First Presbyterian Church of Fort Bragg

Worship begins at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary each Sunday and all are invited to participate. On Jan. 19 Pastor John Carrick will be preaching. The scripture for the day is Isaiah 49:1-7 and the sermon title is “The Horizon in God’s Sight.”

Game Night is scheduled to take place on Friday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. Fun and pizza for all ages. Bring your favorite game.

The next Bible Study meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. in the Fireside Room. Check the website before you go for the subject matter. All are welcome.

The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, Jan. 26, following worship. Plan to attend.

First Presbyterian Church is located at 367 S.Sanderson Way in Fort Bragg. Call 707-964-2316 or visit fortbraggpresbyterian.org.

— Isabel Rogerson

Kumeido -The Mendocino Zen Center

Often, we greet the new year with the resolve to create positive change in our lives … starting with ourselves. However, reflecting upon our perceived shortcomings, we can become discouraged and soon abandon our good intentions. How can we maintain our resolve with good cheer, kindness and even humor no matter the difficulties of our particular circumstances? That is the theme for our retreat this Friday, Jan. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 18, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Guided by the teachings of Kosho Uchiyama Roshi; with the wit, wisdom and tenderness of instructor Ashley Sharp and the dharma teachings of Ann Myosho Kyle Brown, we will explore the body, mind and spirit of change and renewal. Please join us. For information, please visit kumeido.org.

— Ann Myosho Kyle

Brown in talking to persons with differing perspectives and cultural views. Lack of flexibility may be a psychological disorder manifesting itself as confusion between annoyances with strange ideas and feeling injustice for being made uncomfortable. The Catholic Faith grounds us in fundamental realities that go to the root of being human, so Catholics should not fear dialogue with people with different views; we are safe in our understanding of life. We should not become part of the culture of victimhood which more and more permeates society. America is one big free speech zone in which any idea can be discussed and which promotes the pursuit of truth. Politically correct speech censoring is simply an attempt to keep ideas out of circulation for ideological reasons. We should all speak freely but courteously, and with the serious pursuit of truth in mind.

— Dennis Tavares