Gold Country Calvary Chapel

Gold Country Calvary Chapel, 13026 La Barr Meadows Road, will be hosting paleontology expert, Dr. Mace Baker, who will be speaking on the topics of "Dinosaurs of Creation," Sunday, May 11, 9:30 a.m., and "Science and Textbook Evolution: Mechanisms of Evolution," Monday, May 12, 7:30 p.m., followed by time for questions and answers.

Dr. Baker earned his Ph.D. from Pacific International University. He has conducted seminars in 13 different countries around the world. He has participated in excavations in Texas, and has conducted field research on dinosaur track sites in Utah.

For more information, call 274-2108.



First Baptist Church of Nevada City

This Saturday, May 10, at 7 p.m., Anna Campbell will perform in concert at the First Baptist Church of Nevada City, 300 Main Street. Admission is free. Anna, a resident of Grass Valley, has performed throughout the county. Anna is an accomplished singer and song writer. She has been singing since the age of 5 and began composing at the age of 11. A free-will offering will be taken and Anna's CD will be available for purchase.



Sierra Center for Positive Living

Rev. Madalyn Wade's talk is "Light on Shadow." The music is led by Erin Gailsdaughter at the 11 a.m. service. We are an inter-faith community living the Science of Mind philosophy, and our vision is "Celebrating Our Oneness In Spirit."

Service at 9 a.m. is Reflective Service and the Spiritual Lesson. Service at 11 a.m. is celebratory with live music and our Junior Church Program is held at this time. Our services are now held at 119 Florence Avenue in Grass Valley.

Visit www.sierracenter.org home page for a parking map. Questions, please call our office, 274-1018.



Trinity Church

Trinity Church, Nevada City, the ancient/future Church: Biblical, Evangelical, Liturgical, and Historic. This Sunday our service is at 8 and 10:30 a.m. At 9:15 a.m. is Adult Forum on "Science and Religion," adult Bible study, and high school youth group.

For more information, visit www.trinitync.net or call 265-8836. Trinity Church is located at Nevada and High Streets, Nevada City.



Twin Cities Church

Join us this Sunday as we continue in our new series, "The Secret to Happiness." The message this week is "Be Sincere."

Twin Cities Church meets Sundays at 8, 9:35 and 11:15 a.m. at 11726 Rough and Ready Highway. Children meet during every Sunday morning service. Senior high students meet at 9:35 a.m. and junior high students meet at 11:15 a.m. in the East Multi Purpose Room.

You can listen to a past service on KNCO 830AM, from 7 to 7:30 a.m. on Sundays. For more information call 273-6425 or visit www.twincitieschurch.com.



Mountain Stream Meditation

Our Buddhist Insight Meditation group meets Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Wild Mt. Yoga Center, 574 Searls Ave., Nevada City.

On May 12, David Judd will offer a talk titled "Returning to Silence" after a regular silent meditation.

For more information, call 272-6425 or visit www.mtstream.org.



Abundant Life Community Church

Come experience God's life-changing grace at Abundant Life, the growing church with a big heart on Alta Street. Join us as we conclude our series, "The Facts of Life," this Sunday for worship, at either 8:45 or 10:30 a.m. Discover with us how we can live the abundant life given us by Jesus Christ. Both services are identical, and children's classes are available.

Family Night happens Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Classes are held for all age groups, including teenagers who meet for >>crossover>> for an action packed hour of games, friendships, and Bible study.

For more information, call 273-1139.



Scientology Mission of Auburn

"Two rules for happy living: 1. Be able to experience anything. 2. Cause only those things which others are able to experience easily." From "A New Slant on Life" by L. Ron Hubbard. Come in and learn more.

We are located at 4035 Grass Valley Highway, Suite J, in the Black Forest Plaza near Dry Creek Road. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Call 886-0650 or visit www.scientology.org.



Sierra Pines United Methodist Church

Please join us on Sunday when Pastor Don Lee's sermon topic will be "Peter and Paul: So Many Gifts, Plenty of Time."

Enjoy our contemporary music by ReGenesis at 9 a.m. and our traditional service with music by Joy Unlimited, directed by Cherry Hayes, at 10:30 a.m., with pianist Joan Garrett.

We have various Forest Groups for social activities and service.

We continue to host Hospitality House to assist the homeless.

For more information call 268-6907 and visit www.sierrapinesumc.org.



Congregation B'nai Harim

Friday, May 9, 6 p.m., Congregation B'nai Harim at the Nevada County Jewish Community Center, 506 Walsh Street, Grass Valley, will have family night services. Service will be led by the religious school children celebrating Israel's 60th birthday, followed by a dairy pot luck, music and Israeli dancing.

Saturday ,May 10, 9:30 a.m., Torah Study.

