Services and Sermons
EUREKA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Eureka (520Del Norte St.): Sunday worship will be offered in person at 10 a.m. Everyone must wear masks and follow the ushers’ directions for social distancing. The service will also be livestreamed on the church Facebook page. The Rev. Rebecca Irelan will present the message, “What Are You Waiting For?” Zoom Bible study takes place Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Email grace520@pacbell.net for the link.
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
Ferndale (425 Shaw Ave.): An in-person worship for Sunday begins at 9 a.m. and will also be livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. Masks are required. Pastor Paul Demant will deliver the message.
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Fortuna (2132Smith Lane): The in-person worship for Sunday begins at 11 a.m. and will also be livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. Masks are required. Pastor Paul Demant will deliver the message.
FORTUNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fortuna (10th and N streets): The church will worship in person Sunday at 10 a.m. Pastor Linda Ford message title is “Mary” from Luke 1: 46-51. People are invited to attend the service via Zoom at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/85764695760 or call 1-669-900-9128 and use Meeting ID 85764695760#.
ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
Ferndale (795 Berding St.): Sunday Bible study for all ages starts at 9a.m., followed by the Divine Service at 10:30 a.m. On Wednesday at 6p.m. will be the first of three Advent services. The pastor is the Rev. Tyrel Bramwell. 707-786-9353. stmarksferndale.com.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (151 E. 16th St.): In-person worship will be Sunday at 10 a.m. Fellowship follows. There will also be services the first three Wednesdays of December at 7p.m. 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 First Sunday of Advent. stalbansarcata.org.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Arcata (1690 Janes Road): An outdoor Saturday Vigil Mass is set for 4p.m. and two indoor Masses Sunday at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Weekday indoor morning masses are Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. Those attending indoor Mass must wear a face mask, practice social distancing and be free of COVID-19 symptoms. Those attending outdoor Mass are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. www.stmarysarcata. org.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Blue Lake (340 Greenwood Ave.): St. Joseph is a mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arcata, and no masses are being held at the mission location at this time. www.stmarysarcata. org.
ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH
Hoopa (Pine Creek Road): St. Kateri is a mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arcata. Sunday Mass starts at 11:30a.m. Those attending must wear a face mask, practice social distancing and be free of COVID-19 symptoms. www. stmarysarcata.org.
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
McKinleyville (1951McKinleyville Ave.): An indoor Saturday Vigil Mass is set for 5 p.m. and an indoor Mass will also 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. No masses at Holy Trinity at this time. 707839-2911.
GRACE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH
McKinleyville (1450Hiller Road): Sunday’s service is in person. Masks are required regardless of vaccination status. The service will also be livestreamed on Facebook at 10 a.m. The Revs. Lynn and Deborah Hubbard will lead the service. ggschurch@gmail.com.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fortuna (56816th St.): The church gathers in person Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for worship and Holy Communion. Masks are required. Everyone is asked to follow COVID-19 safety protocols. The service will also be shown on Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Lesley McCloghrie is preaching and the Rev. Geri Cunningham is presiding. 707-725-4686.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA
Eureka (625 15th St.): The church will celebrate the First Sunday of Advent with Holy Eucharist: Rite II at 8 and 10:30 a.m. The church will also livestream the service at www.youtube.com/ user/ChristChurchEureka. The Rev. Dr. Daniel London will be the celebrant and preacher. christchurcheureka.org.
FAITH CENTER
Eureka (1032 Bay St.): This weekend kicks off an Advent series titled “A Classic Christmas.” Services will include a message from Pastor Matt Messner, candle lighting and a skit from a classic Christmas story. Saturday night services are in person at 6 p.m. and Sunday services are in person at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Online services can be accessed at www.eurekafaithcenter. org, or on the Faith Center Facebook Page. Celebrate Recovery meets Mondays in the sanctuary at 6p.m. A fellowship dinner takes places beforehand at 5 p.m. in the kitchen. The Men’s Prayer Breakfast will take place in the kitchen at 8 a.m. Dec. 4. All men are welcome to attend. $5 suggested donation to help cover the cost of breakfast.
EUREKA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
Eureka (239 Buhne St.): The Sunday Celebration Service will be at 10 a.m. in person and via Zoom. To participate via Zoom, go to www.eurekacenterforspiritualliving. com. Proof of vaccination at the door and mask wearing are required to attend the in-person service. To view classes and activities, go to http://www.eurekasom. com. The prayer line is 707445-4257.
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF THE REDWOODS
McKinleyville (1645 Fischer Road): The Sunday worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. and will be led by Buck Buck, with hymns led by Lou Agliolo. Pastor Chuck Clark’s message is “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus.” 707-839-2625.
