St. Angela Merici Church Invites Ill to Healing Mass, Service

The Rev. Eamon O’Gorman, vicar of priests for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, will lead a healing Mass and service at 7:15 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness, or those concerned for someone who is, are encouraged to attend. Music will be provided by the band Ruach. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will continue his “Growing the Habits of the Heart” series with the message “Growing Smaller” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Sunday school for children in preschool through grade 5 takes place during the worship services. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham, will discuss his Samaritan’s Purse nonprofit outreach program during services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. The Rev. Robert Schuller will conclude services with the message “How Prayer Will Change Your World.” The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Your Spiritual Security” series with the message “Living From a Heart of Gratitude” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

This week’s Faith on Fire meeting at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will feature Joyce Cottage’s “All are Welcome” presentation at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. The SJB Praise Band will perform. The church is at 1015 W. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 549-9619.

Carole Sherman of Christian Associates International will be the keynote speaker during the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. services at Calvary Church of Santa Ana. Sherman has served in Moscow since 1993, where she helps prepare Russian women for the ministry through small group Bible studies. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave, Tustin. (714) 973-4800.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will give the message “Humanism” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Stoyanoff will focus on major theology of the Unitarian Universalist movement in the 20th century. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. Suzanne B. Dougherty will discuss “Margaret Fuller: Woman of Spirit” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. The focus on this Unitarian Foremother is part of National Women’s History Month. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, #7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will give the message “Without a Vision People Perish” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Congregation members will be invited to share their visions for the future of the church. Religious education for children and teenagers will be available. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Chris Schriner will present “Traditional Religions: An Appreciative View” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Schriner will discuss how to separate and maintain the universal messages of all religions. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Performances

Chosen People Ministries will present a one-man drama depicting the life of the Apostle Paul at 10:30 a.m. today 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) 551-5797.

Laguna Niguel Presbyterian Church will present the Whitworth College Choir in concert at 7:30 tonight as part of its Performing Arts series. Tickets are $7. On Wednesday, cellist Ian McKinnel will perform as part of the Lenten Music at Noon series. Admission is free. The church is at 30071 Ivy Glenn, Laguna Niguel. (949) 249-1218.

Mount of Olives Lutheran Church will have its Life of Christ in Living Art pageant at 7:30 tonight and Sunday night. Fourteen scenes with actors and music by the Chancel Choir will tell the story of the life of Christ. Tickets are $7. The church is at 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo. (949) 837-7467.

The Paul McNeff Singers and KidSingers will present the 4th annual Gospel Jubilee, concert for peace, at 7 this evening at the Santa Ana High School Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Child care will be available. The auditorium is at 520 W. Walnut St., Santa Ana. (714) 525-7464.

The Spurgeon United Methodist Church choir, featuring an orchestra and soloists, will present a spring and Lenten concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1025 W. Memory Lane, Santa Ana. (714) 542-3551.

The Palisades United Methodist Church will present its spring concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, featuring soprano Cheryl Crandall. Tickets are $6; children under 12 are free, and patron series donation is $25. The church is at 27002 Camino de Estrella, Capistrano Beach. (949) 496-5502.

Trinity United Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir, soloists and orchestra will present “The Passion According to St. John” at 7 p.m. Sunday. The concert is a culmination of a four-day seminar and five-week study of the Gospel of John. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Care for children to age 5 will be available. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Other Notes

Newport Harbor Lutheran Church announces the appointment of its new interim pastor, Steve Perry, managing director of the Foundation for Christian Stewardship. A traditional worship service takes place at 9:15 a.m. Sundays. There will be soup suppers at 6 p.m. Wednesdays during Lent. The Church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-3631.

A Single Parents’ Workshop will be offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 27 at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Church. Topics will include custody, child support, job referrals and more. Child care will be provided. Admission is free, but space is limited. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 644-0200.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will offer a Higher Ground meeting for single adults at 10:15 a.m. Sunday in Dierenfield Hall, room A. Singles in their 20s can attend a Koinonia meeting at 9 a.m. Sundays in room 015 of the Christian Education Building. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

The Evangelism Committee of St. Matthew’s Traditional Episcopal Church will host its final Lenten dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

Community Bible Church will host a “Y2K” seminar at 10 a.m. today in the sanctuary. The seminar will deal with preparing for the “Millennium Bug” and the problems it may cause. The church is at 401 Sixth St., Huntington Beach. (714) 536-4255.

The Orange County chapter of the International Assn. of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists will present a lunch program from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at the offices of Hahn and Bowersock. Rabbi David Rosenburg will speak on the “Significance of Apocalyptic Dates Such as the Millennium Under Jewish Law and Tradition.” Reservations are requested. The offices are at 3187 Redhill Ave., Suite 115, Costa Mesa. (949) 509-2539.

Temple Bat Yahm Sisterhood will host its Oscar night party at 5 p.m. Sunday. There will be a buffet dinner and dessert. Guests can dress as their favorite star, and those with the most correct Oscar votes win a prize. Cost is $36. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. (949) 644-1999.

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