Citrus Heights pastor joins other churches in ignoring ban on indoor worship
Churches in Citrus Heights and across California are responding in different ways to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest health order which includes a ban on indoor worship services to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Citrus Heights pastor reflects on ups and downs of serving homeless during COVID-19 crisis
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit earlier this year, Greg Kaiser, senior pastor of Antelope Road Christian Fellowship, partnered with a local nonprofit to provide a place for setting up tents for the homeless, along with meals and…
Citrus Heights church to continue ‘drive-in’ services during COVID-19 pandemic
About fifty vehicles pulled into a vacant lot on Auburn Boulevard across from Rusch Park on Easter Sunday, each being directed to park six feet apart.
Citrus Heights churches adapt to an unusual Easter amid COVID-19 crisis
From a “drive-in” Easter church service to communion and worship at home, Citrus Heights churches are adapting to the unique times with creative ways to celebrate a holiday central to the Christian faith during the coronavirus pandemic.
Food drive in Citrus Heights called a ‘huge success’
More than 350 cars drove through the parking lot of Advent Lutheran Church in Citrus Heights between 10 a.m. and noon on Saturday, dropping off food to help re-stock critically low supplies at a local food closet.
Citrus Heights food ministry hosting donation drive to boost low supplies
The Sunrise Christian Food Ministry is putting out an urgent call for food donations, as the nonprofit struggles to keep up with a significant increase in families requesting emergency food assistance.
Choir, marching band spread sounds of Christmas around Citrus Heights
Christmas shoppers in Citrus Heights visiting the Sunrise Mall and Walmart over the weekend were treated to sounds of the season, compliments of a local church choir and marching band.
Rotating winter shelter for homeless off to a busy start in Citrus Heights
By Thomas J. Sullivan– Volunteers at Celtic Cross Presbyterian Church in Citrus Heights welcomed a break from days of heavy rain this week as they closed out a busy seven-day “Winter Sanctuary” event on Saturday, having offered a…
Temporary winter shelter launches again for Citrus Heights homeless
Sentinel staff report– Local churches in partnership with the Citrus Heights Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) are again launching a temporary winter shelter for Citrus Heights homeless during the cold and wet winter months. The shelter program is…
Historic church to celebrate 100 years in Citrus Heights
By Hayden LePore– Tracing its roots back to the early 1900s, the Friends Church has been an established presence in Citrus Heights — first meeting at the old Sylvan School house on Sylvan Road, before constructing a still-standing…
