Rev. Jon Drober Will Talk About ‘Spiritual Tuneup’

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “The Spiritual Tuneup” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for youth will be offered. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

Placentia United Methodist Church will offer a praise service with music and a message at 5 p.m. today. Praise services are held every third Saturday of the month. There will also be a yard sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The church is at 2050 N. Valencia Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1483.

The Unitarian Universalist Church of South County will offer a “This I Believe” service in which four members of the congregation will share their spiritual beliefs at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. An early bird discussion will take place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

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

The Rev. Alan Landes will continue his family values series with the message “Getting Out of Jail Free” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The sermon will be in the words of the Philippian jailer who became the first convert to Christianity in Macedonia. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller will return from his summer study leave to begin his new message series “Let Your Life Be Filled With Joy” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Schuller will also interview Dikembe Mutombo of the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. Music will be provided by guest soloist Nita Whitaker. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue her “Practical Spirituality” series with the message “Fully Awakened” 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.

Guest speaker Rhonnie Hemphill will lead services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Church. Hemphill is Vice President of Development and Community Education for the Church World Service, a relief agency of the National Council of Churches. The church is at 30121 Niguel Road, Laguna Niguel. (949) 495-1320.

Special Services

Pastor Jack Loo will lead Wednesday evening worship in the Word with lessons from the Sermon on the Mount from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Presbyterian Church of the Master. A catered dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Reservations are requested. There will also be a “From Forgiveness to Blessing Those Who Hurt You: A Journey on the Road to Wholeness” Bible study from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

Temple Aviv Judea Messianic Synagogue will offer a Sabbath of Repentance (Sabbat Shuvah) at 6 p.m. this evening, followed by a pre-fast feast (Sendah Mafseket). At 7 p.m. Sunday, the temple will hold a Yom Kippur service using the Conservative prayer book. The congregation is at 815 S. Esplanade Ave., Orange. (949) 581-0716.

Community United Methodist Church will present its “Saturday Night Worship Service” at 7 p.m. today. The event will feature Scripture, music, drama, dance and the spoken word. The church is at 6652 Heil Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 842-4461.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host the Fourth Annual Theologian in Residence with F. Dale Bruner from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Fridays, continuing through Sept. 26. Friday evening’s topic will be “The Prologue of the Gospel of John.” The church will also offer a Christian grief support group from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 26. Cost is $12. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

Havurah Ha-Am will host cooperative, Reform/Reconstructionist-oriented Yom Kippur services at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday at Mile Square Park. Donations under $20 will be accepted. Mile Square Park is at 10975 Edinger Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 847-2079.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and cantor Ruti Braier will lead a “Sukkot” celebration at 7 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. A picnic will precede. Child care will be available. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

Performances

Organist Raymond Garner will be in concert at 8 p.m. Monday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Garner is the organist and assistant director of music for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Cost is $10, or $5 for seniors and students.

The church also will offer Divorce Recovery workshops, featuring singles minister Bill Flanagan, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 28. Cost is $25 if paid by Tuesday, $30 after that. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will present Huayucaltia (brotherhood) in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Members of the group come from Peru, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico and the U.S. Tickets are $10, and proceeds will be used to defray the legal costs to establish permanent residency for Ricardo Cardona, the church sexton, and his family. The church is at 1221 S.E. Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

The Christian Performing Arts Committee of First Presbyterian Church of Westminster will sponsor a picnic featuring the Crimson River Quartet at 11:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The church is at 7702 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 893-1393.

Other Notes

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a dinner under the stars this evening. The event will also feature the annual Pennies From Heaven Auction. The church is at 4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine. (949) 559-4699.

The Sisterhood of Temple Bat Yahm has installed new officers for the 1999-2000 year. Eileen Garbutt is president and Michelle Liptz is executive vice president. The group will kick off the year with a back-to-school bagel brunch and book fair at 9 a.m. Sunday. The temple is at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. (949) 644-1999.

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will offer “How to Keep From Falling” Bible study featuring Shelly Juskiewicz at 9:15 a.m. Thursday. Cost is $25. The class requires five hours of homework per week. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Tustin. (714) 973-4800.

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