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The Jewish Federation Young Leadership will have a luncheon at 10 a.m. Sunday. American-born Israeli journalist Sue Fishkoff, a reporter for the Jerusalem Post, will speak on “Jew or Journalist? A Personal Look at the Moral Implications of Covering Jewish Issues as a Jew.” The brunch is free to members and $18 for others.

The senior center will have its 18th annual Rosh Hashana luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Cost is $7.50 per person. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 755-0370.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish will offer a series of lectures on the different scientific and religious perspectives on evolution and genetic research from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays through Oct. 13. The first lecture will feature Father William K. Steoger speaking on “The Catholic Church and Contemporary Research on Religious Science.” Cost is $5 per lecture. The church is at 6 Hillgate, Irvine. (714) 854-1000.

This week’s Adult Forum will feature pastor James Dallas speaking on “New Views for an Emerging Church” from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Regular worship services are at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-3414.

James Stewart Lusby will be installed as the Headmaster at 4 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Episcopal School. The Rev. Robert Anderson, assisting bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will officiate. The school is at 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita. (714) 858-5144.

The Rev. John L. Price will speak on “An Evening With an Ex-Maniac: Crazy Wisdom for Crazy Times” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday at the Unity Church of Tustin. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 14402 Prospect Ave., Tustin. (714) 730-3444.

Concordia University’s music professor will be in concert at 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday in the Good Shepherd Chapel. The afternoon performance is $15 per person and the evening is $25. All proceeds will go toward refurbishment of the chapel. The university is at 1530 Concordia West, Irvine. (714) 854-8002.

Inactive Catholics are invited to a discussion on scripture, morality, faith communities and more at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Center. Those that have been away from the church, feel spiritually empty or just have questions are encouraged to attend. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 548-3844.

Gene Roberson will give an organ concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at South Shores Church. Then on Friday at 7 p.m., Mary Rice Hopkins will be in concert. Tickets are $6. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (714) 496-9331.

Gate of Heaven Chapel will present psychic and trance medium Aulikki at a spiritual healing service at 2 p.m. Sunday. A worship service will follow. The church meets at the Masonic Temple at 1401 15th St., Newport Beach. (714) 722-4609.

Messiah Lutheran Church will offer “A Journey of Hope and New Beginnings” divorce recovery workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 13. Cost is $27; registration must be made by Sunday. Child care will be available. The church is at 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. (714) 582-0920.

Author Vick Knight Jr. will discuss his new book “Send for Haym Salomon” at 10 a.m. Monday during the Women’s American ORT luncheon at Temple Beth Tikvah. Admission is free for members who have paid their 1997-98 dues. Reservations are required. The temple is at 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 776-1529.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will speak on “Genesis in September: The Creation Story From Jewish and Christian Perspectives” during the Adult Education evening at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the University Synagogue. There will be Shabbat services at 8 p.m. Friday. The topic will be “Writing an Ethical Will.” The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (714) 553-3535.

The Rev. Mark Kowalewski will speak on capital punishment at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Wilfred of York Episcopal Church. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. The church is at 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach. (714) 962-7512.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will continue it’s weekly “Serendipity” discussion series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Frank Freed, Ph.D., will speak on “Breaking Free When You’re Feeling Trapped.” A $3 donation is requested. The church is at 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

Baseball legend Tommy Lasorda and musician John Tesh will join the Rev. Robert Schuller at the pulpit during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday morning worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. Schuller will begin a “God Knows Our Tomorrow’s Better Than We Know Our Yesterdays” series. On Friday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. there will be a country music benefit concert. Tickets are $15. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Pastor Mike Webb will continue his “Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts” series at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Word of Faith Family Church. The church is at 19432 Bake Parkway, Foothill Ranch. (714) 581-5070.

Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center has added an Interfaith Health Ministries Program and will have an explanatory seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in Conference Room A. Cost is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch. The medical center is at 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 378-7000.

Shepherd of the Hills Church will present Bing Wang, associate concert master of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, in concert during the 10:15 a.m. Sunday morning worship service. The church is looking for choir members. Rehearsals are held from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Thursdays. The church is at 30121 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel. (714) 495-1310.

The Rev. Maurice Ogden will speak on “Liberation Theology” during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship services at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Child care will be available. The church meets at the George Washington Community Center at 250 E. Cypress St., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

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