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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Barryville,NY…The Mother Lode Jewish Community is delighted to announce it has donated a Torah Scroll to Camp Tel Yehudah located in New York. A transfer ceremony was held at Temple Israel in Stockton on December 16th. A Torah Scroll is the holiest book within Judaism, made up of the five books of Moses, handwritten in […]
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 […]
Angels Camp, CA…It was called the “miracle on ice.” You may remember the amazing upset in the 1980 Olympics where the US Hockey team beat the heavily favored Russians. I can still hear Al Michaels’ voice in the final seconds exclaiming, “Do you believe in miracles?” Yes, Al, yes! I do believe in miracles! You […]
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 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 entire community. […]
Murphys, CA…We welcome all visitors and if you don’t have a church home, Welcome Home! Sunday Services are at 11 am. The church is located at 65 Mitchler Avenue in Murphys across from the Sierra Hills Market.
Murphys, CA…Jews around the world begin observing the High Holidays at sundown on Sunday evening, October 2nd. This is the beginning of the two-day commemoration of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Then, 10 days later, Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, begins at sundown on Tuesday, October 11th. This is a time of reflection, […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…Chapel in the Pines Invites Children to CAVE QUEST VBS: JUNE 13th – 17th, 9:30am – 12:30pm daily Kids get ready to embark on a VBS adventure that will light their way! Gear up for an over-the-top underground adventure that will ground kids in the rock-solid foundation of God’s love, a love that takes […]
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 […]
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; […]
Arnold, CA…FAMILY FUN NIGHT IN THE CLUBHOUSE – Doors will open at 6:15 and the event starts right at 6:30pm with lots of fun music, skits, and a friendly competition too and wraps up with some great family time activities. Lots of fun for ALL the elementary families on the Highway 4 corridor – not […]
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 […]
Arnold, CA…We are excited to kick off the new year with the Clubhouse Extravaganza Family Fun Night on January 9th at a special time 5:45pm at Chapel in the Pines in Arnold. Elementary School Families will look forward to sharing a meal with other local families along with the Clubhouse Crew. Antonio and Izzy will […]
Angels Camp, CA…Grace Hills Covenant Church of Angels Camp invites you to an “Eve to Christmas Eve” celebration at Bret Harte High School’s Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, December 23rd at 6pm. For more information, please call 209-736-7850 or visit http://www.gracehillscovenant.org/
Arnold, CA…The Club House Is Back At Chapel In The Pines. Elementary School Families – You’re Invited! This Saturday, Sept. 12 @6:30pm. Where Kids Bring Their Parents To Church. ChapelInThePines.org 209.795.1064
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Community Bible Church, 1216 Blagen Rd. White Pines. Join us to learn about AHG. Bring your family and enjoy fun, food and fellowship. Arnold families have discovered a new extra-curricular organization for their daughters called American Heritage Girls (AHG). AHG is a faith-based character development program for girls’ ages 5 – 18 […]