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Unity in the Gold Country
Join us this Saturday at 5 p.m. for our special Christmas Eve candle lighting service and again on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for our Christmas Day service when Rev. Jerry Farrell shares his talk, “A Christmas Meditation.” Music Saturday evening by Kalyani and Sunday morning by Billy Bensing and Kellie Garmire. We are located at 180 Cambridge Ct., Grass Valley, opposite Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. A very Merry Christmas to everyone!
For information, please call (530) 274-2463.
Sierra Center for Spiritual Living
Come celebrate Christmas with us and Rev. Lani Howard. Her talk is titled “Basking in the Light of Spirit.” Enjoy the music of our Holiday Choir directed by Gracie MacKenzie at both the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services.
Our Junior Church is held at 11 a.m. We are an interfaith community committed to awakening humanity to its spiritual magnificence and our vision is “Celebrating Our Oneness In Spirit.” We are at 119 Florence Avenue in Grass Valley.
For more information or for a parking map, visit www.sierracenter.org or call (530) 274-1018.
Unitarian Universalist Community in the Mountains
Join us at 5 p.m., December 24 for “Christmas Eve in Story and Song” with the Rev. Meghan Cefalu. Bring the whole family and join us for an evening of traditional Christmas music, stories and carol singing. This service will be sure to leave us all filled with good cheer, comfort and joy.
At 11 a.m. on December 25 we will have our “Merry Christmas!” service again with the Rev. Meghan Cefalu.
The morning's service will be an intergenerational worship filled with music and singing, stories and celebration of the many meanings of Christmas. As a special treat, we will be blessed with the opportunity to dedicate a baby boy (Dashiel
Lossner). The choir will sing!
January 1 at 11 a.m. is Cider Sunday. On this prelude to an exciting new year we will pause as we have for the last few years, “circle the chairs,” and take a look backward and forward. Each person is encouraged to share what's been meaningful in their lives this past year and what they look forward to in the coming year, as we sip hot cider in community. Service, childcare, religious education at 11 a.m.
For more information, call (530) 274-1675 or visit www.uugrassvalley.org.
Congregation B'nai Harim at the Nevada County Jewish Community Center
On Friday, December 23, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Alan Greenbaum will lead Shabbat service. Oneg to follow and purchasing of last minute Hanukkah shopping at the Judacia shop. On Saturday, December 24, Rabbi will have his "Ess 'n Fress" session at 9:30 a.m. in the Social Hall.
The first Sisterhood meeting of the new year will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 5. Our guest speaker will be Shera Banbury, M.A. Ed, who will present a talk on "Human Trafficking in Our Backyard" and "Female Trafficking.”
This meeting is not just for Sisterhood members but open to the entire communities. This effects all of us. Please come and support this very important topic. Please RSVP to Anita DuPratt at (530) 274-2995, or Feini (530) 272-3455.
Friday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m. Doug Baer will lead Shabbat service in the New Year of 2012. Oneg to follow.
We are located at 506 Walsh St. in Grass Valley.
Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church
The community is invited to the Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church as we journey back to Bethlehem and view the Nativity through the voices of those that were present at Christ's birth. This special Christmas Eve service will begin at 9:30 a.m. on December 24. Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 12889 Osborne Hill Road in Grass Valley, just past Union Hill school off of Hwy. 174.
For more information, call the church office at (530) 477-5017 or e-mail gvsda@att.net.
Mountain Stream Meditation Center
Our Buddhist Insight Meditation group meets Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Wild Mountain Yoga Center, 574 Searls Ave., Nevada City.
On December 26, there will be a a period of silent meditation followed by community discussion and sharing. Mountain Stream can also be found on Facebook.
For more information: www.mtstream.org or call (530) 272-6425.
Holy Wisdom Nevada City
Christmas is kept by beautiful and ancient services that constitute a special revelation of the goodness and love of God for mankind, bearing witness to the ongoing divine invitation extended to all of us to participate in the very Life of God. Come worship with us.
Christmas Eve join us during The Royal Hours at 6 and 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
Divine Liturgy is at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Day, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, call (530) 265-4714 or visit www.holywisdomnevadacity.org.
Nevada City United Methodist Church
Christmas week is a busy time here at Nevada City United Methodist Church. Our Christmas Outreach Program takes place on Christmas Eve morning at 9 a.m. Christmas Eve we will have two services, a Family Service with our Praise Band at 7 p.m. and a Traditional and Candlelight Service at 11 p.m. Then, on Sunday morning, we'll have one Combined Worship Service at 10 a.m. There will be no Sunday School classes on Christmas morning. For your convenience, one service each week is recorded and the videos may be seen on NCTV Channel 11 on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m.
