B’Nai Israel Celebrates Completion of New Sanctuary

Congregation B’nai Israel will celebrate the completion of construction of the Sharon sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The new building has a 350-seat sanctuary, administrative offices, a gift shop, classrooms and a youth lounge. The congregation is at 2111 Bryan Ave., Tustin. (714) 730-9693.

Senior pastor Alan Landes will speak on “Reflections of God” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The sermon will come from Exodus 34:29-35. Soloists Nancy Coonis and Mark Ryan will perform. Nursery care will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Susan Grove, newly appointed director of Christian education at Fullerton First United Methodist Church, will give the message “My True Confessions” at 10 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 114 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-4115.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will deliver the message “First Things First” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The sermon will examine ways of supporting individual and shared values. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Practical Spirituality” series with the message “Irrepressible Optimism” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. An opportunity for fellowship will follow. Sunday school classes and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will continue his “Oldies but Goodies: Ten Commandments for Today’s Generation” series with the message “Our Love Is Here to Stay” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. The sermon will focus on the commandment “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery.” The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949)837-2323.

Guest speaker Nick Warner will lead services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Child care and Sunday school will be available. The church is at 21632 Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 499-3088.

The Samoan congregation of the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will host its third annual Luau at 5:30 p.m. today. There will be a live Polynesian floor show and ethnic food. Tickets are $20 for adults. Children under 10 are free. Proceeds will benefit church programs. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

Temple IJC Reform Congregation will host a “Reaching Up, Reaching In: Meanings and Spirituality of the High Holy Days” adult education program at 10 a.m. Sunday and Aug. 29. Rabbi H. Rafael Goldstein will lead the discussion. The temple is at 30 Hughes, Suite 200, Irvine. (949) 829-5880.

Seal Beach Church of Religious Science will offer the workshop “The Joy of Designing Your Personal Boundaries” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. John-Michael Zinn will use a “voice dialogue” technique combined with dreams to help others discover themselves. Tickets are $5. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

The Celebrant Singers will be in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. The group comprises 10 singers and a 12-piece orchestra. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1438.

The Men’s Fellowship of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will meet from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesday in Dierenfield Hall. George Gumev will speak on “The Religious Aspects of the Kosovo Crisis.” Cost is $2.50. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 574-2239.

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