New Student Ministries pastor at NVBC

Ken Gillming is the new Student Ministries pastor at Napa Valley Baptist Church. He, his wife Monique, and their two sons, Kenneth, 9, and Mark, 8, recently moved to Napa from Springfield, Mo. As the Student Ministries pastor, Ken oversees all youth activities for ages pre-school through high school. His vision is to influence and elevate students to be real and to show them the real love of God.

Real Student Ministries is divided into three parts: Real Start (preschool); Real Kids (kindergarten through fifth grade; and Real Life (middle school and high school). Ken has fun activities planned for kids every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Napa Valley Baptist Church, 2303 Trower Ave., Napa. Info, 252-2100. All kids welcome.

Seventh-day Adventist Church

Pastor John Grys leads the July 4, 11:15 a.m. service, “Four Stories Changing the World — Finale.” The church is at 1105 G St., Napa. Info, 252-2444.

Crosspointe Community Church

Pastor Will Redmond preaches through the Book of Acts in a contemporary worship service July 5 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School available for children of all ages at this service. The church seeks a guitarist or keyboardist to lead singing. Pastor Byron Moats leads Crosspointe Sunset!, a worship service with traditional hymns, at 6 p.m. The church is at 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa. Info, 255-3033.

Napa Valley Center for Spiritual Living

The Rev. Janet Garvey-Stangvik discusses finding courage to explore the unknown, to recognize completion and move forward. Sunday services at 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the youth program at 10:30. Teen group meets Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. The center is at 1249 Coombs St., Napa. Info, 252-4847 or www.nvcsl.com

Unity Church Napa Valley

Dr. Richard Southern speaks at the July 5, 10 a.m. service, “In God We Trust: using our power of trust to experience spiritual freedom.” Music directed by Lon Eakes. Discussion forum at 11:30. Fellowship meets at the Welcome Grange, 3275 Hagen Road, Napa. Info, 255-6881 or www.unitychurchnapavalley.org

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay

Jim Craig, Bible scholar and member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of North Bay, speaks on “Israelis vs. Palestinians: Who is Right?” July 5, at 11 a.m. Fellowship meets at the Boys & Girls Club of Napa Valley, 1515 Pueblo Ave., Napa. Visitors welcome. Child care provided. Info, 226-9220.

First United Methodist Church

Sunday service celebrates the theme of spiritual journey with a sermon, “Take only what you need,” at 9:30 a.m. Music by Bill Crane. Communion service. The church is at 625 Randolph St., Napa.

First Presbyterian Church

Sunday morning services at 9 a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (informal). Communion served. Sunday School classes at 9 a.m. for pre-school through adult. Nursery care, wheelchair accessibility and amenities for the hearing impaired. All welcome. The church is at 1333 Third St., Napa. Info, 224-8693 or www.fpcnapa.org

First Christian Church

Rainforest Adventure Vacation Bible School is an event for kids entering grades 1-6 in fall 2009, with a treetop adventure for kids who will be 4 or 5 by Dec. 1. Rainforest Adventure is five evenings of fun, including games, crafts, stories, music and snacks. July 6-July 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. On Friday evenings, kids should bring their parents for a Family VBS Adventure. $10 donation (includes T-shirt). Registration required. The church is at 2659 First St., Napa. Info, jan@fccnapa.org or 253-7222 ext. 231.