Christian Science Center Offers Sunday School

The Christian Science Activity Center will offer a Bible lesson on Christian Science at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school will take place. A testimony meeting with readings on the “Healing Effect of Gratitude” will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The center is at 31591-C Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 443-2537.

St. Irenaeus Church will have Bible studies for beginners from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 30. A $5 material fee is requested. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. Information: (714) 826-0760.

A patriotic service, including instrumentalists and singers, will take place at 8 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Cypress Evangelical Free Church. Robert Dugan Jr., from the National Assn. of Evangelicals office of public affairs in Washington, D.C., will present the morning message. The church is at 6143 Ball Road, Cypress. Information: (310) 933-2032.

This month’s theme will be “Gang-Proofing Your Kids” at the Garden Grove Friends Church-sponsored Community Awareness Night at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Featured speaker will be former gang-member Joseph Montenegro. The church is at 12211 Magnolia St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 539-7735.

St. John the Baptist Parish’s music ministry department will present a patriotic concert and picnic at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Hot dogs, apple pie, lemonade and coffee will be served from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature the Parish Choir combined with the choirs of St. Simon and St. Jude churches. Also featured will be the handbell choirs, children’s choir, brass choir and a fife and drum corps. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1015 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 549-9619.

Michael Schumacher, chief probation officer for Orange County, will give the message “Whither Juvenile Justice” 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. Information: (714) 8717150.

The Rev. Dori Jeanie Somers will give the message “Toward a Personal Morality” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. This is Somers’ 25th year in the ministry. Sunday school will take place during the service. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will speak on “Doubletakes: Twice the Wisdom, Twice the Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A coffee hour will follow. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

Cantor Arie Shikler will examine the leader of a secondary revolt against the Romans in “Bar Kokhba and the Dead Sea Scrolls” during the service at 8 p.m. Friday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 857-2226.

Psychotherapist, lecturer and author Steven Farmer will lead a “Men’s Gathering” as part of “A Course in Miracles” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Unity Church of Tustin. Cost is $50. The church is at 14402 Prospect Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 730-3444.

The Jesus Expedition Bible School program will be offered from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 29 through August 2 at Trabuco Presbyterian Church. The program is for children ages 3 (potty trained) through fourth grade. The program features crafts, music and Bible study. Cost is $25 if registered by Sunday, or $30 per child with a maximum of $60 per family. The church is at 31802 Las Amigas, Trabuco Canyon. Information: (714) 589-5110.

The Rev. Don Brockus will give the sermon “Count the Cost” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Child care will be provided and a freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 8152 McFadden Ave., Westminster. Information: (714) 897-0100.

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church will present a “General Assembly ‘96: Focus on Youth” program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Music will be provided by pianist M’Lou Dietzer. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

The Rev. Robert A. Schuller will be joined by author Arthur Hastings and recording artist Lisa Bevill during the services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at The Crystal Cathedral. Sunday school for those over age 2 will be available. A Hispanic service, led by the Rev. Juan Carlos Ortiz, will be offered at 1 p.m. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

A new summer schedule, with a traditional service at 8:30 p.m. and a contemporary service at 10 a.m., will be in effect beginning Sunday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Care for children under age 7 will be available. The church is at 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point. Information: (714) 493-3496.

Morris Trevithick, a Christian Science teacher, will discuss “A New Look at Identity” at 11 a.m. today at First Church of Christ, Scientist. Trevithick will explain his belief that Christian Science and its teachings can heal all human problems. The church is at 920 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 543-5926.

Associate Pastor Robert Pietsch will give the sermon “Talking to God” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. A baptism and public reception of new members will take place. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue the “Where in the World is God?” series with the sermon “In High School?--Welcome to Summer” at 10 a.m Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. A Sufi meditation will take place at 7 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in the church library. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714)494-8061.

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