Churches continue with online services
(Editor’s note: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, area churches have made adjustments to their regular services. Most are offering online services.)
EUREKA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Eureka (239 Buhne St.):
The Sunday service and the Rev. Angelica Taggart’s talks are taking place via Zoom. Zoom addresses can be found at http://eurekasom.com. The Sunday service is at 10a.m. The prayer line is 707-445-4257.
FAITH CENTER Eureka (1032 Bay St.):
This weekend, Pastor John Salmon preaches the next message in the series “Real ID.” His message, “Tribe: Finding Your Place in God’s Church,” comes out of Ephesians 2:19-22. This weekend, Faith Center will be reassembling with a limited capacity for the first time in two months. Faith Center will operate in compliance with guidelines given by the CDC, the State of California and Humboldt County. Children will have to stay with their household unit and attendees will have to wear masks. If you have health risks or are symptomatic in any way, you’re encouraged to watch services live at home. Services are live-streamed Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30and 11a.m. at eurekafaithcenter.org, on Facebook Live and through the church app.
EUREKA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Eureka (520 Del Norte St.):
Worship on Sunday will be a live-stream beginning at 9:30a.m. on the church’s Facebook page. The message by Pastor Kathryn Dunning is titled “Stay in Love with God by Searching God’s Word.” A Holy Communion liturgy will be shared. Links to the service are available at firstumceureka.org.
OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Ferndale (425 Shaw Ave.):
Worship services are broadcasting live on Facebook Sundays. The service starts at 10a.m. and will broadcast from Our Savior’s one week and Christ Lutheran the next week (alternating weeks).
CHRIST LUTHERAN, FORTUNA Fortuna (2132Smith Lane):
Worship services are broadcasting live on Facebook Sundays. The service starts at 10a.m. and will broadcast from Our Savior’s one week and Christ Lutheran the next week (alternating weeks).
UNITY OF THE REDWOODS Eureka:
The meeting time is changed to 11a.m. Sundays with no physical location. Unity of the Redwoods will meet via conference call until further notice. To join in on a Sunday at 11a.m., call 712-775-7031. When asked, enter the access code: 406984#. 707-617-0133, www.unityoftheredwoods.com.
FORTUNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fortuna (10th and N streets): The congregation is worshiping via Zoom. Pastor Linda Ford is also placing her Sunday morning message on the church’s Facebook page and on YouTube. The Scripture is from Acts 8: 34-40and Ford’s message is titled “Pentecost Continues.”
ST. MARK’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) Ferndale (795 Berding St.):
The Divine Service will be held on the church lawn at 10:30a.m. Sunday, abiding by six-foot physical distancing. For homebound parishioners, a video of Scripture readings, prayer of the church and the pastor’s sermon will be posted on the church website, YouTube and Facebook, available by the usual start time of Sunday at 10:30a.m. The pastor is the Rev. Tyrel Bramwell.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ARCATA Arcata (151 E. 16th St.):
Everyone is invited to visit the church website Sunday mornings as Pastor Rick Barklage shares a message of hope and encouragement. 707-822-5117, www.lutheranchurcharcata.org/live.
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF THE REDWOODS
McKinleyville (1645 Fischer Road): Worship services remain suspended until the shelter-in-place order is lifted. Once the church does start having services, whatever requirements are in place will be enforced, including social distancing, wearing face mask, hand washing and hand sanitizer. Hand sanitizer will be provided by the church, but everyone will be expected to bring their own face mask. Call 707-839-2625for information.
SAINT ALBAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Arcata (1675 Chester Ave.):
Visit the church’s website to link to a livestream online service of Holy Eucharist at 10:30a.m. on the Day of Pentecost and for more information on online activities, including the weekday Daily Office of Morning Prayer and Wednesday evening Compline services. stalbansarcata.org.
GRACE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH McKinleyville (1450Hiller Road):
Sunday services will be live-streamed on Facebook beginning at 10a.m. 707-839-3726, ggschurch@gmail.com.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Fortuna (56816th St.):
Celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ by joining in for online worship via Facebook Live Sundays at 10:30a.m. The Rev. Geri Cunningham is preaching and presiding. Visit strancisfortuna.org for a link to Facebook and the previous week’s recorded worship service.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA Eureka (625 15th St.):
This Sunday, the Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday, the church will be live-streaming Morning Prayer at 10:30a.m. at www.youtube.com/user/ChristChurchEureka. The Day of Pentecost is one of the seven principal feasts of the church year in the Episcopal Church. Everyone is encouraged to wear the color red for the service. The Rev. Dr. Daniel London will be preaching and co-officiating with the Rev. Lesley McCloghrie. London is also live-streaming Compline Tuesdays at 9 p.m. on the church Facebook page.
HEALING ROOMS OF THE REDWOOD COAST Eureka (3400 F St.):
Healing Rooms is temporarily closed. Prayer needs are welcome. Call requests into 707-834-5800.
KDK ARCATA BUDDHIST GROUP Arcata:
This group meets Sundays at 6p.m. to practice the meditation on loving kindness and compassion, the practice of Chenrezig. Due to the public health situation, the practice is via the free of charge conference call number 978-9905000and the access code is 383707. Contact Lama Nyugu with questions at Fierro_roman@yahoo.com or 707-601-5466.
