RELIGION : O.C. RELIGION NOTES / GENA PASILLAS : First United Methodist Pastor to Talk on Forgiveness

Pastor Michael E. Winstead will give the message “To Forgive and Be Forgiven” at 10 a.m. as part of Rally Sunday at Fullerton First United Methodist Church. There will also be a praise service at 8:30 a.m. and “FAITHHOME” religious education at 9 a.m. On Wednesday, the church will offer a family fellowship event at 6 p.m. The church is at 114 N. Pomona Ave. (714) 871-4115.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will begin his “Living at the Joy Level: Level #1--Glorifying God!” series with the message “Party Hearty With God” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. as part of “Kick-Off Sunday” at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. There will be a quiche breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon in Simpson Hall. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

The Rev. James Wilson will conclude his “Some Startling Sayings of Jesus” series with the sermon “I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life” at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave. (714) 528-1438.

“The Expectant Life” will be the theme for services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Red Hill Lutheran Church. Sunday school for all ages will take place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Children’s church for ages 3 1/2 to 6 will be from 11 a.m. to noon. The church is at 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin. (714) 544-3131.

The Rev. Joyce K. Mech of Tempe, Ariz., will give the message “God Is on the Mountain” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Unity Chapel by the Sea. There will also be a meditation meeting at 9:40 a.m. Unity Chapel meets at the Women’s Club of San Juan Capistrano, 31442 El Horno. (949) 496-7972.

Special Services

Temple Beth Emet will host High Holy Day services for the Second Day of Rosh Hashana on Sunday. Call the temple for exact time and seating reservations. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

The Rev. Suzanne T. Black will lead “The Water Communion,” an Intergenerational service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Guests are encouraged to bring a container of water from places visited during the summer. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, #7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

Seal Beach Church of Religious Science will host magician Mitch Williams presenting how to “Make Your Life a Magical Work of Art” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Presale tickets are $15. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

St. Mark Presbyterian Church will offer a “Love Without Honor” program at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays. The program is a support group for women who have been mentally, physically, verbally, sexually or spiritually abused. Cost is $10. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 644-1341.

A “Re-membering” meeting for spiritually homeless Roman Catholics will take place 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. Child care will be available. The church is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 644-0200.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis will lead a “Shabbat Shuva” (the Sabbath of Return) at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. The congregation will sit in a circle and combine meditation, poetry, traditional prayers and personal comments regarding the meaning of the High Holy Days. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

Performances

Organist William J. Heide will perform his “Praise God in His Sanctuary” concert at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The church is at 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange. (714) 288-4400.

St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church will present the pop band “Living Proof” at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon. There will also be a picnic. On Sunday, the church will celebrate Rally Day at 8:30 and 10 a.m. There will be time to recognize teachers and pay tribute to grandparents. The church is at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. (949) 492-2537.

Trinity United Presbyterian Church will present organist Padre Jose Enrique Ayarra in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Ayarra is cathedral organist in Seville, Spain, professor of organ at the Advanced Conservatory of Music and technical music advisor for the Seville Symphonic Orchestra. A freewill offering will be taken and a reception will follow. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-1836.

Other Notes

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will host its annual Homecoming Sunday and Faire at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Following a 9 a.m. worship service guests can visit information booths and take part in a family picnic featuring games and other activities. Reservations are requested. The church is at 1221 S.E. Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

Newport Harbor Lutheran Church will have a Rally Day carnival after the 9:15 a.m. service. Sunday school registration for ages 3 through grade eight will also take place. The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-3631.

The United Methodist Men of the Garden Grove United Methodist Church will host a chicken dinner at 6:30 p.m. this evening in Acker Hall. Entertainment will be provided by music director Raymond Woods and the choir. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 for a family of four or more. Proceeds will be used to buy umbrellas and tables for the church preschool, which begins Monday. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

The Presbyterian Church of the Master will offer adult classes at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays through October 10. The 9 a.m. class will focus on “Jews for Jesus,” while the 10:30 a.m. class will cover “Crucial Issues for Orange County Christians and Their Families in the New Millennium.” The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

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