Redding Naz

Upward Basketball 2027 for kids, K- 5th grade. Registration is OPEN!

We’re excited to kick off another season of fun, teamwork, and growth both on and off the court—all in a Christ-centered environment.

Register a Player: https://registration.upward.org/UPW91301

Volunteer Sign-Up: https://registration.upward.org/UPW91301/volunteer

Whether you’re returning or brand new, we can’t wait for another amazing season. Let’s play ball!

Upward Pickleball League - Fall 2026

Registration is OPEN!

Players: https://registration.upward.org/UPW91322

Volunteers: https://registration.upward.org/UPW91322/volunteer

Questions? Email Pastor Gavin: [email protected]

Redding Naz We are on a journey with Jesus, learning to love deeply, connect with others, and serve the world.

Our English-speaking service begins at 10:30 AM, and our Mien-speaking service begins at 1:30 PM.

Please remember our Reno area churches and their communities in our prayers at this time.

(Photo taken by Pastor Stephen Arvin - North Valleys Church)

PLEASE PRAY FOR RENO 🙏

The Hawk Fire continues to impact the Reno and North Valleys area, with evacuations affecting many families and communities.

We have been in contact with our Reno-area pastors. Several families connected to our churches have been evacuated, and sadly, one family has lost their home. We are grateful that those affected are currently being cared for through the local church.

Hope Church in Sun Valley and North Valleys Church are in the affected area. North Valleys Church is currently within the evacuation warning zone. Many families connected to all our Reno-area churches have been impacted in some way.

Please join us in praying for those who have lost or been displaced from their homes, our pastors and churches serving their communities, the protection of our church properties, and the firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to bring the fire under control.

As needs become clearer, we will communicate opportunities for our district family to respond with emergency supplies and other resources.

For now, please lift all that has been shared to the Lord in prayer.

Redding Naz is part of the Sacramento District Church of The Nazarene and we are blessed to have a District Superintendent who shepherds pastors, guides churches in pastoral transition, and so much more.

This Sunday, we will welcome Darren Reed to preach in both of our worship gatherings: 10:30am English and 1:00pm Mien.

You're Invited!

Please take a moment to read this helpful information from the City of Redding regarding road closures etc. for the IronMan event on August 16th.

We've received many questions about the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California race, especially regarding road closures. Today, we're answering the questions we've seen most often from the community.

❓ Question: Why did Redding agree to host an event that closes some roads?
✅Answer: IRONMAN brings thousands of athletes, family members, volunteers, and spectators to our community. Those visitors stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, shop locally, and experience Redding. It's an opportunity to showcase our community on an international stage. We recognize the road closures may pose some inconvenience for some community members, but the closures are temporary, while the economic and tourism benefits can last well beyond race weekend.

❓Question: Are all of these roads really closed, or are some just slowed down?
✅Answer: That's an important distinction. Looking at the map alone, it can be easy to think everything that's highlighted is completely closed, but that's not the case. Three categories are shown on the larger document (linked below) that may affect travel on Race Day: Closures, Detours, and Impacts.

CLOSURES mean a road is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic during the race. In many cases, DETOURS are available to help you reach your destination. If you encounter a closure, use the alternate routes listed in the Detours section of the PDF linked below. IMPACTS mean the road remains open, but you'll be sharing it with IRONMAN participants. Expect slower travel, follow traffic control personnel, and proceed with caution.

For a full list of closures, detours, and impacts, visit https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-northern-california/traffic-impact

❓Question: What if I have to get to work, church, or the airport Sunday morning?
✅Answer: If your travel plans overlap with the posted closure routes and times, take a few minutes to review the traffic impact map and route information before Sunday morning. Depending on where you're headed, you may need to leave earlier, take an alternate route, or adjust your schedule if possible. We know this may be inconvenient for some, but planning ahead is the best way to avoid unexpected delays.

❓Question: What happens if there's an emergency or wildfire during the race?
✅Answer: Public safety remains the top priority. Police, fire, EMS, and emergency management agencies are all involved in planning events like this. Emergency responders maintain the ability to respond if needed, and if a major emergency requiring immediate action occurs, race operations can be modified or stopped.

❓Question: Why couldn't they hold the race somewhere else without affecting traffic?
✅Answer: An IRONMAN 70.3 race is a 70.3-mile event with a swim, bike, and run course that has to meet strict safety, distance, and logistical requirements. That means using public roads that can safely accommodate hundreds of athletes while allowing emergency access and support vehicles. Trails simply aren't wide enough or designed for the bike portion of an event like this.

❓Question: Is Interstate 5 actually shutting down?
✅Answer: No. One point of confusion is the traffic impact list, which references "Northbound Interstate 5 to Oasis." That's referring to the northbound exit ramp to Oasis Road—not Interstate 5 itself. The freeway remains open.

❓Question: Why is the race in August? Isn't it too hot?
✅Answer: This year's August date wasn't selected by the City of Redding. It was the only available weekend in IRONMAN's calendar for the inaugural event. The good news is that future years are already planned for a cooler time of year.

❓Question: Will athletes be safe in the heat?
✅Answer: IRONMAN races are held all over the world, including warm-weather locations. The organization has extensive heat protocols that include aid stations, hydration, medical personnel, cooling areas, and emergency planning. Athlete safety is a top priority at every race.

❓Question: Is it worth the inconvenience in navigating the City on Race Day?
✅Answer: We understand that some residents—especially those living along the course—will be affected by closures, detours, and impacts more than others. At the same time, hosting major events is one way communities attract visitors, support local businesses, build their reputations, and create long-term opportunities that benefit the community. The goal is to balance those benefits while minimizing the disruption as much as possible.