In the Pews

Dec. 11-17

Anglican Church of Our Saviour Enjoy the stately Holy Communion service from the historic Book of Common Prayer and our friendly sense of Christian community. Sundays, 12:30 p.m.; Emanuel Lutheran Church, 3721 Modoc Road; 683.8850.

Beth Messiah Congregation Sabbath services. Saturdays, 2 p.m.; 150 Pebble Hill Drive; 967.9878.

BodhiPath Buddhist Center Meditation and teaching. Thursdays, 7-9: 15 p.m.; $10. Sitting meditation. Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.; free; 206 E. Padre St.; 569.0099. Newcomers always welcome.

Cambridge Drive Baptist Church Sunday worship and children’s Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.; adult and youth Sunday School classes, 9 a.m.; 550 Cambridge Drive; 964.0436.

Carpinteria Community Church Sunday School and Sunday worship. 9:30 a.m.; 1111 Vallecito Road; 684.2211.

Carpinteria First Baptist Church Sunday School 9 a.m.; Sunday worship 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday family night: dinner 6 p.m., youth, Teamkidz, adult study, 7 p.m.
Nursery provided. 5026 Foothill Road; 684.3353.

Celebrate Recovery A biblically based recovery program providing a safe place for people to find healing from their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Mondays, 6:45-9 p.m.; 924 Anacapa St., Ste. 1A, (located in the Lobero Building); 965.WAVE for information or email: info@oceanhills.org.

Christ the King Episcopal Church Worship services. Children’s time at later service. Sundays, 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.; Youth group. Rev. Canon Brian Cox, Rev. Samuel Shafer, and Pastor Euell Ryles preaching. Wednesdays, 6 p.m.; 5073 Hollister Ave.; 964.9966.

Christ Lutheran Church Classes at 8:45 a.m., worship at 9:30 a.m., Sundays; Los Carneros and Covington Way near the Stow House; Pastor Paul Hoefer at 964.2267 for information.

Church of Scientology Selected readings from the works of founder L. Ron Hubbard with group processing session. Sundays, 11 a.m. Personality and stress analysis and life improvement courses. Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Individual counseling by appointment. 524 State St.; 963.8931.

Eckankar Religion of the light and sound of God. Local Information: 1.888.801.4256.

First Baptist Church of Santa Barbara Worship. Sundays, 11 a.m.; Christian living classes and children’s program. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; 949 Veronica Springs Road; 682.2485.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Sunday services and Sunday school. Sundays, 10 a.m.; 120 E. Valerio St.; 966.6661.

First Congregational Church, UCC Worship services and church school. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; 2101 State Street; 682.7146.

First Presbyterian Church Worship. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; Christmas Eve service. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Peter Buehler and Linda Logan will lead a class for all ages entitled “Preparing the Heart” during Advent. Esther Bennett will lead a class focusing on scripture, songs and poetry of the season entitled “Treasure These Things.” Sundays, 11 a.m.; 21 E. Constance Ave; 687.0754.

First Presbyterian Church Senior Activity Program: 10 a.m. gathering time; 10:15 Christmas concert; 11:15 movement and motion; 12:15 lunch; 1 p.m. Creche Phrase. Friday, 10 a.m.; 21 E. Constance Ave.; Nancy Johnson at 967.7675. The Senior Activity Program is for active and independent seniors and not for those requiring care or supervision.

First Ukrainian Baptist Church Prayer meeting. Fridays, 7-9 p.m.; Worship. Sundays, 1-3 p.m. 400 Puente Drive; 964.4329.

Free Methodist Church Worship services. Sundays, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.; Worship in Spanish. Sundays, 5:30 p.m.; All children ages 2-5 are invited to attend chapel for singing, worship and simple Bible stories. Wednesdays, 10:15-11 a.m.; Cliff Drive Care Center, 1435 Cliff Drive; 965.4286; free.

Friendship Baptist Church Bible study: Mondays, 6 p.m., Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Bible study ages five and up: Sundays, 9:30 a.m. Sunday services: 10:45 a.m. Women’s ministry: second and fourth Thursday each month, 6:30 p.m.; 912 E. Cota; 965.7879.

Friendship Chariot Services A Christian 47 passenger coach from Ventura to Santa Barbara. Pray each morning before work; 965.7879 for registration.

Goleta Presbyterian Church Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m.; Logos, which includes dinner, Bible study, and music for kids 1st through 12th grade, Wednesday evenings. 6067 Shirrell Way; 967.2131.

