Guest Cantor Will Sing at Temple

Gloria Lenhoff will be the guest cantor during the 8 p.m. Shabbat service Friday at Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. Lenhoff, who sings in 23 languages, was born with Williams Syndrome, which causes mild to moderate retardation. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 548-6900.

CatholicMen Fellowships, with members from greater Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire, will host its third annual “Team Up ‘97” Super Saturday Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Saturday at the Long Beach Convention Center. Catholic recording artist John Michael Talbot and internationally known speaker Fr. Richard Rohr will be among the featured guests. A family concert will conclude the conference. The convention center is at 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Information: (714) 580-1060.

A Celestine Prophesy Interactive/Discussion Group, hosted by Goal-Tenders, will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon today at the Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. Goal-Tenders is a professional motivation and training company. Cost is $15. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. Information: (562) 431-6113.

James M. Kittelson, professor of history at Ohio State University, will speak on “Luther and the Reformation: Head vs. Heart” at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday at Concordia University. Kittelson has written more than 90 papers about Lutheran theology. Concordia is at 1530 Concordia West, Irvine. Information: (714) 854-8002, Ext. 304.

A Sunday Adult Forum series will take place from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. Sundays through March 9 at the United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. This week’s topic will be an overview of the book of Revelation led by Dr. James Dallas. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 837-3414.

A series of meetings exploring the theological and ethical aspects of homosexuality will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays through March 9, excluding Feb. 16, at the Mesa Verde United Methodist Church. The series, sponsored by the Commission on Missions, will be led by the Rev. Edward Hanson from the Hollywood United Methodist Church. Cost is $5. The church is at 1701 Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 979-8234.

Congregation Beth Jacob will present “Lunch and Learn: Genesis Revisited” Bible studies at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 and Feb. 24. “Nuts and Bolts of Kashrut” dietary classes will be offered at 8 p.m. for the next three Tuesdays. Classes will be led by Rabbi Joel Landau. The congregation is at 3900 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 786-5230.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will continue its weekly “Serendipity” discussion series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Author, seminar instructor and pastoral counselor Dick Innes will speak on “Baiting, Dating, Waiting and Mating.” A $3 donation is requested. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 631-2880.

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller will continue his “If It’s Going to Be, It’s Up to Me!” series based on his new book with the same name at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at The Crystal Cathedral. Joining him will be William Biggs, author of “Random Thoughts.” Singing group 4-Him will be performing. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will present the message “Following Diving Direction” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and child care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Robert Ross will speak about “What I Have Learned” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. This will be his farewell sermon, as he is retiring. A gala retirement party will take place at 4 p.m. at Terrace Community Clubhouse, 50 Jordon Ave., Irvine. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

Pastor William Halliday will lead a “Getting Into the Ring With God” informal praise service from 6 to 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. A traditional service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 2580 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim. Information: (714) 828-1077.

Fr. Tom Allender, S.J., will lead a Parish Mission after the 8:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday services at Our Lady of Fatima. The church is at 105 La Esperanza, San Clemente. Information: (714) 492-4101.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “The Changing Face and Soul of Unitarian-Universalism” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Church programs for all ages will be offered. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will give the “It Can’t Be February Already!” Epiphany message at 10 a.m. at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-8061.

Associate pastor Robert Pietsch will lead a meditation for the Communion services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Pietsch will speak about “The Foolishness of the Cross.” Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir and care for children to age 5 will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will give his sermon “Me? A Missionary?” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday the Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. The Children’s Sunday School will take place during the 9 a.m. service after the children’s sermon. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 837-2323.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will give the message “Power, Money and Justice” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Laguna Beach. Schriner will lead the congregation in its second exploration of proposed 1997 UU Resolutions. A religious education program for children 5 to 12 will take place during the service. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

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