Temple Judea to Observe Holocaust Remembrance Day

Temple Judea will observe Yom Ha Shoah, Holocaust remembrance day, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Holocaust survivors wishing to participate are encouraged to call Ed Fleishman at the temple, 24512 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. (949) 830-0470.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will discuss “Moses and Monotheism” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children and teens will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The high school/junior high department at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County will present “Messages in Music” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Laura Muir will discuss “Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy” during the 9:30 a.m. early bird discussion. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit begins her “Time to Grow” series with “Choosing a Beautiful Life” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.

Liturgy of the Word for young people will take place at 10:15 a.m. Sunday at St. Matthew’s Traditional Episcopal Church. Session eight of the “Anglican Life of Prayer” course with the message, “How to Develop a Prayer Life--Daily Prayer” will take place at 9 a.m. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

Dale Osborne, Claremont School of Theology seminarian and Pacific Unitarian Church member, will deliver the message, “Will You Seek in Far-Off Places?” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Pat Williams, senior executive vice president of the Orlando Magic basketball team, will join the Rev. Robert Schuller during services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Williams will share from his recent book “Ahead of the Game: The Pat Williams Story.” The Maureen Hunter Singers of England will perform. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Chris Schriner, Joan Bauer, Ralph “Mac” Fadden, Ken Woolworth, Steve Bloch and Vel Liden will share their personal credos during services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Religious education for children will be offered. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Former Presbyterian missionary the Rev. Bill Lowry will lead services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Lowry recently returned from facilitating a peace conference between the Dinka and Nuer peoples of southern Sudan.

A “God of the Nations: Living in a Multi-Faith Community” seminar will be offered from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through May 4. Cost is $20 or $5 a class (includes field trips). The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Kent Fromer will give the message “Near to You” at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Child care and Sunday school will be provided. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 499-3088.

Special Services

Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills will celebrate Youth Sunday during services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school will follow “Training for Young Disciples.” The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

A six-week series for those who have been away from the Catholic church will be offered from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Mondays through May 17 at Holy Family Cathedral. People considering a return to the church are encouraged to attend. The church is at 566 S. Glassell St., Orange. (714) 639-2900.

Other Notes

The Women’s Ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will host its Ladies Active Friday Forum (LAFF Nite in Irvine) at 7:15 p.m. Friday. Judy Hampton will speak on “Expectations: Do They Satisfy?” Cost is $5. The church is at 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. (949) 552-1918.

Center for Spiritual Development will present “The Inward Journey” program from 10 a.m. to noon and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Jeanne Fallon will focus on attending to one’s inner wisdom so that one may become closer to God and embrace oneself. Cost is $20. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will continue “The Relationship Focus” discussion series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Pastoral counselor Dick Innes will speak on “Baiting, Dating, Waiting and Mating.” Cost is $2. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

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