Goleta Valley Church A Baptist fellowship invites you to worship service. Sundays, 10:15 a.m.; Youth Bible Study, Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.; 595 N. Fairview; 967.4113.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Worship services, Saturdays, 5 p.m., Sundays, 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.; Sundays, 10:15 a.m.; Sunday School and adult bible study, 9:15 a.m.; bible studies, Mondays, 10 a.m.; men’s, Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m.; women’s, Wednesdays, 6:30 a.m.; congregational prayer, Wednesdays, 7 a.m.; women’s, Thursdays, 6 and 7:30 p.m.; 380 N. Fairview Ave.; 967.1416.

Harvest Christian Fellowship Services with Pastor Bruce Greene. K-12 bible study, youth group, childcare. All are welcome. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; 150 Pebble Hill Place; 964.0536.

Islamic Society of Santa Barbara Fridays, 1-2 p.m.; Goleta Valley Community Center, 5679 Hollister Ave.; 966.3373, x273.

Jewish Family Service “Healing From Loss,” four-week programs. Mondays, 1-2:15 p.m.; call Barbara Kuhn to register; “Single Living.” Mondays, 12-1:15 p.m.; call Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson to register; “Adult Children of Holocaust Survivors,” a six-week support group. Mondays, 1:30-2:45 p.m.; call Dr. Elizabeth Wolfson to register; “Schmooze Room”, a community café for seniors. Delicious food, special events, guest speakers. Open to entire community. Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; 524 Chapala Street; 957.1116.

La Mesa Community Church, UCC Informal, welcoming, lay-led worship. Children attend first part of service, then go to Sunday School. Communion on 1st Sunday; Rev. Austin Welden preaching 2nd Sunday. An open and affirming congregation. Accessible to the differently abled. Sundays, 9 a.m.; 230 Lighthouse Road; 962.4828.

Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation Brazilian jazz artist Teka and singer/songwriter Rebecca Troon will be performing at the Song Tree Concert Series. Tonight, 7:30 p.m.; $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Sunday worship and religious education for children. Sundays, 10 a.m.; 820 N. Fairview; 403.2639.

Mahakankala Buddhist Center Buddhist monk, Gen Rigpa, gives meditation instruction, guided meditation and teaching. Sundays, 10:30 a.m.; meditation and study class, Wednesdays 7 p.m. 925 E Quinientos St.; 965.1813; $10.

Nueva Vida Church Goleta Valley Healing Rooms. Come and receive healing for your body, soul and spirit. Come and experience God’s healing touch. Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m.; 5272 Hollister Ave.; 683.2225.

Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church Holy Eucharist with Rev. Norm Freeman, Rev. Martha Siegel, Rev. Anne Adams-Harris. Serving the University and community. All are welcome. Sundays, 10 a.m.; Camino Pescadero and El Greco; 968.2712; www.saintmikesucsb.org.

Santa Barbara Friends Quakers worship. Sundays, 10 a.m.; Waldorf School, 2300 Garden; 965.0906.

Santa Barbara Friends Silent worship group. The first 15 minutes will consist of a brief presentation and discussion on a spiritual subject, followed by silent worship. All are welcome and the location is wheelchair accessible. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, 820 N. Fairview Avenue.

Shoreline Community Church Adult Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Sunday service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for children during morning service. 935 San Andres St.; 963.4228.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Worship service and Christian education for the entire church family. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; 4575 Auhay Drive; 967.6327.

St. Mark United Methodist Church Sunday services and Sunday school (ages 4-8 and 9-12). Toddler care available. Sundays, 9:30 a.m.; 3942 La Colina Road; 687.2631.

St. Raphael’s Catholic Church RCIA, an inquiry program for anyone interested in learning about the Roman Catholic Church. Mondays; Marie at 967.9506 for information.

Trinity Baptist Church Seniors Ministry. Seniors get together for fellowship. Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday school 8:45 a.m., Sunday worship 8:45 and 10:15 a.m.; 1002 Cieneguitas Road; Rolf Keehn at 687.7797 for information.

Trinity Episcopal Church Music for contemplation and celebration of the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Sunday, 3:30 p.m.; community Christmas carol sing-along and Wassail party. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Eucharist and peace vigils. Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.; 1500 State St.; 965.7419.

Unity Church Sunday Service and Youth Education at 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Meditation at 11:30 a.m.; 227 E. Arrellaga St.; 966.2239; www.unitysantabarbara.org.