Sunday, May 11, Families are encouraged to join our bus trip to attend the Salute to Israel at the Capital West Steps, Sacramento. The bus departs at 11:30 a.m. from B'nai Harim. Come celebrate for Mothers Day and Israel's 60th Birthday.

For information, call 477-0922.



Sierra Presbyterian Church

Happy Mother's Day. Join us this Pentecost Sunday as Pastor Scott continues with Part Eight of the Nehemiah series with "Reconnecting with God." There will be special visual effects at both of these services. Traditional: 9 a.m., contemporary: 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday seminars are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Children and youth programs and healing prayer are offered at all services.

Happy 100th birthday today to Ben Becker and happy birthday to Randy Snethen on the 13th.

For more information, please visit www.sierrapres.com or call 265-3291. We are located at 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City.



St. Stephen the First Martyr Parish

Traditional Roman Latin Rite

Reserve the 13th of each month May through October for Fatima Rosary and Procession after 6:30 p.m. Mass. Join us for this beautiful devotion. Coming May 25, bake sale fundraiser. Bring your pies, cakes, etc. and price your items. Call Fatima Moitoso, (916) 451-9752. First Holy Communion for 27 children, Sunday, May 18. Camp Sacred Heart June 15 through 21 is almost full. See Tish in the bookstore. May 11, Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the Church and of all reborn into His Mystical Body. Low Mass 8:30 a.m., 1 p.m. High Mass, 10:30 a.m.

Information: (916) 455-5114. 5461 44th St. Sacramento.



Healing Rooms of Nevada County

The Healing Rooms of Nevada County are open. We pray for the healing for the body, soul and spirit. Everyone is welcome whether they attend church or not. We meet in the Chapel at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, from 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday. The chapel is located in the main lobby of the hospital. There is no fee and no reservation is necessary.

For more information, call Sierra Ministries International at 478-1478 or visit www.healingroomsnc.com.



Pray Nevada County

Pray Nevada County, seeking God on behalf of our communities, is open to all Christians. Pray Nevada County meets Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. to pray for our county governments and services, schools and families, businesses, media, churches and para church ministries. Since August 1997, 15 to 25 people from eight to 12 congregations have met each week to pray for our communities.

May meetings will be held at Foothill Community Church, Highway 49, Grass Valley.

For more information, call the scheduling secretary at 432-0458 or Sierra Ministries International at 478-1478.



Aglow

Grass Valley's next meeting is Thursday, May 8, at 9:45 a.m. Barbara Stroup of Christian Life Center

will be the featured speaker. Praise and worship will be provided by Reverends George and Lillie Parker, LionSong Ministries. Aglow is a nondenominational Christian organization and all women are invited.

Meeting will be held at Nevada County Association of Realtors in Grass Valley. Aglow's meetings are regularly shown on Cable Channel 11, NCTV, at 4 p.m. Thursdays, courtesy of Transformations Unlimited.

Regular broadcasts of Transformation Unlimited can be seen on NCTV Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Call 432-9258 for further information.



Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Emmanuel Episcopal Church will celebrate the Feast of the Pentecost this Sunday. At the 10 a.m. Eucharist there will be a bagpiper and red balloons. Families and children are invited to join in this joyful celebration of the beginnings of the Christian church in the world. Hospitality time follows the 8 and 10 a.m. services. Child care is provided during the 10 a.m. service.

Emmanuel is located at 235 South Church Street in Grass Valley. All are welcome.



Christian Science Church

"Adam and Fallen Man" is the subject of this week's Bible lesson sermon at the 10 a.m. service. The Golden text is from Psalms: "I cried to thee, O Lord...Shall the dust praise thee? Shall it declare the truth?" Sunday school is held at the same hour.

Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., an informal testimonial meeting takes place where people share their experiences and healings.

The church is located at 375 Crown Point Circle. Call 273-9452.

The Reading Room and Bookstore, 147 Mill Street, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Call 273-0790.



Nevada City United Methodist Church

The United Methodist Women will be preparing their delicious baked chicken lunch on Wednesday, May 14, with serving beginning at noon sharp. Don't miss this special monthly treat for just a $6 donation.

The traditional Sunday worship service with choir begins at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 10 a.m., and the contemporary service with Spirit Rising praise band at 10:30 a.m. Child care is provided. Sunday School classes are at 10:30 a.m.

Nevada City United Methodist Church, Rev. Charles Smith pastor, is located at 433 Broad Street. Call 265-2797 or visit www.nevadacitymethodist.com.



Christian Life Center

Assembly of God Interim Pastor Leroy Lebeck will be speaking this coming Sunday, May 11. We will also be honoring the mothers in our congregation. On Wednesday evenings, separate studies for men, women and our Xponential Youth Group. Royal Rangers and National Girls Ministries also begin at 7 p.m. Celebrate Recovery offers hope from addictions of all types Mondays at 6 p.m.

