Emmanuel Episcopal Church to Mark Anniversary With Fiesta

Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Fullerton will celebrate 30 years of worship in its sanctuary with a fiesta on the grounds after Sunday morning’s service.

Frederick Borsch, bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will lead the 9 a.m. baptism and Eucharist service for the congregation, which includes 200 families. The festival will feature mariachi music, a pinata for children and a photo display depicting the parish’s ministry over the years.

Among the congregation’s missions are Million Meals, which makes grants to groups that feed the hungry; Project Dignity, which reaches out to children living in motels; and Corazon, which teaches poor families in Mexico how to improve their lives.

The church is at 1145 W. Valencia Mesa. Information: (714) 879-8070.

Events

* Rabbi Arnold Rachlis, Cantor Braier, the University Synagogue Adult Choir and religious school confirmands will lead Shavuot and confirmation services at 7 p.m. Thursday at the University Synagogue. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

* The Chancel choirs of Newport Harbor Lutheran Church and Tustin Presbyterian Church will present an all Bach concert at 5 p.m. Sunday at Tustin Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $8 ($6 for seniors). The church is at 225 W. Main St., Tustin. (714) 544-7070.

* Barry St. Clair will discuss his book “Ignite the Fire” from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Presbyterian Church of the Master. The book addresses the need for parents to kindle passion for Christ in their children. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

* Comedians Brian Berke, David Goryl, Bobbie Shropshire, Phil Van Tee and David Teitelbaum will perform at 8 p.m. today at Congregation Or Ami. A silent auction will take place at 7:15. Tickets are $30. The temple is at 30 Hughes, Suite 200, Irvine. (949) 660-1180.

* The Music Ministry of Community United Methodist Church will present “Coffee House on Broadway” at 7:30 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Sunday. There will be coffee, dessert and Broadway tunes. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for seniors and children. The church is at 6652 Heil Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 846-9045.

* Faith Lutheran Church will welcome its new pastor, the Rev. Timothy Krieger, during services at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday. Krieger will be officially installed the afternoon of July 9. The church is at 8200 Ellis Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 962-5571.

* Temple Beth Shalom will offer a Shavuot service at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Guitarist David Weisz will lead a songfest. A cheesecake Oneg will follow. The temple is at 2625 N. Tustin Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 771-9229.

* The Center for Spiritual Development will offer a study series on enneagram spirituality from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through June 27. The series will explore the three basic spiritual paths of the nine enneagram types. Participants should have some familiarity with the topic and should be able to identify their place on the enneagram circle. Cost is $60.

The center will also offer a discussion on “Know the One You Follow” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10. The talk is part of the series “A Spirituality for Wholeness.” The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

* There will be a presentation of sacred works from all choral periods at 7:30 p.m. today at Laguna Presbyterian Church. The event, part of a new concert series, will feature conductor Eveline Eng, who will complete her UCI master of fine arts degree. The UCI Symphony Orchestra and the Chancel Choir will perform. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. (949) 494-7555.

* St. Philip Benizi Church will have its annual fiesta-carnival from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, from noon to midnight June 10 and from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 11. There will be rides, games, international food, a raffle and more. The church is at 235 S. Pine Drive, Fullerton. (714) 871-3610.

* The Sikh Center of Orange County will host the Interfaith Council of Central Orange County meeting at 11:45 a.m. Thursday. Ben Hubbard, chairman of the religious studies department at Cal State Fullerton, will discuss “America’s Great Gamble With Religious Freedom. Reservations are required by Monday. The center is at 2530 W. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-1319.

Religious event notices may be sent to Gena Pasillas at The Times’ Orange County edition, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa 92626. They also may be faxed to (714) 966-7711 or sent by e-mail to gena.pasillas@latimes.com