‘Inspire Desire Sunday’ Services Will Be Observed in Laguna

The Rev. Ginny Wheeler will lead “Inspire Desire Sunday” services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Child care and Sunday school will be available at both services. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive. (949) 499-3088.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will continue his “Orange County and Eden” series with the message “Looking Out for No. 2” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Hills.

Next Saturday at 5 p.m. Jack and Judy Balswick will focus on “Four Dimensions of Marital Health: Covenant, Grace, Empowerment and Intimacy” during a marriage-enrichment evening. Reservations are recommended. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

Spiritual leader Barbara Weiss will discuss “A Cure for Insomnia” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Unity Chapel by the Sea. The church is affiliated with Unity School of Christianity, publisher of the Daily Word magazine. The church meets at the Woman’s Club of San Juan Capistrano, 31442 El Horno St., San Juan Capistrano. (949) 496-7972.

The Rev. Margie Clark will give the message “Life is for Loving” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. Next Sunday’s “When Love Flows, Trouble Goes” service will allow couples to reaffirm their wedding vows. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will focus on enlightenment during her Epiphany service at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Tickets for Candace Mabee’s Feb. 27 and 28 concerts are on sale at a reduced price of $20. Proceeds will benefit the United Church of Christ’s Pilgrim Pines campground in the San Bernardino Mountains. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will give the message “Leaning Toward Life” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Laguna Beach. The sermon will focus on richer communication and understanding. Schriner will lead a spiritual disciplines workshop after the service.

Dorothy Nolte will lead a “Wake Up to the Now” women’s focus program from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Inactive Catholics are invited to a “Re-membering” discussion on Scripture, divorce, alienation and more at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Church. Those who have been away from the church, feel spiritually empty or just have questions are encouraged to attend. Child care will be available. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 644-0200.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “The Threat of Utopia” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children and teenagers will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Jim Grant, a guest minister, will give the message “You Are Accepted” 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.

Performances

“That’s Entertainment,” a concert starring cantors Shula Kalir-Merton, Wally Schachet Briskin, Lisa Sharlin and Mark Saltzman, will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at Leisure World, Clubhouse 3, Gate 3. The San Pedro City Ballet will also perform. Tickets are $50 choice reserved, $25 reserved and $12 general admission. It’s at 23822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Hills. (949) 362-3999.

South Coast Christian Assembly will present “Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames” at 7 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday. The drama portrays characters, varying in age and circumstance, as they face life after death. Admission is free, and child care will be provided. The group meets at 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 240-4777.

Fund-Raisers

The High School Mexicali ’99 Team of Presbyterian Church of the Master will host “An Affair to Remember” at 7 p.m. tonight. The evening will feature the Chamber Singers of Westmont College, silent and live auctions and dinner. Tickets are $20. Child care will be provided. Proceeds will benefit the High School Mexicali ministry.

A “How Then Shall We Live?” course exploring New Testament authors will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays through March 7. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

The Jewish Federation Orange County will host its annual Super Sunday Phonathon from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Hundreds of volunteers will work to secure contributions to the federation’s annual campaign, which benefits Jewish community services in Orange County, Israel and around the world. Organizations include the B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, Bureau of Jewish Education, Hillel Foundation and Jewish Community Center, among others. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555.

The Hebrew Academy will host a “Jump Rope for Heart” event this week to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Participation will take place during the academy’s physical education classes. The academy is at 14401 Willow Lane, Westminster. (714) 898-0051.

Religious Education, Other Notes

Rabbi Bernie King will lead a series on “The 10 Sefirot” from 5 to 6 p.m. beginning Wednesday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. “Sefirot,” the Hebrew word for “numbers,” is used in Jewish mysticism to refer to the process by which God hides in order that individuals may find themselves. Cost is $50. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (949) 857-2226.

J.P. Moreland of Talbot Seminary will conduct a lecture series on “The Bible and Science” at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Covenant Community Church. This week’s topic will be “Three Views on Creation and Evolution.” The church is at 221 N. Waverly St., Orange. (714) 997-2811.

The music department of the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will host a Valentine’s Day dinner with music and dancing at 7 p.m. next Saturday. The Madrigal Singers, soloists and guest musicians will perform. Tickets, at $10 for adults and $5 for children, must be purchased by Wednesday. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

The First Church of Christ, Scientist, will present Nancy Pihl speaking on “Health Not Determined by Age” at 2 p.m. next Saturday. The church is at 24481 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (949) 830-6010.

The Angels Caravan, with Angel baseball players Justin Baughman and Phil Nevin, will stop at Temple Bat Yahm’s Social Hall from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Sunday. An Angels highlight film, question-and-answer period and free game tickets will be featured. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. (949) 644-1999.

Trinity United Presbyterian Church will offer its 1999 Raitt preaching series at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and at 6:30 and 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The event will feature F. Dale Bruner, recently retired Whitworth College professor of religious studies, speaking on “The Good News According to John.” The series was established in 1944 to honor Eva Brockett Raitt, teacher and leader in the Santa Ana United Presbyterian Church. Trinity is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will have its “Bear Hugs for You” luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday at the Tustin Ranch Golf Clubhouse. Speaker Lona Beardsley will share her story of teaching and foster parenting. Cost is $15, and reservations are required by Tuesday. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin. (714) 731-0432.

Psychologist John Yzaguirre will lead a family-life series at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through March 3 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. The first two weeks will deal with “The Heart of Parenting: Raising Caring Children,” and the second two weeks will cover “The Soul of Relationships: The Gift of Unity for Couples.” Cost is $10 per session. The church is at 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin. (714) 544-3653.

The Young Adults Ministries of Calvary Church of Santa Ana will host Bible Fellowship Classes at 10:30 a.m. Sundays in the Northside 2 room. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave, Tustin. (714) 973-4800.

Irvine United Church of Christ will host Don Bentley, ordained minister and mathematics professor at Pomona College, speaking on “History Does Change: New Findings of Biblical Archeology” from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Sunday. Bentley’s presentation will include slides from Holy Land excavations. The church is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 733-0220.

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