Services and Sermons
By Heather Shelton
hshelton@times-standard.com
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 “Divine Interruptions.” 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 be livestreamed on Our Saviour’s Facebook page. Masks are required.
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.
FORTUNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fortuna (10th and N streets): The church will worship in person Sunday at 10a.m. The pastor is Linda Ford. 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 (795Berding St.): Sunday Bible study for all ages starts at 9a.m., followed by the Divine Service at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 6 p.m. will be the second 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.): Inperson worship and fellowship will be held on Sunday starting at 10a.m. Pastor Rick Barklage’s message is “Stand and Keep Watch” on this Second Sunday of Advent. www.lutheranchurcharcata.org.
SAINT ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Arcata (1675Chester 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 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 8:30a.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 to sit on. 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. No masses 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 (1951 McKinleyville Ave.): An indoor Saturday Vigil Mass is set for 5 p.m. and an indoor Mass will be 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 (1450 Hiller 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. Geri Cunningham is preaching and presiding. The church is handicapped accessible. 707-725-4686.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA
Eureka (625 15th St.): The church will celebrate the Second 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. The Rev. Anne Pierson will serve as deacon. christchurcheureka.org.
FAITH CENTER
Eureka (1032 Bay St.): This weekend, Pastor Matt Messner will share the message “The House of Bread.” 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. A special worship night is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday as well. Online services can be accessed at www.eurekafaithcenter.org, or on the Faith Center Facebook Page. Celebrate Recovery meets Mondays in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. A fellowship dinner takes places beforehand at 5 in the kitchen.
EUREKA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
Eureka (239 Buhne St.): The Sunday Celebration Service will be held 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 707-445-4257.
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF THE REDWOODS
McKinleyville (1645Fischer Road): The Sunday worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. led by Bob Buck. The sermon, “Firm Foundations,” will be given by Associate Pastor Doug Brower. The special guest is Phil Stevenson, district superintendent of the Pacific Southwest District of the Wesleyan Church. 707-839-2625.
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH UCC/ DOC
Eureka (900 Hodgson St.): The Second Sunday of Advent service will be streamed on Facebook and YouTube. The Rev. Cindi Knox’s sermon is “Does Peace Sound Boring?” based on Luke 3: 1-6. 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): “The Heart of Happiness” will be explored by the Rev. Peter Farriday in an 11a.m. hybrid service on Sunday. The Dalai Lama teaches that people have a right to be happy, and that it’s good for both oneself and others. Since happiness isn’t one-size-fits-all, it helps to review some forms that happiness can take, and which ones bring the deepest satisfactions. The service can be viewed live by going to huuf.org and accessing the link. The service is also available recorded on the same website.
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. The pastor is Dan Link. Daily Zoom Prayer takes place weekdays at 9 a.m. Contact the office for the link. www. arcatapresbyterian.org.
ARCATA ZEN GROUP
The Arcata Zen Group invites the public to a Dharma talk titled “Heart of Inquiry.” 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. 707826-1701, www.arcatazengroup.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, “Advent-Prepare.” 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 9:30 a.m. The pastor is Dan Link. 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 and a variety of 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 platform, and all are welcome. 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. 707-4434897.
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. In addition, the church is livestreaming and Pastor Dennis McGuire posts a current sermon each week at https://www.arcatafbc.org. To submit a prayer request, email arcatafbc@yahoo. com.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Ferndale (546 Berding St.):
Masses are in-person with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. 707-786-9551 FERNDALE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Ferndale (712 Main St.): Worship service is Sunday at 10:30a.m. www.ferndalecommunitychurch.org.
CHRIST THE REDEEMER REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Eureka (Veterans Memorial Building, 1018 H St.): Sunday school starts at 9:30a.m. The worship service at 11 a.m. Teaching is by Pastor John 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 7p.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. 707-443-8429.
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 on 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 4p.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. Masks are required and socially distanced seating is in place. In addition, the service is broadcast on 106.1 FM.
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 service at 6p.m. Sunday.
FORTUNA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Fortuna (1355Ross Hill Road): Online services are available at www. fortunanaz.org. For prayer requests, visit the church website or call 707-7253151.
UNITY OF THE REDWOODS
Eureka: The meeting time is 11a.m. Sundays. Unity of the Redwoods is meeting via conference call. To join, call 267-807-9601. When asked, enter code 406984#. www.unityoftheredwoods.com.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS/EUREKA WARD
Eureka (2806 Dolbeer St.): Sacrament meetings are Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m.
NEW HEART COMMUNITY CHURCH
McKinleyville (1705 Gwin Road): A livestream service is Sunday at 10 a.m. on the church Facebook page. 707839-8015.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE JOYFUL HEALER
McKinleyville (1944 Central Ave.): The church will have a virtual service Sunday. Join the service at 10a.m. on Zoom (contact the office for information) or Facebook Live. 707-839-5691.
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Eureka (South and Prospect streets): 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.
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