P.E.O. Rummage Sale

Come for clothing, books, household items and much more from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 3521 Linda Vista Ave. P.E.O. is a nonprofit philanthropic educational organization sponsoring scholarships for women. For more information, call 257-6114.

Unitarians to explore meaning of mental illness and health

For Sunday’s service, Rev. Bonnie Dlott of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay has titled her sermon “In the Shadow of Our Wings.” In any given year, she said, “almost one-fourth of our members will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder, although you probably won’t know about it.”

The Fellowship meets at 11 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 W. Pueblo Ave., Napa. Visitors are welcome and child care is provided.

Unity Church

Unity Church’s “Stories of Discovery” series continues as Dr. Richard Southern speaks at the 10 a.m. Sunday service on “Discover a New View of God: The Story of Paradigms.” At the 11:30 forum, Lorry Rocka facilitates the “Miracle Connection,” featuring original songs set to popular tunes. Unity Church in Napa Valley meets Sundays at 10 a.m. at historic Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. Call 255-6881 for more information.

Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living

“Stories of Wind,” featuring Ash Dargan, Australia’s premier didgeridoo performer, will be presented at Napa Valley Center For Spiritual Living, 1249 Coombs St., Napa, at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Each Sunday in October, a different display of “Masks from Cultures Around the World” will be displayed at both the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services at the center. For more information, e-mail office@nvcsl.com.

Cornerstone Ministries

Cornerstone Ministries is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Sunday. Come to Skyline Park at 11 a.m. Pastor Bill Walden will share a message and Roby Duke will be sharing music, with a potluck picnic to follow. Hamburgers, hot dogs and buns will be provided. Please bring your own chair and picnic items. There will also be a baptism, so bring a change of clothes. For more information, call 252-2909.

Napa Community Seventh-day Adventist Church

On Saturday, Pastor Marvin Wray will present a sermon titled “Relationships — Graduate Level.” The church is at 1105 G St. in Napa. Call 252-2444 for information.

You are invited to attend a vespers program with Michael Harris at the Napa Community Seventh-day Adventist Church on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. For more information, contact Sandy at 252-2444.

National Day of Healing

The Church of Napa and Napa Arise/Healing Rooms of the Napa Valley are providing sites of prayer for all who need healing spiritually, physically, emotionally or relationally. There are no appointments needed and no fees charged. The following sites will be open for prayer from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 28:

• The Rock Worship Center, 1758 Industrial Way #117

• Hillside Christian Center, 100 Anderson Road, room 102

• First Christian Church, 2659 First St.

• Valley Community Church, 4149 Linda Vista Ave.

For more information, call 226-7556 or e-mail healingroomsnv@aol.com.

Pacific Union College Seventh-day Adventist Church 

Debi Pederson, co-author of the “Easy Oven Cookbook” will teach a vegetarian cooking class on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m. The class will include demonstrations, tasting, recipes and book signing. More information is available by calling 965-7297.

Grace Church of Napa Valley Harvest Festival

On Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., come to Grace Church, 3765 Solano Ave. in Napa, for a Harvest Festival. The theme will be “The Magic Kingdom.” There will be food, game booths, a maze and lots of candy. Come dressed in your favorite costume. For more information, call 255-4033.

Crosspointe Community Church

Sunday services begin at 9:30 a.m. with light, contemporary worship. Child care is provided from nursery through fifth grade. The youth group meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for study, games and fellowship.

The upcoming Harvest Party is Oct. 31 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Crosspointe is located at 1625 Salvador Ave. For more information, call 255-3033 or visit www.crosspointenapa.org.

Napa First Presbyterian Church

The history and development of Christianity will be the topic of discussion during a six-week video lecture series at the Napa First Presbyterian Church little chapel. The series is held Wednesdays through Nov. 15 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Enter at Third and Randolph streets. There is no charge.

The lecturer is Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson, professor of New Testament and Christian origins, Emory University. He has many published books and articles and has received several awards for his teaching excellence.

For more information, contact John Wagenknecht at 224-9432 or the church office at 224-8693.

Celebrate Recovery

A Christian-based program called “Celebrate Recovery” addresses hurts, habits, hang-ups and addictions; the purpose is to use God’s healing power. Celebrate Recovery helps develop spiritual maturity, and is a one year-long program. Cost is $60 and the group meets at Foothill Christian Fellowship, 2898 Laurel St., Napa, on Fridays. Doors open at 6:30 and the program is from 7 to 9 p.m. Please call Sandra Goetze at 486-6308 or Steve Shields 363-4732 for information.

Classes begin at Napa Valley Lutheran Church

Our class, “Listening for God,” explores spiritual issues through the lens of modern literature and meets on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The second class, “Living the Marks of Discipleship,” is offered on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. and explores the Christian lifestyle. Free. Call 226-8166.

Napa-based missionaries return home 

Global Passion Ministries (GPM) finished another busy summer taking 450 young people into 11 countries. They shared the gospel of Jesus Christ and took in construction and medical teams. Supplies, clothing, medicines and much more were distributed. Any donation of school supplies, small toys, candy, tools, medicines, eyeglasses or funds can be sent to 100 Anderson Road, Napa, CA 94558. Donations are tax deductible. Call 252-9725 or visit www.globalpassion.net for more information.