Valentine’s Event Will Focus on Love Renewed

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will have a prime rib Valentine’s Dinner at 7 tonight. Guest speakers Kevin and Margie Johnson will discuss their remarriage after eight years of separation. Cost is $30 per couple.

The church will have an American Red Cross blood drive from 3 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Tustin. (714) 973-4800.

Author and Bible teacher Joy Dawson will lead a Revival Conference at 6 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Church of the Coastland. Dawson will teach ways to seek God through praise, prayer and worship. Child care will be available. The church is at 7641 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 841-6244.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Life Is Great in ‘98” series with the message “Spiritual Generosity” 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 Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. Leslie Heyboer will speak on “Here’s What I Know About Love” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The sermon will look at Valentine’s Day thoughts contributed by congregation members.

Richard Sneed, retired chancellor emeritus at Saddleback College who holds a doctorate in theology, will discuss the Dead Sea scrolls at 7:30 p.m. Friday as part of the Third Friday Forum. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

Temple Beth David will have a Tot Shabbat service at 9 a.m. this morning for young children and their parents or grandparents. Children will participate in prayers, songs, Torah celebration and a story. The temple is at 6100 Hefley St., Westminster. (714) 892-6623.

Christian children’s artist Mister Bill will share songs from his new album “When I Grow Up” during a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at South Coast Christian Assembly. Mister Bill’s music includes a broad range of styles including rock, reggae, country, Latin, sixties and R&B.; A freewill offering will be taken. The group meets at 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano. (714) 240-4777.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will speak on “When Worlds Collide” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County’s Menorah Theater will present Kern and Company at 2 p.m. Sunday. The musical is based on the music of Jerome Kern. Tickets are $15 for JCC members and $18 for others. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 755-0370.

Joyce Perry, an eleventh generation descendant of the Hcjachemen tribe, will speak on “Native American Spirituality” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Sunday school will be offered. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

Temple IJC Reform Congregation will offer a prayer service in Hebrew, Irani, French, German and Russian languages at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The service is part of the World Union Sabbath celebration. The temple is at 30 Hughes, Irvine. (714) 829-5880.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will give the message “The Religion of Childhood: A Look Back at Our Personal Journeys” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A religious education program for children ages 5 to 12 will be offered during the service. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 497-4563.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier will lead a Havurah Shabbat celebration at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Poet and author Ruth Brin will read from some of her books. Child care will be available. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (714) 553-3535.

A “Nothing Is Wasted: Experiencing an Extraordinary God in Ordinary Lives” retreat for women will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The featured speaker will be the Rev. Mary Holder Naegeli from First Presbyterian Church of Concord. Cost is $20. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller will interview Neil Clark Warren, psychologist and author of “Finding Contentment,” during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. A book signing will follow. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Father Robert DeGrandis will conduct a “Jesus’ Incredible Love and His Healing Power Today” workshop Feb. 21-23 at St. Angela Merici Church. Next Saturday’s workshop will focus on “Jesus Heals Today” and will take place from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., followed by a healing Mass. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

The Rev. Tom Cramer will give the sermon “Going the Distance” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Child care and Sunday school will be offered. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 837-2323.

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