Event to Welcome Talented Minister

Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church will welcome the Rev. Peter Marshall with a dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Marshall is an author, speaker and winner of Religious Heritage of America’s 1986 Faith and Freedom Award. Dinner is $15. The church is at 18182 Culver Drive, Irvine. (949) 786-3326.

The interdenominational Christian music ministry the Celebrant Singers and Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1428.

St. Joseph Radio will host its 5th annual ‘50s-themed family picnic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hart Park. Live music, dancing, sports and games are planned. The park is at 701 S. Glassell, Orange. (714) 744-0336.

The Rev. Swamiji Maharaj will speak on “Love and Forgiveness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Maharaj worked with Mahatma Gandhi and spent time in prison with him. Child care and youth religious education will be provided. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

Guest speaker Culver Nelson will give the message “On Seeing and Believing: Religion According to Jesus” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Irvine United Church of Christ. Nelson is a Jesus Seminar fellow. The church is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 733-0220.

Laura Muir will lead a “Good Health Through Sound Knowledge” series during the early-bird hour at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Al Mortenson and Mickey Jackson will speak on “Tristan and Isolde: The Myth and the Music” at 10:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Tari Lennon continues her “Movies and the Gospel” series with the message “Do Whatever It Is You Do: Jesus Meets Auntie Mame” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Nursery care will provided. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 494-8061.

The Rev. Peter Marshall Jr. will speak on “Is There Hope for America?” at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Gary Demarest will lead the regular service at 10:30 a.m. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7852.

Medium Mark Edward will lead an ESP demonstration at 7:30 tonight at the Learning Light Foundation. Edward has appeared on TV shows such as “The Other Side” and “Biography.” Learning Light is at 1212 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim. (714) 533-2311.

The Rev. James Dallas will lead the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship services at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Donald Hutchisson will speak on “Wycliffe Bible Translators” during the Adult Forum meeting from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-3414.

The Bureau of Jewish Education of Orange County announces the establishment of a $200,000 Molly Blank Adat Noar Scholarship Fund. Blank is a Mogen David Award and Masada Award winner. The bureau is at 250 E. Baker, Suite B. Costa Mesa.

Congregation B’nai Israel will hold membership open houses from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday and Aug. 30. More open houses are scheduled for September. Representatives from the religious school and board of directors will be on hand to meet prospective members and answer questions. The congregation is at 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. (714) 730-9693.

Mary Leigh and Charlie Blek will speak on “Responsible Gun Policy and Our Children” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Leigh and Blek are members of Orange County Citizens for the Prevention of Gun Violence. The church is at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

Peter Dabson will present “Redemption and the Blues” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A coffee hour will follow. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 497-4568.

Temple Beth Emet will have an open house from 10 a.m to noon Sunday. Prospective members can tour the temple and meet staff and officers. Information about High Holy Days and educational programs will be available. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

The Rev. Garrett Yamada will deliver the message “Are You Ready for Supper?” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church. Communion will take place during both services. Sunday school for children in kindergarten through grade 5 will follow “Training for Young Disciples.” The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

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