For more information, visit nevadacitymethodist.com.
First Baptist Church of Grass Valley
Merry Christmas! You are invited to Christmas Services at First Baptist. Enjoy the beautiful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service begins at 5 p.m. and features all the beautiful carols of Christmas. Pastor Mark will be preaching a message titled “The Right Love.” On Christmas Day, one service for the entire family will be held at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday School that day. Wednesday dinner and programs are off for the Christmas break on Dec. 28.
For more information, call (530) 273-7301, or visit www.firstbaptistgv.com.
First Baptist Church of Nevada City
The community is invited to "A Simple Christmas Eve" service on December 24 at 6:30 p.m. for a short 55-minute service. We'll be singing Christmas carols together and reading the familiar Christmas scriptures. Take time with your family to join us and reconnect with the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus' birth. Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. we'll light the Christ Candle on the Advent Wreath, sing some carols, and Pastor Ralph will be explore "“The Miracles of Incarnation — God with Us Physically,” from Matthew 1:23.
This historic church's 10:30 a.m. service offers a blend of familiar hymns and up-to-date praise choruses. First Baptist is your friendly, spiritual home in the Sierra – at 300 Main St. across from the Nevada County Courthouse.
For more information, call (530) 265-4711 or visit www.fbcnevadacity.org.
Foothill Center for Spiritual Living, Auburn
We are a community that values and supports each other in our spiritual awakening. We are committed to practical spirituality for everyday living. All of our activities are grounded in faith, nurtured with love and guided by Spirit. Come celebrate with Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for a 15-minute Silent Meditation followed by the service at 10:30 a.m., Christmas Eve is this Saturday, December 24, and the Annual Candle Lighting, Caroling and Cookie Celebration begins at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
On Christmas Sunday, December 25, our spiritual leader, Rev. Maggie Buck's talk title is “Christmas Delight.” We are located at 2945 1st St. in the DeWitt Center, Auburn.
For directions or information, visit www.FCSLiving.org or call (530) 823-6986.
Sierra Pines United Methodist Church
Please join us for our Christmas Services with Pastor Alison Berry! At 5 p.m. our Christmas Eve Services on Dec. 24 include Harmonium. At 8 p.m. we will have a contemporary Service and a traditional Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, we will have one casual Service at 10 a.m.
In January our Junior High and High School Age and Youth Groups will be on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.
United Methodist Men: First Saturday monthly at 8 a.m. United Methodist Women: Second Wednesday monthly at 10:30 a.m. Sierra Pines United Methodist Church is located at 22559 Hacienda Drive in Grass Valley and offers two services: contemporary at 9 a.m. and traditional at 10:30 a.m. “Hilltop Kids” Sunday School is at 9 a.m.
For more information, call (530) 530-268-6907 or visit www.sierrapinesumc.org.
Peace Lutheran Church
December 24, Christmas Eve: We will offer three services: our traditional Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m.; a more contemporary Holy Communion service at 7:30 p.m., and our traditional Candlelight Holy Communion at 10:45 p.m. Pastor Richard Johnson will be preaching at 4 p.m. and 10:45 p.m., Pastor Judith Morgado at 7:30 p.m. At the 10:45 p.m. service, our choir will sing “Who is This Child/What Child is This?”
Christmas Day, December 25 is on Sunday this year, and we will have one service at 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated, and we will “rejoice with heart and soul and voice” at the great gift that has been given to us. We're located at 828 W. Main Street in Grass Valley.
For more information call (530) 273-9631.
Twin Cities Church
Join us as we continue in our series, “Believe” on Dec. 23 and Christmas Eve. The message this week is, “The Baby is Immanuel.”
No services on Dec. 25. Twin Cities Church meets Sundays at 8, 9:35, and 11:15 a.m. at 11726 Rough & Ready Highway. Children (birth through fifth grade) 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 Sunday mornings.
For more information call (530) 273-6425 or visit the website at www.twincitieschurch.com.
Sierra Presbyterian Church
Merry Christmas and Blessings of the gift of Jesus to you! Join us this Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. for our candlelight services. Also, we will have one service on Christmas day at 10 a.m. All services will include beautiful music and the Rev. Dr. Linda Line will deliver the message at all three services. Listen to past sermons, and read our monthly newsletter and past bulletins at www.sierrapres.com. ;We are located at 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City.
