Lecture at Temple to Focus on Mideast Peace

Kenneth Stein of Emory University will speak on “The Status of the Arab-Israel Peace Process” at Friday at Temple Beth El of Aliso Viejo. Stein is the temple’s 1998 Zuckerman scholar in residence. The temple is at 27462 Terrace View, Aliso Viejo. (714) 362-3999.

“Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames,” a drama starring seven characters facing life after death, will be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday at South Coast Christian Assembly. Admission is free and child care will be provided. The group meets at 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano. (714) 240-4777.

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will host a Winter Social Dance for Singles and Couples at 8 tonight at the Riviera Clubhouse. Open to all ages. A donation of $15 for singles and $25 for couples will be taken. The Riviera Clubhouse is at 350 Riviera St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 548-6900.

A dreams workshop by Julianne Graf will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at the Center for Spiritual Development. Cost is $35. Guests should bring a lunch.

John Yzguirre will present “Integrating Psychology and Spirituality” from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday. Cost is $20.

A stress reduction program will be presented by Victoria Dendinger from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $35. Guests should bring a lunch. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

Martha Juilleriat will discuss the Shower of Stoles Project during the 11 a.m. Adult Education class Sunday at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. About 200 stoles donated by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual people will be on display. The regular worship service will take place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 644-1341.

Rabbi Ozer Bergman, from the Breslov Research Institute in Jerusalem, will lecture on “Kaballah, the Holocaust and Jewish Survival” at 6:30 p.m. Friday as part of the scholar in residence program at the Chabad Chai Center. Dinner will follow for a cost of $26. Bergman will continue his discussion at the 10 a.m. service the following Saturday. The Chai Center is at 33 Creek Road, No. 320, Irvine. (714) 786-5001.

The Rev. Eamon O’Gorman, Orange County Diocesan Vicar of Priests, will lead an Intercession Healing Mass at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness or those concerned for someone who is, are encouraged to attend. Music will be provided by RUACH. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

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

An introduction to Zen meditation will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Newport Mesa Zen Center. There will be a lecture, discussion, film, walking meditation and more. Cost is $30 and reservations are suggested. The center is at 711 W. 17th St., Suite A-8, Costa Mesa. (714) 722-7818.

A stroke prevention and screening event will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at South Shores Church. Screenings are painless and take less than 20 minutes. Cost is $38. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (714) 496-9331.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of South County will have a Bobby Burns Celebration at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Burns, a Scottish poet, was a Unitarian. The adult forum topic, “Volunteers to Children” will be presented at 9:30 a.m. by Regina Marquart of Project Help. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 8, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “What Do You See?” Epiphany series with the message “Where Do You Stand to See?” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Coffee and fellowship will follow. Child care will be available. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 951-7260.

Suzy Moraes, Sustainable Community Project director for the Population Coalition, will speak on “Building Sustainable Communities” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A coffee hour will follow. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive. (714) 497-4563.

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

The Rev. Ed Ewart will continue his “Joy of Belonging” series with the message “The Supreme Superstar” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Religious education for all ages will be offered. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road. (714) 837-2323.

Susan Cobb will speak on “One God Governs All” at 2 p.m. today at Sea Country Senior and Community Center. Cobb is a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Child care will be provided. The center is at 24602 Aliso Creek Road, Laguna Niguel. (714) 495-4158.

The Rev. Leslie Heyboer will give the message “Are You a U or a UU?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. A discussion class will follow. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-4652.

Beth Morley will lead a “Slaying the Paper Dragon” seminar from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Costa Mesa Church of Religious Science. Learn how to organize letters, memos, notes and more. Cost is $20. The church is at 2850 Mesa Verde Drive East. (714) 754-7399.

Field archeologist and Old Testament scholar Nancy Heidebrecht will present a “Walk Through Bible Lands” series from 7 to 9 p.m. for four weeks at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Cost is $20. Care for children to age 5 will be available. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Special guest Rev. Henry F. Albeitz will join the Rev. Robert H. Schuller during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. Vocalist Kim Boyce will present “Peace,” and the Cathedral Choir will lead the congregation in worship. Child care will be available. The church is at 13280 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

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