Stapp to Be Ordained to Episcopal Diaconate at St. Matthew’s

Richard L. Stapp of Newport Beach will be ordained to the diaconate at 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Matthew’s Traditional Episcopal Church. The first Sunday of each month is Pantry Sunday, during which donations are taken on behalf of Friends in Service of Humanity. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

The Rev. Robert Schuller will interview author Thelma Wells, of the “Women of Faith” conferences, during 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Vocalist Cynthia Wilson-Felder and organist J. Christopher Pardini will perform. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Robert Jordan Ross, minister emeritus at Unitarian Universalist Church of South County, will speak on “Why I Wanted to Come Be Minister to THIS Church” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. An early-bird discussion will take place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Ed Suedeker will speak on “A Life Prayer” during the Men’s Fellowship breakfast from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Suedeker is the church youth minister. Cost is $2.50. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will give the message “The Chance to Change” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children and youth will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

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

Henry Garcia will present “My Spiritual Journey to the Great Mystic Saty Ru Sai” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Garcia is training to be a Catholic priest. There will be a string quartet performance as well. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4563.

Special Services

Neighborhood Congregational Church and the Santa Ana Samoan Congregational Church of the New Hope will have a Pentecost celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Church. There will be a worship service, followed by the seventh annual Friendship Luau. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

Pastor Steve Perry will speak on “Breaking Down the Walls” at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church’s Pentecost service at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-3631.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will give his “Tongues of Fire” Pentecost sermon at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. A special offering will be taken for “One Great Hour of Sharing” to benefit Kosovo. Sunday school and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7852.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will preach on “ ‘Star Wars’ and Pentecost” during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Communion will be offered. Child care will be provided, and Sunday school takes place after the “Training for Young Disciples.” The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will celebrate Pentecost with worship, Communion and music at 9:15 a.m. Sunday. The English, Korean and Samoan congregations will join for the festivities. A luncheon will follow. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

Performances

Recently retired minister Clarice Friedline will perform “Peter’s Mother-in-Law” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. The performance will feature Friedline in costume portraying biblical women. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Joyce Jones, Baylor University organist in residence, will be in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday at part of the South Shores Church organ series. Tickets are $10. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (949) 496-9331.

A Community Praise Concert featuring local church choirs will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Church of Santa Ana in Samsvick Chapel. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Tustin. (714) 973-4800.

The Chancel Choir of First Presbyterian Church of Westminster will lead a Pentecost Sunday Choir Festival at 2 p.m. Sunday. Guest choirs will include the Covenant Choir, Faith Lutheran Church Choir, the Living Waters Celebration Choir and more. A freewill offering will be taken and a reception will follow. The church is at 7702 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. (714) 893-1393.

“Potter’s Field Ministries,” featuring Michael and Pam Rozell, will perform at 7 this evening at Covenant Community Church. The theatrical and musical presentation will illustrate the relationship between mankind and God, the Master Potter. The church is at 221 N. Waverly St., Orange. (714) 997-2811.

Other Notes

Judith Sherven and Jim Sniechowski will lead a “Discover Magic in the Heart of Our Differences” workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. Sherven and Sniechowski are authors of “The New Intimacy.” Cost is $20, or $15 for seniors. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

Huntington Beach Christian Women’s Club will host “A Little Bit of Everything” luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Los Caballeros Sports Village second floor ballroom. Cost is $11; reservations are required. Los Caballeros is at 17272 Newhope St., Fountain Valley. (714) 846-8949.

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