Talk to Focus on Vedic Scriptures

Meera Devi will speak on “Receiving the Divine Grace” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. The talk will be based on the Vedic scriptures of India. Cost is $5. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will have its annual Basketball Hoop Camp from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children in grades 4 through 8 can participate. Cost is $110. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Tustin. (714) 973-4920.

St. Wilfred of York Episcopal Church will have its Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Activities include crafts, songs and skits. Children in preschool through grade 6 can participate. The church is at 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach. (714) 962-7512.

Sonlight Island Vacation Bible School will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at Palisades United Methodist Church. Children age 4 through grade 6 will enjoy crafts, science, Bible stories, music, drama and a community project. The program will close with a mini-musical presented by the participants during the 10 a.m. worship service. Cost is $10 per child. The church is at 27002 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach. (949) 496-5502.

The Miracle Distribution Center’s 20th annual “A Course in Miracles” conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 29 and from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Speakers include William and Judith Skutch Whitson, Marianne Williamson, Hugh Prather and others. Registration is $125 per person. The convention center is at 800 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim. (800) 359-2246.

Alliance for Survival Director Marion Pack will give the message “Hiroshima Day” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Pack, who recently returned from India, will discuss antinuclear issues. The church is at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

The Polish National Alliance will have its 18th annual Polish American Day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Alpine Village. The event will begin with Mass, followed by music, folklore entertainment, food, exhibits, dancing and more. Cost is $5 per person. Children under 12 are free with an adult. Alpine Village is at 833 W. Torrance Blvd., Torrance. (714) 776-3922.

The women of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church will have their annual Rummage and Bake Sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15. Lunch will be served. The church is at 3700 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim. (714) 527-1095.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will discuss “Just How Hot Is Hell?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children and youths will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “The Movies and the Gospel” Pentecost series with the message “Objection, Objection, Objection: Jesus Meets Atticus Finch” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. A signing class led by Joshua Vechioone will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Bridge Hall. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 494-8061.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Eight Weeks to Optimum Spiritual Health” series with the message “Part of the Divine Flame” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Drive, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County will dedicate eight new homes from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at its building site in Irvine. Our Lady Queen of Angels Church, Mariners South Coast Church, the Irvine Co. and the city of Irvine helped sponsor the project along with other local businesses. Habitat is a nonprofit, ecumenical ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. The building site is at Tortuga Street and Paseo Westpark, Irvine. (714) 895-4331.

Guest speaker Rabbi Arnold Rachlis of the University Synagogue will give the message “My Journey of Faith” during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning services at Irvine United Church of Christ. Rachlis, a Reconstructionist movement leader and scholar, served as a White House fellow and senior affairs advisor in the State Department. The church is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 733-0220.

David Alexander will speak on “Gene Roddenberry: Artist, Philosopher and Revolutionary” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Alexander is the authorized biographer of Roddenberry, who created “Star Trek.” Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

The Rev. James Dallas will lead the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship services at the United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. The Rev. Brent Criswell will discuss “The Cooperative Parish” from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. at the Adult Forum in the Wesley Room. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-3414.

Pastor Juan Carlos Ortiz will continue his Philipians series with the message “Always a Winner” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Children’s pastor Tino Ballesteros will deliver a children’s message. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

D.J. Meincke will lead a service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Meincke also will conduct a creativity workshop. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-3414.

An early bird discussion on “Iran as Seen by an American Technologist” by Virginia McCherry will take place at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Universalist Church of South County. Tamiko Washington will perform the one-woman show “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl” during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will speak on “A Vital Hope” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Mezzo-soprano Kim Kindstrom and guitarist Roger Carey will perform. Adult classes, children’s programs and nursery care will be offered. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

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