STARS Teams
Our S.T.A.R.S. teams offer people the opportunity to volunteer and give back to our community... and have fun while doing it! If you are interested in volunteering on any of these teams, please contact us.
Adopt-a-Highway
Leader: Ernest Aldrich
Description: This team is also known as the "Loving the Highway Adoptive Care Committee". Volunteers (18 and older) meet on the second Saturday of the month at the Park & Ride lot (Highways 32 and 99), from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., to clean up Highway 32 from Fir Street to Bruce Road.
Bookstore
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield/Reverend Kathy Fernandes
Description: Bookstore volunteers are essential to the successful operation of the Expressive Living Bookstore. Volunteers staff the bookstore after each Sunday service to handle sales.
Building Maintenance
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Leader: Robin George Description: To follow...
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Church Web Site
Leader: Reverend Kathy Fernandes
Description: This team is responsible for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of our church web site. If you would like to participate or if you have any suggestions, please contact us.
Compassionate Care Team
Leader: Reverend Teri Lerch
Description: This team assists members of our church community in times of need.
Discovery Classes
Leader: Reverend Dr. Carolyn McKeown
Description: This four-week class is for those who are new to our teaching or those who want to re-connect. It gives an overview of Religious Science through weekly lectures, shows The Story of Ernest Holmes in historic photographs, and gives class members a chance to get to know others through small group interaction. Some of the topics covered are "What is Spiritual Mind Treatment and How To Use It", "The Law of Circulation and How to Use It", and "What we Believe About Heaven, Hell, Jesus, and Our True Nature".
Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind, writes, "There is a Power in the Universe for good and I can use it." Through discovery you will come to see more and more that the Power he is referring to is right where you are. The class is a wonderful place to meet like-minded people enjoying discussion and refreshments. It's informative, fun and there's no charge!
Flowers
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield
Description: To follow...
Greeters & Ushers
Leader: Reverend Louie Gates
Description: To follow...
Healing Ministry
Leader: Reverend Louie Gates/Reverend Sandy Gohlke
Description: To follow...
Homeless Shelter Cooking Team
Leader: Hazel Carter
Description: This team meets the first Thursday and third Monday of the month at 4 p.m., to prepare a simple meal for the Chico homeless.
Kosmic Kids
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield
Description: Our Kosmic Kids, ages 5-12, meet in the Youth and Family Services building across the parking lot during the 2nd service. Our time together begins with a game to inspire connection, followed by a candlelight ceremony and sharing, and finally, the day?s lesson. We use the adopted Religious Science International curriculum, supplemented by service projects, music, and special holiday activities.
Lighting and Sound
Leader: Robert Dilts
Description: This team provides proper lighting and sound for each of our two Sunday lessons.In addition, lessons are recorded on cassette tapes which are available after each service as well as on digital MP3 which is available on our website.
Membership
Leader: Kristen Wilson
Description: The membership team is responsible for growth and retention of the church membership. They greet visitors and provide information to newcomers, organize membership drives, and coordinate events that tie into membership including recognition of new members, discovery classes and social opportunities.
Music
Leader: Larry Sill
Description: Music is a vital and vibrant part of our church experience. Choir, WomanSong and other special groups contribute to our music program. Choir rehearses at the Church, 7 to 9 p.m. each Thursday evening (September through May). Come join the fun!
Nursery
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield
Description: We provide excellent care both services for infants to preschool children (4 years old.) Parents are welcome to bring their youngest to the nursery room adjacent to the sanctuary.
Salvation Army Cooking Teams
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Leader: Hal Howard Description: This team meets the first and third Sundays of the month, from 3 to 6 p.m., to cook a meal and serve it as a ministry from our church.
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Social Team
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield
Description: Volunteers team up each week to provide wonderful food for the social hour following every Sunday service. They arrive early to help set up with their team and stay afterwards to help with clean-up. Volunteers commit to one Sunday monthly and their efforts are appreciated by the entire congregation.
Special Events
Leader: Reverend Dr. Carolyn McKeown
Description: Special Events are carefully selected by the ministers and are advertised in the bi-monthly newsletter, the e-bulletin and weekly Sunday programs. A flyer is generally available that tells about the workshop and the person who is presenting it. The goal for the workshops is to enrich the lives of those attending. Tools to use on a daily basis are usually given which help to expand a greater awareness of one's spiritual magnificence. This is done by inviting well-known people who have written a book or have successfully created a workshop that causes an experience of expanding a consciousness of the Divine within the individuals.
Spiritual Practitioners
Leader: Reverend Michael Benson
Description: To follow...
Staff Ministers
Leader: Reverend Dr. Carolyn McKeown
Description: The staff ministers of the Spiritual Enrichment Center have completed at least 5 years training of Religious Science accredited class work, completed the Science of Mind 400 Intensive training and passed an oral exam before a panel of three ordained ministers. The staff minister may apply for the non-salaried position with a Religious Science Church, serving a specific assignment to be determined by the pastor or pastoral team. Areas of responsibilities could be Minister of Youth Education, Pastoral Care, Director of Practitioners, etc. All staff ministers may receive pay for counseling, conducting weddings, funerals and christenings, as well as teaching accredited Science of Mind classes under the supervision of the Pastor. The staff minister is licensed annually on approval of the pastor and is eligible for consideration for ordination upon completion of certain criteria.
The staff minister must live in the community and be a regular, active participant and member in the church.
Teen Group
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield
Description: Our Teens, ages 12? to 18, meet in the Favor Building, west of our church building from 10:30 to noon. Each meeting begins with personal sharing, followed by a workshop to promote spiritual and personal growth. Meetings are facilitated by our Youth Advisors: Rev. Teri Lerch, Rev. Jill Lacefield, Erica Mendoza, and David Coots. Our teens also attend RSI?s summer and winter seminars for teens as well as workshops for Northern California youth groups each fall and winter. These activities are wonderful ways for our teens to connect with others on the spiritual path. Service is another value our program supports. Teens participate in annual service projects for our local and global communities.
Youth Church
Leader: Reverend Jill Lacefield
Description: The Spiritual Enrichment Center offers programs for ages infant to 18 years. All of our activities serve to facilitate the personal and spiritual growth of our youngest. From learning spiritual principles to music to community service, our children come to understand that the Divine Love of God is who they truly are. And what a difference this awareness makes in the lives of your youth!