For more information, call (530) 265-3291.
New Covenant Baptist Church
We would love to invite you and your family to come and spend Christmas Eve with us for our Candlelight Service beginning at 7 p.m. Then on Christmas day, come and join us for a 'Happy Birthday Jesus' Celebration. We meet at 12582 Squirrel Creek. Merry Christmas.
For more information, visit www.newcovenantbaptistchurch.org or call us at (530) 274-8516.
Hope Bearers,
We are a Christian cancer support group that meets at Foothill Church. Those with serious chronic illnesses, including cancer and their care givers are encouraged to come and share in a safe environment concerning this difficult time. Receive understanding, compassion and love from folks who have had encounters with or presently are fighting these diseases. Our meeting days have changed to every first and third Saturday of the month,
at 6 p.m. Located at 14600 State Highway 49 in Grass Valley.
For more information, visit www.foothillchurch.org, click on “INEED” and go to Hope Bearers or call Edda at (530) 432-2862.
Brother, can you spare an ... hour?
A group of local men is meeting every Thursday morning 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. at Penny's Diner for breakfast. Under the banner of “Christian Business Men's Committee” (CBMC, a non-denominational group), we have breakfast, read a portion of scripture, share what God has done in our life and pray. All within an hour. As a welcome break between weekends, these men encourage each other as they wish to encourage you in these trying times. Come and join us. We need each other.
Penny's Diner is located at 2072 Nevada City Highway in the B & C Fowler Center in Grass Valley.
Bethel Church Nevada County
Celebrate Christmas at Bethel Church this Sunday with a candlelight, communion service. Pastors Brian and Cindy Johnson will be sharing a special Christmas message. Service begins at 10 a.m. The children will be joining their families for this holiday service.
For more information, call (530) 273-8475.
EarthSpirit Center for the Transformational Arts
Join Rev. Dr. Nanci Shanderá for the Women's Mysteries Study Group, which meets Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Transformational counseling for women.
For more information, e-mail drnanci@earthspiritcenter.com or visit www.EarthSpiritCenter.com.
Pray Nevada County
We are seeking God on behalf of our communities. Open to all for Christian prayer, Pray Nevada County meets each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. to pray for our county governments and services, schools and families, businesses and media, and churches and parachurch ministries. Since August 1997, 15 to 25 people from 8 to 12 congregations have met each week to pray for our communities.
During the month of December we will meet at New Covenant Baptist Church, 12582 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley. From West Main Street, turn left on Squirrel Creek Road (at Scotten School) and follow 1.5 miles to the church.
For more information or directions, call the scheduling secretary at (530) 432-0458 or Sierra Ministries International at (530) 478-1478.
Cavalry Bible Church
We will have only one service at 11 a.m. on Christmas day.
We are a multi-generational group of people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, who have chosen to come together each week, to worship the Lord, pursue authentic relationships and enjoy loving community. It is our sincere hope to bring glory to God through all that we do and we invite you to come and worship with us.
We are located at 11481 State Highway 174 in Grass Valley. To find us, take Hwy. 20/49, then take the Hwy. 174 exit and travel down the Colfax Hwy (Colfax Ave.) approximately 1.5 miles. The church will be on your right.
For more information, call (530) 273-1343.
Word-A-Live (WAL) Church
Pastors Mike and Sandra Chipchase with Word-A-Live (WAL) Church invite you to join at 10 a.m. this Sunday, 12/25 for a special Christmas morning service. Come celebrate the birth of Jesus. Everyone is welcome!
Please invite your children (ages 1 to 17) to join us Friday, 12/23 at 6 p.m. for a special Christmas Kidz party, with refreshments and singing. Please contact Word-A-Live in advance, so that we can bless them with a gift too.
On New Years Eve, 12/31 at 6 p.m., celebrate the New Year with a "community soup" dinner and a very special word by Prophet John Harkey at 7 p.m. He will be the guest speaker at our New Year's Day, service at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you! Check-out our Web site for live-streaming and/or past teachings. We are located at 10528 Spenceville Rd. in Penn Valley.
For more information, visit www.word-a-live.org or call (530) 432-9155.
