Sermon Focuses on Being Creative

The Rev. Donald Shoemaker will give the message “Being Creative Before a Creative God” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Grace Community Church of Seal Beach. A concert for kids will take place at 6 p.m. and a concert of praise featuring Jane Alayra will follow at 7. The church is at 138 8th St., Seal Beach. Information: (310) 596-1605.

The Rev. Jeanie Thorndike will lead the morning worship services at 9 and 10:30 Sunday at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-7555.

Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills will celebrate its 30-year anniversary during its morning services at 9 and 11 Sunday. The Children’s Sunday School will take place during the 9 a.m. service following the children’s sermon. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 837-2323.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will have a Discovery Weekend today and Sunday. The seminar, which started Friday, emphasizes Christian discipleship and ends at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Ken Macklin will give his sermon “Faith It” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Nursery care for children up to 5 years old will be provided. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 8152 McFadden Ave., Westminster. Information: (714) 897-0100.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will begin “Love Changes Everything,” a seven-part series, on Sunday with the message “Letting Go.” Services and Sunday School are at 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Unity Community Church. Meditation will take place from 8 to 8:30 a.m. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will have its annual Blessing of the Animals at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in the courtyard. The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi celebration will be highlighted. The church is at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Information: (714) 644-0463.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will lead the morning service at 10 Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church in Bridge Hall. Child care will be provided. Refreshments will be offered after the service. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 951-7260.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will offer blessings to all animals brought to the altar during the 10 a.m. service on Sunday. Members of the junior and senior high youth groups will pet-sit for free outside during the first part of the service. The church is at 4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 559-4699.

David Chittenden will give the message “God is a Woman and Her Name is Vivian” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Chittenden will focus on mental illness and universal health care. Silent and live lithograph auctions will be held at 7 tonight. Works by many well-known artists will be represented. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Robert Ross will give the message “Don’t Let Me Die” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at a joint service of Aliso Creek Church, All Souls Church and Unitarian Universalist. Sunday School will take place during the service. The service is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

Willard Johnson will present the program “The Healing Art--Native American Shamanism and the Earth” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Johnson is a professor of religious studies at UC San Diego and the author of books on comparative religion and spiritual transformation. A religious education program for children ages 4 to 15 will be held during the service. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

The Rev. Diana Heath will speak on “Social Justice, Liberal Religion and Taking Inventory on the Affirmation of Our Politically Moderate or Conservative UU Members and Friends” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and religious education will be offered during the service. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

The California Satsang Society Inc. will have the worship service “True Prayer is the Art of Listening to God” from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday at the Red Lion Inn. The society is a chartered affiliate of Eckankar, the religion of the Light and Sound of God. The Red Lion Inn is at 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 661-9533.

The Crystal Cathedral will play host to the International Women’s Conference on Possibility Thinking from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Arvella Schuller will speak on “Saying Yes to God’s Promises.” Scheduled speakers include singer Naomi Judd. Cost is $225, which includes four lunches, two dinners and choice of 20 seminars. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4150.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will continue its weekly discussion series “Serendipity” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. John Townsend will speak on “Finding ‘Safe People.’ ” A $3 donation, which includes refreshments, is requested. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 631-2880.

Temple Bat Yam will celebrate Sukkot, the Jewish thanksgiving also known as the “Feast of Booths,” at 6 p.m. Friday. The night begins with a dinner followed by Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. The holiday continues Sunday with a dinner at 5 p.m. and Monday with a musical program at 7 p.m. followed by a special service at 7:30. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 644-1999.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Anaheim will present “Fools for Christ,” a group of professional Christian comedians, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Performers include Phil Snyder, Jennifer Rawlings and Nick Arnette. The fellowship is at 5340 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Information: (714) 777-4777.

The women of Redeemer Lutheran Church will have a Country Festival from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. Handmade items, baked goods, bingo and a moon bounce for kids will all be featured. The church is at 16351 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 846-6330.

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