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH Eureka (South and Prospect streets):
Zoom services are at 10a.m. Sunday. Call 707-672-9580for more information. There’s also a Zoom service Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
EUREKA THE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Eureka (1060 Hoover St.): The church is live-streaming services Sunday at 11a.m. and 6 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30p.m. Live services can be watched through eureka. church/live or on the church Facebook page.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EUREKA Eureka (819 15th St.):
Join Pastor Rus Kosits Sunday at 9:30a.m. on Facebook Live as he celebrates the Sunday service with a message, children’s sermon and music. www.firstpresbyterianeureka.org. HUMBOLDT UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Bayside (24 Fellowship
Way): “Music Day 2020!” will be presented Sunday in an 11a.m. Zoom service. It will be preceded at 10:30 a.m. by a Religious Education service with a song and story for all ages. This service will celebrate music and all that it offers, both in times of struggle and in times of joy. It will be a mixture of prerecorded performances, plus some live music (hymns and other sing-along opportunities for attendees) and other special music-related offerings. Fellowship member Richard Kossow will lead a musical meditation, Thea Gast and Kaelyn Rocheleau will present readings and Eve Anderson will share photos in a musical montage. There will also be a short section toward the beginning of the service featuring children’s songs. A recording of the service will be available Tuesday at huuf.org.
ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eureka (615 H St.): News, announcements and links to daily Mass and daily Rosary are available at www.saintbernards.org.
ST. JOSEPH CHURCH (MISSION OF ST. BERNARD CHURCH) Eureka (Henderson and C streets):
News, announcements and links to daily Mass and daily Rosary are available at www.saintbernards.org.
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH
Eureka (2085 Myrtle Ave.): News, announcements, daily Mass and daily Rosary are available at sacredheartweb.org and www.facebook.com/sacredhearteureka. Sunday Mass can be found on the church YouTube channel (Sacred Heart Parish, Eureka).
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL Eureka:
(2700Dolbeer St.): News, announcements, daily Mass and daily Rosary are available at sacredheartweb.org and www.facebook.com/sacredhearteureka.
ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Arcata (1690 Janes Road):
St. Mary’s will live-stream Sunday Mass at 11a.m. Visit stmarysarcata.com and click on the link. You may also visit the Diocese of Santa Rosa website (santarosacatholic.org) for additional online worship opportunities and further information. 707822-7696.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Blue Lake (340 Greenwood Ave.): St. Joseph is a mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arcata. Until further notice, St. Mary’s will live-stream Sunday Mass at 11a.m. Visit stmarysarcata.com and click on the link. You may also visit the Diocese of Santa Rosa website (santarosacatholic.org) for additional online worship opportunities and further information. 707-822-7696.
ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH
Hoopa (Pine Creek Road): St. Kateri is a mission of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Arcata. Until further notice, St. Mary’s will live-stream Sunday Mass at 11a.m. Visit stmarysarcata.com and click on the link. You may also visit the Diocese of Santa Rosa website (santarosacatholic.org) for additional online worship opportunities and further information. 707822-7696.
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH McKinleyville (1951 McKinleyville Ave.):
St. Mary’s will live-stream Sunday Mass at 11a.m. Visit stmarysarcata.com and click on the link. You may also visit the Diocese of Santa Rosa website (santarosacatholic.org) for additional online worship opportunities and further information. 707-839-2911.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH Trinidad (Parker and Hector streets):
Parishioners of Holy Trinity can view Sunday Mass at 11a.m. Visit stmarysarcata.com and click on the link to livestream the St. Mary’s Mass. You may also visit the Diocese of Santa Rosa website (santarosacatholic.org) for additional online worship opportunities and further information. 707839-2911.
ARCATA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Arcata (670 11th St.): Services are streamed online through Zoom and Facebook (facebook.com/arcatapresbyterian). Links to events are emailed. To join the email list, contact the church office. Sunday service begins at 11a.m. This Sunday, the Rev. Dan Link will deliver a sermon titled “The Breath of God!” The responsive reading is Psalm 104:24-35. The Gospel reading is from John 20:19-23.
ARCATA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Arcata (1700 Union St.): Sunday services, as well as all Bible study groups, are being suspended until further notice due to COVID-19. Pastor Dennis McGuire is posting a sermon each week at www.arcatafbc.org. Call 707-822-0367with prayer requests.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Ferndale (549 Berding St.): Google The Diocese of Santa Rosa website for online worship opportunities and more information. The Rev. Mario Laguros is the pastor.
THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK
McKinleyville (2333 McKinleyville Ave.): The church is carrying its scaleddown services live online Sundays at the regular time of 10a.m. on its Facebook page. Click “like” to see services. Pastor David Kilmer and Elizabeth Kilmer will be sharing words of encouragement and prayers.
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF EUREKA Eureka (2526 J St.):
This Sunday, Interim Pastor Ali Hasan will be worshiping. Presently, worship services begin at 10a.m. Sundays online at www.fcceureka.org, or visit the church Facebook page. Music is a mix of traditional hymns and praise songs. Sunday’s series title is “God is Trustworthy.”
BAYSIDE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bayside (2023 Old Arcata Road):
The Sunday service will be streamed on Facebook at 11a.m. The Rev. Dan Link will deliver a sermon titled “The Breath of God.”
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH UCC/ DOC Eureka (900 Hodgson St.):
A pre-recorded service is streamed on Facebook and YouTube at 10:30a.m. Sunday. The theme for worship is “How to ‘Be the Church’ Outside the Building,” based on Acts 2:1-21. The Rev. Cindi Knox has recorded her sermon. Music by the Pitts family is also recorded. Prayer requests are taken live. Everyone will take communion together, however, people will need to provide their own communion elements. 707-445-5488, eurekauccc@gmail.com.
NEW HEART COMMUNITY CHURCH McKinleyville (1705 Gwin Road):
There will be a live stream service Sunday at 10 a.m. on New Heart Community Church’s Facebook page. The church will resume inperson services as soon as it can in a safe and healthy manner consistent with CDC, state and local guidelines. For more information, contact Pastor Mike Robinson at 707-839-8015.
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