Join us this Saturday at 5 p.m. for our special Christmas Eve candle lighting service and again on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. for our Christmas Day service when Rev. Jerry Farrell shares his talk, “A Christmas Meditation.” Music Saturday evening by Kalyani and Sunday morning by Billy Bensing and Kellie Garmire. We are located at 180 Cambridge Ct., Grass Valley, opposite Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. A very Merry Christmas to everyone!
For information, please call (530) 274-2463.
Sierra Center for Spiritual Living
Come celebrate Christmas with us and Rev. Lani Howard. Her talk is titled “Basking in the Light of Spirit.” Enjoy the music of our Holiday Choir directed by Gracie MacKenzie at both the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services.
Our Junior Church is held at 11 a.m. We are an interfaith community committed to awakening humanity to its spiritual magnificence and our vision is “Celebrating Our Oneness In Spirit.” We are at 119 Florence Avenue in Grass Valley.
For more information or for a parking map, visit www.sierracenter.org or call (530) 274-1018.
Unitarian Universalist Community in the Mountains
Join us at 5 p.m., December 24 for “Christmas Eve in Story and Song” with the Rev. Meghan Cefalu. Bring the whole family and join us for an evening of traditional Christmas music, stories and carol singing. This service will be sure to leave us all filled with good cheer, comfort and joy.
At 11 a.m. on December 25 we will have our “Merry Christmas!” service again with the Rev. Meghan Cefalu.
The morning's service will be an intergenerational worship filled with music and singing, stories and celebration of the many meanings of Christmas. As a special treat, we will be blessed with the opportunity to dedicate a baby boy (Dashiel
Lossner). The choir will sing!
January 1 at 11 a.m. is Cider Sunday. On this prelude to an exciting new year we will pause as we have for the last few years, “circle the chairs,” and take a look backward and forward. Each person is encouraged to share what's been meaningful in their lives this past year and what they look forward to in the coming year, as we sip hot cider in community. Service, childcare, religious education at 11 a.m.
For more information, call (530) 274-1675 or visit www.uugrassvalley.org.
Congregation B'nai Harim at the Nevada County Jewish Community Center
On Friday, December 23, 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Alan Greenbaum will lead Shabbat service. Oneg to follow and purchasing of last minute Hanukkah shopping at the Judacia shop. On Saturday, December 24, Rabbi will have his "Ess 'n Fress" session at 9:30 a.m. in the Social Hall.
The first Sisterhood meeting of the new year will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 5. Our guest speaker will be Shera Banbury, M.A. Ed, who will present a talk on "Human Trafficking in Our Backyard" and "Female Trafficking.”
This meeting is not just for Sisterhood members but open to the entire communities. This effects all of us. Please come and support this very important topic. Please RSVP to Anita DuPratt at (530) 274-2995, or Feini (530) 272-3455.
Friday, January 6 at 7:30 p.m. Doug Baer will lead Shabbat service in the New Year of 2012. Oneg to follow.
We are located at 506 Walsh St. in Grass Valley.
Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church
The community is invited to the Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church as we journey back to Bethlehem and view the Nativity through the voices of those that were present at Christ's birth. This special Christmas Eve service will begin at 9:30 a.m. on December 24. Grass Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 12889 Osborne Hill Road in Grass Valley, just past Union Hill school off of Hwy. 174.
For more information, call the church office at (530) 477-5017 or e-mail gvsda@att.net.
Mountain Stream Meditation Center
Our Buddhist Insight Meditation group meets Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at Wild Mountain Yoga Center, 574 Searls Ave., Nevada City.
On December 26, there will be a a period of silent meditation followed by community discussion and sharing. Mountain Stream can also be found on Facebook.
For more information: www.mtstream.org or call (530) 272-6425.
Holy Wisdom Nevada City
Christmas is kept by beautiful and ancient services that constitute a special revelation of the goodness and love of God for mankind, bearing witness to the ongoing divine invitation extended to all of us to participate in the very Life of God. Come worship with us.
Christmas Eve join us during The Royal Hours at 6 and 9 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
Divine Liturgy is at 5:30 p.m. Christmas Day, Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m.
For more information, call (530) 265-4714 or visit www.holywisdomnevadacity.org.
Nevada City United Methodist Church
Christmas week is a busy time here at Nevada City United Methodist Church. Our Christmas Outreach Program takes place on Christmas Eve morning at 9 a.m. Christmas Eve we will have two services, a Family Service with our Praise Band at 7 p.m. and a Traditional and Candlelight Service at 11 p.m. Then, on Sunday morning, we'll have one Combined Worship Service at 10 a.m. There will be no Sunday School classes on Christmas morning. For your convenience, one service each week is recorded and the videos may be seen on NCTV Channel 11 on Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. or Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m.
