The following is a sampling of what area churches have to offer this week and in the following weeks:

Aglow — Grass Valley Pastor: Revs. George and Lillie Parker, LionSong Ministries. Address: Esterly Hall at Nevada County Board of Realtor’s Building, 336 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley. (530) 432-9258.

Auburn Community Church of God Reach Pastor Trish Ellis-Lewis at (916) 838-4945. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 11946 Masters Court, Auburn. (530) 889-1568 or (916) 337-3085.

Auburn Eckankar The Eckankar Center is located in the Gold Country Mall at 884 Lincoln Way, Suite 37. The public is welcome.

Auburn Faith Center Services: 10 a.m. Sundays. Address: Placer High School. 275 Orange St., Auburn. (530) 885-1787 or www.auburnfaithcenter.org.

Auburn First Assembly Of God Pastor: Robert Baker. Services: 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Address: 4200 Highway 49 in Auburn. (530) 889-3904. Visit www.auburnfirstassembly.org to learn more about the church.

Auburn Grace Community Church Pastor: Phil Sparling. Services: 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Address: 3126 Olympic Way, Auburn. (530) 823-8330 or www.auburngrace.com.

Auburn Presbyterian This Sunday's message, "The New Thing: Win by Losing", with scripture from Isaiah 43:16-21, Philippians 3:4b-14, and John 12:1-8. Adult Bible study is at 9 a.m. and children's classes are at 10. The Alzheimer's Care Group meets Friday March 19 at 10 a.m. The Women's Connection presents a six-week series, "Walk the Walk," continuing Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The final Ecumenical Lenten Service this Wednesday is at St. Luke's Episcopal Church at 7 p.m. The youth group W.O.W. meets Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. for grades 6-12. W.I.S.E. meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. The weekly Prayer Hour is at noon on Thursday; choir practice is at 7 p.m. The men's breakfast Bible study group meets Friday at 7 a.m. at Denny's in the Bel Air Center. Keenagers (active retirees) meet Tuesday March 23 at 11:30 at Sizzler: the speaker will be Greg Hegwer, CEO of the Auburn Gold Country Fairgrounds. Tickets are now available for the Seder Dinner at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, with the service being conducted by Pastor Jacob Cohen. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children 12 and under. Easter services will include an outdoor Sonrise Service at 6:30 a.m. in addition to worship at 10 a.m. The youth group will prepare breakfast starting at 7:30 a.m. Sunday service: 10 a.m. Pastor: Ken Winter, 13025 Bell Air Drive, Auburn 95603; (530) 823-3916 or www.auburnpresbyterian.org.

Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Pastor: Dan Appel. Services: 10:45 a.m. Saturday. Address: 12225 Rock Creek Road. (530) 885-4232. www.aubsda.org.

Auburn Sovereign Grace Fellowship Pastor: Josh Winans. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: Canyon View Community Center, 471 Maidu Drive in Auburn. www.asgrace.org.

Bayside Auburn This week: Join us this Sunday as Pastor Gene continues the series called “Kindle.” The message is entitled “Lift.” Our worship times are at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Senior Pastor: Gene Maynard. The church office is at 490 Nevada St. You can contact us at (530) 885-9400 or www.baysideauburn.org. Senior pastor: Gene Maynard. Services: 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Address: 450 Nevada St, Auburn. (530) 885-9400 or baysideauburn.org.

Bell Road Baptist Senior Pastor: Rob Patterson. Services: 10:15 a.m., 2 p.m. (Spanish) and 6 p.m. Sunday. Address: 707 Bell Road in Auburn. (530) 885-5212 or www.bellroad.org.

Berean Bible Fellowship Pastor: Rev. Gary Eldridge. Services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. first Sunday. Address: 22490 E. Hacienda Drive (Higgins Lions Center), near Lake of the Pines. (530) 271-7077 or www.bbf-gv.com.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church Pastor: Bryon Hansen. Services: 5 p.m. Saturday (contemplative liturgy) and 8:30 a.m. (traditional w/choir and organ), 9:45 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. (non-traditional w/ praise band) Sunday. Address: 1279 High St. in Auburn. (530) 885-4515 or www.blcauburn.org.

