SATURDAY

Congregation Beth Israel: For weekend services, call the administrative office at 530-342-6146. 1336 Hemlock St. 530-342-6146.

Calvary Chapel Chico: 6 p.m. Romans 14. Pastor Jacob Kliebe. Website or app for updates. ccchico.com, YouTube, Facebook, KQIP 107.1 FM, CCChico app on Apple, Android, Amazon and Roku devices. 530-894-1441. 1888 Springfield Drive.

Chico Seventh-day Adventist Church: 10 a.m. Church worship service. 11:15 a.m. kid’s, youth and adult Classes. 1877 Hooker Oak Ave. 530-342-7777.

SUNDAY

Chico

Abide Church of Chico: 9 a.m. at Chapman Elementary School, at 1071 E. 16th St. Pastor Matt Watkins, abidechico.org.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church: 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. “For it is Written” with Pastor Scott Gessford. Romans 15:4. 2869 Cohasset Road. Sermons, music at chicoaumc.org. YouTube, “Aldersgate UMC Chico CA.”

Asian Bible Church: 10:30 a.m. at the Chico Grange Hall, 2775 Nord Ave. Mandarin and English translations available. Children’s ministry and adult Sunday school offered. For more information, go to cifchico.org.

Bidwell Presbyterian Church: In person worship, livestream. Traditional mass at 8:30 a.m., Contemporary 10 a.m. Praxis first, third Sundays of month at 5:45 p.m. Child care during 10 a.m. worship. Livestream at bidwellpres.org/worship or YouTube. 208 West First St. 530-343-1484.

Butte Bible Fellowship: Pastor Roger Scalice. “Good News of Great Joy.” Luke 2. 8:45 a.m. adult Sunday school, no zoom. 10 a.m. Morning Worship Service in person and Zoom. 2255 Pillsbury Road. 530-892-0521. Chico Swing Band in Concert with Christmas Music and Oldie Tunes 3 to 4 p.m.

Calvary Chapel Chico: “The Throne of God.” Sam Allen. Revelation 4. 9 a.m., 11 a.m. Website or app for updates, ccchico.com, YouTube, Facebook, KQIP 107.1 FM, CCCple, Android, Amazon, Roku devices. 530-894-1441. Children’s ministry for all ages at 11 a.m. services. Communion served at all services. 1888 Springfield Drive.

Chico Church of Christ: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study. Chet Rutledge. 995 East Lassen Ave. 530-893-8565.

Chico First Baptist Church: 10:30 a.m. Joy as Conviction.” Rev. Gail Hill. James 5:7-11. 850 Palmetto Ave. All welcome in-person or on Zoom. Email office@chicofirstbaptist.org for Zoom invitation. 530-343-3446.

Chico First Assembly: 1137 Arbutus Ave. Sunday service 10 a.m. Monday 6 p.m. Wednesday 6 p.m. Youth Group (6-12th grade) Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible study Thursday 6 a.m. 530-345-1377.

Chico Friends Meeting (Quakers): Hymnal singing first, third Sundays; Worship Sharing second, fourth 10:10-10:50 a.m.; 11 a.m. worship. 1601 Hemlock St. Quaker Thought, Life sessions Zoom, in person 9-9:50 a.m. Midweek worship Zoom 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Quaker Explorations Reading, Reflections 7-8 p.m. chicofriendsmeeting@gmail.com for Zoom; chicofriendsmeetingquakers.com.

Chico Havurah: 1289 Filbert Ave. 530-237-3664.

Church on The Esplanade: Small groups 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. worship service. Kids’ church starts after music. Worship service, livestream on Facebook at 11 a.m. 530-891-4178. 1119 The Esplanade.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 1450 East Lassen Avenue. Sunday 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Young single adults. 735 West East Ave.

City Light Church: Service 10 a.m. 3015 Cohasset Road. 530-343-1491.

Community Church of God: 11 a.m. Sunday service. 1095 East Ave. Wednesday Bible study 7 p.m. Ladies Bible study 10 a.m. Thursday. 530-345-4300.

Covenant Reformed Church: 10 a.m. 3612 Hicks Lane in the Seventh-day Adventist building. “In the Lord’s prayer, What is the third petition? Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Mt. 16:24; Luke 22:42; Tit. 2:12; Rom. 12:2. The sermon title and text are published in the bulletin.

Evangelical Free Church of Chico: 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Livestream, past services on YouTube. In person, online at efcChico.org; church office Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 530-343-6022. 1193 Filbert Ave.

Faith Lutheran Church: Worship Sun. 9:30 a.m. at 667 E. First Avenue and chicofaithlutheran.org/live. Pr. Ben Colahan preaching Isaiah 12, Philippians 4, Luke 3. Communion and community for all. For more info, see website or call 530-895-3754, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Firm Family Church: 9 a.m. service Sunday. Church will be continuing an Advent series this week looking at joy. firmfamilychurch.org for more information. 2201 Pillsbury Road, Suite 150.

First Christian Church: 10 a.m. in the sanctuary and online livestream service. Rev. Jesse Kearns “Do Good that is Yours to do.” Luke 3:7-16. Go to fccchico.com for details. 295 E. Washington Ave.

First Church of Christ Scientist: 10 a.m. The Holy Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Sunday School up to age 20. Wednesday Testimonies at 7:30 p.m. christiansciencechico.org. 770 Palmetto Ave. 530-342-7990.

Grace Community Church: “The Gift of Love” from sermon series The Gift. Services in Worship Center at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at 2346 Floral Ave. Live broadcast at 10 a.m. at gracechico.org.

