Genesis Series Message to Be on ‘Paradise Before Smog’

The Rev. Ed Ewart will begin his “Orange County and Eden” Genesis series with the message “Paradise Before Smog” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Children in preschool through grade 5 can attend Sunday school following a “Training for Young Disciples” moment.

The Rev. Margie Clark will discuss “The Way It Works” during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. A “Virtue Training” course led by John Curl and Christine Thompson will be offered at 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 24. Tuition is $50, plus cost of textbook. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis, Cantor Ruti Braier and the Rev. John McReynolds of the Second Baptist Church of Santa Ana will lead a service in observance of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel’s yahrzeit (commemoration) and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday at 8 p.m. Friday at University Synagogue. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “The Search for Meaning” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Children and youth religious education occurs during the service. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

Howard Tangler, member of the Baha’i faith, will give the message “Who Are the Baha’is?” at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church’s 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. There will be child care and youth religious education. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Unitarian Church of Orange County’s 10:30 a.m. Sunday service will focus on “The Wisdom of Mythic Stories” with Jonathan Young. Child care will be available. The church is at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

1998 Teacher of the Year Phil Bigler will share some of his memorable classroom experiences during his interview with the Rev. Robert H. Schuller at the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday services at the Crystal Cathedral. Musical guests, the SMB Choir from Korea and soloist Nita Whitaker, will perform. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Special Services

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will present “Songs of Faith and Sermons of Grace” through Tuesday beginning with worship at 5:30 p.m. this evening with senior pastor Howard Edington. Additional services will take place at 6:45, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday and at 6:45 and 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

Trinity United Presbyterian Church will continue “Missions Emphasis Month” with the Rev. Gary Demarest speaking on “Jesus’ Baptism and Ours” and 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Adult classes, youth and children’s programs and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange Tod Brown will celebrate a multiethnic Mass at 2 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Cathedral. The service will conclude National Migration Week, which honors the contributions of immigrants and migrants in the U.S. The church is at 566 S. Glassell St., Orange. (714) 639-2900.

Performances

The Liberated Wailing Wall, a Jewish gospel music group, will perform at 7 p.m. tonight at Shuvah Yisrael Messianic Jewish Congregation. A freewill offering will be taken. The congregation meets at the Pacific Church of Irvine, 15 Orangetree Lane, Irvine. (949) 654-1928.

The Jewish Community Center of Orange County will present a concert adaptation of the musical “The Rothschilds” at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chisick Auditorium. Cost is $15 for members and $18 for others. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 755-0340.

Classes, Other Notes

The Women’s Ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will have its Ladies’ Active Friday Forum (L.A.F.F. Nite in Irvine) featuring Carolyn Koons at 7:15 p.m. Friday. Koons is the executive director of the Institute for Outreach Ministries and Azusa Pacific University. Minimum donation is $5 will be taken. The church is at 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. (949) 552-1918.

St. John Chrysostom Church will offer an Alpha Program, an introduction to Christianity, from 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays through April. The church is at 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita. (949) 858-5144.

Messiah Lutheran Church will offer a “Christian Living in a Confusing World” Bible course at 9:45 and 11 a.m. Sundays through Feb. 14. At 8:15 a.m., a “What Kids Need Most in a Dad” course will be offered. Child care and Sunday school will be available. The church is at 4861 Liverpool St., Yorba Linda. (714) 582-0920.

A “Great Jewish Thinkers” class will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 4 at Temple Beth Tikvah. Rabbi Ned Soltz will lead the class, which focuses on writings by both ancient and modern scholars. Each session is free for members, $5 for others. Reservations are recommended. The temple is at 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-3535.

The Center for Spiritual Development will offer a course on “Dreams” from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cost is $35. There will also be an “Anger as Life Energy” seminar from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $20. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

Psychologist John Yzaguirre will lead a “Family Life and the Gospel” seminar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at Red Hill Lutheran Church. Yzaguirre will discuss “How to Raise Caring Children” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Child care will be available. The church is at 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin. (714) 544-3131.

Rock Hills Church moves to Mission Viejo High School’s Theater Auditorium for services beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Rock Hills, which formed from Mariners South Coast Church last November, features contemporary music, children and youth programs and many volunteers. The school is at 25025 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo. (949) 854-7030 Ext. 388.

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will host SHAPE classes for parents of preteens (age 9-12) from 4 to 6 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 7. The classes are designed to teach parents methods of speaking with their children about sexuality. Topics include puberty, hygiene, AIDS and more. The church is at 9812 Hamilton Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 962-5005.

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