Musical Event Highlights National Prayer Day

Pastor Chuck Smith of Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa will lead a “Worship and Prayer Musical” in honor of National Prayer Day from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday in front of the Hall of Administration in Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza. Information: (714) 953-8583.

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will celebrate National Jewish Music Month with a concert by Cantor Vladimir Shtayerman at 7 p.m. Sunday. Shtayerman will be accompanied by pianist Rinna Livshin. Cost is $10, or $5 for children. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 548-6900.

Inactive Catholics are invited to a discussion on scripture, morality, marriage annulments and more at 7 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Fatima Church. Those who have been away from the church or have questions are encouraged to attend. The church is at 105 La Esperanza, San Clemente. Information: (714) 492-4101.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue the “Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” series with the sermon “The Law of Karma” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Child care will be provided as well as Sunday school. Meditation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Diana Heath and clinical psychologist Eugene Erickson will offer “The Interplay Between Spirituality and Therapy” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Music will be provided by The Irvine Trio. An affirmation class will take place from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

The First Baptist Church of Santa Ana will have a “Hymn Festival” celebrating the Great Hymns of the Church at 2 p.m Sunday. Organist Marvel Jensen will be featured. The church is at 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 547-2557.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will conclude her series, “A Rainbow Called Religion,” with the sermon, “Can I Be Religious and Be Funny?” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-8061.

Prof. Daniel Weihs, dean of the Technion Graduate School in Haifa, Israel, will speak on “Israel’s Emergence as a Technological Superpower: The True Force Behind Peace” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Temple Judea. The temple is at 24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 830-0470.

The Christian Science Activity Center will offer a Bible lesson on “Probation After Death” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school will also take place. A testimony meeting with accounts of healing through prayer will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The center is at 31591-C Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 443-2537.

A concert featuring music by the Crimson River Quartet and the Regents Quartet will take place at 7 p.m. tonight at the First Baptist Church of Tustin. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 2472 Walnut Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 544-3070.

The Pacific Christian Women’s Assn. will have its Pacific Christian College Women’s Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday. The featured speaker will be Shari Rose, Mrs. United States. Cost is $13 on the day of the event. The college is at 2500 E. Nutwood Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 523-3687.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will speak on “Jewish Mysticism: Exploring Inner Worlds” at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Music will be provided by Cantor Ruti Braier. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Pkwy., Irvine. Information: (714) 553-3535.

The Christian contemporary band Jenerashuns will be in concert at 7 p.m. tonight at the Community Bible Church of Huntington Beach. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 401 6th St., Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 536-4255.

An evening of inspirational music will be presented at 7 p.m. tonight by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The program will include the Cypress Stake Choir, the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Choir, Camerata from Cypress College and Cantor Yehuda Keller. The church is at 5151 Orange Ave., Cypress. Information: (714) 826-3207.

The Rev. Robert Ross will preach on “All Things Bright and Beautiful” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. The title is taken from Cecil Frances Alexander’s poem, which is a celebration of the beauty inherent in all life. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

Rabbi Allen Krause will speak on “Jewish Perspectives” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Laguna Beach. Krause is the religious leader of Temple Beth El, a Traditional Reform temple. A religious education program for children ages 5 to 12 will meet during the service. The church is at 429 Cypress Ave., Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

The Rev. Ken Macklin will give the message “The Life Which is Broken” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Registration for a four-week “Catch the Spirit” seminar will be taken following the 10:30 a.m. service. The church is at 8152 McFadden Ave., Westminster. Information: (714) 897-0100.

The Rev. Steve Sweet will give the message “I Am Not Ashamed” at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday services at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-7555.

Messiah Lutheran Church of Yorba Linda will have its second annual Day of Prayer from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. today. Individuals may come and spend time in prayer and follow a booklet with prayer suggestions and inspirational readings. Brief services are held every half-hour at different prayer stations throughout the church. Opportunities for group prayer are also available. The church is at 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. Information: (714) 528-0920.

The California Satsang Society, Inc. will offer the service “Miracles Happen--Can You See Them?” 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, #8B, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 661-9533.

Tom Harken, who overcame illiteracy after becoming a CEO, will join Robert H. Schuller during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services at the Crystal Cathedral. Music will be provided by contemporary vocalist Pam Thum, the King’s Singers and the Pasadena Tabernacle Choir of the Salvation Army. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Nancy Moore, of the San Gabriel Presbytery, will speak on “A Second Look” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. On Thursday, the church will observe the National Day of Prayer with a continental breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Cost is $1. A prayer coffee will take place at 9 a.m. and a lunch-break prayer service will be held in four 15-minute sessions from noon to 1 p.m. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

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