Services and Sermons
Heather Shelton
Eureka Times-Standard
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 livestream 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, “How the Virus Couldn’t Steal Easter.” A Zoom Bible study takes place Tuesdays at 7 p.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 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.) Masks and social distancing are required. Susan DiehlMcCarthy will deliver the message.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Fortuna (2132 Smith Lane): The in-person worship and online service for Sunday will begin at 11 a.m. and will also be livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. (The service will be available anytime thereafter, too.) Susan Diehl-McCarthy will deliver the message. 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 “Fish Fry” from John 21: 12-14. 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 842 0402 4619.
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. 530-4158300.
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
Ferndale (795 Berding St.): The Divine Service begins at 10:30 a.m. Bible study starts at 9a.m. The pastor is the Rev. Tyrel Bramwell. 707-786-9353.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (151 E. 16th St.): An in-person service is planned for Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Barklage sharing a message titled “The Gospel Has the Power to Change Your Heart.” Safety protocols are outlined on the church website. www.lutheranchurcharcata.org.
SAINT ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Arcata (1675 Chester Ave.): Visit the church website to download the Sunday bulletin and to link to a livestream service of Holy Eucharist at 10:30a.m. on the Second Sunday of Easter Sunday. stalbansarcata.org.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Arcata (1690 Janes Road): An outdoor Saturday Vigil Mass is set for 4 p.m. and two indoor Masses are set for Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Weekday indoor morning masses are held Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. 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.):
An indoor Saturday Vigil Mass is set for 5 p.m. and an indoor Mass will be held Sunday at 9 a.m. Those attending must wear a face mask, practice social distancing and be free of COVID-19 symptoms. 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): Sunday’s service will be livestreamed with David Kitchen on Facebook at 10 a.m. ggschurch@gmail.com. ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fortuna (568 16th St.): Worship is held via Facebook Live on Sundays at 10:30a.m. Visit strancisfortuna.org for a link to Facebook. The Right Rev. Megan Traquair, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California, 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 the Second Sunday of Easter, the church will livestream 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 the guest preacher is the Right Rev. Megan Traquair. 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 6 p.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 (1060 Hoover St.): The church is livestreaming services Sundays at 11a.m. and 6 p.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 lead an in-person service Sunday at 9:30a.m. The service can also be viewed on the church Facebook page. His sermon, “Jesus, Peace Meal, and All At Once,” is from John 20: 19-31. 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 weekend, Pastor Mark Messner will preach a message titled “Non-Celebrity” from the “Counter Culture” series. Saturday night services begin at 6p.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.):
A virtual service will be livestreamed Sunday at 11 a.m. on the church Facebook page and will be posted at www.arcatapresbyterian. org.
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 707-822-0367 or email arcatafbc@yahoo.com.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH Ferndale (546 Berding St.): 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. 707-8397993.
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF EUREKA
Eureka (2526 J St.): Interim Pastor Ali Hasan will start a new sermon series, “Mature.” 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 Sunday service will be streamed on the Arcata Presbyterian Church Facebook page at 9:30 a.m. UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH UCC/ DOC
Eureka (900 Hodgson St.): On the Second Sunday of Easter, pre-recorded services will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. The Rev. Cindi Knox will deliver the sermon, “Seeing is Believing” based on John 20: 19-31. 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 (1705Gwin Road): A livestream service is set for Sunday at 10 a.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): “Holding hands with The Muse: How Music heals and fortifies us for these times” will be the topic explored by Lea Morris in an 11a.m. service via Zoom on Sunday. Morris is a singer, songwriter, parent, teacher and perpetual student. The service can be viewed live by going to huuf.org and accessing the link. It is also available recorded on the same website.
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF THE REDWOODS McKinleyville (1645 Fischer Road): The Sunday service is at 10:30a.m. and will be led by Pastor Chuck Clark. Pastor Doug Brower’s message is titled “Sowing Seeds.” COVID-19protocols are in place. 707-839-2625. ROHNERVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Fortuna (1530Rohnerville Road): Sunday school for all ages takes place Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by meet and greet at 10:15 a.m. and the worship service at 10:30 a.m. A Bible study is planned for Wednesday at 7p.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.
FORTUNA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Fortuna (2301 Rohnerville Road): An abbreviated service is held Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with Pastor Dan Freedman.
Temperatures are checked at the door and there is also a symptom screening. Masks are required and socially-distanced seating is in place. In addition, the worship service is broadcast to the parking on 106.1 FM. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eureka (615 H St.): https:// saintbernards.org.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eureka (2085 Myrtle Ave.): www.sacredheartweb.org.
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