The Rev. Tari Lennon to Discuss ‘Sex and the Church’

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “It’s About Time: Traveling Through the Millennium With the Christ” series with the message “Sex and the Church” at the 10 a.m. worship service Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. The sermon will discuss Christianity’s historical separation of spirit from body, and God from human.

Lennon will also lead a study group focusing on the book “Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool” from 7:15 to 8:45 Wednesdays in August. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

Kathy Sizer, minister to families and adults, will give the message “Sabotaging a New Leader” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. This two-part series will help prepare the congregation for its recently elected senior pastor. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Pulpit guest Sarah Moody will share how she recruited the assistance of NASA to help fight childhood diseases during services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Music will be provided by the World Vision Ambassadors Children’s Choir and pianist Daniel Ho. The Rev. Robert A. Schuller will conclude services with a message of hope. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Armand Lobbe of Bowers Museum will discuss “Art and Religion” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Lobbe will draw on his background in Indian beliefs and historic arts for his talk. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave. (714) 871-7150.

Members of Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church who attended the annual meeting of the General Assembly of Unitarian Universalists will report during worship services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. David Throop will lead worship services at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Child care will be available. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1438, https://members.aol.com/PlacPres.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue “The Game of Life” series with Part 5, “Accepting God’s Love,” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Fellowship follows each service. Nursery care and Sunday school classes will be available. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230, https://www.unity-lh.org.

Special Services

The Women’s Ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will have its Ladies’ Active Friday Forum (L.A.F.F. Nite in Irvine) at 7:15 p.m. Friday. The evening will feature international speaker Barbara Bueler. Cost is $5. The church is at 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. (949) 552-1918.

Liberty Baptist Church will celebrate its 23rd anniversary during services at 11 a.m. There will be Sunday school at 10 a.m. A potluck, with music by the Golden Street Quartet, takes place at 5 p.m., followed by a worship service at 6 p.m. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 760-5444.

Performances

The LCM Single Adult Ministry of Lutheran Church of the Master will present “Log on @ LCM” at 7 p.m. Sunday. The evening will include live music, coffee and food. The church is at 2900 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. (949) 759-1031.

The Music Department of the United Methodist Church of Garden Grove in cooperation with the Friends of Music will present its annual “Americana” concert and picnic at 6 p.m. Sunday. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic dinner (or buy a “Supper for 3 Bucks”).

The church will offer children’s Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. On Wednesday, the Women’s Genesis Circle Group will present Priscilla Garcia, Head of International Listener Relations for the Charles Swindoll Ministries, at 7 p.m. The church is at 12741 Main St. (714) 534-1070.

Other Notes

Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church will host the House of Worship Tour sponsored by the National Conference for Community and Justice at 8:45 a.m. next Saturday. Admission is free and reservations are suggested. The church is at 4405 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana. (949) 252-5388.

The Center for Spiritual Development will present an “Art and Contemplation” class, taught by artist Madeleva Williams, from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. A second class runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost is $60. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175 x4400.

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