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Events

The Sevilles Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday as part of the Sunset Concert series at St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church. Concert grounds will open at 5:30 p.m. for picnics and refreshments in the food court. The church is at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. (949) 492-2537.

Temple Beth Emet will host its “Outdoor Under the Stars” Sabbath dinner and evening worship event at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Reservations are encouraged. The Temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

South Shores Church will present Tom Zanutto in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. this evening. Care for children younger than 2 will be available. The church is at 32712 Crown Valley Parkway, Monarch Beach. (949) 496-9331.

Guest Karina Levinson will speak on the Interfaith Shelter Network of South Orange County at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of South County. Child care and youth religious education will be available. The church is at 25801 Obrero Drive, No. 7, Mission Viejo. (949) 581-0245.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will continue the series “Seven Steps to Spiritual Strength” with the message “The Power of Excellence” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Fellowship will follow. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 472-9230. https://www.unity-lh.org.

The Young Continentals, a group of 30 singers, dancers and technicians ages 12 to 15, will present the drama “Testify to Truth” at 7 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Church of Santa Ana. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave. (714) 973-4800.

St. Irenaeus Church will sponsor beginner’s Bible study from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 17. The course will give an overview of Hebrew and Christian Scriptures and offer tips on reading and understanding the Bible. There is a $5 per person materials fee. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. (714) 821-5531.

Rancho Capistrano will offer its vacation Bible school program “Marketplace 29 A.D.--A Bible Times Experience” from 9 a.m. to noon July 24 to 28. The program, open to children in preschool through fifth grade, is in conjunction with the church’s Discovery Camp, which offers outdoor activities until 4 p.m. weekdays. Extended care is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. “Marketplace 29 A.D.” costs $5 per child. The church is at 29251 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. (949) 347-4035.

Rabbi Shlomo Kraft will speak on his technique of writing Torah scrolls at 7 p.m. Thursday at Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach. Kraft is the only authorized scribe, or Torah scroll writer, in the area. Cost is $10 for members and $12 for others. Children are free. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

Mary Flaherty, head of RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) at St. Joachim Catholic Church, will retire after 47 years of church service and will be honored during Mass at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. A reception will follow. The church is at 1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 548-8841.

Psychotherapist Steven Farmer will give the message “The Resurrection of Instinct” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Farmer will explain the theory on connecting to God through instinct. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

The contemporary worship music of Denvyl Lewis is on sale for $15 at Red Hill Lutheran Church. Lewis will perform during the 9:30 a.m. service Sunday. The church is at 13200 Red Hill Ave., Tustin. (714) 544-3131.

The Rev. Alan Landes will deliver the sermon “It All Adds Up to One,” based on Ephesians 4:1-13, at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. New member classes will be offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and at 12:15 p.m. Sunday. “Tuesdays in the Word” Bible classes will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 15. The theme will be “Let My People Go! The Study of Exodus.” The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Tustin. (714) 544-7850.

The First United Methodist Church of Orange announces the appointment of the Rev. Ken Macklin as senior pastor. Macklin replaces Holly Reinhart-Marean, who was appointed senior pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Sierra Madre. The church is at 161 S. Orange St. (714) 532-6363.

Husband-and-wife speaking team Bob and Yvonne Turnbull will lead services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday and July 16 at Mountain View Church. Their topics will be “Tools for Worry Prevention” (Sunday) and “How to Make Successful Decisions” (July 16). The church meets at Bathgate Elementary School, 27642 Napoli Way, Mission Viejo. (949) 458-6888.

The Garden Church will dedicate its first permanent building during a service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Senior pastor Bryan Crow will give tours of the facility. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, snow cones and popcorn. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 8712 E. Santa Ana Canyon Road, Anaheim Hills. (714) 282-1899.

Religious event notices can be sent to Gena Pasillas at the Times’ Orange County edition, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. They also can be faxed to (714) 966-7711 or sent by e-mail to [email protected]