Don't Miss The Chalice Block Party In Valley Springs May 20th.
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/20/2017 12:02 AM
Valley Springs, CA...This is Paul Coca with some exciting news. We are having our Chalice meeting on Saturday this weekend on the 20th. This is going to be a BBQ. FIREFALL is providing the BBQ Pit and chicken. We are having the even as specified on the poster behind where the old Vets Hall was at the Gazebo.
Washington, DC...Nine years ago, seven leaders of Iran’s Bahai community were arrested and convicted of espionage, insulting religious sanctities, and propaganda against the Islamic Republic for activities related solely to their belief in and practice of their faith. They were unjustly sentenced to 20 years in prison. Fariba Kamalabadi, Jamaloddin Khanjani, Afif Naeimi, Saeid Rezaie, Behrouz Tavakkoli, Vahid Tizfahm, and Mahvash Sabet remain behind bars today, serving an unjust sentence for exercising their freedoms of religion, association, and expression.
Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 - 2017
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/09/2017 04:44 PM
Murphys, CA...The Reverend Mary Jo Siders, age 81, of Murphys, California, passed away on May 6, 2017. She was born in Rushville, Illinois on August 12, 1935, to Russell and Louise (Mallory) Logan. After graduation from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1957, she married William (Bill) Siders and moved to California. They had two children, Susan and Sarah. Jo worked as a school secretary and office manager for an architectural and engineering firm in San Francisco. She and Bill subsequently divorced.
Columbia, CA...Bring your well-behaved pets (any species--large, small, unusual), on leashes or leads or in carriers, to the 7th annual Pet Blessing at the Church of the 49ers. This special event will be held Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. on the lawn of the church, located at Parrotts Ferry Road and Jackson Street in Columbia (11151 Jackson Street). Shade and seating and chilled water, and treats for the pets, are provided. The event is free and open to the entire community. Costumes are optional.
Mother Lode Jewish Community Passover Seder Second Night Celebration
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/27/2017 12:58 PM
Sonora, CA...Passover, an eight-day festival that celebrates the Jews exodus to freedom from slavery in ancient Egypt, is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion. This year it begins at sundown, Monday, April 10th. The Mother Lode Jewish Community (MLJC) will be holding their annual Passover Dinner and Seder on the second night, Tuesday, April 11 at 5 pm in Sonora. Rabbi Andra Greenwald will be leading the Seder. Everyone is welcome. Advance reservations and pre-payment are required.
Saint Clare’s Episcopal Church Easter Sunday Service
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/24/2017 12:50 PM
Avery, CA...The Saint Clare’s Episcopal Church welcomes you to the Easter Sunday Service on Sunday, April 16th at 9:00 a.m. Saint Clare’s Episcopal Church is located at 4351 E. Highway #4 Avery, Ca.
Holy Week Events At First Congregational Church
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/23/2017 06:11 PM
Murphys, CA...
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Posted by: News_Desk on 02/23/2017 11:56 AM
Murphys, CA...Ash Wednesday Worship Service that will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Murphys, on March 1st at 12:00 noon. All are welcome to attend.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's. "I Have A Dream" Speech As Delivered August 28, 1963
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2017 09:28 AM
Washington, DC...As we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's. federal holiday we thought it was appropriate to share with you his iconic "I Have A Dream" speech. It was delivered on August 28, 1963. We have the full text of the speech and video as well. "I Have a Dream" Speech Text.....I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation. Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity......
