‘Decisions’ Continues at Placentia Presbyterian

Associate Pastor James R. Wilson will continue the “Decisions That Make a Difference” series with the sermon “Here I Am, Send Me” at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. The church is now accepting registrations for its Vacation Bible School that runs July 22-26 for children ages 4 years old through the 4th grade. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. Information: (714) 528-1438.

The Rev. Silvio Nardoni will be the guest speaker Sunday at the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, preaching on “The Hustler: Ethics and Values in the Movies” at 10:30 a.m. The former minister of Emerson Unitarian Church in Canoga Park and a practicing attorney, Nardoni will share thoughts about how films may raise and answer questions on ethics in contemporary society. Music will be provided by pianist Chizuka Asada. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Where in the World is God?” Pentecost series with the sermon “In Revolutions? How Was Your 4th of July?” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. On Wednesday, an hour of meditation will take place at 7 a.m., and a discussion group will meet at 7:15 p.m. in the church library. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 951-7260.

Frank H. Freed, executive director of the church counseling center, will help lead the services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. The National Children’s Choir Festival will also be featured. An evening service will take place at 6. The cathedral is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will continue the “Facing the Enemy: The Seven Deadly Sins” series with the sermon “Keeping Up With the Joneses” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday the Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. A time for healing prayers will follow each service. Registrations are being accepted for Vacation Bible School, which runs from July 29 through Aug. 2. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 837-2323.

A guest speaker, the Rev. Frank Giudici, will lead the services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Giudici is a recognized Unity Bible scholar and the former chairman of the biblical studies and skills department for the Unity School of Religious Studies at Unity Village, Missouri. Sunday School and child care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Drive, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

The Unity Church of Tustin will play host to Thom Cavelli, a clinical psychologist who will present a seminar on “The Royal Marriage” at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Cavelli will discuss the different stages of relationships and ways to have an ideal marriage. The church is at 14402 Prospect Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 730-3444.

The Rev. George Munzing will lead services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The Chancel Choir, directed by Hanan Yaqub, will sing Benjamin Britten’s “Jubilate Deo” and Robert Ray’s “He Never Failed Me Yet.” Child care for children to age 5 will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant will offer a “Vacation Bible Ship” school session from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Cost is $5, with a family maximum of $15 (registration cannot be taken over the phone). Scholarships are available. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 557-3340.

This week’s Torah portion of the family Shabbat service will feature “Torah Tale Theater,” directed by Barry Koff, at 7 p.m. Friday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. Children will be encouraged to play roles in the comedy/drama, which recounts the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Jordan River and the war against the Midianites. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 857-2226.

“Summer ‘Round the World” is the theme of a summer camp for children aged 5 to 10 being offered by Step by Step at B’nai Israel. The camp will run weekdays, July 8 through Aug. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended care available until 6 p.m. The program will integrate Jewish culture and tradition with the exploration of American, Israeli and Japanese cultures. The registration fee of $35 includes a T-shirt; camp is $110 per week. Step by Step is a program of Congregation B’nai Israel, a conservative synagogue, and is managed by National Pediatric Support Services, a child-care management company. The synagogue is at 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 730-0860.

Father Tom Allender will lead a “Your Life’s Journey” parish mission series presented at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1015 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 540-2214.

Summer worship services will be held at 10 and 11 a.m. beginning Sunday at the First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa. Sunday School for all ages is at 8:45 a.m. and child care will be provided. Vacation Bible School for children through 6th grade will take place from 9 a.m. to noon July 29 through Aug. 2. Registrations are now being accepted. The church is at 420 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 548-7727.

Psychologist Michael Gass will speak on “Overcoming Losses and Disappointments for a More Effective Future” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. A children’s program will also be featured. Child care will be provided. The church meets in the George Washington Community Center at 250 E. Cypress, Anaheim. Information: (714) 758-1050.

Kathy Call, executive director of China Connection, will be the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 2580 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim. Information: (714) 828-1077.

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

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