Discussions Cater to Catholics
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. Deacon Neill Sullivan will give his talk “About Spiritual Topics.” 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. (949) 644-0200.
The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “Fate, Faith and the Chaos” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children and youth will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.
Sociologist Ken Woolworth will give the message “From Prophet to Profits” during services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. There will be a performance by a string quartet. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.
Shabbir Mansuri, director of the Counsel of Islamic Education, will offer “A Look at Islam in American Society” 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.
The Rev. James Grant, a guest speaker from the Unitarian Universalist Inland North County Fellowship, will discuss “A Pilgrimage of Faith” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Grant will focus on the move from innocence to sophistication in the quest for religion. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive #7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.
Pastor Tari Lennon will continue her “Where in the World: Finding the Christ in a World of Competing Beliefs” series with the message “The Christ and Fundamentalists” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Islamic Council for Education Director Shabbir Mansuri will lead a meeting on Muslim-Christian dialogue at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in Bridge Hall. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.
Special Services
The Rev. Jim J. Clarke, evangelization and adult education coordinator, will lead a healing Mass and service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church. Clarke is assistant pastor of St. James Church in Redondo Beach. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness, or those concerned for someone who is, are encouraged to attend. Music will be provided by RUACH. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.
The Chancel choirs of United Methodist Church of Garden Grove and the Santa Ana Congregational Church and members of several other Orange County choirs will present Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” at 7 p.m. tonight at the Santa Ana church, 2555 Santiago Blvd., and at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Garden Grove church, 12741 Main St. Tickets are $5. (714) 534-1070.
The Rainbow House of Congregational Church of Fullerton, United Church of Christ will present “Jazz and the Human Spirit” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. There will be jazz music and poetry readings. Child care will be available. The church 845 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. (714) 526-2662.
The Tustin Presbyterian Church Chancel choir and the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church Chancel choir will present Haydn’s “Theresienmesse” at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Lutheran Church. The “Theresa Mass” will be performed with Haydn’s original instrumentation of strings, trumpets, clarinets, bassoons, timpani and organ. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-8004.
The Carillon, Chapel, Chancel and Beginning Bell choirs of Trinity United Presbyterian Church will present “An Evening of Handbell Music” at 7 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. There will be care for children to age 5.
Professor Nate Feldmeth of Fuller Seminary will discuss “A Woman’s Place” from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. this and next Sunday in Munzing Hall. The talk will focus on the theology of women in church leadership. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7852.
Other Notes
Church of Grace, formerly Power Community Church, opened last month in Anaheim. Services take place at 10 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The church is at 1026 S. East St., Anaheim. (714) 535-2000.
Rabbi Louis Feldstein will speak on “The Role of Israel in Jewish Identity” at the Jewish Federation Young Leadership brunch at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Irvine Marriott hotel. The group, which is part of the Jewish Federation Orange County, is geared toward those ages 25-45. Cost of brunch is $18. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555.
Students from the 10th-grade Temple Bat Yahm confirmation class will complete their formal Jewish education at the annual Confirmation service at 7 p.m. Thursday. The ceremony will coincide with Shavuot, which observes Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. (949) 644-1999.
The Huntington Beach/South County March for Jesus will take place at 10 a.m. next Saturday. The march begins at 5th and Walnut streets in downtown Huntington Beach and ends at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. There will also be a children’s program with face-painting and a worship service at the Pier Plaza. (714) 536-4255.
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