Services and Sermons
EUREKA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Eureka (239 Buhne St.):
The Sunday Celebration Service and the Rev. Angelica Taggart’s talks are taking place via Zoom. Zoom addresses can be found at http://eurekasom.com. Sunday service starts at 10a.m. Prayer line: 707-445-4257.
TEMPLE BETH EL
Eureka: Temple Beth El has a Kabbalat Shabbat service each Friday evening, Torah study on Saturdays and Mondays and a variety of programs and guest speakers, all available via Zoom. templebetheleureka.org.
EUREKA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Eureka (520 Del Norte St.): Worship this Easter Sunday will be a live-stream service at 9:30a.m. on the church Facebook page (Get the link at firstumceureka. org.) The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Irelan will lead the service with a message titled “Easter Unfinished.” An Easter egg hunt outside will follow at 11a.m. in the courtyard. (Masks are required.) A Zoom Bible study takes place Tuesdays at 7p.m. Email office@firstumceureka.org for the link.
FORTUNA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Fortuna (1355 Ross Hill Road): Online services are available at www.fortunanaz.org. For prayer requests, visit the church website or call 707-7253151.
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Ferndale (425 Shaw Ave.): The in-person worship and online service for Easter Sunday will begin at 9 a.m. and will also be livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. (The service will be available anytime thereafter, too.) The Rev. Paul Demant will deliver the message from the pulpit and serve the sacrament. Masks and social distancing are required.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Fortuna (2132 Smith Lane): The in-person worship and online service for Easter Sunday will begin at 11a.m. and will also be livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. (The service will be available anytime thereafter, too.) The Rev. Paul Demant will deliver the message from the pulpit and serve the sacrament. Masks and social distancing are required.
UNITY OF THE REDWOODS Eureka: The meeting time is 11a.m. Sundays. Unity of the Redwoods is meeting via conference call. To join, call 712-775-7031. When asked, enter code 406984#. www. unityoftheredwoods.com.
FORTUNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fortuna (10th and N streets): Pastor Linda Ford will deliver a message titled “How Much is a Person Worth” from Matthew 38: 1-8. To attend the 10a.m. Zoom service on Sunday, go to https://us02web.zoom. us/j/85764695760or call 1-669-900-9128 and use Meeting ID 84204024619.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS/EUREKA WARD
Eureka (2806 Dolbeer St.):
Sacrament meeting are held Sundays at 10 a.m., with Sunday school meetings at 11 a.m. 530-415-8300.
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) Ferndale (795 Berding St.): On Easter Sunday, there will be a sunrise service at 7a.m. at the top of Ferndale Cemetery. The Divine Service begins at 10:30a.m. The pastor is the Rev. Tyrel Bramwell. 707786-9353.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (151 E. 16th St.):
An Easter Sunday sunrise service is planned at 7a.m., followed at 10a.m. by an outdoor Easter Festival service, with patio heaters, a campfire and hot drinks. Everyone is asked to observe safety protocols outlined at www.lutheranchurcharcata.org. Dress accordingly for the outdoor service. If it’s raining, the service will be held inside.
SAINT ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Arcata (1675 Chester Ave.): Visit the church website to download the Sunday bulletin and to link to a live-stream service of Holy Eucharist at 10:30a.m. on Easter Sunday. stalbansarcata.org.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Arcata (1690 Janes Road): Holy Saturday morning prayer is set for this morning at 8:30a.m., with an Easter Vigil Mass at 8p.m. tonight. On Easter Sunday, Mass is at 10 a.m., with an outdoor Mass at noon. Face masks and social distancing are required; everyone must be free of any COVID-19symptoms. Bring a lawn chair and dress warmly for outdoor Mass. www.stmarysarcata.com.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Blue Lake (340 Greenwood Ave.): St. Joseph is a mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arcata. No masses are being held at this location at this time. See the St. Mary’s listing for Mass times.
ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH Hoopa (Pine Creek Road):
St. Kateri is a mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arcata and no masses are being held at this location at this time. See the St. Mary’s listing for Mass times.
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
McKinleyville (1951 McKinleyville Ave.): A Holy Saturday Easter Vigil is set for tonight at 8p.m. An Easter Sunday Mass starts at 9 a.m. Those attending must wear a face mask, practice social distancing and be free of COVID-19symptoms. 707-839-2911.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH Trinidad: (Parker and Hector streets): Holy Trinity is a mission of Christ the King Catholic Church in McKinleyville and no masses are being held at this location at this time. See the Christ the King listing for Mass time. 707-839-2911.
GRACE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH McKinleyville (1450 Hiller Road): The Palm Sunday worship is live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page Sundays at 10 a.m. The pastors are the Revs. Lynn and Deborah Hubbard. ggschurch@gmail.com.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fortuna (568 16th St.):
Worship is held via Facebook Live on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Visit strancisfortuna. org for a link to Facebook. The Rev. Geri Cunningham is preaching. An online version of the Book of Common Prayer is available at www. bcponline.org.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA
Eureka (625 15th St.): On Easter Sunday, the church will live-stream a Holy Eucharist: Rite II service at 10:30a.m. at www.youtube.com/user/ChristChurchEureka.. The Rev. Dr. Daniel London will be the celebrant and he’ll be joined by the Venerable Pam Gossard and the Rev. Anne Pierson. christchurcheureka.org.
HEALING ROOMS OF THE REDWOOD COAST
Eureka: Healing Rooms is temporarily closed. Prayer needs are welcome; call 707-834-5800.
KDK ARCATA BUDDHIST GROUP
Arcata: This group meets Sundays at 6p.m. to practice the meditation on loving kindness and compassion, the practice of Chenrezig. Currently, the meeting takes place via Zoom, and all are welcome. Contact Lama Nyugu at Fierro_roman@yahoo.com or 707-601-5466 for the Zoom link.
