Other events

* Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church will have a traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols at 5 p.m. Sunday. The candlelight service is modeled after the Anglican cathedral service celebrating the Christmas season. Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir. A wine and cheese reception will follow. The church is at 1221 S.E. Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

* Mariners South Coast Church will have its 11th annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday. The celebration will include carols, cookies and hot apple cider. The church is at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine. (949) 854-7600.

* St. John’s Lutheran Church will present “The Sounds of Christmas” concert featuring the adult choir Jubilate at 7 this evening and at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange. (714) 288-4400.

* Presbyterian Church of the Master will present a panel discussion, “Christian Faith and My Vocation: Making it Work at Work!” at 10:30 a.m. Sundays through Dec. 17. The church is at 26051 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo. (949) 582-2670.

* The St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Choir and orchestra will present “The Many Moods of Christmas” concert, audience-participation event, at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Dec. 12. Tickets are $8 and child care is available with reservations. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

* The Rev. Kass Kassaouni will give the message “Is Jesus Still the One?” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Children’s Sunday School will take place after the Training for Young Disciples’ Moment. The Caravelle Mariners group will hold a potluck at 5:30 p.m., followed by an auction. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

* A worship service on the beach with Christ Lutheran Church will take place at 8 a.m. Sunday at the foot of Avenida Pico in San Juan Capistrano. The message will be “Preparing for Jesus at Your House.” An additional service will follow at 10:30 a.m. at the church. The church is at 35522 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 496-2621.

* An “Out of the Christmas Stocking” luncheon hosted by the Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Friday at Tustin Ranch Golf Clubhouse. There will be a decorative candlelight demonstration with holiday music by Rommel Amante. Cost is $15 and reservations are required. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin. (714) 731-0432.