Conference on Global Issues

Chapman University and Loyola Marymount University will present a two-day conference on global issues of ethics and religion beginning Thursday.

The first day of the conference, the fourth such event organized by Chapman’s religion department, will be held in the Argyros Forum, room 209, on the campus in Orange. Friday’s session will be at Loyola Marymount’s University Hall Auditorium.

The conference, free and open to the public, will present viewpoints of experts from various world religions in discussions intended for a lay audience. Information: (714) 997-6994.

Celebration of Celtic Traditions

The 13th annual “Evening of Irish Spirituality” will be held from 7 to 9:30 tonight at the St. Joseph Center auditorium, 480 South Batavia St. in Orange.

Marking Friday’s St. Patrick’s Day, the event will feature music, storytelling, dancing and food to celebrate Celtic traditions and Irish spirituality.

Admission is $20. Information: (714) 744-3175, Ext. 4400.

Events

* Father John Colins will present a Parish Lenten Mission at 9:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at St. Bonaventure Church. Child care will be provided for the evening sessions. The church is at 16400 Springdale St., Huntington Beach. (714) 846-3359.

* The United Methodist Church of Seal Beach sanctuary will be open from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays through April 20 for Passover lunchtime reflection, meditation and quiet music. The The church is at 148 10th St., Seal Beach. (562) 431-0494.

* Soka Gakkai International-USA will offer “The Winning Life” an introduction to Buddhism at 1 p.m. today and Sunday, and at 10 a.m. March 26. The meetings are designed to teach ways to have successful lives. 1500 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 444-9580.

* St. Andrew Independent Anglican Church will host a “Soup and Sandwich” Lenten study series at 6 p.m. Wednesdays throughout Lent. The church will provide the soup and beverages. Guests should bring sandwiches. The church is at 4050 Katella Ave., Suite 101, Los Alamitos. (562) 594-8706.

* South Coast Christian Assembly will present the Sonlight and Praise Puppet Co. performing the Kids’ Krusade from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. The Krusade will feature music, puppets, stories, skits, prizes and more. The group meets at 31501 Avenida Los Cerritos, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 240-4777.

* Arthur Abadi, 15-year-old pianist, will be in concert at 7:30 tonight at Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for others. A reception will follow. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

* Presbyterian Church of the Master will offer the series “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory” from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through April 19. The series will focus on the history and forms of American Evangelism. A worship period will take place at 6:40 p.m. The church will also offer classes on “The Six Great Ends of the Church” at 9 a.m. Sundays through April 30. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

* The youth group of United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will take a trip to the Door of Faith Orphanage in La Mission, Mexico, today and Sunday. The group will deliver needed items, including socks, underwear, shoes, toothpaste and other items to the approximate 50 children at the orphanage. The trip will be a part of the confirmation class. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.