German Musical Group to Perform at St. Paul’s

The German musical group Posaunenchor will present a concert at 7 tonight at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fullerton. There will be a second concert and barbecue at 6 p.m. Sunday. There will be a free-will offering. The church is at 111 W. Las Palmas Drive. (714) 879-8290.

King of Glory Lutheran Church will feature the St. Matthew Puppeteers during the 6 o’clock worship service this evening. The service is the church’s first contemporary style service. The church is at 10280 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-5644.

Jewish Family Service will offer a support group for interfaith couples at 7:30 p.m. for the next three Tuesdays. The meetings are designed for those who want Judaism to be part of their relationship and family. Cost is $45 per couple; preregistration is required. Jewish Family Service is at 2029 W. Orangewood Ave., Orange. (714) 939-1111.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will give the message “In Remembrance” during the 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Communion will be celebrated. Later, the church will have its annual all-church picnic from 3 to 6 p.m. at Irvine Park. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

A guest speaker, Timothy RuthStiver, will discuss “The Choice: James Luther Adams, What We Choose to Become” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Adams was a liberal Unitarian Universalist theologian. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, Mission Viejo. (714) 581-0245.

Jewish Federation Orange County will sponsor a “Hi” night for unaffiliated or new Leisure World residents who wish to become better acquainted with the work of Jewish organizations within the retirement community. The event will take place at 7 p.m. Monday in Clubhouse 2. Leisure World is at 24112 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. The federation is also hosting a “Yiddish Film Classics” series at 12:30 p.m. Mondays on the campus. This week’s film will be “A Brivelle der Mamen” (“A Letter to Mother”). The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555.

Helen Flegal will present “The Lord’s Prayer: A Renewal of Our Spirituality” as part of the Adult Forum from 9:35 to 10:25 a.m. Sunday at United Methodist Church of Laguna Hills. Flegal is a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church and is a former marriage and family counselor. Regular worship services take place at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. The church is at 24442 Moulton Parkway. (714) 837-3414.

Pastor David Tyler Scoates will speak on “Life and Lilacs” during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday worship services at the Crystal Cathedral. Tino Ballesteros will present a children’s message during the services. Child care will be available. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

First Church of Christ, Scientist, will have an open house in its Christian Science Reading Room from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (between the church services at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.) Sunday. Visitors can research the Bible via computer, learn about healing spirituality, view videos of Bible lessons and more. The church is at 3315 Via Lido, Newport Beach. (714) 673-6150.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church will have its “Let’s Talk” event at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 19. The event is designed for those not attending or irregularly attending the Catholic Church. The discussion will help those who have been away to better understand the church. The church is at 17270 Ward St., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-1811.

Episcopal minister the Rev. Josephine Borgeson will speak on “Project Freedom Religion” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Borgeson is working on Project Freedom of Religion, which advocates maintaining the separation of church and state. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave. (714) 8717150.

The Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will have its “Hawaiian Holidays” luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. next Friday at the Tustin Ranch Golf Clubhouse. Music will be provided by Gloria Haslam. Cost is $13 and reservations are required by Tuesday. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road. (714) 731-0432.

Pastor Jim Wilson will give the sermon “The Screams Are Now Silenced” during the 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday worship services at Placentia Presbyterian Church. The talk will deal with finding the freedom of forgiveness. Sunday school will take place during the 10:15 a.m. service. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave. (714) 528-1438.

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will present the Crimson River Quartet in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Samsvick Chapel. Three will be a freewill offering. The church will have its “Wild Frontier Bible Theme Park” vacation Bible school from 8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave. (714) 973-4800.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will give the message “Focus on the Family” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Soloist David Reed will perform. Child care and Sunday school classes will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (714) 472-9230.

Marion Pack of the Alliance for Survival will speak on “Hiroshima Day” during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Child care will be available. The church meets in the George Washington Community Center at 250 E. Cypress St., Anaheim. (714) 758-1050.

Placentia United Methodist Church announces the appointment of the Rev. Glenn Miller as its new pastor. Worship services take place at 8 and 10 a.m. Sundays, with Sunday school at 9 a.m. The church is at 2050 Valencia Ave. (714) 528-1483.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will continue his “What We Do Believe!” series during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Children’s Summer Sunday School will be held. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road. (714) 837-2323.

Bob Shank’s Straight Talk will meet from 6:45 to 7:45 a.m. Wednesdays at El Torito Grill. Shank is affiliated with Priority Living in Newport Beach. El Torito is at 1910 Main St., Irvine. (714) 955-3453.

Prospective members are invited to informational “Coffee Talks” at 7 p.m. Friday and Aug. 22 at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. Guests will have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with Rabbi Bernie King, Cantor Arie Shikler and educator Barry Koff. Shabbat services follow at 8 p.m. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (714) 857-2226.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will continue her “Travels With Jesus” series with the message “Jesus Goes to the Movies” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Neighborhood Congregational Church. Child care will be provided and refreshments will follow. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (714) 951-7260.

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