Chico area church services

Saturday Congregation Beth Israel:

1336 Hemlock St. Dec. 9 10 a.m. Shabbat Morning Hanukkah Text Study in person. Saturday 5:30 p.m. Havdalah on zoom.

Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church:

10 a.m. worship service Saturday. 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:

10 a.m. in sanctuary. “God Brings Us Joy” with Pastor Scott Gessford. John 1:6-8and 16-24. 2869 Cohasset Road. www.chicoaumc.org sermons tab. YouTube, “Aldersgate UMC Chico CA.”

Adults Sunday Bible School 9:30 a.m. 10:30a.m. service. cifchico.org and in-person at Chico Grange Hall, 2775 Nord Ave. Mandarin translation available. Ministry of Christ International Fellowship.

Asian Bible Church: Bidwell Presbyterian Church:

In person worship, livestream. Traditional mass at 8:30a.m., Contemporary 10a.m. Praxis first, third Sundays of month at 5:45 p.m. Childcare during 10 a.m. worship. Livestream at bidwellpres.org/worship or YouTube. 208West First St. 343-1484. bidwellpres.org.

Butte Bible Fellowship: 8:45 a.m. adult Sunday school, no Zoom. 10 a.m. morning worship service on Zoom. Church open for morning worship service. Pastor Lou Diaz preaching on “Jesus Came to Earth At Just The Right Time.” Galatians 4:4. 2255Pillsbury Road. 892-0521.

Calvary Chapel Chico:

9, 11 a.m. 1888 Springfield Drive. Children's ministry at 11 a.m. for all ages. Website, app for updates. “Trials and Temptations part 2” with pastor Sam Allen. James 1. Live ccchico.com, YouTube, Facebook, KQIP 107.1 FM, CCChico app. Android, Amazon, Roku services. 894-1441.

Chico First Baptist Church:

10:30 a.m. service. “Joy in God's Goodness” from Rev. Gail Hill based on James 5:7-11and Matthew 11:2-11. 850Palmetto Ave. In-person or on Zoom. Email office@chicofirstbaptist.org for Zoom invitation. 3433446.

Chico Church of Christ:

9:30a.m. Bible study. Worship 10:30a.m. Pastor Chet Rutledge.

Chico First Assembly:

1137 Arbutus Ave. Sunday service 10 a.m. Monday 6 p.m. Wednesday 6p.m. Youth Group (6-12th grade) Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Men's bible study Thursday 6 a.m. 345-1377.

Chico Friends Meeting (Quakers):

Worship online and in person. Learn more about present meeting schedule by sending an email inquiry to chicofriendsmeeting@gmail.com or by calling message phone at 530-345-3753.

Chico Havurah:

1289 Filbert Avenue.530-237-3664.

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. 1095East Ave. Wednesday Bible study 7p.m. Ladies Bible study 10 a.m. Thursday. 345-4300.

Covenant Reformed Church:

10 a.m. 3612 Hicks Lane. Seventh-day Adventist building. Sermon title and text published in church bulletin.

Evangelical Free Church of Chico:

Invite friends, neighbors and family to join and experience a family Christmas gathering with fun and festive elements. Will consider what Jesus might say to Rudolph. Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Livestream available and past services on YouTube. In person, online. Register www.efcChico.org or church office at 343-6022. 1193 Filbert Ave.

Faith Lutheran Church: Pastor Ben Colahan preaching on Judges 13:2-7, Psalm 115:9-15 and Luke 1:46-56 for the third Sunday of Advent. All are welcome to partake in worship, song and communion at 9:30 a.m. in person and online at chicofaithlutheran.org/live. Sunday school available in person. For more information visit website or call 530-895-3754.

Firm Family Church:

Services at 9a.m. 11a.m. Community time 10:15a.m. In the 9a.m. service will end a series on 10Characteristics of a Healthy Church and in the 11a.m. service will continue an Advent series. Almond Orchard Plaza at 2201 Pillsbury Road, Suite 150. firmfamilychurch.org. First Christian Church: 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and online livestream service at www.fccchico.com for details. Rev. Jesse Kearns. 295 E. Washington Ave.

