Speaker Discusses Pathways to God

Speaker Shri Swamiji Divyananda Maharaj will give the message “All Pathways to God are Equally Valid” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. The talk is free. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. Information: (562) 598-3325.

A Stroke Education program presented by the Stroke Prevention Council will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at South Shores Church in the Fellowship Hall. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Pkwy., Monarch Beach. Information: (714) 496-9331.

“Coffee Break,” an outreach Bible study for mothers with young children, will take place at 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church of Orange in the Geneva room. Preschool-aged children will participate in a story hour while the younger children will be cared for in the nursery. Reservations are requested. The church is at 191 N. Orange St., Orange. Information: (714) 538-2341.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will speak on “The Obligation to Forget” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Children can attend a “Training for Young Disciples Moment” followed by Sunday school. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 837-2323.

Psychologist Terrence Roberts will speak on “The Legacy of Little Rock: Messages for the 21st Century” at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Roberts was one of nine children who desegregated Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., 40 years ago. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Pkwy., Irvine. Information: (714) 654-2720.

Ted Hooker will speak on “An Alternative View of the Civil War” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. The church is celebrating the recent opening of its new building at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. Information: (714) 758-1050.

The Rev. Leslie Heyboer will give the message “Choose to Bless the World” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church.

Bill Moyers’ “Genesis: A Living Conversation” video series will be presented as part of a 10-week course from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost is $35. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 786-9149.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will discuss “The Future of Unitarian Universalism” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for youth will be offered. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 871-7150.

Award-winning singer-songwriter Deborah Liv Johnson will be in concert at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. A free brunch will follow. The church is at 33501 Stonehill Drive, Dana Point. Information: (714) 493-3414.

Orange County Treasurer John Moorlach will speak on “California Sesquicentennial and the Impact of Jews on Our State’s History” during the 8 p.m. Shabbat service at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 857-2226.

T’ai chi chih classes will be offered at 11 a.m. Sundays through Feb. 22 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. Students will learn 20 gentle movements that relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. The cost is $35. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 644-1341.

The Rev. Suzanne B. Dougherty will speak on “The Legacy of Martin Luther King” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Religious education for children 2 to teens will be offered. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 581-0245.

St. Irenaeus Catholic Church will offer “Coming Home” inquiry nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 22, excluding Feb. 15. Catholics who feel alienated and/or are non-practicing are encouraged to attend. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. Information: (714) 826-0760.

Mary Leigh Blek will speak on “Moving Ahead on Gun Control” as part of the Adult Forum meeting from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. Sunday at the United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Blek is co-founder and chair of the nonpartisan Orange County Citizens for the Prevention of Gun Violence. Regular worship services take place at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. The church is at 24442 Moulton Pkwy., Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 837-3414.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will preach on “Transforming Mission” in honor of Missions Emphasis Month at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Representatives from Futuro del Oro, Mexico, and the Salvation Army will speak at the adult classes at 8:45 a.m. Child care will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will continue its weekly “Serendipity” discussion series at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Author Carolyn Koons will speak on “Getting Unstuck: Risking Change in Adult Life Passages.” A $3 donation is requested. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 631-2880.

The Orange County Chapter of the International Assn. of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists will present a “Responses to Age Discrimination Under Jewish Law” luncheon from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the offices of Rutan & Tucker. Reservations requested. The office is at 611 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 668-6241.

USC Olympic athlete and World War II veteran Lou Zamperini will be the guest speaker at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sunday at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant. A film of Zamperini’s life was recently completed by the Billy Graham Assn. A $5 donation for adults and $3 for children will be requested. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 557-3340.

Alpha Course, which offers a fresh look at Christianity, will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Catholic Church. The evening will consist of a light supper followed by a video presentation and discussion. The church is at 205 S. Glassell St., Orange. Information: (714) 532-2420.

Artist Terrell Anase will present “Moonlight and Madness: The Present Day Art Scene” during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Laguna Beach. A coffee hour will follow. The church is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4568.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Life is Great in ‘98” series with the message “Unworldly Wisdom” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school classes and nursery care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will offer a free children’s immunization clinic from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Fireside room. Immunization records are needed for infants to school-aged children so they can receive all recommended immunizations. The event is in conjunction with the Orange County Health Department. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Tustin. Information: 973-4800.

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