Chico area church services

SATURDAY

Congregation Beth Israel: Saturday 10 a.m. Coffee, Tea and Torah-Parashat Vayishlach led by Hazzan Steve. Havdalah Zoom only 5:30 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. Shacharit Prayers. 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 11a.m. In person, livestream at www.chicoadventist. church. 1877 Hooker Oak Ave. 342-7777.

Sunday CHICO

Aldersgate United Methodist Church: Second Sunday in Advent “The Christmas Tree Reminder of Sin” by Pastor Scott Allred. Rom 5:12-21, I Corinthians 15:2022. 10a.m. in sanctuary. Sunday worship at www. chicoaumc.org sermons tab. 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. Contemporary worship 10 a.m., in-person, livestreamed. 5:45p.m. Praxis first and third Sunday of the month. Childcare, youth at 10 a.m. service. 208 W. First St. Livestream at bidwellpress. org/worship, YouTube. 3431484. bidwellpress.org.

Butte Bible Fellowship: Pastor Lou Diaz with series of Advent “Christmas is About Humility Humility is Being Included into God’s Family. ” Matthew 1:1-17. Communion served. 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:

“The Day of the Lord” with Pastor Sam Allen. 1Thessalonians 5:1-11. 9, 11 a.m. 1888 Springfield Drive. Children’s ministry at 11a.m. Website, app for updates. 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. “Before Christmas part 2” Bible study at 9:30a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m. Isaiah 9:1-7. 995E. Lassen Ave. 8938565.

Chico First Baptist Church: 10:30 a.m. service in-person. 850 Palmetto Ave. Bel Canto and Bella Voce of Children’s Choir of Chico to rejoice in worship. “Let’s Be Gentle” from Rev. Gail Hill. Scripture Philippians 4:4-7. In-person or on Zoom. Email office@chicofirstbaptist.org for Zoom invitation. 343-3446.

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 meeting schedule by emailing chicofriendsmeeting@gmail.com or call 3453753 for more information. 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 125“What is the fourth petition in the Lord’s Prayer?” Psalm 104:27-28.

Evangelical Free Church of Chico: Advent season kicked off with talk about the prophet’s perspective on Christmas. 9a.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 343-6022. 1193 Filbert Ave.

Faith Lutheran Church: Pastor Ben Colahan preaches on Isaiah 35:1-10. Psalm 146:5-10 and Matthew 11:2-11 for Third Sunday in Advent. 9:30 a.m. in person. Coffee after. Online at chicofaithlutheran.org/live, or in-person at 667E. First Ave. 895-3754 or office@ chicofaithlutheran.org.

Firm Family Church: Almond Orchard Plaza at 2201 Pillsbury Road, suite 150. 9 a.m. continue the book of Mark. 11a.m. service with new series celebrating Advent. Intentional time of community in-between at 10:15a.m. firmfamilychurch.org.

First Christian Church: 10 a.m. in the sanctuary, online livestream service. Rev. Jesse Kearns. “Advent Music Service” Matthew 1:18-25. Livestream at www.fcchico. com. 343-3727. 295 E. Washington Ave.

First Church of Christ Scientist: “God the Preserver of Man” Psalms 35:1. Service at 10a.m. Holy Bible, Science, Health with Key to Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. 770 Palmetto Ave. Sunday school up to age 20 with free childcare.

Wednesday testimony

7:30 p.m. www.christiansciencechico.org. 3427990.

Grace Community Church: “Through the Struggle” part three of the sermon series “A Thrill of Hope” from Hebrews 4:15-16. 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: Pastor Heath Jarrett. “Everything Must Be Done by Faith” Matthew 17:1423. 10:15a.m. service. 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. Christmas light show in front of dome Thursday through Saturday every 30minutes from 5:30-8:30p.m. through Dec. 24. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd.

Our Divine Savior Catholic Church: Tuesday through Friday mass at 8:30 a.m. Saturday vigil mass 5 p.m. Sunday mass 8a.m., 10a.m. Mass Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m., ourdivinesavior.org. 566 East Lassen Ave.

Redeemer Evangelical LCMS: Donald A. Jordan. “The Works of Jesus” Matthew 11. Divine service 10 a.m. with Sunday School/ Bible class at 8:45am. Wednesday Dec. 14, Third Week of Advent. with “The Future Glory” Isaiah 35. Advent Matins at noon. Resources at redeemerchico. org. 750 Moss Ave. 3426085.

Rock of Life Fellowship: Faith, Family, Friends and Fellowship. Pastor Alfredo Romero. 2555Dominic Drive. Bruce and Skyway, Sunday 10a.m. Bible studies 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Youth programs 6p.m. rockoflifechico. org. Facebook page/YouTube channel. 588-4700.

St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church:

Celebrating the third Sunday in Advent with Holy Eucharist at 8a.m. and 10:30a.m. Bishop Peter Hansen, celebrants, presents “Shaken With the Wind” 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. stjohnschico. org, Facebook. 2341 Floral Ave. 894-1971.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: 416 Chestnut St. www.sjbchico.org. 343-8741. In-person Saturday 5 p.m. English, 7 p.m. Spanish. Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m. English; Noon, Spanish. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. school mass. Saturday 8a.m. Confession Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Saturday

3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Sunday 8:30 a.m. in chapel, 10:30 a.m. in sanctuary. 10:30 service also on Zoom, Facebook Live. Rev. David S. Vallelunga. “Gaudete Christus Natus Est.” Isaiah 35:1-10. chicotrinity@yahoo.com or 343-1497for virtual service. Nursery care at both services. 285 E. Fifth St. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. “The Christmas Truce” Worship Leader-Asya Leslie, Worship Associate-Susan Bachlor. Music-Chris Perske. Tech Support-Dave Keller and Courtney Singer. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Chico. 1289Filbert 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 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. service. Bible study Mondays at 1:30p.m. Choir Practice Tuesdays 6 p.m. 709First St. 865-3131. Livestream YouTube “Federated Church of Orland” subscribe for notifications. Service can be watched later on YouTube, Facebook at federatedchurchoforland.

MAGALIA Magalia Community Church:

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

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. 5872Oliver 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. 877-7391.

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.