Crystal Cathedral Service to Feature Falcons Coach Reeves

Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves will join the Rev. Robert Schuller during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at the Crystal Cathedral. Soloist Cynthia Clawson will perform, along with the Heritage Children’s Choir Festival Ensemble, the Cathedral Choir and organist J. Christopher Pardini. Sunday school will be offered. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Imogene Benson of Leisure World will deliver the message during the 10 a.m. service Sunday at Unity Chapel by the Sea. The church meets at the Woman’s Club of San Juan Capistrano, 31442 El Horno St., San Juan Capistrano. (949) 496-7972.

In celebration of Buddha’s birthday, the Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will speak on “What Buddha Taught” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will speak on “Direction for a New Millennium” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Child care and Sunday school will be provided. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

Roger Dittmann, physics professor at Cal State Fullerton, will discuss “A Normative Approach to Kosovo Metohija” at 10;30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “A Time to Grow” series with the message “The Meaning of Trust” at 9 and 10:30 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. (949) 472-9230.

The Rev. Suzanne Dougherty will give the message “What’s Under Our Castles in the Clouds?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. George Joseph will present his “Pictures Taken on Assignment as a Photographer of the Performing Arts in New York City” slide show during the early bird meeting at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Where in the World? Finding the Christ in a World of Competing Beliefs” series with the message “The Christ and Muslims” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will give the message “Hide and Seek in a Hall of Mirrors: Conscious Experience as the Ultimate Zen Koan” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Religious education for children will be provided. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Special Services

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary during Mass at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Irvine Bowl. Following the service will be a luncheon with cake, mariachis, entertainment for children and more. The church is at 990 Temple Terrace, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-6970.

Pablo Diaz will be the Community Outreach Sunday speaker at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Diaz is director of THINK Together (Teaching, Helping, Inspiring Kids) of Santa Ana.

The High School Chapel Choir and instrumentalists will present a “Cotton Patch Gospel” at 8 p.m. Friday and next Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Bishop Tod D. Brown will lead a “Come, Lord Jesus” healing Mass and service 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. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

Performances

The Fullerton College Master Chorale will present Mozart’s “Requiem” at 4 p.m. Sunday at Fullerton First United Methodist Church. A free-will offering will be taken.

The church women will host the “May Day, Fashion in Flowers” spring tea and fashion show from 2 to 4 p.m. next Saturday. Cost is $10. The church is at 114 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-4115.

Billy Brisendine and the Regents will be in concert at 1 p.m. next Saturday at Huntington Beach Baptist Church. Brisendine will celebrate his 40th year of gospel singing while his group celebrates its 30-year anniversary. The church is at 8121 Ellis Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 848-8481.

The Dor Sheni (second generation) song and dance troupe from Israel will perform in honor of Israel Independence Day at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Jewish Federation of Orange County campus. Admission is $10, or free to students and annual campaign donors of $50 or more. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555.

The Philippine Boys Choir will perform sacred, classical, popular and Filipino folk music at 7 p.m. this evening at St. Irenaeus Church. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children ages 5 to 13. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. (714) 821-5531.

The First United Methodist Church of Orange will host its fifth annual Black and White Musical Bash from 6 to 9 this evening. Guests can dress up for an evening of music provided by the Sanctuary Choir, Skyword Choir, Children’s Choirs, Tustin Transfer, Tim Peterson Singers, Music Room Show Biz Kids and more. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 to 12. The church is at 161 S. Orange St., Orange. (714) 532-6363.

Other Notes

The Seal Beach Church of Religious Science will host a fund-raiser art auction by Hang-Ups from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $5 and bidding will start at $30 for some pieces. Champagne and hors d’oeuvres will be served. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

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