Events

A special event for pets “whether they walk, crawl, slither, swim or fly” will be Sunday at Huntington Beach Church of Religious Science. The Day of Blessing Our Animals will feature free pet wellness exams from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 5 p.m. There will be a table for photos of pets unable to attend. Organizers ask that all animals be properly leashed, harnessed, boxed or jarred. The church is at 7641 Talbert Ave. (949) 645-6741.

Pat McCully of the charity group Circulo de Amigas will speak at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Circulo de Amigas aids in the provision of medical clinics, clean water and high school computers to poor communities in Nicaragua. McCully will present slides and discuss her 13 years with the group. The church is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Charles Frazee, professor of Christian Church history at the Episcopal Theological School in Claremont, will describe “The First Christian Century” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Frazee will explore worship practices, beliefs about Jesus and the beginnings of the persecution of Christians. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

A 2000 Jubilee Mass will be celebrated at 4 this afternoon at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. The event will be in conjunction with all parishes in the Orange Diocese. The annual fiesta, with ethnic entertainment and foods, will precede the Mass. The church is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Father Michael Manning will give the message “Come Follow Me” as part of a Healing Mass and Service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Manning is an author and host on the nationally syndicated TV show, “The Word in the World.” Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness or those concerned for someone who is, are encouraged to attend. Music will be provided by the Catholic praise band RUACH. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-8539.

St. Cecilia Church will host a Tri-Cultural Jubilee Eucharist at 4 p.m. Sunday in celebration of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year. The Mass will take place at Currie Middle School Athletic field, across the street from the church. The church is at 1301 Sycamore St., Tustin. (714) 544-3250.

The 18th annual Summer Choir School will be offered from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at United Methodist Church of Garden Grove. The session, which is open to children in third through eighth grade, will provide singing and instrument lessons. Students will perform in a concert at 7 Friday evening and during services at 9:30 a.m. July 2. Cost is $60, or $100 for a pair of siblings. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

The Rev. Charles Murphy will give the message “God’s Using You” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Murphy is a third-generation Unity student who served as minister of the Unity Church of Whittier. Murphy created the “Circles of Gratitude” and “40 Days to Freedom” programs, which are used nationwide by New Thought churches. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230. www.unity-lh.org.

The Cathedral Mixed Ensemble, with soloists and orchestral accompaniment, will present a concert featuring Mozart’s Litanies a la Venerabile and Sacramenti Altaris at 3 p.m. Sunday at Holy Family Cathedral. A reception will follow. The church is at 566 S. Glassell St., Orange. (714) 639-2900.

A “This I Believe” service, featuring reflections by two congregates, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. The speakers will share their spiritual journeys. An early bird discussion will take place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, #7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Robert Pietsch will lead worship services at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The usual 10:30 a.m. service has been canceled due to the annual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., which occurs later at the Long Beach Convention Center. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

“Holy Word” Vacation Bible School will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Mariners South Coast Church. Children can visit “HolyWord Studios” where they can star in God’s story. The students will perform in a “HolyWord” show at 7 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $25 per child or $65 for families. The church is at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine. (949) 854-7600.

“Music and Meditation,” featuring the melodies of Reb Shlomo Carlebach, kicks off the “Celebrate a Spiritual Summer” series at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. Cantor Arie Shikler, who on several occasions played guitar and sang with the late Reb Carlebach, will lead the service. Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 3652 Michelson. (949) 857-2226.

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Religious event notices may be sent to Gena Pasillas at the Times Orange County, 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