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH UCC/ DOC
Eureka (900 Hodgson St.): The First Sunday of Advent service will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Guest preacher the Rev. Ann Hunt will deliver the message, based on Luke 21: 25-36 and Jeremiah 33: 14-16. Prayer requests are taken live. Communion is taken together, but everyone must provide their own communion elements. eurekauccc@gmail.com.
HEALING ROOMS OF THE REDWOOD COAST
Eureka: Healing Rooms is temporarily closed. Prayer needs are welcome; call 707-834-5800.
HUMBOLDT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Bayside (24 Fellowship Way): “Holding History” will be the topic explored by fellowship Director of Lifespan Religious Exploration Amy Day in an 11 a.m. hybrid service on Sunday. In this intergenerational service, everyone will explore ways to welcome joy, honor and release grief, and ground and delight in the body through movement, ritual, story and song. The service can be viewed live by going to huuf.org and accessing the link,
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF EUREKA
Eureka (2526 J St.): Sumit Sen is the senior pastor. Live and online worship are available Sundays at 10 a.m. Masks are recommended. Adult Sunday school meets after the service. www.fcceureka.org.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (670 11th St.): On Sunday, there will be an in-person service at 11 a.m. Face masks and social distancing are required. The service can also be viewed live on the church’s Facebook page and YouTube. Pastor Dan Link’s message is “We Keep Waiting.” Daily Zoom Prayer takes place weekdays at 9 a.m. Contact the office for the link. www. arcatapresbyterian.org.
ARCATA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Arcata (1761 11th St.): The worship service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Bethany Cseh will present the message. COVID-19 safety protocols are in place. arcataumc@gmail.com.
BAYSIDE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Bayside (2023 Old Arcata Road): The Sunday service is in person and starts at 9:30a.m. Pastor Dan Link’s message is “We Keep Waiting.” Fellowship and refreshments follow.
THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK
McKinleyville (2333 McKinleyville Ave): Worship services are at 10a.m. Sundays, both in person and live on the church’s Facebook page. The pastor is David Kilmer. Masks are required regardless of vaccine status and self-distancing is in place. 707-839-7993.
TEMPLE BETH EL
Eureka: Temple Beth El has a Kabbalat Shabbat service Friday evenings, Torah study on Saturdays and Mondays with programs and guest speakers, all available via Zoom. templebetheleureka.org.
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. The meeting takes place on a virtual platforme. Contact Lama Nyugu to get the virtual link and for any questions at Fierro_roman@yahoo.com or 707-601-5466. Kdkarcatagroup.org.
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. Those attending must wear a mask and follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. 707443-4897.
ARCATA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Arcata (1700 Union St.): Sunday services are at 10:15 a.m. Facial masks and social distancing are required and temperatures will be taken. Also, the church is livestreaming and Pastor Dennis McGuire posts a current sermon weekly at https://www.arcatafbc.org. To submit a prayer request, email arcatafbc@yahoo. com.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Ferndale (546 Berding St.): Masses are held in-person with state health mandates for religious gatherings being followed. 707-786-9551
FERNDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Ferndale (712Main St.): Worship service is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. www.ferndalecommunitychurch.org
CHRIST THE REDEEMER REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Eureka (Veterans Memorial Building, 1018 H St.): Sunday school starts at 9:30 a.m. The worship service at 11 a.m. Teaching is by Pastor John M. Kistler.
SACRED HEART CHURCH
Eureka (2085Myrtle Ave): Holy Masses are Sundays at 9 a.m. in English and 12:15 p.m. in Spanish and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in Spanish with confession (bilingual) at 6p.m. Every first Saturday of the month is a Marian Devotion Mass at 8:30 a.m. 707-4438429.
ST. BERNARD CHURCH
Eureka (615 H St.): Holy Mass is Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Daily Mass is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:15 p.m. Adoration is Wednesdays after the 12:15 p.m. Mass and confessions are at 1p.m. First Friday Devotions are at 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Mass is 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Mass is at 7:30a.m. Confessions are Saturday at 3:15 p.m. 707-442-6466.
ROHNERVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Fortuna (1530 Rohnerville Road): Sunday school takes place Sunday at 9:30 a.m., followed by meet and greet at 10:15 a.m. and the worship service at 10:30a.m. Bible study is Wednesday at 7p.m. COVID-19safety protocols are in place, including masks and social distancing. The pastor is the Rev. Azariah Jeyakumar. 707-725-4341.
FORTUNA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Fortuna (2301Rohnerville Road): Service is Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with Pastor Dan Freedman. Temperatures are checked at the door. Masks are required and socially distanced seating is in place.
CUTTEN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Eureka (2020 Campton Road): The pastor is the Rev. Bill Johnston. Sunday service starts at 10:30a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. There is also a Sunday night service at 6.
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