Authors to Discuss Parenting Book at Crystal Cathedral

Psychologists Gary Smalley and son Greg will speak on their recent book, “Bound by Honor,” a guide for parents of teens, during the 9:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Gospel hymnist Tom Tipton will present “Amazing Grace” and the Cathedral Choir will perform. The church is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. (714) 971-4000.

The Rev. Ed Ewart will begin his “Growing the Habits of the Heart” series with the message “You are an Ambassador” at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. Sunday school for children ages 3-11 will take place following “Training for Young Disciples.” The church is at 24301 El Toro Road. (949) 837-2323.

The Rev. Tari Lennon will preach on the human side of Jesus at 10 a.m. Sunday services during Lent at Neighborhood Congregational Church. This week’s topic: “A Poet.”

The church will host operatic soloist Candace Mabee in concert at 7:30 tonight and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20. The church is at 340 St. Ann’s Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 494-8061.

The Rev. Jon Dobrer will conduct an “Interrogation Sunday” during the 10:30 a.m. service at Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. Dobrer will respond to written questions regarding religion, politics, psychology and other issues. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave. (714) 871-7150.

Guest speaker Jonathan Robinson will discuss “Experiencing the Sacred in Daily Life” at 10 a.m. Sunday at Seal Beach Church of Religious Science. Robinson will lead a seminar on this subject from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. The church is at 500 Marina Drive. (562) 598-3325.

Shabbir Mansuri, founding director of the Council of Islamic Education, will explain the beliefs that unify the Taliban in Afghanistan to the black Muslims in North America at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach. Religious programs for infants and children will be offered. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

The Rev. Gary Demarest will discuss “Curing Our Presbyphobia” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. The Trinity Wind Ensemble will present its spring concert at 7 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. A “Building Your Child’s Self-Esteem” seminar will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 401 on Thursday. Cost is $5. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

The Rev. Karen Stoyanoff will deliver the message “What if You Couldn’t Think of Anything to Say” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. Child care and youth religious education will be offered. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-4652.

Special Services

St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church will offer a chance to walk the Stations of the Cross each Friday evening in Lent (through April 2). Services, hosted by the church’s various ministries, will follow at 7 p.m. The church is at 8300 Valley View Road, Buena Park. (714) 828-8950.

“Liturgy for the Word for Young People” will take place during the 10:15 a.m. service Sunday at St. Matthew’s Traditional Episcopal Church. Lenten services will be offered at 8 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Thursday, with the Holy Eucharist. The men’s morning prayer will take place at 6 a.m. Friday. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

San Clemente Presbyterian Church will celebrate a “God’s Tender Touch” themed “World Day of Prayer” at 10:30 Friday. A light salad lunch will be available for a small fee. The church is at 119 Avenida de la Estrella. (949) 492-6758.

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will celebrate the Festival of Purim at 3 p.m. Sunday. Rabbi David Rosenberg will recount Purim’s history, then read the Megillah. There will be a costume parade with contest and a bake sale party. Cost is $5; children under 14 are free. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

Congregation Adat Israel will host a Purim Megillah reading service and costume party at 6 p.m. Monday. An additional service will take place at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, with a Megillah reading at 7 a.m. The congregation is at 5052 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach. (714) 846-2285.

A Pre-Purim Persian Ball/Masquerade will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the Jewish Community Center of Orange County. Attendees will enjoy dinner with wine, live music and dancing. Cost is $36 for adults, $10 for teenagers and free for children. The center is at 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714) 755-0340.

Temple Beth Ohr will celebrate the Festival of Purim at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Children will drown out the name of Haman with noisemakers during the Megillah reading. The temple is at Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada. (714) 521-6765.

Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot will host its annual Purim carnival from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Games, food, prizes and entertainment will be featured, and there is no admission charge. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Rabbi Bernie King will lead a Purim service, with Megillah reading, at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. (949) 857-2226.

Temple Beth Emet’s Women’s League and Men’s Club will sponsor a Purim party with music, food and costumes at 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children (under 2 are free). Reservation are required. Festivities will continue when Purim is observed at 7 a.m. Monday with the Megillah reading at 7 p.m. Purim services will be offered at 7 a.m. Tuesday. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

The Hebrew Academy will have its annual Grand Masquerade and Purim party beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday. There will be live music, games, costume contests and raffles. Megillah readings will be offered at 9 and 9:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A Knott’s Berry farm “Wild West Show” will be performed at 11:30 a.m. There is no admission charge. The academy is at 14401 Willow Lane, Westminster. (714) 898-0051.

Performances

Ondine Young, music director at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fullerton, will conduct a choir and chamber orchestra concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. The concert will fulfill part of Young’s doctorate of musical arts requirement from USC. A freewill offering will be taken. The church is at 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton. (714) 870-4350.

The 1999 Spring Tour Kick-Off Concert featuring performances by Concordia University’s concert choir “Exalt” and theater troupe “ICHTUS” will take place at 8 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. The university is at 1530 Concordia West, Irvine. (949) 854-8002.

“The Time Zone” will present a live drama performance by Shun Sin at 6 p.m. Sunday at Praise Chapel. Admission is free. The church is at 1200 Alvarez Ave., Orange. (714) 288-1777.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church will present “Jana Alyra and the Band” in concert at 4 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $5 per person and $20 per family and must be purchased in advance. The concerts will benefit the Steve Fiske Fund. The church is at 1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin. (714) 544-3653.

Workshops, Other Notes

Author and speaker Mary Manz Simon will lead a “Becoming a Household of Faith” workshop at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church. Admission is free. The church is at 222 N. East St., Anaheim. (714) 535-3600.

The Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation Orange County will host its “Women’s Voices” luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Keynote speaker will be lecturer, author and activist Letty Cottin Pogrebin, founder and former editor of Ms. magazine. The event unites women who have made a minimum pledge of $118 to the 1999 Jewish Federation Annual Campaign. Cost of luncheon is $45. The federation is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite A, Costa Mesa. (714) 755-5555.

Julianne Graf will present “The Enneagram: A Primer” workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 6 at the Center for Spiritual Development. The program will highlight nine compulsive patterns of human behavior. The center is a nonprofit retreat center owned and operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

Temple IJC Reform Congregation will host a “Bid of Excitement” art auction at 6 p.m. this evening. Work by such artists as Behrens, shvaiko, Luongo, Kinkade, Hallam and others will be featured. Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. The temple is at 30 Hughes, Suite 200, Irvine. (949) 829-5880.

The Peace and Justice Committee of St. Timothy Catholic Church will sponsor a “Celebrating the True Fast of Lent” workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 6. Ed Dunn will lead the activities. The church is at 29102 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. (949) 495-4126.

The United Methodist Men will host a spaghetti and meatball dinner at 6 this evening at United Methodist Church of Garden Grove. The church’s music department will provide music. Tickets are $5 per person or $15 for a family of 4 or more. Proceeds will benefit church charity projects. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

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