Explore Spiritual Diversity at UCI Faire
“Integrating Spirituality Into Everyday Life” is the theme for the eighth Religious Diversity Faire today at UC Irvine. The event is from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Donations of $5-$10 are suggested. Students with a current ID will be admitted free. https://www.religiousdiversityfaire.org or (949) 661-3087.
Special Events
* Stocking stuffers, holiday decorations, toys and other colorful, handmade crafts will be available at the annual Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at First United Methodist Church in Seal Beach. Proceeds go to church-supported missions. A lunch will be served. The church is at 148 10th St. (562) 431-0494.
* Anaheim United Methodist Church will host its annual Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Admission is free. The church is at 1000 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 776-5710.
* Woodbridge Community Church in Irvine will celebrate a “Salute to All Veterans” at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Veterans may come in uniform. The church is at 5000 Barranca Parkway. (949) 552-1101. https://www.woodbridgechurch.org
* U.S. churches are being asked to participate in a one-day campaign Sunday to have congregations write postcards of praise, thoughts and prayers to military personnel who are fighting in Operation Enduring Freedom. A Web site, https://www.lotc.org, with step-by-step instructions, has been set up.
* Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service will have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at its New Vista transitional shelter in Fullerton. The center is at 508-514 W. Amerige Ave. (714) 525-7010.
* Unity Community Church in Laguna Hills will celebrate its 30-year anniversary during a building dedication service at noon Sunday. The 10,000-square-foot building was remodeled with Italian marble floors and a water sculpture by Laguna Beach artist Larry Gill. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek. (949) 472-9230. https://www.unity-lh.org
Music
* Members of Shepherd of the Hills Church in Laguna Niguel will present a 1970s concert from 6 to 9 p.m. today to raise funds for Church World Service. Dinner will be included. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The church is at 30121 Niguel Road. (949) 495-1310.
* The Stirring will present “Still Thankful: A Thanksgiving Celebration of Unity, Music, Rhythm and Story” Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at UC Irvine’s Bren Center. The event is free, but parking is $5. (949) 548-2600, Ext. 325. https://www.thestirring.com
* The Men’s Club of Temple Beth Emet in Anaheim presents the comedy and music of Archie Barken at 2 p.m. Sunday. Music will be provided by the Golden State Klezmer Band. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $6 for children. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave. (714) 772-4720.
* The choir of St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church in Anaheim will present a concert at 7 p.m. Sunday as part of the church’s 40th anniversary. Admission is free. The church is at 405 N. Dale St. (714) 827-0181.
* The Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council will present an Interfaith Thanksgiving Choir Festival from 4 to 5:40 p.m. Sunday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach. Admission is two cans of food. St. Andrew’s is at 600 St. Andrews Road. (949) 660-8665, Ext. 3.
Music
* Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier will lead a “Shabbat Alive” jazz and pop service at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue in Irvine. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway. (949) 553-3535.
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Religious event notices of countywide interest may be sent to Gena Guisar 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.guisar@latimes.com