Outpost file photo of Arcata’s First Presbyterian Church.
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As society nears total shutdown to prevent further spread of COVID-19, many religious organizations in Humboldt County have opted to cancel in-church services and are instead streaming them online.
In response, the Outpost has created a long list of religious groups in the general Humboldt Bay area that are providing updates on how COVID-19 is affecting their services.
See how your religious gatherings may be affected below:
Eureka
Sunday services, weekly events, & Flood50 are cancelled until further notice.
We will be live streaming a service on Sunday from our Lifehouse Humboldt FB page! Please join us from the safety of your homes.
Eureka The Pentecostal Church:
Eureka Church Family,
Pastor McDonald will be announcing this week’s schedule via video this afternoon. Be on the lookout for a video update coming soon!
UPDATE MONDAY, MARCH 16: We hope you are all well and staying healthy and caring for yourselves and each other at this challenging time. In light of the governor’s most current announcement regarding gatherings and per CDC recommendations, we have decided on the following:
• The temple building is now closed to the general public as well as members (with the exception of essential staff) through at least April 25.
• Friday evening services will be live streamed at their regularly scheduled times via Facebook Live. Saturday morning services will be offered via Zoom video conferencing. This modified Shabbat morning service will include prayers, music, Torah reading and expanded Torah study beginning at 10:00 a.m. Later this week we will provide instructions on how to view and participate in our live streamed services and activities.
If we do decide to cancel Sunday gatherings in the future, we will institute some kind of virtual gathering on Sunday mornings. Check our Facebook www.facebook.com/thetownchurch and our website for ongoing updates.
Due to concerns over the spreading of disease, Religious Education classes will be cancelled for the next two weeks. We will be following the lead of local schools in this matter for the safety of our children and our community, so we may be cancelled for longer. This will in no way impact the reception of Sacraments this year, so we encourage families to spend this time working at home to help children learn their prayers, as well as learn their faith from their families.
Moving online.
We will continue to have corporate public worship services at Harvest Church on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:45 a.m. for coffee and fellowship and 10:05 a.m. for worship. The California Department of Public Health discourages public gatherings for 250 people or more, and has guidelines for this. Let’s be sensible and follow proper guidelines.
Will live-stream Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Link.
First Presbyterian Church of Eureka:
Dear First Presbyterian Church of Eureka Family,
Last night, in response to ongoing public health concerns, the Session decided to close our facility to large gatherings and cancel our regularly scheduled events for the next 2 weeks.We are asking those who use our facility to cancel their events as well if they are larger than the 10 person recommendation of the Federal Government.
There will be no public worship at our facility on March 22 and March 29.
Christ Episcopal Church Eureka:
In-church service canceled until further notice:
After a lively discussion among the Elders, the decision was reached to temporarily suspend our worship services at the building until the end of March. At that time we will revisit this very difficult issue and see what can or should be done.
For those who are sick or are compromised, or are staying in, please enjoy our LIVESTREAM service at 10:30 a.m.
Dear Church Family,
We have all been watching the news and hearing of activities within our communities and country being placed on hold and/or cancelled due to the coronavirus.Today our District Superintendent, Albert Hung, has asked that our district churches to participate in the recommended health guidelines to protect the lives of those who are vulnerable in our churches and cities. Because of these recommendations, we will be cancelling the next two Sunday services (March 15th and 22nd). We will hopefully resume our Sunday services on March 28th, with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and our worship service at 10:30 a.m.
United Congregational Christian Church:
Live streaming services on Facebook.
Live streaming services on Facebook. Here.
As with many other gatherings during this time, we have decided to cancel in person Sunday worship for at least the next 3 weeks. During this time feel free to view our most recent live stream or check out our YouTube page and watch a previous worship.
Yes! Cutten Community Church will continue to have a Sunday Celebration Service at 10:30 am. However, as a result of the National & California State of Emergency, we are forced to rearrange our Sanctuary to keep each person, literally, six feet (6’) apart at a minimum. There can be no touching, hugging, handshaking or other contacts between congregants.
United Congregation Church:
United Congregational Christian Church will not be gathering for worship until further notice. We are planning to have video services available on our Facebook page @unitedEureka and on YouTube.