Hope Commons Church: Saturdays 6 p.m., Sundays 9, 11 a.m. Children’s classrooms open during all services. Serenity Mondays 6 p.m. Groups for all ages Wednesday 6 to 8 p.m. Christmas Eve 5 to 6 p.m. 1184 East Avenue. www.HopeCommons.Church.

Living Hope Fellowship: 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service with Pastor Heath Jarrett “God’s Impartial Justice” Romans 2:1-16 at 355 Panama Ave., Chico. You may also join via livestream at www.livinghopechico.com. If you have any questions, call the church office at 530-342-8642.

Neighborhood Church: 10 a.m. in the Dome or livestream at Neighborhood Church of Chico on Facebook or YouTube, bit.ly/ncchico. Children’s ministry all ages through junior high. 2801 Notre Dame Blvd. 530-343-6006.

Our Divine Savior Catholic Church: Tuesday through Friday mass at 8:30 a.m. Saturday vigil mass 5 p.m. Sunday mass 8 a.m., 10 a.m. Mass Tuesday-Friday 8:30 a.m., ourdivinesavior.org. 566 East Lassen Ave.

Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran (LCMS): Divine Service 10 a.m. Sunday School/Adult Bible Class at 8:45 a.m. Rev. Brennan DeForest Dec. 18 with Advent Vespers 4 p.m. Dec. 11. 750 Moss Ave., 530-343-1693, redeemerchico.org.

Rock of Life Fellowship: Faith, Family, Friends and Fellowship. Pastor Alfredo Romero. 2555 Dominic Drive. Bruce and Skyway, Sunday 10 a.m. Bible studies 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Youth programs 6 p.m. rockoflifechico.org. Facebook/YouTube. 530-588-4700.

Saints of Christ: A restoration church located at 3479 Grape Way. 10 a.m. class, 11 a.m. worship. 530-345-3510.

Seventh-day Adventist Church Chico: 10 a.m. worship service Saturday. Sabbath school classes at 11 a.m. In person, livestream at chicoadventist.church. 1877 Hooker Oak Ave. 530-342-7777.

St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church: Celebrating the third Sunday in Advent with Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. Bishop Peter F. Hansen, celebrant, will preach “Messengers.” Brad Martin on organ. 228 Salem St. 530-894-7409.

St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church: 8 a.m. quiet, meditative service. 10:15 Family oriented service, Sunday School (ages 3-12). Soft space with toys and quiet room for children. Second Sunday 2:30 p.m. Rhythms of Grace alternative worship service for special needs. Wednesday 10 a.m. each week Healing Eucharist. 2341 Floral Ave. 894-1971.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: 416 Chestnut St. sjbchico.org. 343-8741. In-person Saturday 5 p.m. English, 7 p.m. Spanish. Sunday 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 5 p.m. English; Noon, Spanish. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. school mass. Saturday 8 a.m. Confession Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 3:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Trinity United Methodist Church: Rev. David S. Vallelunga. “Joy, the Bodyguard.” Philippians 4:4-7. 8:30 a.m. in chapel, 10:30 a.m. in main sanctuary, Zoom or Facebook Live, church office chicotrinity@yahoo.com, 530-343-1497 for livestream help. Nursery care available. 285 E. Fifth St.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: 10:30 a.m. “The Gift of Presence.” Minister Emeritus Rev. Bryan Plude. 1289 Filbert Avenue in-person or watch online at uuchico.org. 530-343-1693.

Orland

Federated Church of Orland: Bible study 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. service. Bible study Mondays at 1:30 p.m. Choir Practice Tuesdays 6 p.m. 709 First St. 530-865-3131. Livestream YouTube “Federated Church of Orland.” Service on YouTube, Facebook at federatedchurchoforland.

First Baptist Church: 903 First St.

First Lutheran Church: Tuesday morning Bible study 10 a.m. on Zoom. To join, enter meeting number by calling 530-865-4532. Sunday service 9 a.m. Livestream at orlandlutheran.com, YouTube or Facebook. 19 Colusa St.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 125 Modoc St. Service Sunday at 10 a.m.

Magalia

Magalia Community Church: 13700 Old Skyway. Worship 10 a.m. in historic 1896 chapel. Service topics, times on Facebook at Magalia Community Church. Thursday bible study at 6 p.m. Livestream at UUChico.org. mcchurch1896@yahoo.com. 530-877-7963.

Paradise

Craig Memorial Congregational Church: Rev. Cathy Humphrey. 10 a.m. Sunday worship and fellowship. Formerly at Scottwood and Pearson Roads in Paradise before Camp Fire. Temporarily in the little red church behind St. Nicholas Episcopal Church. 5872 Oliver Road.

First Christian Church: 10 a.m. worship in the sanctuary and online on Facebook at First Christian Church-Paradise. 5738 Pentz Road. 530-877-9923.

Paradise Lutheran Church: 780 Luther Drive, Paradise. Sunday worship with Eucharist at 10:15 a.m. with communion. All are welcome. 877-3549. paradiselutheran.org.

Our Savior Lutheran Church: Missouri Synod. 6404 Pentz Road. Pastor Brandon Merrick. Sunday Worship 10 a.m. Sunday Bible studies 8:45 a.m. oslcparadise@comcast.net. 530-877-7321.

Paradise Ridge Southern Baptist Church: 11 a.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. Wednesday with Pastor Robert Sorensen at 6975 Pentz Road, Paradise. 530-877-7391.

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church: 10:30 a.m. services. No child or youth services currently. 5872 Oliver Road. 530-877-7006.

Hamilton City

Evangelical Free Church of Hamilton City: 490 Los Robles Ave. Sunday at 11 a.m.

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