Services and Sermons
EUREKA FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Eureka (520Del Norte St.): This Sunday, there will be an in-person worship service at 10a.m. Masking is optional during the service, but required if one wishes to sing. The service is also livestreamed on the church Facebook page. The pastor is the Rev. Rebecca Ireland. Sunday school for elementary to middle school ages are offered through the Godly Play program and there is a nursery for the little ones. Both virtual and in-person Bible study is available. grace520@pacbell.net.
OUR SAVIOR'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 Savior's Facebook page. Pastor Dan Freedman will lead the service. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Fortuna (2132 Smith Lane): The in-person worship for Sunday begins at 11 a.m. and will also be livestreamed on the Christ, Fortuna Facebook page. Pastor Dan Freedman will lead the service.
FORTUNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Fortuna (10th and N streets): Worship is in person and online at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Amy Beth Durward will continue the “Bread, Bath and Beyond” series. Her sermon title this week is “Beyond the Fear.” Scriptures are from Corinthians 4:2-6, Psalm 50:1-6, and Mark 9:2-9. Join in via Zoom at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/8710313.
CUTTEN COMMUNITY CHURCH
Eureka (2020 Campton Road): Pastor Mike Gitchel will lead the 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Gitchel will continue the series “The Power of a Dream.” Kids Cove is also at 10:30 a.m. 707-442-3510.
ST. MARK LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)
Ferndale (795Berding St.): Sunday family Bible study begins at 9 a.m., followed by the Divine Service at 10:30. Lent begins Feb. 14 with an Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. The pastor is the Rev. Tyrel Bramwell. stmarksferndale.com.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (151 E. 16th St.): Worship is at 10 a.m. Sunday. The pastor is Taylor Hagbo. www.lutheranchurcharcata.org.
ST. ALBAN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Arcata (1675Chester Ave.): Services of Holy Eucharist for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany take place at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for children begins at 9:30a.m. Nursery care for infants and toddlers is provided from 9:30 a.m. through the 10:30 a.m. service. stalbansarcata.org.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Arcata (1690 Janes Road): St. Mary's offers a Saturday Vigil Mass at 4p.m. today and Sunday Masses at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. During Lent, Adoration and Stations of the Cross are Fridays at 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively Confession is from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church, or by appointment. On Wednesday, there will be a Mass and distribution of ashes at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 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. Masses are at 12:30p.m. every third Sunday of the month. 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 is set for 11:30a.m. www. stmarysarcata.org.
CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC CHURCH
McKinleyville (1951McKinleyville Ave.): A Saturday Vigil Mass is at 5:30p.m. today and Mass is also set for 9 a.m. Sunday. Adoration is at 3 p.m. Fridays with Mass to follow at 4. During Lent, Stations of the Cross is at 4:30 p.m. Fridays. Confessions are rom 5to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. 707-8392911.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC MISSION CHURCH
Trinidad: (Parker and Hector streets): Holy Trinity is a mission of Christ the King Catholic Church in McKinleyville. Vigil Mass is at 6:30 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. 707-8392911.
GRACE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH
McKinleyville (1450Hiller Road): Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Masks are optional. The Revs. Lynn and Deborah Hubbard lead the service. ggschurch@gmail.com.
ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Fortuna (56816th St.): The church gathers at 10:30 a.m. Sunday for worship and Holy Communion. The service is also streamed on Facebook Live. This Sunday, the service will be Morning Prayer. St. Francis Episcopal Church is fully handicap accessible. 707-725-4686.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ARCATA
Arcata (670 11th St.): The worship service is at 11 a.m. The pastor is the Rev. Dan Link. The service can also be viewed live on the church's Facebook page. Masks are optional. www.arcatapresbyterian.org.
UNITED CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH UCC/ DOC
Eureka (900 Hodgson St.): The service for Transfiguration Sunday starts at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Cindi Knox's sermon is titled “When You Don't Know What to Say,” based on Mark 9:2-9. Ash Wednesday service is at 6:30 p.m. This is an immigrant welcoming, open and affirming fellowship. Masks are optional. 707-4455488.
THE TOWN CHURCH/AN ACTS 29 CONGREGATION
Eureka (1685 Union St.): Pastor Nate Downey will lead the in-person and livestream worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. This week's sermon will be “Joy Through Trials.” The scripture is 1 Peter 1:6-9. Young children have an optional program during the sermon. The link to a livestream is available at www.thetownchurch.com.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF THE JOYFUL HEALER
McKinleyville (1944Central Ave.): Worship service begins at 10 a.m. Sunday in Celebration Hall. Children may go to “Joyworks” during the sermon. 707-839-5691.
BRANCHES HUMBOLDT
Arcata (Arcata Veterans Hall, 1425 J St.): This nondenominational church meets at 10 a.m. Sunday. There is also a children's program for children up to the fifth grade. www. brancheshumboldt.org/visit.
HUMBOLDT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Bayside (24 Fellowship Way): The 11 a.m. Sunday service — in person and via Zoom — will be “The Work of Legacy”: honoring longserving members. Everyone will hear some of their stories and thank them for their creative and diligent work, and for the many ways they helped build and guide. huuf.org.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF EUREKA
Eureka (819 15th St.): Pastor Rus Kosits will lead an in-person worship service at 10 a.m. His reflection is titled “Kingdom Now” and is based on Mark 8-9. Sunday school is available for young children. These services can all be viewed on the church Facebook page. 707-4434897.