B’Nai Harim Services: 7:30 p.m. Friday. Address: Nevada County Jewish Community Center, 506 Walsh St. in Grass Valley. (530) 477-0922.

Calvary Bible Church On the Divide Pastor: Vince Paiz. Services: 11 a.m. Sunday. Address: 20801 Todd Valley Road, Foresthill.

Calvary Chapel Auburn Pastor: Greg Denham. Services: 8:30 and 10:30 and 6 p.m. Sunday. Address: 1101 Auburn Ravine Road in Auburn. (530) 885-6332.

Celebration Community Fellowship Pastor: Cedric Lee. Services: 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Address: Placer Hills Elementary School, 16801 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista. (530) 878-1365 or www.ccfellowship.org.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Sunday Services: Alta Sierra Ward — 9 a.m. to noon; Auburn 2nd Ward — 1 to 4 p.m.; Auburn 4th Branch (Spanish speaking) — 9 a.m. to noon; and Lake of the Pines Ward — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. all at 1255 Bell Road, Auburn. Auburn 1st Ward — 9 a.m.-noon; and Auburn 3rd Ward — 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. both at 287 Poet Smith Drive, Auburn. Colfax Ward — 9 a.m. to noon; and Auburn 5th Branch (Young Single Adults) — 1 to 4 p.m. both at 1875 South Auburn St., Colfax. Foresthill Branch — 9 a.m. to noon at 20895 Todd Valley Road.

Cornerstone Community Church Pastor: Adam Talbott. Service: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 11111 Dry Creek Road, Auburn. (530) 823-0141 or www.cornerstonecc.org.

Elevation Church Sunday evenings from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Location: Bell Road Baptist, 707 Bell Road, Auburn. Sermon Series: Crossing the Line: Study of 1st and 2nd Peter. Pastor: Eric Van Patten. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: Web site: www.elevationlive.com.

Faith Lutheran New schedule: One worship service at 9 a.m., coffee hour following, with Sunday school staring at 10:20 a.m. Woodstove Worship led by Youth and Family Minister, Joel Rothe. Will be held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month with a family potluck on the 3rd Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible study is at 6 p.m. followed by choir at 7. Wednesday men’s breakfast is at 6:30 a.m. at Sweetpeas, 9:30 a.m. Mom’s Bible study, 6:45 p.m. Christian meditation. Thursday morning Bible study continues. Pastor: Doug Zike. Address: 1115 Combie Road in Meadow Vista. (530) 878-1870 or www.faithmv.net.

First Baptist Church Services: 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Address: 139 E. Placer St. Auburn. (530) 885-8458 or www.fbcauburn.com.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Building according to God's specification. Spirit not matter is the great architect. The Lesson-Sermon for Sunday "Matter" shows us how. The Wednesday testimony meeting begins at 7 p.m. Join us on teleconference. See our website www.csauburn.com for instruction on to call in. The Reading Room is open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Church service and Sunday school begin at 10 a.m. Childcare is provided. Address: 1039 High Street, Auburn. (530) 885-4811. www.csauburn.com

First Congregational Church Pastor: Rev. Rick Kuykendall. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 710 Auburn Ravine Road, Auburn. (530) 885-9087.

Foothill Center for Spiritual Living This week: Rev. Maggie Buck will be installed as our permanent full-time minister at 2 p.m. this Saturday March 20. Dr. Kathy Hearn from United CSL and Ecclesiastical leader Dr. Rev. Patt Perkins from Claremont are officiating guests as well as Rev. Georgia Prescott from West Sacramento. R.S.V.P. to the FCSL office, (530) 823-6986, so that we can set a chair for you. Join (FCSL), 2945 1st St. in the DeWitt Center, Auburn at 10 a.m. Sunday March 21 with a 15-minute Heart Centering Meditation upstairs. Community spiritual leader and minister Rev. Maggie Buck is speaking at the one-hour main service in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and her talk title is "All Things Are Possible!" Brenda Boston is performing the sacred music. For directions to FCSL, consult website, www.FCSLiving.org, and for more information, call (530) 823-6986. Services: 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Address: 2945 First St. (DeWitt Center). (530) 823-6986 or www.fccrs.net.

