Future unclear for what comes next for historic Citrus Heights church building
By Mike Hazlip— After meeting at 7600 Old Auburn Rd. for years, Pioneer Baptist Church has moved to a new facility in Carmichael, leaving the century-old building available.
Antelope Road Christian Fellowship has changed names. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— A prominent Citrus Heights church on Antelope Road is re-branding with a name change that the pastor says better reflects its purpose.
Pioneer Baptist moves from historic Citrus Heights church building
Sentinel staff report– Pioneer Baptist Church, which had been meeting for years at a century-old church building on Old Auburn Road, has officially moved to a new location in Carmichael.
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. ..
Meet Jane Daly: Citrus Heights resident, award-winning author
Jane Daly’s business card says it all: “Banker by day, blogger by night.” Well, not quite all — she’s not just a blogger, she’s a professional speaker and an author who just took home two awards for her…
CHPD seeks to identify church burglary suspect who brought kids along
At first glance, surveillance images released this week by Citrus Heights police appear to show a group of kids in a Sunday school room with a teacher. But with the church reporting stolen property and a time stamp…
Two eyesores in Citrus Heights finally being fixed up after local church buys property
A pair of vacant homes with boarded up windows, peeling exterior paint, and an overgrown yard. The sight has plagued a heavily-trafficked section of Old Auburn Road near Sylvan Corners for too long, but things are changing since…
