Chapel in the Pines Invites Children to Maker Fun Factory VBS: Created by God, Built for a Purpose.

Chapel in the Pines Invites Children to Maker Fun Factory VBS: Created by God, Built for a Purpose.

Arnold, CA – A summer kids’ event called Maker Fun Factory VBS will be hosted at Chapel in the Pines from June 12 to June 16. At Maker Fun Factory, kids discover that God made them—and for a purpose! Kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy […]

Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 – 2017

Services On May 13 For Reverend Mary Jo Siders, 1935 – 2017

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 […]

Mother Lode Jewish Community Passover Seder Second Night Celebration

Mother Lode Jewish Community Passover Seder Second Night Celebration

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 […]

Calaveras Recovers & Mennonites Complete Another Home For Butte Fire Survivors

Calaveras Recovers & Mennonites Complete Another Home For Butte Fire Survivors

Mountain Ranch, CA…Another successful home building project — full of teamwork, sweat and love! After 18 months of living out of her camp trailer since the Butte Fire leveled her home in 2015, Mary Sacks walked 20 feet across a makeshift sidewalk of wooden pallets into her brand new home constructed entirely by volunteers. On […]

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

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. Worship Service with Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion. Faith Lutheran Church, Murphys 65 Mitchler St. @ Hwy 4

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. “I Have A Dream” Speech As Delivered August 28, 1963

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s. “I Have A Dream” Speech As Delivered August 28, 1963

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 […]

Laughter For All Coming To Refuge In Angels Camp! Free Tri Tip Dinner Before Show!

Laughter For All Coming To Refuge In Angels Camp!  Free Tri Tip Dinner Before Show!

Angels Camp, CA…Laughter For All Coming To Refuge In Angels Camp! Please join us January 7th, 2017 from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for a Free Tri Tip Dinner and Night of Laughter!! This event will be held at the Bret Harte Theatre. Dinner will be served in the multipurpose room. Cost is Free and for the […]

Homily for the Canonization of Mother Teresa

Homily for the Canonization of Mother Teresa

Vatican City…Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the Rite of Canonization for Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at a Solemn Mass offered in St Peter’s Square. During his homily, the Holy Father said, “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself available for everyone through her welcome and […]

Clubhouse Extravaganza Family Fun Night At Chapel In The Pines

Clubhouse Extravaganza Family Fun Night At Chapel In The Pines

Arnold, CA…THIS SATURDAY, May 14th @ 5:45pm: Your family won’t want to miss the Clubhouse Extravaganza Family Fun Night & Season Finale at a special time 5:45pm (with Dinner too!) at Chapel in the Pines in Arnold. Elementary School Families will look forward to sharing a meal with other local families along with all the […]

The Pope’s Easter Address Urbi et Orbi 2016.03.27

The Pope’s Easter Address  Urbi et Orbi 2016.03.27

Vatican City….Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ, the incarnation of God’s mercy, out of love for us, died on the cross, and out of love he rose again from the dead. That is why we proclaim today: Jesus is Lord! His resurrection fulfils the prophecy of the Psalm: God’s mercy endures for ever; […]

“Blue Grass Worship” Coming To First Congregation Church On Sunday

“Blue Grass Worship” Coming To First Congregation Church On Sunday

Murphys, Ca — Old-time gospel music, including bluegrass and traditional church hymns, will be the basis for a worship service at Murphys’ oldest protestant church, Sunday January 31. The “Blue Grass Worship” starts at 10 a.m., and will be performed by eight Mother Lode musicians playing fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitars, autoharp, bass and piano. Some […]