Church Offers Workshop Series for Families

A series of three religious and secular workshops aimed at the entire family will continue Monday from 10 a.m. to noon at the Community Presbyterian Church of San Juan Capistrano, 32202 Del Obispo Road.

Sponsored by the Interfaith Peace Ministry of Orange County, the “First Annual Shalom Series: Spiritual Growth Through Social Justice and Peace” will feature an on-site art project for children using the theme “What Peace Means to Me.” The project will be led by art educator Phyllis Dennison.

Workshop activities for adults will include films and discussion on the quest for peace and justice.

Subsequent workshops will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton, 838 N. Euclid Ave. An optional donation of $5 per family will be requested. For more information, call (714) 771-2901.

Temple Beth David will hold an open house at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. As part of a series of open houses held to introduce the Jewish community to Temple Beth David’s activities, the Membership Night service will be conducted by Rabbi Henri E. Front and Cantor Harry Newman. Also, author Nina Vida will speak on “Challenge: Writing About the Holocaust” at 8 p.m. She is the author of the recent book “Return From Darkness.” A social hour will follow all services. For more information call (714) 892-6623.

The Christian Women’s Club of Fullerton will hold a luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Los Coyotes Country Club, 8888 Los Coyotes Drive, Buena Park. “Personally Yours” is the theme of the affair, which features a presentation by Nordstrom’s representative. Guest speaker will be Dan Barbour, a Vietnam veteran. Cost is $7.25 per person. Child care will be provided. For more information call (714) 529-8995.

A silent auction will be held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church after 10 a.m. worship services Sunday at 429 Park Ave., Laguna Beach. Participants are invited to bring a lunch and bid on the items that have been donated to the church, including original artwork, crafts and professional services. All donations are tax deductible and will be used to fund church activities. For more information call (714) 859-9249.

Irvine Presbyterian Church, 5 Meadowbrook, will hold a night of prayer from 7 p.m. Friday until 7 a.m. the next morning. Members of the church will sign up for an hour of prayer during the 24-hour period. For more information call (714) 786-9627.

The Mission Viejo Day Chapter of Women’s Aglow Fellowship will hold a breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Holiday Inn in Mission Viejo. Lee Kreuger, president of the the group’s prison ministry, will speak on “Make Peace With Stress,” based on John 14:27. Cost is $7.25 per person. Child care will be provided. For more information, call (714) 768-8268.

The first of a series of sermons titled “Redemption of the Lord” will begin Sunday at the 9:30 a.m. service at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. The series will be given by the Rev. Craig Williams. Nursery care is provided during the worship service, and a fellowship hour follows the service in the church courtyard. For more information, call (714) 494-7555.

Linda Hopkins, a musical performer on the stage, will be guest soloist at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Rancho Capistrano Community Church, 29251 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. The Rev. Anthony Schuller will continue with his series of sermons, “The World’s Greatest Comebacks.” Sunday school will be offered to all age groups, and child care will be provided. For more information call (714) 643-2700.

The Lighthouse Christian Church in Garden Grove will hold a free concert at 7 p.m. Friday at 12012 Magnolia St. Featured at the outdoor affair will be progressive jazz music groups Michael Morgan and the Delivery Boys and Lost and Found. For more information call (714) 770-9981.

Musical artists Mick and Diane Barton will give a benefit concert for the Capistrano Valley Church of Religious Science at 7 p.m. Sunday at the San Juan Plaza, 32261 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Also featured will be jazz guitarist Joe Diorio. Tickets, $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for children, will be available at the door. A dessert and champagne buffet will also be offered as part of the admission price. For more information call (714) 240-6463.

The Mighty Fortress Orthodox Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1557 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, will hold a five-day Bible School beginning Monday. Available to preschoolers through adults, the 9 to 11:45 a.m. classes will stress the theme “Jesus Christ: True God, True Man, True Savior.” Bible stories, arts and crafts and refreshments will be included during each session. The classes will be held at Stoddard Park in Anaheim. For more information call Pastor Edward Worley at (714) 995-6301.

“A Leap in the Dark” is the message of the Rev. Randy M. Gibson at 9 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills, 24442 Moulton Parkway. Sunday school classes through eighth grade will be held at 9 a.m., with classes for teen-agers and adults held at 10 a.m. Nursery care will be provided during both services. For more information call (714) 837-3414.