Rev. Schriner to Lead Program on Racial Inclusiveness

The Rev. Chris Schriner and members of the Social Action Committee will present “The Color of Fear: Moving Beyond Distrust Toward Racial Inclusiveness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. A children’s program will be conducted in a separate classroom. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4563.

The Rev. Kent Fromer will preach on “The Sacrament of One Another” at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday at Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Child care and Sunday school for children will be available during both services. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 499-3088.

Guest speaker Robin Hoffman will discuss “Public-Private Partnerships to Help Those in Need” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Hoffman will focus on the “Adopt-a-Social Worker” program in which the church participates. The Early Bird Discussion takes place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

Pastor William McLaughlin will speak on “Our Church With Its Differences” during the Re-Membering meeting for inactive Catholics at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Church. McLaughlin will discuss Scripture, morality, birth control, faith communities and more. 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) 644-0200.

Memorial Day Services

The Crystal Cathedral and the Rev. Robert Schuller will welcome Rear Adm. A. Byron Holderby and Air Force chaplain Maj. Robert Stroud to the pulpit at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday in honor of Memorial Day. Musical guests Lynette Tapia and Blake Ewing will perform. Between services, guests can gather in the cathedral’s Memorial Gardens for prayer, a 21-gun salute and a release of white doves. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

Memorial Day will be marked by baptisms and reception of new members at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Gary Demarest in the pulpit. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will discuss “Memorial Day: Lest We Forget” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. There will be religious education for children and youth during the service. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will give the message “Saving Private Ryan” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Ewart will explain how we cannot pay back the grace of life but can pass it on. The All-Church Spring Festival takes place next Saturday; tickets are available Sundays in the courtyard. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will join congregation members in an “I Remember . . .” service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Participants will share memories of people who were important in their lives. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will present the Memorial Day message “A Matter of Life and Death” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. There will be Sunday school and nursery care. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

Other Notes

Temple Beth Emet is pleased to announce the appointment of Margalit Moskowitz as the director of education. Moskowitz was education supervisor at temples in Long Beach and Santa Ana and is currently the director of the EZRA Adult Center. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

Temple Isaiah will have its Bingo Bash from 2 to 5 p.m. June 6 at the Back Bay Clubhouse. Cost for adults is $5 for members or $8 for others. Children ages 5 to 13 are $1 for members and $2 for others (under 5 are free). The clubhouse is at 350 Riviera Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

A Christian Grief Support Group will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for six consecutive Fridays at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. There is a $2 materials fee. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 673-5725.

Tustin Presbyterian Church will honor pastor Jack Barrell during a farewell ceremony at 9 a.m. Sunday in the Fellowship Hall. Local dignitaries and professional colleagues will attend. The church has increased its membership, strengthened its faith and improved its financial position since Barrell arrived in November 1993. Barrell also has served as a chaplain to the Tustin Police Department and been an advisory board member of the Laurel House youth shelter. The church is at 225 W. Main St., Tustin. (714) 544-7070.

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