Rev. Tari Lennon to Continue ‘Finding Christ’ Series

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Finding the Christ in a World of Competing Beliefs” series with a message exploring the role of 12-step programs at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Neighborhood Congregational Church. Lennon will conclude the “Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time” class from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will speak on “Finishing Strong,” taking from Hebrews, Chapter 12, at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. There will be a chance to meet development officer David Winters as part of Living Legacy Sunday. Child care will be provided. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road. (949) 837-2323.

The Rev. Kent Fromer will give the sermon “The Church Is . . .” at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Child care and Sunday school will be offered. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive. (949) 499-3088.

Author Michael Guillen will discuss the compatibility of science and faith during services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Guillen will share from his book “Five Equations That Saved the World.” The Rev. Robert H. Schuller will conclude services with the message “Turning Hurts Into Halos and Scars Into Stars.” The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “A Time to Grow” series with the message “Heartfelt Prayer” 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.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will deliver the message “Music, Music, Music,” telling the story of how music came into the world at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The choir and congregation will contribute anthems and hymns. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Group leaders Riva Morton and Dorothy Nolte will encourage the congregation to share influential life moments during an “Awakenings” service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. A potluck will conclude the program. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

The Rev. Suzanne Dougherty will lead a “Yom HaShoah” service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Dougherty will reflect on human cruelties and search for hope in commemoration of the Holocaust. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Paul L. Hart of Lee’s Summit, Mo., will give the message “Let It Begin With Me!” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Unity Chapel by the Sea. The church meets at the Woman’s Club of San Juan Capistrano, 31442 El Horno St. (949) 496-7972.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will discuss “What Are We Doing Here?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education will be offered. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

Special Services

Pastor Don F. McMillan will preach on “Finding Our Place and Ourselves” during the First Saturday Contemporary worship service at 6 p.m. this evening at King of Glory Lutheran Church. The church is at 10280 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-5649.

Mariners South Coast Church will celebrate National Day of Prayer with worship from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Prayer will focus on topics such as men as spiritual leaders, youth and school environments, families, single parents, national leaders and more. The church is at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine. (949) 854-7600.

The Capistrano Bay Unit of Church Women United will celebrate May Friendship Day with a “God’s Sweet Surprises: Angels, Mentors and Friends” ecumenical service at 10 a.m. Friday at the Rancho Capistrano Conference Center. The program will feature singer Darrellyn Melilli in concert, as well as an Italian buffet. Cost is $15 and reservations are required by Monday. The center is at 29251 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 498-2309.

Inactive Roman Catholics are invited to a discussion on Scripture, morality, faith communities and more at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Church. Those who have been away from the church, feel spiritually empty or just have questions are encouraged to attend. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (714) 548-3844.

Performances

Christian musician Jane Alayra will be in concert at 11:30 a.m. next Saturday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The concert will be preceded by tea at 9 a.m. and followed by another tea at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $9 for tea and concert or $5 for concert alone ($3 for children). Child care through age 5 is $5. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Men in Blaque singing ensemble will be in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at Faith Lutheran Church. The UCI group will perform everything from Gregorian chant to Broadway show tunes to Beatles songs. The church is at 8200 Ellis Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 962-5571.

Morningside Presbyterian Church organist Derrien Symonds will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1201 E. Dorothy Lane, Fullerton. (714) 871-7072.

Other Notes

United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will host a mother-daughter luncheon at noon next Saturday. There will be an awards ceremony honoring a Missions donor in addition to music and a dance performance. Cost is $5. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 893-1837.

The Presbyterian Men of Los Ranchos will have its annual Spring Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. next Saturday at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church of Los Alamitos. The Rev. Jon West will speak on “Millennium Man: The Bible and Changing Expectations of Men.” Cost is $10, and reservations are required by Thursday. The church is at 11600 Los Alamitos Blvd. (562) 493-2553.

Liberty Baptist Church will have open house programs at 9:45 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Lunch will be served. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 760-5444.

The Greater Huntington Beach Inter-Faith Council will host its second annual community prayer breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday at the Huntington Beach High School gymnasium. Cost is $15 for two (in advance) or $10 at the door. The school is at 1905 Main St., Huntington Beach. (714) 846-3359.

The Rev. Mat Linn will teach the first session of the “Life in the Spirit” seminar at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. The seminar series runs through June 14. Linn will also preach during Sunday services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will have it 34th annual rummage sale from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Admission is $3. All proceeds go to Missions. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

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