Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ Takes Stage at St. Andrew’s

The St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church sanctuary choir and orchestra will present a staged and costumed version of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” at 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6; reservations are required. The church will continue its weekly discussion series “Serendipity” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Author Jim Smoke will speak on “Growing Strong at the Broken Places.” Admission fee is $3. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 631-2880.

Author Marilynn Carlson Webber will give the message “How to Become a Sweet Old Lady Instead of a Mean Old Witch” at 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Olaf Lutheran Church. Her book on this topic will be published in September. The church is at 12432 9th St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 534-2329.

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church will honor affirmation students during the service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. A fund-raising pancake breakfast will take place from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her series “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success” with the message “The Law of Detachment” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school will take place and meditation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

Bart Bean, community activist and medical instructor, will speak on “Victimless Crimes--The Legalization of Drugs” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Child care will be provided. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

The Christian Science Activity Center will offer a Bible lesson on “Mortals and Immortals” 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 21591-C Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 443-2537.

The Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will lead a service for singles at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Music will be led by Cantor Ruti Braier. An “Introduction to Reconstructionism and University Synagogue” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in a private home. Directions will be given with reservations. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 553-3535.

Pacific Bells Handbell Ensemble will be in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove. Mary Wen will perform the solo “Sabre Dance.” The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 534-1070.

A service celebrating the hymns in the history of the Christian church will take place at 8 a.m. Sunday at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. An offering for the Mary Magdalene project will be taken. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 644-1341.

Father John H. Hampsch will lead a healing Mass and service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness or those concerned for someone who is are encouraged to attend. Music will be provided by RUACH. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. Information: (714) 529-1821.

Pastor Ken Macklin will give the sermon “Sunday Clothes for Every Day” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Sunday school classes are from 8:45 to 10 a.m. The final “Catch the Spirit” seminar will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on “Transformation in Christ.” The church is at 8152 McFadden Ave., Westminster. Information: (714) 897-0100.

History teacher Al Mortenson will speak on “The Protestant Heritage and Its Effect on American Culture” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Sunday school will take place during the service. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

Inactive Catholics are invited to hear “Carry Joy into your Spiritual Renewal,” a discussion of scripture, morality, faith communities and more, at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Center. Those who have been away from the church, feel spiritually empty or just have questions are encouraged to attend. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 548-3844.

The musical “Prophets & Co.” will be performed at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa. The church is at 420 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 548-7727.

Christ Church by the Sea’s Don Roberson will lead an ocean-side “Service on the Sand,” at 8 a.m. Sunday at 14th Street. The theme will be “Wrestling with Angels” and will include singing. A “Sunday Night Alive” celebration will take place at 6:30 p.m. The church is at 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 673-3805.

Temple Beth Jacob will have its Discovery seminar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Questions about the Torah and Jews in history will be discussed. Cost is $25 and includes breakfast and a Chinese lunch buffet. Reservations are required. The congregation is at 3900 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: 786-5330.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “A Rainbow Called Religion” Eastertide series with the message “Can I Be Religious and Be Inclusive?” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. The church will play host to “A Day of Self-Discovery” for people living with HIV from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today. Lennon will be the keynote speaker. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 951-7260.

Dr. Ashima Mehta will share why she recommends the “Hour of Power” to her patients during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday morning worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. A new-member class will be held at 9 a.m. and a Hispanic service will be at 1 p.m. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

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