Ridgewood Heights Baptist Church:
At this time, we do not plan to alter our service schedule. However, in light of current events, we ask that each person exercise good judgement. Those who are more susceptible (elderly and those with health issues or who are currently sick) should consider staying home. We will continue to attempt to livestream our Sunday morning services here on our Facebook page for those who who feel that they are not able to attend.
First Covenant Church of Eureka:
After considering the guidelines given by the Evangelical Covenant Church and civil authorities, we’ve decided on the following steps to keep our church and community safe:
- All church gatherings of ten people or more will be cancelled through April 19th, including Sunday worship services.
- Starting this Sunday (3/22), the worship service will be hosted online through Facebook Live. This can be accessed by going to our website (www.fcceureka.org) and pressing the big blue button on the homepage that says “Online Service”.
- If you have no internet access, you can pick up a CD of the service in the Peterson House.
Expect regular updates through snail mail, email, Facebook, and the church website. Feel free to call the church office at 707-442-6774 if you have any questions or needs. Thank you for being patient and flexible as we navigate these changes.
Calvary Baptist Church of Eureka:
Calvary Baptist Church will continue to meet on Sunday mornings. Do your best to maintain appropriate social distancing. Please refrain from hugs, handshakes and even elbow bumps until we get the all-clear from public health. If you are sick or an at-risk group, we ask that you stay home. We will live stream on Sunday Morning at 11 a.m. at this link: Calvary Baptist Church Eureka.
Pastor Don Reed
Arcata
Service cancelled until further notice.
Yes, at this time we are planning to continue to meet on Sunday mornings. One of the wonderful things about AFBC is our culture of hospitality and the love and friendliness we have as a congregation. However, we will be taking some precautions and asking everyone to continuing welcoming others warmly, but please do so with a smile rather than a hug, handshake, high five or fist bump. For the time being we will also be skipping greeting time on Sunday morning as a precautionary, proactive measure.
AZG board has decided upon the following program changes in dealing with the community challenges of COVID-19:
1) The Sunday service at Trillium will be canceled until April 26th.
2) For the week of March 16th the zendo will be open for morning and evening zazen following infection control guidelines which include social distancing of 6 feet and sanitation practices of cleaning before and after each sit. Handwashing will be a requirement before entering the zendo.3) All other classes and workshops will be canceled until April 26th. Gene will be here as planned for the end of March and is working toward doing Dharma talks and the ongoing study group online.
Dear Catalyst Church family,
We are experiencing some challenging times in this country and around our world in regards to COVID-19 and how to respond as people of faith. We’ve received information from the California Department of Public Health asking large groups of 250+ to cancel their gatherings and for smaller groups to only gather if they can take measures of keeping the recommended six foot distance between each person.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Arcata:
Due to the COVID-19 Virus, Religious Education is cancelled until further notice. The earliest it may resume is in April. St. Mary’s will still be holding mass, however people are requested to use the hand sanitizer available as you enter the church, use social distancing when selecting your seat, and when receiving Holy Communion do so on the hands.
With the outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in the US, this has become a very common question. The short answer is YES, we will be having Sunday morning services at Telios.
However, you are strongly suggested to not attend a service at Telios if you are currently exhibiting the symptoms of sickness (runny nose, sore throat, cough or fever). Also those who are under 4 and those over 70 years old have been advised to avoid large gatherings due to weaker immune systems.
Campbell Creek Connexion: A Nazarene Faith Community:
All in-person church services on March 15 and 22, along with other in-person gatherings, should be canceled. You can find more information about our recommended protocol for local churches here.
Sunday’s whole service is posted on our web page under “Sermons,” if you stayed home.
Humboldt State Newman Center - Catholic Student Club:
No events at the Newman Center.
No Sunday Mass Due to COVID-19 until April 19 (or later if necessary).
Sunny Brae Church will continue to meet on Sunday mornings. Do your best to maintain appropriate social distancing. Please refrain from hugs, handshakes and even elbow bumps until we get the all-clear from public health.
If you are in an at-risk group, we ask that you stay home.
Humboldt County Unitarian Universalists:
In an abundance of caution over the COVID-19 virus, the HUUF Board of Trustees is canceling both Sunday services (9 a.m. & 11 a.m.) on 3/15/2020. We are researching future virtual and internet based approaches to providing Sunday services and will let you know our approach to future services.
