Lenten Class to Focus on Dealing With a Loved One’s Death

The Rev. Brent Criswell will lead services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. A “Packing for the Trip Home” Lenten class will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Monday. The class will focus on dealing with the death of a loved one. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-3414.

Bart Bean and John Forkner will explore the question “Y2K--Is It Just Another Day?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Religious education will be offered. A “Great Decisions” seminar will be offered from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through May 18. The program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the church. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

The Women’s Wisdom Circle will present a “Singing-Shouting-Celebrating--Universalist Unitarian Women” program at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. An Early Bird Discussion will be offered at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

South Shores Church will present a dramatization of Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. A freewill offering will be taken and reservations are required. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (949) 496-9331.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will give the message “Can You Drink the Cup?” 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.

Michael Shehadeh will speak on the “Palestinian Eight” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Shehadeh is the western regional coordinator of the Arab Anti-Defamation Council. Child care will be available. The church is at 511 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

Performances

Potter’s Field Ministries will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church in Garden Grove. The church is at 12761 Euclid Ave. (714) 534-1742.

The Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot Children’s Theater group will perform Barry Koff’s musical comedy “Moses, Prince of Egypt” at 7 tonight and 1 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost $3 for adults and $2 for children. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (949) 857-2226.

The California Lutheran University Choir will be in concert at 7:30 tonight at Red Hill Lutheran Church. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin. (714) 544-3131.

St. Clement’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church will present the Faure Requiem at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The choir, guest soloists, organ and string ensemble will perform. A freewill offering will be accepted. The church is at 202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente. (949) 492-3401.

Other Notes

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host its Tustin Ranch Casino Night at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. A silent auction will benefit local elementary school students. Cost is $45 and reservations are required. The church is at 1221 Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

Presbyterian Church of the Master will offer a Couples’ Garden marriage enhancement seminar from 5 to 7:15 p.m. today. The topic will be “Are We Having Fun Yet?” Cost is $10 per couple. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

The Young Business and Professionals Couples Group of the Jewish Federation will present a “Passover Survival” program from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $10 per couple. Baby-sitting will be available for $3 per child or $6 per family. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555.

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