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…
Church outgrows historic Citrus Heights building; plans new campus on Auburn Blvd
Hayden Le Pore contributed to this story– Pioneer Baptist Church currently meets inside one of the oldest buildings in Citrus Heights, a nearly 100-year-old church on Old Auburn Road. But with recent growth in the congregation, plans are…
Citrus Heights church sponsoring ‘Support our Sisters’ bra drive
By Hazel Ford– A local Citrus Heights church is participating in a fundraiser to “Support Our Sisters.” The church, New Love Ministries, is partnering with the Raising a Nation Foundation, a Bible-based nonprofit, to supply women in South…
‘Almost Holy’ pastor, child welfare activist from Ukraine visits Citrus Heights
By Nadezhda Otterstad– Gennadiy Mokhnenko’s unconventional and often-harrowing work in Ukraine was the focus of an R-rated 2016 Hollywood documentary-style film, “Almost Holy,” whose executive producer directed The Thin Red Line. His controversial tactics of exposing alleged government…
Winter shelter for homeless underway in Citrus Heights; volunteers sought
Sentinel staff report– Monday night began the first of a 55-night rotating shelter at area churches for homeless in Citrus Heights. Through Feb. 24, up to 20 homeless are able to grab a hot meal and warm place…
The Church List: Houses of Worship in Citrus Heights
Looking for a church in town to visit this Christmas season? Citrus Heights is home to more than 30 churches and houses of worship, ranging from Baptist to Catholic to Methodist — including four different Lutheran churches. ..
