Church Carnival Planned for Today

Canyon Hills Friends Church will put on its annual carnival from noon to 9 p.m. today in the church parking lot. There will be an air bounce, ring toss, cakewalk, clowns, a youth concert, dancing, food and more. The church is at 23101 La Palma Ave., Yorba Linda. (714) 692-2588.

St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church will continue its annual Oktoberfest celebration and carnival from noon to 11 p.m. today and from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Games, food and rides will be featured with bands and folk dancing. The church is at 19767 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. (714) 970-2771.

Father Mike Barry will conduct 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. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

Steven S. Steele will be ordained as a minister of the Presbyterian Church USA by the Los Ranchos Presbytery at 7 p.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow. The chancel choir, featuring soloist Jamie Frank, will provide music. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church of Anaheim will celebrate Saint Michael with an Evensong at 5 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 311 W. South St., Anaheim. (714) 535-4654.

The First Presbyterian Church of Westminster will host a community fiesta from 2:30 to 6 p.m. today. The free event will feature games, food and entertainment. The church is at 7702 Westminster Blvd. (714) 893-1393.

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will have its annual Septemberfest from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today. The Rockits, Estrella de Mexico and Daybreak will perform. There will also be games, rides, a rummage sale and international food. Admission is free. The church is at 8345 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 968-9080.

A benefit fund-raiser for the Episcopal Service Alliance will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Food and entertainment will be part of the evening. Tickets are $15. The event is at 201 E. Washington Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 542-2322.

The Order of Masters of the Highest Order, San Mat, World Wide Order of Linage of Saints have a new chapter that meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays. Meetings are free. The group meets at 118 1/2 Amerige Ave., Fullerton. (714) 526-1183.

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller will be joined by Olympian Janet Evans during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. Child care will be provided. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will hold a health fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. The event will offer carotid ultrasounds, back assessments, hearing tests, fingerprinting for children and more. The church is at 9812 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 968-4259.

Guest speaker the Rev. Larry Young will speak on “A Matter of Keeping Faith” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Christ Church by the Sea. A “Sunday Night Alive,” celebration will take place at 5:30 p.m. featuring a message by Pastor Dave Lehmberg and music by the 14th Street Gospel Band. Don Robertson will lead an oceanside “Service on the Sand” at 8 a.m. at 14th Street Bring your own chair. The church is at 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. (714) 673-3805.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fullerton will host the New City Parish Choir in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday. A free-will offering will be taken. The church is at 111 W. Las Palmas Drive, Fullerton. (714) 879-8290.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Living a Life on Purpose” series with the message “The Power of Commitment” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school will take place. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has designated this Sunday as Friendship Sunday. Services will take place at 8, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. Members have invited their neighbors, business associates, teammates and others to join them. The church is at 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point. (714) 493-3414.

Nurse Laurie Fisher will speak on “The Patient Protection Act” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Fisher will discuss the top 10 reasons to support this initiative. Child care will be provided. The church meets in the George Washington Community Center at 250 E. Cypress St., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

The Rev. Jerry Tankersley will continue his “God’s Love” series at 9 a.m. Sunday at Laguna Presbyterian Church. Music will be provided by the chancel choir, directed by Mitzi Interlandi. A coffee fellowship will follow. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. (714) 494-7555.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will give the message “Socrates and Kevorkian” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Child care will be provided. The church is at 1600 N. Acacia Ave. (714) 871-7150.

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