St Mark's is a Lutheran church and school serving Citrus Heights, California. The mission of the school is to glorify God, grow in His word, and go with the gospel. The goal of the school is to mold children into children of God by focusing on spirit, intellect, the body and social skills, all godly principles. The school has a Lion's Club, Cub Club, Summer Youth Programs, FACES program, youth groups, a basketball team, volleyball team, and track and field team. The church holds Bible study sessions for adults and children, as well as worship services.
Like many churches in Alexandria, this parish is rich in history. In 1862 it was used as a hospital by Union forces occupying Alexandria. The first floor was used as a stable. It was returned to its congregation in 1865. It underwent several major renovations, including stained-glass and oak pews in 1899. New members today join the church through a certificate of transfer from a previous church or through a profession of faith. The church baptizes adults and children.
In the church's monthly newsletter, Father Tom Verber muses on the generous deeds of his church and school staff, noting that the new principal of Our Lady of Grace School, Ryan Brusco, helped "repaint the walls around the lunch area." Students of the school, writes Father Tom, spent time preparing background scenery for a summer school stage play.
It's this level of community involvement that defines Our Lady of Grace Church, making it the ideal place to come for answers about tying the knot, starting a Christ-centered family, baptisms and many other spiritual needs.
For more than 30 years, the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago (HTGC), also known as the Rama Temple, has been serving thousands of Hindu families in the Chicagoland area. Located near the Des Plaines River Valley, the complex consists of two temples: the Rama temple and Ganesha-Shiva-Durga temple, both of which were constructed by artisans and builders from India.
The HTGC offers priest services by appointment, but is open for worship Monday - Friday, 9am - 9pm. The temple holds monthly classes and special events, such as yoga and meditation, music festivals and Sunday School for children. It is also open to people outside the Hindu religion. The architecture and rich cultural experience make it a must-see destination in Lemont. Groups of five or more can schedule tours from 10am to 11:30am by calling 630-972-0300.
First Baptist Church Gilroy has been around since 1944. It belongs to the California Southern Baptist Convention and the Central Coast Baptist Association. Sunday services include 9:30am English Bible study and Spanish worship service, and an 11am English worship service and Spanish Bible study. Youth under 18 can attend Sunday school at 9:30am and a Wednesday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m., and there is a playground for the children's ministry. The church has a show on Channel 20 five times a week.