From Register Staff

Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living

Rev. Janet Garvey-Stanvik continues her November talks on gratitude. Services are held at 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the youth program at 10:30 a.m. Ongoing activities include a Tuesday night prayer group, 7-8 p.m., for support with special intentions and a Friday meditation 12:15-1 p.m. 1249 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 252-4847 or www.nvcsl.com.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

In November, St. John’s celebrates its 150th anniversary. Organizers are collecting memorabilia, including photographs, news clips, drawings, illustrations, booklets or other mementos of the church, parish or school. Photos of any of the three buildings that have housed the church over the years are especially appreciated, as are pictures of church and school events. Info, Colleen Beasley at 255-3274 or Sara DeCrevel at 226-9379, ext. 13.

Seventh-day Adventist Church

This Saturday’s service, “The More I See, the Less I Know,” is led by Pastor Marvin Wray, at 11:15 a.m. The Napa Community Seventh-day Adventist Church also invites you to witness the brilliant vocal harmonies and inspired lyrical creativity of uncompromising testimonies in an evening with the Heritage Singers on Nov. 10, beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is free. A love offering is taken at the program. CDs and cassettes are available for purchase afterwards. 1105 G St., Napa. Info, 252-2444.

Craft Fair &

Sweet Shoppe

The St. Apollinaris Catholic Church Office of Religious Education sponsors the 13th annual Craft Fair & Sweet Shoppe on Nov. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the church hall at 3700 Lassen St., Napa. Handcrafted gifts include folk art, jewelry, stained glass, country collectibles, floral arrangements, Christmas ornaments, holiday decorations and original angel artistry. Raffle prizes and tickets are also available during the Bazaar. All funds further the religious education of the parish children. Info, 255-7200 or 254-7080.

Gift market

What gift do you give to the person who has everything? The Alternative Gift Market at First Presbyterian Church offers a solution. The market, open 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 11, features 12 nonprofit organizations offering gifts that can change the world. 1333 Third St., Napa. Info, Julia Levitan at 226-9111.

Unitarian Universalist

Richard de la Chaumiere, a Napa author, psychologist and philosopher, speaks on “Some Types of Truth Seekers,” Nov. 11 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay. De la Chaumiere notes “the great French skeptic (and wine merchant) Montaigne says, ‘What can anyone understand who cannot understand himself?’” 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.

 

Christmas market

Shop for unusual and beautifully handcrafted gifts from SERRV International, Church World Services and Habitat for Humanity. Support these and more international and local non-profits such as Aldea & Napa Emergency Women’s Services while checking off your Christmas list. Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1226 Salvador Ave., Napa.

Unity Church

Nov. 11 is “Friendship Sunday.” Rev. Robert Norton, spiritual leader, speaks on “You Light Up My Life,” being grateful for relationships, friends, family, animal companions and the wonderful Napa Valley community. Music director Lon Eakes sings “Lean on Me.” Unity Church meets at 10 a.m. at the Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. Info, 255-6881 or www.unitychurchnapavalley.org. View “12 Powers and You,” Saturdays at 8 a.m. on Napa Channel 28.

St. Mary’s

St. Mary’s holds the Holiday House Boutique on Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring 20 crafters’ booths, baked goods and a raffle. Lunch is served by the youth group. Come to the boutique to help support the guild’s outreach programs. The raffle and baked goods sale continues the following Sunday morning.

Thanksgiving service

The  Napa  Interfaith Council presents its annual Community Thanksgiving Service, a Gathering in Gratitude, on Nov. 18, 6-7:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Sholom, 1455 Elm St., Napa. The Voena Children’s Choir is featured throughout the evening, along with faith leaders representing various local churches, temples and faith communities. Refreshments are served. Please bring non-perishable food to donate to the Food Bank. Info, 258-8547.

Foothill Christian Fellowship

The mission is to assist all those who are committed to taking their lives to the next level through personal, spiritual and professional success. Come enjoy the live band play contemporary music and experience the friendly atmosphere. Sunday service begins at 10:30 a.m. Kids’ classes include Noah’s Park: Little Ones (up to age 2), Noah’s Park: Juniors (ages 3 to 5) and Kidsquake (ages 6 to 11). Weekday services include Youthquake on Thursdays, 7 p.m., with almost 100 teens enjoying live music and human video; Celebrate Recovery on Fridays, 7 p.m., a help and support group to overcome life’s issues; Saturday Night Live, 7 p.m., an alternative service that is a little louder and more lively, and more. 2898 Laurel St., Napa. Info, 255-2893.