‘Groucho Marxist View of History’ to Be Topic of Dobrer’s Talk

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will speak on “Unity and Diversity: A Groucho Marxist View of History” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Religious education for children and teens will be provided. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

Rabbi Arnold Rachlis and Cantor Ruti Braier will lead a “Havurah Shabbat” service at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. The event is part of the national “Shabbat Across America” celebration. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. (949) 553-3535.

During the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral, “Possibility Thinker” Mary Hays-Bridges will share her story of overcoming near-paralysis of her legs to become a marathon runner. Then, the Rev. Robert H. Schuller will give the message “No Worry, No Insecurity, Ever Again.” The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will preach on “Why Christianity” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Next Saturday from 8:30 to 11 a.m. the church will present “In God’s Image,” a seminar for women and girls needing a new perspective on self-image. Cost is $10. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Pastor Don McMillan will give the message “Is the Lord Among Us or Not?” based on the book of Exodus at 6 this evening at King of Glory Lutheran Church. The church is at 10280 Slater Ave., Fountain Valley. (714) 963-5649.

Congregational Church of Fullerton, United Church of Christ will offer a “Journeys of the Spirit--The Word” service at 10 a.m. Sunday. The “Journeys of the Spirit” series will continue through March. The church is at 845 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. (714) 526-2662.

St. Matthew’s Traditional Episcopal Church will continue its “Introduction to Anglican Faith and Practice” series for new and potential members with the message “The Anglican Life of Prayer” at 9 a.m. Sunday. The Evangelism Committee will host Lenten dinners this Friday and March 19 and 26. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

Special Services

The Rev. Ginny Wheeler will lead Lenten services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Laguna Beach United Methodist Church. Child care and Sunday school will be provided at the 8:30 a.m. service. The church is at 21632 S. Wesley Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 499-3088.

Inactive Catholics are invited to a “Re-membering” service 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 encouraged to attend. The center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 721-0496.

Congregation Adat Israel will host a “Shabbat Across America” celebration and dinner beginning with a candle-lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Registration and payment required by Monday. Cost is $5 for adults and $8 for children 2 to 12.

Psychologist Lisa Aiken will speak on “The Jewish Perspective on Love, Marriage and Communication” at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $6. The congregation is at 5052 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 846-2285.

Performances

Laguna Presbyterian Church will host harpist Greg Buchanan in concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Buchanan’s CDs will be available for purchase following the concert. The church is at 415 Forest Ave., Laguna Beach. (949) 494-7555.

The combined Children’s Choirs of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and the Newport Harbor Lutheran Church will present the musical “Down by the Creek Bank” at 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (714) 631-2880.

St. John’s Lutheran Church will present the Valparaiso University Chorale in “A Sacred Choral Concert” at 7 p.m. Sunday. The church is at 154 S. Shaffer St., Orange. (714) 288-4400.

The Music Department of Holy Family Cathedral will present its “Celestial Harmonies” concert at 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door. The church is at 566 S. Glassell St., Orange. (714) 639-2900.

Transparent Productions will present the “Skunk ‘99” Christian Ska and Punk concert at 4 p.m. this afternoon at Ocean Hills Community Church. Two stages will feature bands such as Switchfoot, Sampo, Five Iron Frenzy and more. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Guests are asked to bring a clean pair of pants for the needy as part of the “Pants Across America Tour.” The church is at 32222 Del Obispo St., San Juan Capistrano. (949) 496-1349, Ext. 806.

Other Notes

The Santa Ana/Tustin Christian Women’s Club will present its “Put Spring in Your Step” luncheon from 11:45 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at Tustin Ranch Golf Clubhouse. Music will be provided by Patricia Felechner. Cost is $15 and reservations are required by Tuesday. The clubhouse is at 12442 Tustin Ranch Road, Tustin. (714) 731-0432.

The Hebrew Academy is now accepting enrollment for the 1999-2000 school year. The school provides education for children age 2 through high school. Those registering before March 15 will pay tuition prices for the current year. The academy is at 14401 Willow Lane, Westminster. (714) 898-0051.

The Hadassah Southern California and the Jewish Community Center of Orange County will co-sponsor a “Beyond the Nanny: Images of Jewish Women in Television and Film” program from 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Community Center. Speakers Robert Avrech, Ellen Sandler and Rabbi Johanna Hershenson will focus on negative stereotyping of Jewish women in the media. Cost is $9 for JCC and Hadassah members and $12 for others. Patron seats, which include entry to a reception with the speakers, are $25. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 755-0340.

Viv Holder will speak on “The Healing Touch” as part of the “Partners in Building a Spiritual Community” series at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Baha’i Center of south Orange County. Admission is free. There will also be a “Spiritual Parenting” series in conjunction with the Shining Stars Baha’i School (pre-K through high school) from 10:30 a.m to noon Sunday and March 14. The center is at 3316 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente. (949) 369-9278.

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