For more information, visit nevadacitymethodist.com.
First Baptist Church of Grass Valley
Merry Christmas! You are invited to Christmas Services at First Baptist. Enjoy the beautiful celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service begins at 5 p.m. and features all the beautiful carols of Christmas. Pastor Mark will be preaching a message titled “The Right Love.” On Christmas Day, one service for the entire family will be held at 11 a.m. There will be no Sunday School that day. Wednesday dinner and programs are off for the Christmas break on Dec. 28.
For more information, call (530) 273-7301, or visit www.firstbaptistgv.com.
First Baptist Church of Nevada City
The community is invited to "A Simple Christmas Eve" service on December 24 at 6:30 p.m. for a short 55-minute service. We'll be singing Christmas carols together and reading the familiar Christmas scriptures. Take time with your family to join us and reconnect with the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus' birth. Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. we'll light the Christ Candle on the Advent Wreath, sing some carols, and Pastor Ralph will be explore "“The Miracles of Incarnation — God with Us Physically,” from Matthew 1:23.
This historic church's 10:30 a.m. service offers a blend of familiar hymns and up-to-date praise choruses. First Baptist is your friendly, spiritual home in the Sierra – at 300 Main St. across from the Nevada County Courthouse.
For more information, call (530) 265-4711 or visit www.fbcnevadacity.org.
Foothill Center for Spiritual Living, Auburn
We are a community that values and supports each other in our spiritual awakening. We are committed to practical spirituality for everyday living. All of our activities are grounded in faith, nurtured with love and guided by Spirit. Come celebrate with Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. for a 15-minute Silent Meditation followed by the service at 10:30 a.m., Christmas Eve is this Saturday, December 24, and the Annual Candle Lighting, Caroling and Cookie Celebration begins at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
On Christmas Sunday, December 25, our spiritual leader, Rev. Maggie Buck's talk title is “Christmas Delight.” We are located at 2945 1st St. in the DeWitt Center, Auburn.
For directions or information, visit www.FCSLiving.org or call (530) 823-6986.
Sierra Pines United Methodist Church
Please join us for our Christmas Services with Pastor Alison Berry! At 5 p.m. our Christmas Eve Services on Dec. 24 include Harmonium. At 8 p.m. we will have a contemporary Service and a traditional Christmas Eve service at 11 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, we will have one casual Service at 10 a.m.
In January our Junior High and High School Age and Youth Groups will be on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.
United Methodist Men: First Saturday monthly at 8 a.m. United Methodist Women: Second Wednesday monthly at 10:30 a.m. Sierra Pines United Methodist Church is located at 22559 Hacienda Drive in Grass Valley and offers two services: contemporary at 9 a.m. and traditional at 10:30 a.m. “Hilltop Kids” Sunday School is at 9 a.m.
For more information, call (530) 530-268-6907 or visit www.sierrapinesumc.org.
Peace Lutheran Church
December 24, Christmas Eve: We will offer three services: our traditional Lessons and Carols at 4 p.m.; a more contemporary Holy Communion service at 7:30 p.m., and our traditional Candlelight Holy Communion at 10:45 p.m. Pastor Richard Johnson will be preaching at 4 p.m. and 10:45 p.m., Pastor Judith Morgado at 7:30 p.m. At the 10:45 p.m. service, our choir will sing “Who is This Child/What Child is This?”
Christmas Day, December 25 is on Sunday this year, and we will have one service at 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated, and we will “rejoice with heart and soul and voice” at the great gift that has been given to us. We're located at 828 W. Main Street in Grass Valley.
For more information call (530) 273-9631.
Twin Cities Church
Join us as we continue in our series, “Believe” on Dec. 23 and Christmas Eve. The message this week is, “The Baby is Immanuel.”
No services on Dec. 25. Twin Cities Church meets Sundays at 8, 9:35, and 11:15 a.m. at 11726 Rough & Ready Highway. Children (birth through fifth grade) 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 Sunday mornings.
For more information call (530) 273-6425 or visit the website at www.twincitieschurch.com.
