Johnson Chapel AME Plans Events to Mark 67th Anniversary
With a two-day spiritual reawakening planned for next week, Johnson Chapel AME Church of Santa Ana will begin a monthlong series of events to mark its 67th anniversary.
The church, at 1306 W. 2nd St., will hold the revival meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. The meetings will be led by the Rev. C. Dennis Williams of Bethel AME Church in San Diego.
Other events in coming weeks include a dinner theater and silent auction Feb. 19 and a Family Day on Feb. 26. The anniversary will be formally celebrated Feb. 27 with morning and afternoon services. Information: (714) 972-8983.
‘The Bible for Beginners’ to Debut
Community Presbyterian Church of San Clemente will offer a course titled “The Bible for Beginners†beginning Wednesday and running through March 26.
The weekly classes, which cost $10, will focus on the history and interpretation of the Bible. Participants will receive a condensed edition of the Bible.
The classes will meet from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays at the church, 32202 Del Obispo St. Information: the Rev. Jerry Elliott at (949) 493-4986 or [email protected].
Events
* The Revs. David and Margaret Hiller will lead a healing workshop from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Unity Church of Tustin. Cost is $25. The Hillers will also speak during worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday. The church is at 14402 Prospect Ave., Tustin. (714) 730-3444.
* The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will deliver the message “Gun Violence-Youth Violence†at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Children’s classes and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.
* Guest speaker Dondi Robbins will present the message “The Next Step: Trusting God, Trusting Good†at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school classes and nursery care will be provided. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230.
* The Unitarian Universalist Church will host “bring a friend†Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The service will feature re-creations of dramatic moments from Unitarian Universalist history. An early-bird discussion, part of Adult Forum, will take place at 9:30 a.m. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.
* Temple Beth Emet will have its “Scholar-in-Residence†weekend event honoring Rabbi Emeritus Aaron J. Tofield. The event will begin with a Sabbath dinner at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Friday’s 8 p.m. service will feature Rabbi Anat Moskowitz speaking on “A Woman’s Place is on the Bimah . . . Why do We Need Women Rabbis?†The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.
* A “Re-Membering†service for inactive Catholics will be offered at 6:15 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish Church. Those that have been away from the church, feel spiritually empty or just have questions are invited to discuss scripture, morality, faith communities and more. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 644-0200.
* Father Eamon O’Gorman will lead a Healing Mass and Service at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. O’Gorman will give the message “A Gift From God: Our First Mass of Healing in This New Millennium.†The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.
