Churches

Spotted: Trinity kids with their Alleluia banner on Easter

There is a tradition at Trinity Church in Menlo Park where the children who attend  paint a Alleluia banner on Ash Wednesday — and then

by Linda Hubbard
on March 31, 2024

Walter R. Umbach passes away at age 96

Ninety-six-year-old Walter Umbach, a former Menlo Park resident for 50 years, died on March 15, 2024. His funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 27,

by Linda Hubbard
on March 24, 2024

Good food, good cheer at Christmas Festival at The Nativity of the Holy Virgin Orthodox Church

The good food along with good cheer and some musical merriment continued this past Saturday on December 2 when the The Nativity of the Holy

by Linda Hubbard
on December 4, 2023

Spotted: Bishop of Myra aka St. Nicholas at Trinity Church

For well over 30 years, the Bishop of Myra aka St. Nicholas – as played by Woodside resident Dick Livermore – has been visiting Trinity

by Linda Hubbard
on December 3, 2023

Christmas Festival featuring Slavic cuisines and culture takes place December 2

Craving the delectable taste of mouthwatering Piroshki, Pelmeni, Bliny, and Borscht? Or are you curious to try these Slavic delicacies for the first time? Either

by Contributed Content
on November 30, 2023

Thistle Farms founder Becca Stevens returns to the Peninsula this weekend

Author, speaker, Episcopal priest, social entrepreneur and founder of Thistle Farm, the Rev. Becca Stevens is making a return visit to the Bay Area this

by Linda Hubbard
on September 20, 2023

Nativity Carnival kicks off summer in Menlo Park

The calendar may insist it's still spring, but the annual Nativity Carnival — now in its 43rd year — has long been the official start

by Linda Hubbard
on June 11, 2023

Nativity Carnival runs June 9, 10 & 11

The 41st edition of Nativity Carnival takes place this weekend. It opens on Friday, June 9, running from 5:00 to 10:00 pm on the Nativity

by Linda Hubbard
on June 5, 2023

Spotted: Youngster putting out fire at Community Disaster Preparedness Fair

  The Community Disaster Preparedness Fair was held today in Menlo Park at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A dozen or

by Linda Hubbard
on April 29, 2023

Spotted: Three Easter traditions at Trinity Church in Menlo Park

Long-time Easter traditions were on display at Trinity Church in Menlo Park this morning. The children retrieved the "Alleluia banner" which had been out of

by Linda Hubbard
on April 9, 2023