First Church of Christ Scientist:

10a.m. “Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force?” I Corinthians 3:18-19. Holy Bible, Science, Health with Key to scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. 770Palmetto Ave. Sunday school up to age 20 with free childcare. Wednesday testimony 7:30p.m. www.christiansciencechico. org. 342-7990.

Grace Community Church:

Worship Center at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. “The Grinch of Grudges” at 2346 Floral Ave. Livestream 11a.m. at www. gracechico.org.

Living Hope Fellowship:

10:15 a.m. morning worship service with Pastor Heath Jarrett. “The Preeminence of Christ” Colossians 1:1520 at 355 Panama Ave. Livestream at www.livinghopechico.com. 342-8642.

10 a.m. in the Dome or watch livestream. Neighborhood Church of Chico on Facebook or on YouTube http:// bit.ly/ncchico. Children's ministry for all ages infancy through junior high. Register kids 0-5th grade at beginning of service. 2801Notre Dame Boulevard. 530-3436006.

Neighborhood Church: 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

Lutheran (LCMS): Rev. Brennan DeForest divine service 10a.m. Sunday School/Bible Study 8:45 a.m. Dec. 20 Rev. Brennan DeForest. Matins Service noon. Evening prayer 7 p.m. www.redeemerchico.org.

Rock of Life Fellowship:

Faith, Family, Friends and Fellowship. Pastor Alfredo Romero. 2555 Dominic

Drive. Bruce and Skyway, Sunday 10a.m. Bible studies 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Youth programs 6 p.m. rockoflifechico.org. Facebook/YouTube. 588-4700.

Saints of Christ: A restoration church located at 3479 Grape Way. 10a.m. class, 11 a.m. worship. 345-3510.

St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church:

Third Sunday in Advent celebrated with Holy Eucharist at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Celebrant Bishop Peter Hansen will preach a sermon titled “Found Faithful.” 228 Salem St. 894-7409.

St. John's the Evangelist Episcopal Church:

9:30 a.m. 10:15a.m. service livestreamed on Facebook. stjohnschico.org. 2341Floral Ave. 894-1971.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church:

416 Chestnut St. www.sjbchico. org. 343-8741. In-person Saturday 5p.m. English, 7 p.m. Spanish. Sunday 8a.m., 10a.m., 5p.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 8 a.m. Confession Wednesday 6:30p.m., Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Trinity United Methodist Church:

Sundays, 8:30 a.m. in chapel, 10:30 a.m. in sanctuary, Zoom, Facebook Live. Nursery care at both services. Rev. David S. Vallelunga preaches “Joyous Living 101-Gaudete.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24. chicotrinity@yahoo.com or 343-1497 for virtual service. 285 E. Fifth St.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship:

10:30 a.m. “Many Wells One Aquifer.” Worship leader-Rev. Alex da Silva Souto. 1289Filbert Ave. or join on Zoom via link on www.myuuchico.org 530-343-1693. Childcare available.

ORLAND 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.” Service on YouTube, Facebook at federatedchurchoforland. First Lutheran Church: Tuesday morning Bible study 10a.m. on Zoom. To join, enter meeting number by calling 865-4532. Sunday service 9a.m. Livestream at orlandlutheran.com, YouTube or Facebook. 19 Colusa St.

MAGALIA Magalia Community Church:

13700 Old Skyway. Worship 10 a.m. in historic 1896 chapel. 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.

PARADISE 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. 5872 Oliver Road.

First Christian Church:

Rev. Janice McCollister. 10 a.m. worship in the sanctuary and online on Facebook at First Christian ChurchParadise. 5738 Pentz Road. 530-877-9923.

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. 5872 Oliver Road. 877-7006.

HAMILTON CITY Evangelical Free Church of Hamilton City:

490 Los Robles Ave. Service is Sunday at 11 a.m.

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