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Eureka (South and Prospect streets): There will be a Zoom service at 10a.m. Sunday. calvarylutheran.com.
EUREKA THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Eureka (1060Hoover St.):
The church is live-streaming services Sundays at 11a.m. and 6p.m. and Thursday at 7:30p.m. Services can be watched via eureka.church/ live.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EUREKA Eureka (819 15th St.):
Pastor Rus Kostis will celebrate Easter Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with an in-person service. The service can also be viewed on the church Facebook page. His sermon, “To Be Continued …,” is from Mark 16: 1-8. Those attending are required to wear a mask and follow other COVID-19 safety guidelines. 707-443-4897.
FAITH CENTER
Eureka (1032 Bay St.): This Easter weekend, Pastors Mark and Heidi Messner will preach a message titled “The Champion.” Saturday night services begin at 6 p.m., and Sunday services are offered at both 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 1032 Bay St. in Eureka. Online services can be viewed at www.eurekafaithcenter.org. Celebrate Recovery meets Monday at 6 p.m. in the dome.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (670 11th St.): An in-person Easter Sunday sunrise service is set for 7 a.m. at Bayside Church. Those attending must wear masks and practice social distancing. The Rev. Dan Link’s homily is titled “He Is Risen!” A virtual service will be live-streamed Sunday at 11a.m. on the church Facebook page and will be posted at www.arcatapresbyterian.org. Communion will be celebrated virtually. ARCATA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Arcata (1700 Union St.): Sunday services at 10:15 a.m. Facial masks and social distancing will be in order, as well as taking temperatures and having hand sanitizer available. In addition, the church is live streaming and Pastor Dennis McGuire is posting a current sermon each week at https://www. arcatafbc.org. To submit a prayer request, call 707822-0367 or email arcatafbc@yahoo.com.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Ferndale (546 Berding St.): An Easter Vigil is set for tonight at 7:30 p.m. with Missa Cantata at 10:30 p.m. The Resurrection of the Lord is planned for 9:30 a.m. Sunday, with Missa Cantata at noon. All masses are held inside the church with all state health mandates for religious gatherings including facial coverings being followed. 707-786-9551.
THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK McKinleyville (2333 McKinleyville Ave): Worship services are at 10a.m. on Sundays, both live on the church’s Facebook page and in person at the church. For those coming in person, wear a mask, temperatures are taken, sanitizing stations are available and seating is arranged for self-distancing. Children and youth need to stay with their families. 707839-7993.
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF EUREKA
Eureka (2526 J St.): Interim Pastor Ali Hasan will continue his sermon series, “Encountering Jesus.” Live and online worship are available Sundays at 10 a.m., with masks and social distancing required. Children’s church, held during the service, is for kids in preschool through fifth grade. www.fcceureka. org.
BAYSIDE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Bayside (2023 Old Arcata Road): The Easter Communion service will be streamed on the Arcata Presbyterian Church Facebook page at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Dan Link will deliver a sermon titled “He Is Risen!”
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH UCC/ DOC
Eureka (900 Hodgson St.): On Easter Sunday, pre-recorded services will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. A Resurrection Sunday sunrise service is set for 7 a.m. and, at 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Cindi Knox will deliver the sermon, “Where is Jesus?” based on John 20: 1-18. Prayer requests are taken live. Communion is taken together, but everyone must provide their own Communion elements. eurekauccc@gmail.com. NEW HEART COMMUNITY CHURCH McKinleyville (1705 Gwin Road): A live-stream service is set for Sunday at 10a.m. on the church Facebook page. 707-839-8015.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE JOYFUL HEALER
McKinleyville (1944 Central Ave.): The church will have a virtual service Sunday. Join the service at 10 a.m. on Zoom (contact the office for information) or Facebook Live. 707-8395691.
HUMBOLDT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Bayside (24 Fellowship Way): Long-term racial justice will be the topic explored by the Rev. Tom Lewis in an 11a.m. service via Zoom on Sunday. Lewis is a Unitarian Universalist minister ordained by his home congregation, the Humboldt Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. He returned in 2020to live near family. He’s also continuing his social action engagements in the U.S. and abroad.
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF THE REDWOODS McKinleyville (1645 Fischer Road): The Easter Sunday service at 10:30a.m. celebrates the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Bob Buck’s message, “Let God Arise,” will be accompanied by Verona Sorenson’s “Christ Arose.” COVID-19 protocols are in place. 707-839-2625.
ROHNERVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Fortuna (1530 Rohnerville Road): Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. Sunday school for all ages takes place Sunday at 9:30a.m., followed by meet and greet at 10:15 a.m. and the worship service at 10:30a.m. A Bible study is planned for Wednesday at 7 p.m. COVID-19safety protocols are in place, including masks, hand sanitizing and social distancing. The pastor is the Rev. Azariah Jeyakumar, aka Pastor Jey. 707-725-4341.
ARCATA ZEN GROUP Arcata: The Arcata Zen Group invites the public to a Dharma talk titled “Buddha’s Birthday.” Head Teacher and Soto Zen priest Eugene Bush will speak Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Meditation begins at 9 a.m. To join via Zoom visit www.arcatazengroup.org. 707-826-1701.
RUTH COMMUNITY CHURCH Ruth Lake Dam: A sunrise service to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection is planned at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at the Ruth Lake Dam. Pastor Todd Heaton will speak. Coffee and pastries will be served following the service.
ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH Eureka (615 H St.): https:// saintbernards.org.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eureka (2085Myrtle Ave.): www.sacredheartweb.org.
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