Sierra Presbyterian Church
Merry Christmas and Blessings of the gift of Jesus to you! Join us this Christmas Eve at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. for our candlelight services. Also, we will have one service on Christmas day at 10 a.m. All services will include beautiful music and the Rev. Dr. Linda Line will deliver the message at all three services. Listen to past sermons, and read our monthly newsletter and past bulletins at www.sierrapres.com. ;We are located at 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City.
For more information, call (530) 265-3291.
New Covenant Baptist Church
We would love to invite you and your family to come and spend Christmas Eve with us for our Candlelight Service beginning at 7 p.m. Then on Christmas day, come and join us for a 'Happy Birthday Jesus' Celebration. We meet at 12582 Squirrel Creek. Merry Christmas.
For more information, visit www.newcovenantbaptistchurch.org or call us at (530) 274-8516.
Hope Bearers,
We are a Christian cancer support group that meets at Foothill Church. Those with serious chronic illnesses, including cancer and their care givers are encouraged to come and share in a safe environment concerning this difficult time. Receive understanding, compassion and love from folks who have had encounters with or presently are fighting these diseases. Our meeting days have changed to every first and third Saturday of the month,
at 6 p.m. Located at 14600 State Highway 49 in Grass Valley.
For more information, visit www.foothillchurch.org, click on “INEED” and go to Hope Bearers or call Edda at (530) 432-2862.
Brother, can you spare an ... hour?
A group of local men is meeting every Thursday morning 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. at Penny's Diner for breakfast. Under the banner of “Christian Business Men's Committee” (CBMC, a non-denominational group), we have breakfast, read a portion of scripture, share what God has done in our life and pray. All within an hour. As a welcome break between weekends, these men encourage each other as they wish to encourage you in these trying times. Come and join us. We need each other.
Penny's Diner is located at 2072 Nevada City Highway in the B & C Fowler Center in Grass Valley.
Bethel Church Nevada County
Celebrate Christmas at Bethel Church this Sunday with a candlelight, communion service. Pastors Brian and Cindy Johnson will be sharing a special Christmas message. Service begins at 10 a.m. The children will be joining their families for this holiday service.
For more information, call (530) 273-8475.
EarthSpirit Center for the Transformational Arts
Join Rev. Dr. Nanci Shanderá for the Women's Mysteries Study Group, which meets Tuesdays 6 to 8:30 p.m. Transformational counseling for women.
For more information, e-mail drnanci@earthspiritcenter.com or visit www.EarthSpiritCenter.com.
Pray Nevada County
We are seeking God on behalf of our communities. Open to all for Christian prayer, Pray Nevada County meets each Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. to pray for our county governments and services, schools and families, businesses and media, and churches and parachurch ministries. Since August 1997, 15 to 25 people from 8 to 12 congregations have met each week to pray for our communities.
During the month of December we will meet at New Covenant Baptist Church, 12582 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley. From West Main Street, turn left on Squirrel Creek Road (at Scotten School) and follow 1.5 miles to the church.
For more information or directions, call the scheduling secretary at (530) 432-0458 or Sierra Ministries International at (530) 478-1478.
Cavalry Bible Church
We will have only one service at 11 a.m. on Christmas day.
We are a multi-generational group of people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds, who have chosen to come together each week, to worship the Lord, pursue authentic relationships and enjoy loving community. It is our sincere hope to bring glory to God through all that we do and we invite you to come and worship with us.
We are located at 11481 State Highway 174 in Grass Valley. To find us, take Hwy. 20/49, then take the Hwy. 174 exit and travel down the Colfax Hwy (Colfax Ave.) approximately 1.5 miles. The church will be on your right.
For more information, call (530) 273-1343.
Word-A-Live (WAL) Church
Pastors Mike and Sandra Chipchase with Word-A-Live (WAL) Church invite you to join at 10 a.m. this Sunday, 12/25 for a special Christmas morning service. Come celebrate the birth of Jesus. Everyone is welcome!
Please invite your children (ages 1 to 17) to join us Friday, 12/23 at 6 p.m. for a special Christmas Kidz party, with refreshments and singing. Please contact Word-A-Live in advance, so that we can bless them with a gift too.
On New Years Eve, 12/31 at 6 p.m., celebrate the New Year with a "community soup" dinner and a very special word by Prophet John Harkey at 7 p.m. He will be the guest speaker at our New Year's Day, service at 10 a.m. We look forward to seeing you! Check-out our Web site for live-streaming and/or past teachings. We are located at 10528 Spenceville Rd. in Penn Valley.
For more information, visit www.word-a-live.org or call (530) 432-9155.
