Church Holds Thanksgiving Service

St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church will host its annual Thanksgiving dinner at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Sacquety Hall. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share; baked turkey will be provided. A Thanksgiving service will take place at 10 a.m. The church is at 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 962-7512.

Placentia United Methodist Church will have a Thanksgiving Eve service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Glenn Miller’s message will be “Results of a Thankful Spirit.” There will be performances by the hand-bell and chancel choirs. Child care will be available. The church is at 2050 Valencia Ave., Placentia. Information: (714) 528-1483.

Father Mike Manning will give the message “We Thank You, Lord” during the pre-Thanksgiving healing Mass and service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. Manning is founder and director of the Help the Children Here program, which aids abused children. Music will be provided by RUACH, Catholic Praise Band and Paul Dobies. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. Information: (714) 525-1774.

The 24-voice men’s chorus Christian Edition will be in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. A potluck dinner will take place at 5:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point. Information: (714) 493-3414.

Bob Shank’s Straight Talk will meet from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. at El Torito Grill. Shank is affiliated with Priority Living in Newport Beach. El Torito is at 1910 Main St., Irvine. Information: (714) 955-3453.

An Alternative Christmas Faire will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton. Participating organizations include Third World Hand Arts, Habitat for Humanity, the Heifer Project and Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service. Shoppers can purchase goods or make donations to benefit the needy. The church is at 838 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. Information: (714) 526-7701.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will speak on “Ragtime and the American Jewish Experience” at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Rachlis will discuss the hardships and successes of Eastern European Jews as they lived in America.

The synagogue, along with Irvine United Church of Christ, will have an interfaith pre-Thanksgiving service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Guest speaker will be Rusty Kennedy, executive director of the Orange County Human Relations Commission. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 654-2720.

Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will have its annual Community Thanksgiving service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Leaders from St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church and Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will take part in the service. Members from the church choirs will combine for the service and will be accompanied by organ, brass and percussion.

The churches will collect non-perishable or canned goods to be donated to charity. Following the service, there will be a potluck social. The church is at 20444 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach. Information: (714) 962-3333.

Bob and Yvonne Turnbull will speak on “How Our Bad Marriage Became a Good Marriage” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Mountain View Church. The Turnbulls are a speaking team who present conferences and seminars throughout the year. The church meets at Bathgate Elementary School, 27642 Napoli Way, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 458-6888.

High school sophomore Tom Eaton will lead services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. as part of Youth Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Sophomore Rachel Parker will play the organ, and other students will lead congregational singing. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Leslie Heyboer will speak on “Sitting at the Welcome Table” at 10:30 a.m Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Care for children to age 3 will be provided. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “The Church in the 21st Century” series with the message “Are We Thankful Yet?” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. New members will be honored during the annual Harvest Dinner following the service. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 494-8061.

Irvine United Church of Christ will host the Dances of Universal Peace at 4 p.m. Sunday. The dances, led by Tasnim Hermila Fernandez, are performed in a circle using sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from many faith traditions. Everyone present will be involved in the dancing. The church is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 733-0220.

The Center for Spiritual Development will offer an “Advent Day of Prayer” program from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Cost is $35 if registered by this Friday, otherwise $40. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. Information: (714) 744-3175, Ext. 400.

United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will host the second annual Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Observance at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Music will be provided by soloists and various groups from the Interfaith Council. Donations of goods and/or money will be collected to support the work of Lutheran Social Services. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 534-1070.

Naomi Judd of The Judds will talk about her new cookbook, “Naomi’s Home Companion” during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services at The Crystal Cathedral. In honor of the visit, country-style vocalists Jonathan Pierce and Kristy Hendley will perform “Farther Than Your Grace” and “Raised on Faith.” The Crystal Cathedral Choir will also perform. The church is at 14121 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

Presbyterian Church of the Master will host an Alternative Christmas Market following the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship services. Gifts including livestock, medical supplies, portable water systems, etc., will be available for purchase for the needy overseas. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 582-2670.

Helen Mills Lindsay will speak on “What Do We Have to Be Thankful For?” during the 9:30 a.m. early bird service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. A traditional Thanksgiving service will be at 10:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will speak on “The Way of We: Intimate Communication for Love, Friendship and Family” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Laguna Beach. A religious education program for children ages 5 to 12 will take place. The church is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4568.

Members of Temple Beth Emet and the Anaheim United Methodist Church will have their annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Beth Emet. The church and temple have celebrated this holiday together for the last 40 years. The church is at 1000 S. State College, Anaheim. Information: (714) 772-4720.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will lead a Thanksgiving Family Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children will be offered. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 871-7150.

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