Unitarians to consider mother's role

in their spiritual journeys

In a sermon titled "'M' is for the Million Things She Gave Me," Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay, Rev. Jennifer Ryu will note that motherhood is much more complicated than the platitudes of early 1900s parlor songs. She will discuss "what mothering and being mothered has to do with our spiritual journey" in an intergenerational service. The Fellowship meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa. Visitors are welcome and child care is provided./Register

First Presbyterian Church's

vacation bible school

First Presbyterian Church's vacation bible school registration is open now through June 25. Join the fun and adventure as a "Time Stone Traveler" going back in time on a quest for God's 10 Commandments at First Presbyterian Church's vacation bible school, held July 10 to July 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. A $10 donation per child will provide crafts, snacks, a closing party for families on Friday night and more. Contact Jan Hanson at 224-8693, go to www.fpcnapa.org, or visit 1333 Third St. in Napa./Register

Cornerstone offering

bilingual worship services

Beginning April 30, Cornerstone Ministries began offering bilingual Sunday worship services. The services are at 11 a.m. at the Napa Valley Language Academy, 2700 Kilburn Ave. The worship music and Bible teaching will be shared in both English and Spanish, and children's ministry will be provided. Bilingual Bibles will be offered. For information, call Cornerstone at 252-2909./Register

Napa Community

Seventh-day Adventist Church

The sermon for the May 13 service is "The Greatest Commandment," by Pastor Marvin Wray. The church is located at 1105 G St. in Napa. For information, call 252-2444./Register

Unity Church in Napa Valley

For Mother's Day at Unity, Susanne Von Rosenberg speaks on "Beyond Duality" at the 10 a.m. service. Following the service, Susanne will facilitate a workshop on effective handling of limiting beliefs. Unity Church in Napa Valley meets at the historic Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Rd. in Napa. For information, call 255-6881 or e-mail cdsxroads@juno.com./Register

Congregation Beth Sholom of Napa Valley

Join us for an extraordinary "Friday Night Live" on May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Come welcome Shabbat with the Congregation Beth Sholom "Bimah Band" and our very special guests, the Beth Chaim Congregation "Makhela." The "Makhela" (Hebrew for "choir") is comprised of eight wonderfully talented singers.

Under the direction of our own Cantor Bella, they now lead a monthly "Shabbat B'shirah" (Shabbat in Song) for their Beth Chaim Congregation in Danville. Beautiful harmonies, lively melodies and a warm, inclusive style have quickly made the "Makhela" a community favorite.

This is a wonderful opportunity to come together and connect in celebration at a dynamic service that will expand your idea of Jewish worship. Congregation Beth Sholom is located at 1455 Elm St. in Napa. For information, call 253-7305 or visit www.cbsnapa.org./Register

Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living

Join our 45-minute meditation and prayer group, "Peace, Prayer & Meditation," every Friday at our sanctuary, 1249 Coombs St. at Pearl St. at 12:15 p.m. Sunday service is at 10:30 a.m. You may join us for a few minutes or for the full time to pray and visualize with us a world that works for everyone. For more information, call 252-4847./Register