Retired Ugandan Bishop to Celebrate Eucharist

The Rt. Rev. Christopher Senyonjo, retired bishop of Uganda, will celebrate the Holy Eucharist at morning services at 9 and 11:15 a.m. Sunday. He also will speak at the Adult Education forum at 10:15 a.m. The events will take place at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. (626) 796-1172.

Senyonjo was asked by the fledgling chapter of Integrity Uganda to provide counseling and pastoral care to gay and lesbian Anglicans in Uganda. Now under threat of arrest in his country, he will discuss his campaign against discrimination and his own resulting political and career troubles.

EVENTS

Holy Spirit Retreat Center presents “Letting Go: The Spirituality of Meister Eckhart,” a day of prayer and reflection led by James Finley, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Admission $50, includes lunch. (818) 784-4515.

* “Teaching the Light of the World,” a Southern California Catholic home educators curriculum fair and workshop, will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 14085 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills. This annual event will feature Jesse Romero, Laura Berquist, Cathy Duffy, Dr. Richard Wetzel, Mary-Mark Haggard and Jonathan Hodge and will include seminars on home schooling. Registration is $15, exhibit hall entrance is free. (909) 590-7224.

* St. Bede the Venerable Parish will host a “Loaves and Fish” food drive. Donations of nonperishable and nutritious food can be left on the sidewalk in front of the church beginning at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at 215 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge.

* Ebony Baptist Church will honor local students who have graduated or received promotions and will announce its Student of the Year. Event begins at 7 p.m. Sunday at Ebony Baptist Church, 10422 S. Main St., Los Angeles. (323) 754-3623.

* The Ezra Center will present a lecture on “Early Christianity and Judaism” led by Stanley Jones. The focus will be on the historical beginnings of Christianity and how it evolved from a messianic Jewish sect in a restive Palestine. Registration and coffee/tea begin at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, with a lecture 10 a.m. to noon at Temple Ner Tamid of Downey, 10629 Lakewood Blvd., Downey. Fee $5 for members, $6 nonmembers. Kosher lunch will be provided. (562) 861-9276.

* Beth Chayim Chadashim and West Coast Premiere will hold a screening of “Trembling Before G-D,” 7:15 p.m. Thursday at 7920 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Filmmaker Sandi Simcha Dubowski’s documentary will focus on the lives of Hasidic and Orthodox Jews who struggle to reconcile their faith with their lesbian or gay identities. Tickets $10 for general admission, Outfest members $9. For ticket information call (323) 960-0636.

* A “Celebration of Truth,” a candlelight service with song, prayer and meditation, will take place at 7 p.m. Monday at Unity Church of Tustin. The Rev. Lois Ryan, Roberta David-Lewis, Katherine Morningstar and the church Healing Team will focus on the integration of mind, body and spirit in a celebration of oneness with the Holy Spirit. The church is at 14402 S. Prospect Ave. (714) 730-4386. https://www.unitytustin.org.

* The Orange County Buddhist Church will observe Obon, a religious custom that honors the dead, with services, dancing and a bazaar/carnival as part of the annual Obon Festival from 2 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 909 S. Dale Ave., Anaheim. (714) 827-9590.

* Those in need of spiritual healing are encouraged to attend a Mass of Healing at 7:15 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Brea. The Rev. Charles R. Lueras will give the message “Jesus Heals!” Lueras, of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Los Angeles, has shared his faith on TV and radio and at national conferences. He and his guitar will accompany the Catholic praise band Ruach. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave. (714) 525-1774.

* The Huntington Beach Christian Women’s Club will sponsor its “Let’s Sparkle” luncheon Wednesday at the Los Caballeros Sports Village Ballroom in Fountain Valley. There will be a fashion show and music. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $14. Los Caballeros is at 17272 Newhope St. (714) 546-8560.

* This year’s vacation bible school theme will be “Truth Trackers and the Secret of the Stone Tablets” at the First Chinese Baptist Church in Fountain Valley. This event offers music, Bible stories, crafts and snacks to children of all ages. A family night is scheduled at 5 p.m. Friday as a finale. Cost is $5 per child. Vacation bible school runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The church is at 16835 Brookhurst St. (714) 964-6899.

* A “polar expedition” vacation bible school will take place next week at the First United Methodist Church in Orange. Children can enjoy music, games, crafts and Bible stories from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Kids will also have an opportunity to make snow angels. The church is at 161 S. Orange St. (714) 532-6363. https://www.fumco.org.

* A discussion of current issues in Reform Judaism will be led by Rabbi Rick Steinberg at noon Wednesday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot in Irvine. Steinberg will speak on “Reform Judaism: Have We Gone Too Far or Not Far Enough” during the “Lunch and Learn” session for seniors. Guests are invited to bring a brown bag lunch or purchase a box lunch for $6. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive. (949) 857-2226.

MUSIC

Helena Buscema and Friends will perform “Under the Stars 2001,” a concert including jazz and pop spiritual songs. She is the music director of Hope Lutheran Church in Hollywood and cantors Masses at St. Agatha’s, Christ the King and St. Monica’s churches. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Admission $10, children under 12, $2. (818) 784-4515.

* Pasadena First Church of the Nazarene will host its third annual “Contemporary Christian Music Favorites” concert Sunday, performed by Sonseekers Kids Choir and accompanied by a full orchestra. Dessert will be served during a reception. The concert begins at 6 p.m. at 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 351-9631.

* The Christian band “Hannah and Friends” will play Friday at the First United Methodist Church of Seal Beach. The band members include Hannah Kim and other Orange County High School of the Arts students. The performance will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be available. On July 27, the teenage trio “Girls Next Door” from Midway City will perform at the church. Alishia, Breanna and Crystal Fry will sing and play gospel and praise songs on guitars and drums. The church is at 10th and Central streets, one block from downtown Seal Beach. (562) 431-0494.

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