Church Presents ‘Two From Galilee’

The Rose Drive Friends Church Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra and Drama Ministries will present “Two From Galilee” at 6 p.m. Sunday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 7:30 p.m. Friday. Morning services will take place at 8 and 10:50 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 4221 Rose Drive, Yorba Linda. Information: (714) 528-0520.

St. Alban’s Church will have its 8th annual Cambridge University Service of Lessons and Carols at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Refreshments will follow. The church is at 300 E. Imperial Highway, Brea. Information: (714) 671-4975.

An all-dairy Hanukkah potluck dinner will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. Rabbi David Rosenberg will lead a candlelight ceremony. Games and singing also will be included in the festivities. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children; reservations are requested. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 548-6900.

The Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will have its “Set for the Holidays” luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the Tustin Ranch Golf Clubhouse. Speaker Kathy Verhoeven will tell of her life as the wife of a professional baseball player. Holiday songs will be provided by Dorcas Preston. Cost is $13, and reservations are required by Tuesday. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin. Information: (714) 731-0432.

The Chabad Chai Center will sponsor a Grand Hanukkah celebration at 4 p.m. Sunday at Fashion Island. A special celebrity guest will light the giant menorah and the Chai Center Talmud Torah Group will sing. There also will be dancing, gelt and dreidels. The Chai Center also announces its new World Wide Web site at https://www.chabadirvine.org. Fashion Island is at Newport Center Drive in Newport Beach. Information: (714) 786-5000.

The annual Light Up a Life tribute to honor and remember loved ones will take place at 4 p.m. today at the Irvine Marketplace. Donations, which will be used to build a hospice/respite care facility, will be acknowledged with a light or ornament on the menorah or Christmas tree. Irvine Marketplace is at 4255 Campus Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 550-0800.

First Southern Baptist Church will present its annual “Christmas Around the Tables” musical drama at 6 p.m. Friday through next Sunday. Refreshments will be served; suggested donation is $5. The church is at 10350 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley. Information: (714) 968-4222.

An Advent “Gaudete Concert” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. The concert will feature three choirs from St. Vincent and the Grace Lutheran Church Handbell Quartet. The church is at 8345 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 842-3000.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will have its annual holiday Alternative Gift and Greens Market from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. The market supports programs promoting self-sufficiency and emergency care for Third World countries. The church is at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Information: (714) 644-0463.

The Spurgeon United Methodist Church master chorale with orchestra will present a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Under the direction of George Georgieff, the concert will feature Gabrielli’s “Jubilate Deo,” Charpentier’s “Midnight Mass for Christmas” and “The Many Moods of Christmas.” A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1025 W. Memory Lane, Santa Ana. Information: (714) 542-3551.

Ocean Hills Community Church’s Christmas tree lot will be open from 1 to 9 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekends through Dec. 17. Proceeds will help support the youth ministry. The church is at 32222 Del Obispo, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 496-7411.

The youth fine arts program at Messiah Lutheran Church will present a contemporary version of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. Friday and next Saturday, Dec. 14. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3.50 for children. The church is at 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. Information: (714) 582-0920.

“Remember to Prepare” will be the topic of the service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. An “Adventually: Waiting for the Messiah” Readers Theatre will be performed. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 644-1341.

Noah benShea, teacher and author, will speak at the One-On-One series at 7 p.m. Sunday at Congregation Eilat. There will be a question-and-answer period and book signing. Tickets are $15, and refreshments will be served. The congregation is at 22081 Hidalgo, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 770-9606.

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will have its annual Alternative Christmas Market following the 8 and 10 a.m. worship services Sunday. The market offers a variety of gifts for those in need both locally and worldwide. The church is at 4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 559-4699.

The Men’s Club and Sisterhood of Temple Beth Emet will host a Hanukkah celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday. Holiday food will be available for $3. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. Information: (714) 772-4720.

The Chancel Choir, soloists, organ and orchestra of Tustin Presbyterian Church will perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s “Messiah” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Early arrival is urged as no seats are reserved. A Christmas craft workshop will take place until 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The church school youth will present a Christmas program at 5 p.m. A dinner will follow. Cost to make three crafts is $2.50; cost of dinner is also $2.50.

The Christian Science Activity Center will offer the Bible lesson “God, the Only Cause and Creator” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A testimony meeting with readings on “Staying on Track in the Christmas Season” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The center is at 31591-C Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. Information: (714) 443-2537.

The combined choirs of the First Baptist Churches of Santa Ana and Alhambra, and the Coastline Community Chorale will present the dramatic musical “A Time for Christmas” at 6 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Santa Ana. The church is at 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 547-2557.

The Sisterhood of Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot will host a Hanukkah party at 7 p.m. tonight. There will be a separate children’s room with supervised games and activities to celebrate the “Festival of Lights.” Cost is $7.50 and everyone is asked to bring a plate of latkes or a dessert. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 857-2226.

Author Robert Monzingo will give the message “California’s Civil War Knight” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and youth education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will present “The Christmas Concert” at 8 p.m. Friday. The program is about Christmas through the ages and is presented in four parts: Victorian times, medieval times, 1950s New York City and the nativity scene. Tickets are $6, and all seats are reserved. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 631-2880.

Recording artist Gladys Knight will visit the Crystal Cathedral during the services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will speak on “My Spiritual Autobiography, Part II” at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Rachlis will tell about the people and experiences that have helped him find meaning and purpose in Judaism throughout his life. Music will be led by Cantor Ruti Braier and the University Synagogue Choir. Child care will be provided. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 553-3535.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Looking for Shadows--Living in the Light” Advent series with the message “Who Knows What Evil Lurks. . .” at 10 a.m. at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. The annual arts and crafts show will follow. A prayer service for World AIDS Day will take place at 3 p.m. with portions of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 951-7260.

Ross Cambell will give the message “Make Me an Instrument” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school also will take place. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

John A. Yzaguirre will speak on “Men Who Care and Their Psychological and Spiritual Fitness” during the Men’s Prayer Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. next Saturday at St. Irenaeus Church. Cost is $10. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. Information: (714) 826-0760.

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