Soka Gakkai Will Offer an Introduction to Buddhism

Soka Gakkai International-USA will present “The Winning Life--An Introduction to Buddhism” at 10 a.m. Sunday. The program will emphasize ways of living with courage, having fulfilling relationships, health and success, and dealing with problems. Soka Gakkai is at 1500 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 444-9580.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will host a “Dare to Live” Parish Mission at 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 9 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. The mission will be led by Good News Ministries. The church is at 1015 W. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 540-2214.

The Rev. Suzanne T. Black will speak on “Three Women Who Walked Across America” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. The talk will focus on Sue Guist, Elena Hanuse and Peace Pilgrim. There will be an early bird discussion at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “The Game of Life and How to Play It” series with the message “The Game of Life” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will discuss the “Fourth Tuesday” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Fourth Tuesday is a monthly discussion group about meaning and contemporary events. Religious education will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Robert Pietsch will discuss “Who’s the Head of the Church” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Also, “Tuesdays in the World,” for young adults, will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for the next 10 Tuesdays. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church will offer an intergenerational service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The program will honor teachers in the religious education program. Child care and youth religious education will be offered during the service. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will preach on “Handing on the Baton” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Ewart will touch on Deuteronomy, Chapter 6, for an explanation of why we should teach about faith to younger people. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

Father’s Day Services

Pastor Glenn Miller will give the Father’s Day message “What to Give the Father Who Has Everything” at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday at Placentia United Methodist Church. Sunday school takes place at 9 a.m. and nursery care will be available all morning. The church is at 2050 N. Valencia Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1483.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will present the Father’s Day message “Healing Fathers” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. The talk will reflect on relationships with our fathers. Congregation members will share Father’s Day tributes as well. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4563.

Guest speaker Russell O’Quinn, test pilot and jet designer, will present a Father’s Day message at the 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. worship services Sunday at United Methodist Church of Yorba Linda. Child care will be available. The church is at 19002 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda. (714) 777-2885.

Performances

Vocalist James Ingram will perform “I Believe I Can Fly” with the Cathedral Choir during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Also, the church will unveil its new “The Joy of Giving” statuary piece. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Jubilate adult choir of St. John’s Lutheran Church will present its Spring Concert titled “Sing Joy!” at 7 p.m. Sunday. The program is under the direction of minister of worship and music William J. Heide. The church is at 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange. (714) 288-4400.

The Crossroads Youth Choir of South Kitsap Presbyterian Church of Port Orchard, Washington, will perform after the 9 a.m. worship service at Tustin Presbyterian Church. The choir is comprised of 65 junior and senior high school students. The church is at 225 W. Main St., Tustin. (714) 544-7070.

Millard MacAdam will lead a “How to Build a Meaningful and Magnificent Marriage” workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Westminster. Adam is the author of “Intentional Integrity: Aligning Your Life With God’s Values.” The church is at 7702 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 893-1393.

Other Notes

The Young Leadership of the Jewish Federation of Orange County will have its “Tropical Spring Luau” for singles and couples ages 25 to 45 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Sports Club in Irvine. A luau dinner, dancing and other activities are planned. Cost is $35 for members and $45 for others. The Sports Club is at 1980 Main St., Irvine. (714) 755-5555, Ext. 225.

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