Napa Seventh-day Adventist Church

The church’s sermon for Dec. 29, at 11:15 a.m., is “No News is Bad News,” by Pastor Marvin Wray. The church presents “Treasures of the Undersea,” a vespers program by Stephen Arrington on Jan. 5, at 4:30 p.m. Arrington goes on an underwater adventure that shows footage of whales, dolphins and swimming underwater with lava from an erupting volcano! Learn about the Dream Machine Foundation and its work for the Lord in Fiji. Books and videos available for purchase. 1105 G St., Napa. Info, 252-2444.

Unity Church

The Annual Burning Bowl Ceremony at Unity Church is held Dec. 30. Let go of the past and look forward to the future as we observe this beautiful ceremony led by Rev. Robert Norton and Juanita Hoover, LUT. Rev. Robert speaks on “What Have You Got to Lose?” Music by Lon Eakes. Unity Church meets at 10 a.m., at the historic Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. Info, 255-6881 or www.unitychurchnapavalley.org

Napa Valley Center

for Spiritual Living

The topic for Sunday is setting the tone for the new year. The reminder you can “Change your thinking, change your life” is particularly appropriate when setting new resolutions. Peggy Liles fills in for Rev. Janet Garvey-Stangvik. Services are at 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the youth program at 10:30. Early risers are reminded that the World Peace Meditation is held at 4 a.m. on the morning of New Year’s Eve at the Center. Millions of people around the globe join together at the same time to focus on healing the planet through prayer, meditation, and song. 1249 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 252-4847 or www.nvcsl.com

Unitarian Universalist

In a participatory and inter-generational Sunday service conducted by the Rev. Bonnie Dlott, members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay from many generations present brief answers to poet Mary Oliver’s question, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” 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. Info, 254-7443.

New Year’s Eve celebration

Cornerstone Ministries presents New Year’s Eve Celebration events. There is a New Year’s Eve Celebration on Dec. 31, featuring a free concert by Roby Duke from 7-9 p.m. Also on Dec. 31 is the New Year Revolution Youth Event, with a free concert by Burning Tree Projekt and Hazel & Vine. Doors open at 10 p.m. Events are held at Cornerstone Ministries, 3305 Linda Vista Ave., Napa. Info, 252-2909.

Epiphany Sunday concert

Music lovers and the general public are invited to the Mont La Salle Chapel to enjoy the 2008 annual Epiphany Sunday Concert on Jan. 6, at 3 p.m. The “Festival of Lessons and Carols for Epiphany” concert features organist Travis Rogers, the music director of Napa High School, as well some very talented vocalists from the Bay Area. This is a free concert with donated proceeds going to the Napa Valley Food Shelf. $10 suggested donation. 4401 Redwood Road, Napa. Info, 252-3703, or www.christianbros retreat.com

Community Church

of Lake Berryessa

The Community Church begins the new year with a special presentation of Christ in the Passover. This event occurs on Jan. 13, at 10 a.m., in conjunction with the regular Sunday service. It is presented by Jews for Jesus and is intended to enhance the Christian’s understanding and appreciation of the Christian communion. Ancient and modern Jewish customs are discussed and described with an emphasis on the aspect of redemption which Christ accomplished at Calvary. A table will be set with many of the traditional Jewish Passover items including foods, seder plate, cup of Elijah and matzo pouch. Come gain new insights into Christ the Lord. Sunday services are at 10 a.m. with children’s ministries and nursery provided. Various mid-week groups, activities, fellowship and weekly food distribution are available. There is still space in the new home group, which focuses on the Joyce Meyers book, “I Dare You.” 6008 Steele Canyon Road at Moskowite Corners.  Info, 252-4488.

Crosspointe Community Church

How does a person express faith on a daily basis? The Epistle of James says Faith can be measured by what we do. Come visit Sunday mornings to look at practical thoughts on living by faith. Service begins at 9:30 a.m. with light contemporary worship. Child care provided from nursery through grade 5. Crosspointe is located at 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa.  Info, 255-3033 or www.crosspointenapa.org.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Church

The church invites the community to join them each Sunday at 8 or 10:30 a.m., for a worship service, and fellowship afterward. All are welcome. St. Stephen’s parish in the vineyards upholds the faith, order and worship, of the one holy Catholic and Apostolic church in the Anglican tradition. 1250 Oakville Grade Road, Oakville.

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. 2898 Laurel St., Napa. Info, 255-2893.