For more information, contact 273-8475. For prayer, dial 273-PRAY, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.



Holy Wisdom Orthodox Church

Holy Wisdom Orthodox Church is a Christian church. In fact, Holy Orthodoxy is as old as Christianity itself.

Orthodoxy is the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. We practice the ancient faith given to us by the Lord, and practiced since the time of the Apostles.

We invite you to come, visit, ask questions, and participate in our community of faith.

Divine Liturgy is Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Vespers is Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

May 11 is the third Sunday of Pascha Ð The Sunday of the Myrrh-bearing women.

Visit www.holywisdomnevadacity.org, e-mail info@holywisdomnevadacity.org or call 265-4714.



Truth Worship Center

Mothers will be honored this Sunday at Truth Worship Center which is located across from the Nevada Union High School. Each Mother attending will receive a special Mother's Day gift. We will be looking at the Biblical view of a godly mother.

Morning service begins at 10 a.m. Sunday school is provided for all youth, and evening service will begin at 6 p.m. The music department will provide inspirational and anointed program.

Tuesday night Bible study is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at 10 a.m., ladies Bible study.

For information, call 272-6455 or visit www.truthworshipcenterupci.com.



Peace Lutheran Church

The Day of Pentecost will be celebrated at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley with festive services of Holy Communion at 8 and 10:45 a.m. This festival focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit, given to the disciples of Jesus fifty days after the resurrection of Christ. Paul Perry will be at the organ bench, and Pastor Richard Johnson will preach and preside.

Peace is located at 828 West Main Street in Grass Valley. For directions or more information, please visit www.peacelutherangv.org or call 273-9631.



Unity in the Gold Country

Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. when Rev. Joe hosts a special Mother's Day service. Music will be by Bob Couper and Rev. Jerry. This will be the last service at the old location. Starting Sunday, May 18, services will be held at our new facility, 180 Cambridge Court off of Whispering Pines Lane.

Michael Brown, author of The Presence Process, will present a workshop on Friday, May 30, ($25) and Saturday May 31 ($75). The Grand Opening of the new facility is scheduled for June 1.



New Covenant Church

Are you tired of playing games? You say Jesus is Lord of your life, yet things are just getting tougher. Join us this week as Pastor Randy continues in the Come Thirsty series. We look forward to you joining our family. Sunday mornings we meet at 140 Park Avenue. LifeGroups meet at 9 a.m. Worship begins at 10:45 a.m. (children's church and childcare provided).

Visit www.newcovenantbaptistchurch.org for all the fun things going on for the kids.

We also offer numerous weekly small groups during the week. Call 274-8516 for more information.



Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains

In his sermon, "Mother's Nature for the 21st Century," guest minister Rev. Tomas Lewis asks, What is the calling of us to "mother" in families, society, the environment, and the wider world in this challenging 21st century? As pressures increase, what can we do as mothers, fathers, children and singles to take care of ourselves and sustain hope for generations to come. Come and think about traditional and unconventional ways all of us can "mother" now and in the future.

Service, religious education and childcare at 11 a.m. Call 274-1675 or visit www.uugrassvalley.org. 246 So. Church Street, Grass Valley.



Word-A-Live. Church

Word-A-Live. is a Christian International Network Church ushering in the Apostolic and Prophetic Ministry. Join us this Sunday for contemporary presence driven music along with our Mother's Day service at 10 a.m.

Wednesday is Equippers Class with Jon Bevere titled "Honor's Reward" and Kidz Club, both at 7 p.m. Thursday (9:45 a.m.) is women's Bible study, "Can We Talk"?, with Priscilla Shirer. All women invited. Youth Team is Fridays at 7 p.m. We also offer dynamic kids, tots and nursery ministries.

10528 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley. For information, call 432-9155, e-mail wordalive@juno.com or visit www.http://word-a-live.org.



New Beginnings Community Christian Fellowship

We exist to have relationship with God and each other. Jesus said in Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed."

This Sunday is Mother's Day. Sunday service, 11 a.m., Happy Apple Kitchen in Chicago Park.

Small groups meet Mondays. Boundaries study group meets Thursdays at 7 p.m.

We meet at Union Hill School, 11638 Colfax Highway, Grass Valley. Call 277-9998 or e-mail newbeginnings@lanset.com.



Grass Valley United Methodist Church

"Life Giving Spirit" is the sermon this Sunday celebrating the beginning of Pentecost. Services are at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 8:45 a.m. and childcare available. "Last Friday Supper" will be held Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. BLAZE youth activities, 6 p.m.

Mark your calendar - The Wesley Ringers and Handbells will perform on May 18 at 3 p.m. for Habitat for Humanity. Senior Social luncheon to be held on Thursday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m.

GVUMC is located in the heart of downtown Grass Valley on Church Street. Visit www.gv-umc.org or call 272-1946.