday service. Pastor Chris Kinson. 1095 East Ave. Wednesday Bible study 7p.m., Ladies Bible study 10 a.m. Thursday. 345-4300.

Covenant Reformed Church: Worship hour 10 a.m. in the Seventh-Day Adventist building. 3612Hicks Lane. Heidelberg Confession Question 110What does God forbid in the eighth commandment? Scripture Luke 3:14, I Thes. 4:6. Sermon title and text published in church bulletin.

Evangelical Free Church of Chico: Peacemaker series with Josh Ascherman, Marriage and Family therapist. 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Livestream available. 10:30 a.m. services. livestream on YouTube. In person, online. Register on www.efcChico.org or church office at 3436022. 1193 Filbert Ave.

Faith Lutheran Church: Pastor Ben Colahan preaches on Luke 18:1-8 and Jeremiah 31:27-34 for the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Worship 9:30 a.m. service. Coffee after. Online at chicofaithlutheran. org/live, or in-person at 667 E. First Ave. 895-3754or office@chicofaithlutheran. org.

Firm Family Church: Almond Orchard Plaza at 2201 Pillsbury Road, suite 150. At 9 a.m. will continue the book of Mark and in the 11 a.m. continuing series from Hebrews. Intentional time of community in-between at 10:15 a.m. firmfamilychurch. org.

First Christian Church: 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, online livestream service. Rev. Jesse Kearns. “Lessons from a Bothersome Widow.” Luke 18:1-8. Livestream at www. fcchico.com. 343-3727.

295 E. Washington Ave.

First Church of Christ Scientist: Service at 10a.m. “Service.” Proverbs 12:28. Holy Bible, Science, Health with Key to Scriptures by

Mary Baker Eddy at 10a.m. 770Palmetto Ave. Sunday school up to age 20 with free childcare. Wednesday testimony 7:30p.m. www.christiansciencechico.org.

Grace Community Church: “Racism” part of six of the sermon series “Reframing the Issue” from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. Services in the Worship Center at 9 and 10:45 a.m. 2346 Floral Ave. Live broadcast at 10:45a.m. at www.gracechico.org.

Living Hope Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. worship service with Pastor Heath Jarrett. “Do Not Worship in Vain” Matthew 15:1-20. 355 Panama Ave. Livestream at www.livinghopechico.com. 342-8642.

Neighborhood Church: 10 a.m. in person in Dome or livestream on Facebook, YouTube http://bit.ly/ncchico. Children’s ministry infancy through junior high. 343-6006. Register kids 0-5th grade at the beginning of the service. Nursery through 3 years old open whole morning. Junior high students will join for worship and message. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd.

Our Divine Savior Catholic Church: Saturday vigil mass 5 p.m. Sunday mass 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Public mass on Zoom, Facebook, drive-in, in person. Mass Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Call 521-6202 for space. ourdivinesavior.org. 566 East Lassen Ave.

Redeemer Evangelical LCMS: Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Rev. Donald A. Jordan. “A Persistent Faith” Luke 18. Divine service 10a.m. with Sunday School/Bible class at 8:45 am. Resources at redeemerchico.org. 750Moss Ave. 342-6085.

Rock of Life Fellowship: Faith, Family, Friends and Fellowship. Pastor Alfredo Romero. 2555 Dominic

Drive. Bruce and Skyway, Sunday 10 a.m. Bible studies 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Youth programs 6 p.m. rockoflifechico.org. Facebook page/ YouTube channel. 5884700.

St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church: Celebrating the 18th Sunday after Trinity 8 and 10:30 a.m. Bishop Peter F. Hansen will preach at both services. “Questions.” Children’s Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. 228 Salem St. 894-7409.

St. John’s the Evangelist Episcopal Church: Sunday service 8a.m., 10:15a.m. with Holy Eucharist. 10:15 a.m. service live-streamed on Facebook. “Rhythms of Grace.” stjohnschico.org, Facebook. 2341 Floral Ave. 894-1971.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Sunday 8:30 a.m. in chapel, 10:30 a.m. in sanctuary. 10:30service also on Zoom, Facebook Live. Trick or Trunk coming up on October 30. chicotrinity@ yahoo.com or 343-1497 for virtual service. Nursery care at both services. 285E. Fifth St.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. “Why Keep the Sabbath?” Worship Leader-Rev. Bryan Plude. Worship AssociateBeverly McMillan, MusicPam Sachs and Margaret Aumann. Sound Board-Jeff Sachs. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Hall, 1289 Filbert Ave. 343-1693.

ORLAND

First Lutheran Church: Tuesday morning Bible study 10 a.m. on Zoom. To join enter meeting number 652 975 3181. Sunday service 9a.m. livestreamed at orlandlutheran.com, YouTube or Facebook. 8654532. 19 Colusa St. Federated Church of Orland: Bible study 9a.m. 10:30 a.m. service. Bible study Mondays at 1:30p.m. Choir Practice Tuesdays 6 p.m. 709First St. 865-3131. Livestream on YouTube search “Federated Church of Orland” subscribe for notifications. Service can be watched later on YouTube, Facebook at federatedchurchoforland.

MAGALIA

Magalia Community Church: 13700 Old Skyway. Worship 10 a.m. in the historic 1896chapel. Service topics and times found on church Facebook page at Magalia Community Church. Thursday night bible study at 6p.m. Livestream at UUChico.org. mcchurch1896@yahoo.com. 877-7963.

PARADISE

Craig Memorial Congregational Church: Rev. Cathy Humphrey. 10 a.m. Sunday worship and fellowship. Formerly at Scottwood and Pearson Roads in Paradise before Camp Fire. Temporarily in the little red church behind St. Nicholas Episcopal Church. 5872 Oliver Road.

Paradise Lutheran

Church: 780 Luther Drive, Paradise. Sunday worship with Eucharist 10:15 a.m. with communion. All are welcome. 877-3549. www. paradiselutheran.org.

Our Savior Lutheran Church: Missouri Synod. 6404Pentz Road. Pastor Brandon Merrick. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Bible Studies 8:45 a.m. oslcparadise@comcast.net. 877-7321.

Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church: 11 a.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Robert Sorensen at 6975 Pentz Road, Paradise. 514-7993.

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church: 10:30 a.m. services. No child or youth services currently. Masks recommended. 5872 Oliver Road. gardenpriest@comcast.net. 877-7006.

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