Church Plans ‘Africa Alive’ Festival

Main Place Christian Fellowship will present “Africa Alive,” a cultural festival, at 2 p.m. today. A slide show, music, dancing, African fashion and an “Out of Africa” experience will be featured. A donation of $5 is requested. The center is at 1701 E. Edinger Ave., Building H, Santa Ana. (714) 547-3416.

The Rev. Robert Ross will give the message “Seeds of the Passionate Garden” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Aliso Creek and All Souls Unitarian Universalist churches. Sunday School and religious education activities for children will also take place. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

The Rev. Diana Heath will give the sermon “Our Invisible Neighbors” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The sermon will focus on the book “The Tortilla Curtain,” by T.C. Boyle. An introduction to Unitarian Universalism workshop will take place at 9:15 a.m. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

St. John’s Lutheran Church will present “A Festival of Hymns,” featuring the adult choir Jubilate, at 3 p.m. Sunday in the sanctuary. William J. Heide will conduct the choir and musicians. A freewill offering will be taken and child care will be offered. The sanctuary is at 185 S. Center Drive, Orange. (714) 288-4400.

The Rev. Ken Macklin will give his sermon “Hope in the Time of Abandonment” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Nursery care will be provided and a freewill offering will be taken. A service of healing and communion will take place at 6 p.m. for those seeking physical, mental and emotional balance. The church is at 8152 McFadden Ave., Westminster. (714) 897-0100.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will give the message “What Can Be” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. 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. (714) 497-4563.

Steve Wilkens, Azusa Pacific University professor of philosophy and ethics, will speak on “The Religious Faith of Soren Kierkegaard” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. A freewill offering will be taken. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

A healing Mass and service will take place at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness or those concerned for someone are encouraged to attend. Music will be provided. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will continue its weekly discussion series “Serendipity” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Candi Dabney will speak on “Intimacy and Anger--Ties That Bind or Ties That Break.” A $3 donation is requested. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

Irvine United Church of Christ will play host for an Oktoberfest dinner and auction tonight at 6. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children. German specialty dishes will be served and items--including tickets for cultural events and amusement parks--will be auctioned. The church is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (714) 733-0220.

Olympic gold medal swimmer Cathy Ferguson will speak on “In the Shadow of the Gold” at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Messiah Lutheran Church. Ferguson will share how God has helped her to hold five world records, 10 American records and 13 national titles. The church is at 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. (714) 582-0920.

Unity Community Church will play host to an Awakening Heart Productions multimedia presentation at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. The photography and music of Mark and Dean Tucker will be featured. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Jerry Tankersley will continue his series on the “Holy Spirit” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. A freewill offering will be taken. Sunday school for all ages will be held at 9 a.m. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. (714) 494-7555.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will give the morning message at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. Third World Day will be celebrated at the church from noon to 2 p.m. in Bridge Hall. Third World handcrafts will be sold. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 951-7260.

Gary W. Demarest will lead the morning services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Sunday School will take place during the 9 a.m. service following the children’s sermon. A freewill offering will be taken. Many church groups will meet throughout the morning, and registration for the Bethel Bible study group will take place. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

The California Satsang Society Inc. will hold the worship service “The Year of Blessing” from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday. The society is a chartered affiliate of Eckankar, the religion of the light and sound of God. The society is at 32122 Paseo Adelanto, No. 8B, San Juan Capistrano. (714) 661-9533.

The Rev. Charles Dennis will continue his series “Forward Through the Ages” with the sermon “More of the Rest of the Story” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove. Church members from the years 1924 to 1965 will be recognized as part of the 120th-anniversary celebration. Music will be provided by the Youth and Chancel Choirs. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

Mariners Christian School will have a dedication celebration for its new kindergarten through eighth-grade facility at 2 p.m. Sunday. The school is at 300 Fischer Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 437-1700.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church will have its 1995 Annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The fair will feature booths with food vendors, handcrafted ceramics, artwork, jewelry, clothing and holiday gifts. Funds raised will go to the Brian Coleman Seminary scholarship fund. The church is at 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. (714) 526-6836.