Diversity Workshops Set for Sunday

The 1998 “Religion and Spirituality” Religious Diversity Faire will take place from noon to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the UC Irvine Student Center. Speakers representing 19 faith traditions will present 39 workshops including “Native American Spirituality,” “Religion in the Public Schools” and more. Cost is $15. Those with student IDs get in for $5. The center is at Pereira and West Peltason drives, Irvine. (949) 362-3999.

The 10th annual United Interfaith CROP Hunger Walk will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday in Upper Newport Bay beginning and ending at St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. Proceeds will benefit SOS (Share Our Selves), Shelter for the Homeless, Jewish Family Services, Catholic Worker, World Relief and more. There will be live music, games, food and prizes. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive. (949) 434-3643.

A men’s pancake fellowship will take place from 7 to 8:30 a.m. next Saturday at Presbyterian Church of the Master. It is free, but donations will be accepted. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 831-1420.

Father John Struzzo, CSC, MFCC, will speak on “The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Hospital Prayer Ministry” during the Assn. of Christian Therapists meeting from 9:30 a.m. to noon next Saturday at Trinity College. Cost is $5 for members and $7 for others. The college is at 1661 N. Raymond Ave., Anaheim. (714) 630-5188.

Vineyard Christian Fellowship will host a Harvest Festival from 5:30 to 8 p.m. next Saturday. This alternative Halloween event will feature food, candy, games, prizes, a dunk tank, live bands and more. Gruesome costumes are discouraged. The church is at 615 S. Palm St., La Habra. (310) 697-4600.

A family-oriented Community Halloween Party will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. next Saturday at the First United Methodist Church of Orange. There will be treats, games, a costume contest, prizes, a pumpkin-carving contest and more. A light dinner will be offered for a fee. The church is at 161 S. Orange St., Orange. (714) 532-6363, Ext. 108.

An All Hallows Eve party and dance will be offered from 5 to 10 p.m. next Saturday at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. There will be a magician, booths and treats from 5 to 7 p.m. Parents must remain on the premises with their children. The church is at 8300 Valley View Road, Buena Park. (714) 828-8950.

Guest speaker Ruthanne Begun will discuss the arrival of the first Jewish settlers in North America during the Congregation B’nai Tzedek Sisterhood/Women of Reform Judaism meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday. The congregation is at 9669 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-2358.

Amy Grant and David Foster will perform during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at The Crystal Cathedral. This will be the 1,500th “Hour of Power” broadcast to be aired Nov. 1 around the world. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

A “Trunk or Treat” event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. next Saturday at South Shores Church. A scarecrow-decorating contest and a chili cook-off will be featured. Admission is free. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (949) 496-9331.

Guadalupe Homes will host a “Taste of Greece” festival and VOTE (Video Outreach for Teen Education) awards from 1 to 9 p.m. today at St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church. The winning films will be made into public-service announcements and distributed to television stations throughout the state. The films, judged by celebrity guests, encourage children to stay away from drugs and gangs. The church is at 4949 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 733-2366.

The Rev. James Dallas will deliver his last sermon at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. There will be a reception at 11:30 a.m. to honor Dallas before his retirement. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway. (949) 837-3414.

First Christian Church of Fullerton will have its 29th annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Antiques, collectibles, homemade desserts and nature photographs will be available for purchase. Child care will be offered until noon. The church is at 115 E. Wilshire Ave., Fullerton. (714) 525-9423.

The Rev. Gerald P. Ruane will lead a “Come to Me, My Beloved” healing Mass and service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Music will be provided by RUACH and Paul Dobies. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

Cindy Pile, education director of the Nevada Desert Experience, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Timothy Catholic Church. Admission is free. The church is at 29102 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. (949) 495-4126.

The Young Business and Professionals Couples Group of the Jewish Federation Orange County will present “Love, Romance and Sex--Expressions of Love” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $25 per couple. Baby-sitting is $3. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555, Ext. 225.

Guest speaker Nancy Ogren will present the message “Journey Out of Exile” during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday morning services at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

The United Methodist Women of Garden Grove will host a holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Proceeds will benefit missions throughout the community, nation and abroad. Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $5 per adult and $3 per child. The church will sponsor a Family Halloween Party from 6 to 7:30 p.m. next Saturday. Each family is asked to bring a sealed bag of treats and a $1 donation per child. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

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 Church. Those who 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) 721-0496.

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