‘Spirit-Filled Living’ to Be Discussed at Red Hill Church Services

“The Gift of Spirit-Filled Living” will be discussed during the 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at Red Hill Lutheran Church. The Golden Circle’s Annual Christmas Celebration will take place at 11:45 a.m. Friday. Guests are encouraged to bring a side dish and wear a Christmas item. The church is at 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin. (714) 544-3131.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will give the message “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Sunday school will follow the “Training for Young Disciples.” A Christmas Festival of Music will take place at 5 p.m. next Sunday. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will present the message “Finding Peace” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

Rusty Kennedy, executive director of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, will speak on “Building Bridges” during the 8 p.m. Shabbat service Friday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’a lot. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (949) 857-2226.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will speak on “A Celebration of Human Varieties” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Religious education will be offered.

“Beat Those Jingle Bell Blues: A Workshop on Coping With Holiday Stress” will take place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will lead a “World AIDS Day Commemoration” service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. Suzanne Dougherty will discuss “Is Nature God’s Body?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. There will be a new-member recognition ceremony. Joe Yelle will speak on “Christmas Before Jesus” during the 9:30 a.m. early-bird service. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

Special Services

The Rev. Don F. McMillan will preach on “The Kingdom of Heaven” during the 6 p.m. Advent Celebration tonight at King of Glory Lutheran Church. The church is at 10280 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-5649.

Mariners South Coast Church will have its 10th annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The celebration will include Christmas carols, hot cider and cookies. The church is at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine. (949) 854-7030.

Golden Circle Church will celebrate its 48th anniversary during the 9:45 a.m. worship service Sunday. After services, participants can help trim a 10-foot Christmas tree and join in a carol sing-along. The church is at 600 Golden Circle Drive, Santa Ana. (714) 541-3365.

The Rev. Kent Fromer will lead an Advent celebration and worship services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. The Handbell Choir will perform during the 10 a.m. service. There will be an Alternative Christmas Bazaar benefiting the needy after both services. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive, South Laguna. (949) 499-3088.

The Men’s Schola of St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church will lead an Evensong service in traditional Gregorian chant at 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be an alternative Christmas market for the needy beginning at noon. The church is at 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach. (714) 962-7512.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier will lead a “Hanukkah Family Service” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Activities include a menorah lighting, signing, dreidel spinning and Israeli dancing. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church will host a Festival of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. Sunday. A wine and cheese reception will follow. The church is at 1221 S.E. Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

Performances

The Chancel Choir of Tustin Presbyterian Church will perform Daniel Pinkham’s “Christmas Cantata” during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services. The church is at 225 W. Main St., Tustin. (714) 544-7070.

Trinity United Presbyterian Church will present its “Sing We Now of Christmas” children’s concert at 4 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7852.

The three choirs of San Clemente Presbyterian Church, accompanied by a 25-member orchestra and hand-bell group, will present the annual Community Christmas Concert at 7:30 p.m. tonight and 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 119 Avenida de la Estrella. (949) 492-6758.

The adult choir and orchestra of St. John’s Lutheran Church will present “The Sounds of Christmas” concert at 7 p.m. tonight and at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange. (714) 288-4400.

The First Southern Baptist Church of Fountain Valley will present its “Christmas Around the Tables” program at 7 p.m. Friday and next Saturday and at 6 p.m. next Sunday. Guests will be seated at specially prepared tables where they will be served snacks and warm drinks. Suggested donation is $6. The church is at 10350 Ellis Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 968-4222.

The Choral Conductors’ Guild of Orange County will present Handel’s “Messiah” at 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Santa Ana. A freewill offering will be taken and a reception will follow. The church is at 1010 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. (714) 547-2557.

The St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir will present the annual “No Room for a King” Christmas concerts at 4 and 7 p.m. this and next Sunday and at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $6 (both 4 p.m. performances are sold out).

“The Relationship Seminar--Making Healthy Choices” singles discussion series will continue at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Bill Flanagan will speak on “Going the Distance--Ten Principles for Relational Success.” Admission is free. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

The Children’s Choirs of the First Presbyterian Church of Westminster will present “A Star Is Born” at 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Next Sunday, the Chancel Choir will perform Vivaldi’s “Gloria” at 2 p.m. The church is at 7702 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 893-1393.

Spurgeon United Methodist Church choir with orchestra and soloists will present a Christmas concert featuring “Gloria,” “The Babe of Bethlehem” and “Noel” at 7 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1025 W. Memory Lane, Santa Ana. (714) 542-3551.

Fund-Raisers and Bazaars

Temple IJC Reform Congregation will host its first annual Hanukkah Boutique from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The temple is at 30 Hughes, Suite 200, Irvine. (949) 829-5880.

The Temple Bat Yahm Sisterhood will host a Hanukkah bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. There will also be an “It’s All Your Fault, G-D” lunch and learn at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and a Hanukkah workshop at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. (949) 644-1999.

The Temple Aviv Judea Messianic Congregation Sisterhood will host its annual Hanukkah boutique from 8 to 10:30 p.m. tonight after services. Hand-painted original Judaica arts and gifts will be sold. The congregation is at 815 S. Esplanade Ave., Orange. (949) 581-0716.

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will have an alternative gift market from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Handmade dolls, ornaments, baked goods, wreaths and greens from Africa and other countries will be available. The church is at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. (949) 644-0463.

Miscellaneous

A “Come Rejoice” interdenominational Nativity Art and Christmas Music Festival will take place from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Friday through next Sunday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Laguna Niguel Stake Center. The center is at 22851 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo. (949) 643-5313.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will show the broadcast of a Christmas devotional at 7 p.m. Sunday. The program will feature messages from the First Presidency and music by the Tabernacle Choir. The church is at 5402 Heil Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 775-0387.

The Hebrew Academy will host “The Greatest Hanukkah Factory” from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Participants will make their own functional menorah, Hanukkah candles and sand art project. The academy is at 14401 Willow Lane, Westminster. (714) 898-0051.

St. Irenaeus Church will offer an “Advent: Getting Ready Spiritually!” mini-mission from 9:15 to 11 a.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Child care will be available. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. (714) 826-0760.

The Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will host its “Words That Sparkle” luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the Tustin Ranch Golf Clubhouse. There will be a fashion show by Drapers and Damons. Cost is $15 and reservations are required by Thursday. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin. (714) 731-0432.

Rabbi Kieffer will lead a Tractate Ketubot study using the Steinsaltz edition of the Talmud from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Sunday at Temple Beth Emet. Kieffer will also teach a “Hebrew Reading Class for Beginners” from 7 to 7:50 p.m. Other classes are also offered. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

The Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir will participate in the International Advent Sing Festival in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 1-8. They are the only choir from California who are attending the festival. The church is at 30071 Ivy Glenn Drive, Laguna Niguel. (949) 249-1218.

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