Temple Hosting Interfaith Discussion

Kenneth Jacobson, assistant national director of the Anti-Defamation League, will speak on “Interfaith Relations: Judaism in World Affairs” at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Judea. The temple is at 24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (949) 830-0470.

The Islamic Society of Orange County will host an open house from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can tour the mosque, view exhibits, hear speeches and participate in a question-and-answer period. Refreshments will be served. The Islamic Society is at 9752 W. 13th St., Garden Grove. (714) 776-1847.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Creating an Uncommon World” series with the message “Used by the Spirit” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school classes and child care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

The Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will have its “Trinkets to Treasures” meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the Tustin Ranch Gold Clubhouse. Guest speaker Connie Alexander will discuss how a broken life can be restored. Reservations are required by Monday. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin. (714) 731-0432.

Stephanie Schneider will speak on “Raising a Spiritual Child” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. Reservations are required. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (949) 857-2226.

The South Orange County CROP Hunger Walk will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Market Place on the Lake center. The event will benefit Saddleback Community Outreach, Laguna Hills Senior Center, Church World Center and others. Market Place on the Lake is at the corner of Vista del Argo and Margarite Parkway, Mission Viejo. Information: (949) 859-8135.

The JCC Orchestra, a group of 32 musicians, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Community Center of Orange County. Cost is $10 for JCC members, $14 for others and $25 for patrons. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 755-0340.

Inactive Catholics are invited to a discussion on scripture, morality, faith communities and more at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Center. Those that have been away from the church, feel spiritually empty or just have questions are encouraged to attend. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-3944.

A “Who Should Control the Religious Courts in Israel: Implications of the Conversion Bill Deadlock” community forum will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Whittier Law School. Reservations are suggested. Whittier Law School is at 3333 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. (714) 668-6241.

The Rev. Don F. McMillan will speak on “Making Everything New” at 6 tonight during the First Saturday Contemporary Worship Service at King of Glory Lutheran Church. The church is at 10280 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-5649.

Speaker Jonathan Hunter will give the message “Wind, Water and Fire: Finding the Self in Fundamental Elements” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Hunter is involved with the Guild for Psychological Studies which uses myth, ritual and Jungian psychology. The church is at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

Speakers Mary Leigh and Charlie Blek will speak on “Gun Violence: How can We Prevent it?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The Bleks are founders of the Orange County Citizens for the Prevention of Gun Violence and the parents of Matthew Blek, who was shot to death. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church will show the film “Matthew” at 4 p.m. Sunday. The film will inaugurate the new “To Be Like Christ . . . Journey of Spiritual Growth” program. Reservations are required. The church is at 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd., Los Alamitos. (562) 493-2553.

Trinity United Presbyterian Church will observe National Day of Prayer on Thursday with four programs. The events will include a continental breakfast from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m., a prayer coffee at 9 a.m., a prayer lunch from noon to 1 p.m. and a concluding meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Child care for children 5 and under will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

“A Celebration of Community” interfaith worship discussion and educational fair will be offered at 4 p.m. Sunday at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church. The event, hosted by the Gay and Lesbian task force of the Pacifica Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will have four discussions. The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-3631.

A “Come and Magnify the Lord!” gospel Mass will take place at 4 p.m. this afternoon at the Center for Spiritual Development. “Handwriting: A Tool for Self Knowledge” will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. next Saturday. Cost is $25. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

William Glasser will discuss his book “Choice Theory” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. The All American Boys Chorus and the Cathedral Choir and Chorale will entertain. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “Dichotomies: For Them or Against Them?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children will be offered. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will discuss “Meeting Jesus for the First Time--as a Traveling Companion” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Sunday school for children in kindergarten through junior high will start at 10 a.m. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

Father Victor Ray will lead a healing Mass at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew Ecumenical Old Catholic Church. The church is at 1111 Town and Country Road, Orange. (714) 490-7065.

A “Strengthening Our Parenting Skills” class will be at 7 p.m. each Wednesday through May 27 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Dinner will be available for $2 per person. Free child care with reservations. The church is at 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin. (714) 544-3653.

The Rev. James Dallas will lead the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Then Ray Havert will present an adult forum titled “Unto the Least of These” from 9:35 to 10:25. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-3414.

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