Synagogue Seeks Sweaters, Blankets

In an effort to offer some protection against winter cold for homeless people and those living in substandard housing, the Social Action Committee of Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin is sponsoring a sweater and blanket drive this month.

In addition to proceeds being donated to the United States Mission in Los Angeles, sweaters, jackets and blankets in all sizes are being collected at the synagogue, 655 S. B St., Tustin. For information, call (714) 730-9693.

“A Ceremony of Carols,” by Benjamin Britten, will be presented at the 10 a.m. Eucharist service on Sunday at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. The choir will be conducted by James Rogers. For information, call (714) 870-4350.

The Rev. Ed Linberg will preach at both the 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 30121 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel. A potluck supper will be held Sunday evening at 5:30. For information, call (714) 495-1310.

The Jewish Community Forum, an arena for the free expression of ideas relating to the Jewish experience, will begin its 1989 season Sunday with an evening of Jewish music sung by Shula Kalir. The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. For information, call (714) 538-0404.

The Rev. Edward Caldwell will speak at Sunday services at Laguna Presbyterian Church, 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. Infant care will be available at both the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Sunday school will be held at 9 a.m. A coffee fellowship will be held after each service. For information, call (714) 494-7555.

A 6-week structured group experience will be offered for engaged or married Jewish-Christian couples beginning Jan. 18 at 7 Laguna Woods Drive, Laguna Niguel. The program is designed to help interfaith married couples in clarifying their knowledge and values regarding religious beliefs and to develop practical plans for dealing with in-laws, children’s educations, rituals and holiday celebration. Fee is $150 per couple, or $140 if registration is completed by Wednesday. For information, call (714) 496-3474.

The Rev. Michael H. Wenning will give sermons at both the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church, 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. The Rev. Steven D. Metcalf will give the children’s sermon at the 9 a.m. service. Adult Education Classes, conducting by Elder Carroll Nyquist, will be held Sunday at 10 a.m. For information, call (714) 837-2323.

“Economic Justice for All” is the topic of an educational program to be held Jan. 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Development, 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. The program will be presented by Sister Kathleen Schinhofen. Cost is $10. Registration deadline is Friday. For information, call (714) 744-3175.

Tommy Lasorda, Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager, will be the guest speaker at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at the Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. He will also speak at the Celebrity Class, which will meet at 10 a.m. in the cathedral. Musical guests will be singers White Eagle and Debby Smith. For information, call (714) 971-4069.

The Rev. Richard Halverson, chaplain of the U.S. Senate since 1981, will speak Jan. 15 at the 8:30 and 10:15 services at the Mariners Church, 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. Halverson is the president of Concern Ministries Inc., a charitable foundation located in Washington. For information, call (714) 640-6010.

Rabbi Allen Krause will speak on “Moses and Aaron: A Model for Dealing With Contemporary Conflict” during Sabbath Services on Friday at 8 p.m at Temple Beth El, 30121 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel. For information, call (714) 364-2332.