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH EUREKA
Eureka (625 15th St.): On the Last Sunday after the Epiphany, Christ Church will celebrate Holy Eucharist: Rite II at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service will also be liv -streamed on the Christ Church Eureka YouTube channel. The Rev. Daniel London will be celebrant. Karen M. Price will be preacher. The Venerable Pam Gossard will serve as deacon. Joy Mass Family Service meets at 9:30a.m. in the Chapel of our Merciful Saviour, 15th and G streets. On Ash Wednesday, Christ Church will celebrate Holy Eucharist: Rite II with the imposition of ashes at noon and 6 p.m.
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF THE REDWOODS
McKinleyville (1645 Fischer Road): The Sunday worship service starts at 10:30 a.m. and will be led by the Williamsons and Bob Buck. The message, “Oh the Glory of His Presence,” will be presented by Pastor Chuck Clark. Refreshments at intermission. Sunday Bible study is canceled this week. 707-834-5505.
ARCATA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Arcata (1761 11th St.): Inperson Sunday service at 9:30 a.m. People can also view the service via Facebook Live.
FIRST COVENANT CHURCH OF EUREKA
Eureka (2526 J St.): A contemporary service is at 9:30 a.m. Sunday and a traditional service begins at 11a.m. Children's Sunday school classes and nursery will be offered during the 9:30 a.m. service only. Adult Sunday school class takes place at noon. www.fcceureka.org.
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
Eureka (3230 Harrison Ave.): In-person and Zoom services are at 10 a.m. Sundays. The pastor is the Rev. David Groe. https://www.spselca. net/immanuel-lutheraneureka.
EUREKA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING
Eureka (239 Buhne St.): The Sunday Celebration Service will be at 10 a.m. in person and via Zoom (go to www. eurekacenterforspiritualliving.com). The prayer line is 707-445-4257.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER
Fortuna (1431 Ross Hill Road): The service is at 10 a.m. Sunday with Pastor Lance Anderson. Bible study on the Book of Proverbs takes place at 6 p.m. Tuesdays at the church. Both the service and Bible study are also available online. http:// www.fortunaredeemer.com.
FAITH CENTER
Eureka (1032 Bay St.): Services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
BAYSIDE COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Bayside (2023 Old Arcata Road): The Sunday service is in person and starts at 9:30a.m. The pastor is the Rev. Dan Link.
THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK
McKinleyville (1947Sutter Road): Worship service is at 10a.m. Sunday. Services can also be viewed on Facebook Live. 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-DORJE YANG DRON
Eureka: This group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays at Eureka Veterans Hall, 1018 H St., to practice the meditation on loving kindness and compassion, the practice of Chenrezig. The meetings will be hybrid with a virtual option available. Contact Lama Nyugu to get the link at Fierro_roman@yahoo. com or 707-601-5466. Kdkarcatagroup.org.
ARCATA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Arcata (1700 Union St.): Sunday services are at 10:15 a.m. in person or via Facebook or the church website. www.arcatafbc.org.
ASSUMPTION CHURCH
Ferndale (546 Berding St.): Sunday Mass times are 8:15 and 10:45 a.m. Weekday Masses are at 8a.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday. Adoration of the Exposed Blessed Sacrament and Confession are held the first Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and after Friday's morning Mass. The pastor is the Rev. Mario Laguros.
CHRIST THE REDEEMER REFORMED CHURCH
Fields Landing (510 Depot Road): A teaching service starts at 9:30a.m. The worship service at 11a.m. The pastor is 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. Every first Saturday of the month, there 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 Wednesdays after the 12:15p.m. Mass. First Friday Devotions are at 5:30 p.m. St. Joseph Mass is 4p.m. Saturday and Sunday Mass is at 7:30 a.m. 707-4426466.
ROHNERVILLE ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Fortuna (1530Rohnerville Road): Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m., followed by meet and greet at 10:15 and the Sunday worship service at 10:30. Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The pastor is the Rev. Azariah Jeyakumar. 707-725-4341.
FORTUNA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Fortuna (2301Rohnerville Road): Service is at 11:15 a.m. Saturdays. For more information about Sabbath School and prayer meetings, go to https://fortunaca. adventistchurch.org.
PETROLIA COMMUNITY SDA CHURCH
Petrolia (195 Lincoln St.): Saturday service at 11:30 a.m. and study hour at 10 a.m. Lunch is provided. https://petroliaca.adventistchurch.org.
MIRANDA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Miranda (6626 Avenue of the Giants): Saturday service at 11a.m. and Bible study at 10a.m. Lunch is provided. https://mirandaca. adventistchurch.org.
EUREKA SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Eureka (4251 F St.): On Saturdays, Sabbath School begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11 a.m. Lunch is provided. For Bible study information, go to redwoodadventist.org. To view the service via Zoom, use ID #814 2334 2698, Passcode: 696169.
ARCATA-MCKINLEYVILLE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
McKinleyville (1200 Central Ave.): On Saturday, Sabbath School starts at 10a.m., followed by the worship service at 11:15a.m. Lunch is provided. For information on Bible studies, go to mckinleyvilleadventistchurch.org.
ORLEANS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Orleans (240 Ishi-Pishi Road): Saturday service at 11 a.m. and Sabbath school at 10a.m. https://orleansca. adventistchurch.org.
UNITY OF THE REDWOODS
Eureka: The meeting time is 10 a.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.
NEW HEART COMMUNITY CHURCH
McKinleyville (1490 Murray Road): The Sunday service takes place at 10 a.m. both in person and online via the church's Facebook page. A children's program is available. The pastor is Dwayne Petty. www.newheart.com.
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