The Good News Project Address: Sierra Vista Covenant Church, 10064 Streeter Road, Unit 5, off Highway 49 near Combie Road. (530) 432-0458.

Gospel Lighthouse Pastor: Rev. Donald Dunn. Services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Address: 13145 Luther Road, Auburn. (530) 823-5652.

Grace Bible Church This week Elder David Kramer will preach a message from Philippians. Sunday evening we will meet for a potluck dinner and an evening of prayer and praise. The Men of Grace Bible study meets on Saturday morning. The Ladies' Bible study meets Thursday evenings. The Youth Bible study meets on Wednesday evenings. Pastor-teacher: Bill Vaughan. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 3050 Bell Road, Auburn. (530) 878-3813 or www.gracebible.org.

Grace Christian Fellowship Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 258 Elm Ave., Auburn. (530) 823-1318. www.gcfauburn.org or grace-christian@sbcglobal.net.

Hope Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod Pastor: Jonathan Kehren. Services: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Address: 7117 Hope Way, Penryn. (916) 652-4273 or hlcpenryn.org. Hope Lutheran School principal: Paul Leifer. (916) 652-0459, PrincipalLeifer@sbcglobal.net.

Lighthouse Baptist Services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor: Jim Chambers. Address: 11538 E Ave. (DeWitt Center) in Auburn. (530) 887-1912 or www.lhbc.us.

Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 6440 King Road, Loomis. (916) 652-6011.

Newcastle United Methodist Pastor: David Kim. Services: 8 a.m. (meditation) and 10 a.m. (traditional) Sunday. Address: 410 Buena Vista Ave. in Newcastle. (916) 663-2250.

New Faith United Church of Christ Pastor: Rev. Dr. Gerry Paulsen. Services and Sunday school: 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Address: 540 Wall St., Auburn (Pamelot School for Dance). (530) 887-5477 or www.newfaithucc.org.

new life Christian Church Address: 11400 Lariat Ranch Road (Auburn Elementary School). New office is located at 381 B Nevada St., Auburn. Office hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. (530) 887-7350 or www.newlifeauburn.org.

New Life Church Pastor: Jerry McCool. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. 10530 Ophir Road, Auburn. (530) 885-2273.

Parkside Church of the Nazarene Worship Service: 9 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school for all ages at 10:30 a.m. Address: 3885 Richardson Drive, Auburn. (530) 823-9911 or www.apsnaz.org. Our office hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Pioneer United Methodist Pastor: Rev. Barbara Smith. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 1338 Lincoln Way, Auburn. (530) 885-4196 or www.pioneerumc.org.

Scientology Mission of Auburn Hours: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Address: 4035 Highway 49, Suite J in the Black Forest Plaza, Auburn. (530) 886-0650 or scientology.org.

Sierra Foothills Unitarian Universalists Pastor: Rev. Catherine Linesch. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 190 Finley St. Auburn. (530) 823-0953 or www.auburnareauu.org.

Sierra Grace Fellowship Service and Spanish Bible study: 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Address: 1260 Wesley Lane, Auburn. (530) 889-9089 or www.sierragrace.org.

Sierra Pines United Methodist Church This week: Join us on Sunday, March 21, the 5th Sunday in Lent, when Pastor Don Lee’s Sermon Topic will be: ”When No is Yes: Invite.” Adult Ministries: New Testament: Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Faith and Politics: Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Sweet Life Café” Women’s Retreat: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. Visit Website listed below for Holy Week and Easter Services. Youth: Sunday school: 9 a.m.; Sierra Pines United Methodist Church is located at 22559 Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley (near Lake of the Pines) and offers two Services: Contemporary at 9 a.m. and Traditional at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 9 a.m. Pastor Don Lee. For more information telephone the Church Office at (530) 268-6907 and visit website at www.sierrapinesumc.org.