McKinleyville
McKinleyville Church on the Rock:
1.Sunday Services and Activities:The Church on the Rock will, during this time of quarantine for the Corona Virus and at the request of our government, cancel and postpone the following activities for the time being: 1. Council Meetings 2. Bible Study 3. The Group Small Group meetings 4. Ladies Night Outs 5. Work Blitz Day March 29th.
In addition, we will NOT be holding Sunday Services at the Church. Instead, Pastor David and Elizabeth are working on using Facebook Live Video to continue to share a Sunday Service Worship and a Message at 10 AM every Sunday.
First, we will continue to have our Sunday morning services at 10:45 a.m. However, please note that there will be no Sunday School or Children’s Church (the Nursery will be open).
We are asking that if you are not feeling well or have been in contact with someone who is sick, please stay home. If you have a suppressed immune system and you are concerned about your health, please stay home. Maintaining your physical health and that of those around you is of utmost importance.
United Methodist Church of the Joyful Healer:
“Abbey of the Redwoods, an interfaith contemplative community, is converting all zen meditation events to live streaming events on Facebook Live, including this coming weekend’s one-day meditation retreat. Find us on Facebook for more scheduling information.”
Eel River Valley
Open and streaming services online.
Loleta Community Evangelical Free Church:
At this time, all services will continue as usual. However, we do ask everyone to follow these recommendations:
1. Everyone wash their hands upon arrival or use hand sanitizer that will be available at the entrances.
2. If you aren’t feeling well please stay home.
3. Let’s greet with a smile and a friendly hello – refrain from hand shaking and hugging.
Sunday we will have a single morning service starting at 10:00 a.m. Our God is bigger and stronger than any old virus.
Beginning on Sunday, March 22nd we have decided to cancel all our normal Sunday gatherings until Easter Sunday. Therefore after tomorrow, we will not gather together again until April 12th when we will celebrate the sin-forgiving, death-defeating, satan-conquering resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth.
Fortuna St. Francis’ Episcopal Church:
Out of concern for the most vulnerable in our midst, Bishop Megan has directed that all congregations within the diocese cease physically gathering for Sunday worship beginning with this Sunday, March 15. Until further notice I feel that it is most prudent that we suspend all gatherings at the church until the extreme danger of COVID-19 is passed and we are again permitted to gather at the church for Sunday worship.
If you are on Facebook, I will endeavor to simulcast using Facebook Live on Sunday morning at 10:30am a simple Eucharistic service.
Fortuna Seventh Day Adventist Church:
All group Church activities will be suspended until further notice. This is a board decision as a way of complying with social distancing. (a 6 foot distancing between people.) Suspending all activities is necessary. However those who must come into the church building to do business can. Members of the board will be meeting concerning this next week.
We will continue with communion of bread and wine every Sunday, but will not use the common cup of wine for the foreseeable future.
Hello Fortuna Family!
In light of all that is happening with the COVID-19 virus we are canceling all of our previously scheduled weekly events (youth group, seasoned warriors, Nights of Transformation, Glory Room, etc.) to honor the guidelines made by the CDC. However, we will be having a prayer walk every Wednesday at 6:30 PM starting at Lifehouse Fortuna. We feel it is important to walk through our neighborhoods & release hope, peace, & life! Keeping in line with what the CDC has said we ask that if you are over 65, have a compromised immune system, or are ill that you stay home and join us in prayer from there. We will update you weekly if there are changes to our Sunday services or the prayer walk.
Campton Heights Baptist Church:
We will not be meeting for Sunday morning service until further notice. You can always listen to the Sunday message on our church website (www.camptonheights.org) if you miss a week. It is usually available Monday after the message. We will also be cancelling all other normally scheduled church functions until further notice.
Fortuna Church of the Nazarene:
We regret to inform you that due to the latest recommended guidelines we have suspended all services through the end of March.
You can always listen to past sermons online at fortunanaz.org
Closed until April 5, 2020.
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church:
If you are sick, please refrain from attending worship services.
First Baptist Church of Fortuna:
All planned gatherings have been canceled through Monday, March 30. Please sign-up at fbcfortuna.com for email updates. Or send an email to fbcfortuna@outlook.com. A sermon for Sunday worship will be posted on Saturday.
Thank you! John Carter - Pastor/Lead Elder
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