Spiritualist Chapel of the Pines Pastor: Rev. George Brenner. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday (healing service) and 7 p.m. Friday (all message service). Address: 457 Grass Valley Highway, Suite 7, Auburn. (530) 823-1816 or www.spiritualistchapelofthepines.com.

St. Joseph Catholic Church This Week: Returning to Your Catholic Roots? Welcome Home. How Do I Come Home? Recognize that your Father in Heaven wants you to come home. Regardless of what’s happened in your life or how long you’ve been away, you can always come home to the Catholic Church. And the Lord wants you to come home. Think for a minute about Christ's parable of the Prodigal son. The young man had walked away from his father, certain that he was doing the right thing by leaving. But eventually, he had a change of heart and tentatively made his way home; full of doubts about whether his father would accept him back. The story has a happy ending. Not only did the father welcome his son home again, but also he threw a party in celebration of his son’s return! You can be sure that the angels and the saints in heaven - and your own Heavenly Father – will rejoice that day you come home to the Catholic Church. If you have any questions or would like to speak to Fr. Brian or Fr. Arthur, call the parish office at (530) 885-2956. Deacons, Richard, Mike and Jose are also available. Parochial Administrator: Fr. Brian Atienza and Fr. Arthur Najera. Deacons Richard Cadenasso, Jose Revelo and Mike Young. Masses: Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (Vigil) & Sunday, 7:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., (Spanish) and 5 p.m. (Latin). Address: 1162 Lincoln Way, (530) 885-2956, or www.auburncatholic.com.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Worship services Sunday 8, 9:15 and 11 a.m. (child care 9:15 & 11). Wednesday 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist and 7 p.m. Lenten Ecumenical Service at Mercy Retreat Center. Educational Opportunities include Sunday School 10:30 am: Elementary class: ‘Touched by Jesus. Healed by Jesus.’Youth Class: ’ e-Merge: Developing Youth as Fully Devoted Disciples’ , 6pm “Episcopal Experiences: Around One Table—Exploring Our Faith & Identity.’ Wednesday Bible study 11 a.m.: ’Conversations with Scripture: Jesus’ Parables’. Visit our historic sanctuary, open Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. St. Luke’s Welcomes you! Rector,: Rev. Susan Plucker. Location: Orange & Lewis St., Auburn. (530) 885-2316 or www.stlukesauburn.org.

St. Mark’s Anglican Church Revs. James Wilson and Edward Wolf. Services: 10 a.m. Sunday. Address: 5983 Webb St. Loomis. (916) 652-5736, www.stmarksanglican.com or www.stmarksloomis.com.

St. Paul Lutheran Pastor: David Poganski. Address: 275 Nation Drive, off Auburn Ravine Road near Ashford Park, in Auburn. (530) 885-5378. Pastor: David Poganski. Address: 275 Nation Drive, off Auburn Ravine Road near Ashford Park, in Auburn. (530) 885-5378.

St. Peter’s Anglican Church Pastor: Rev. W. W. Skinner. Address: 185 Hoffman Ave., Auburn. (530) 885-6805.

St. Teresa of Avila Father Michael Carroll. Parochial Vicar: Father Innocent Subiza. Masses: 5 p.m. Saturday and 8:30, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday. 11600 Atwood Road, Auburn. (530) 889-2254 or www.stteresaauburn.com.

United Methodist Gold Country Community Parish Pastor: Jan Brim. Services: Colfax United Methodist — 9:30 a.m. Sunday, 59 W. Church St., Colfax, (530) 346-2267. Dutch Flat United Methodist — 5:30 p.m. supper and 6:30 p.m. worship Sunday, 936 Stockton St., Dutch Flat, (530) 389-8836. Placer Hills United Methodist — 11 a.m. Sunday, 17250 Placer Hills Road, Meadow Vista, (530) 878-0651.

Unity of Auburn Pastors: Revs. Karen and Mark Schindler. Services: 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Address: 1212 High St., Auburn. (530) 888-6489 or www.unityofauburn.com.