Priest Will Conduct Healing Mass, Service in Brea

Father Charles R. Lueras will deliver the message “Come, Experience the Power of Jesus, the Healer” during a Healing Mass and Service at 7:15 p.m. Monday at St. Angela Merici Church. Those suffering from emotional, physical or spiritual illness or those concerned for someone who is, are encouraged to attend. The Catholic praise band, RUACH, will perform. The church is at 585 S. Walnut Ave., Brea. (714) 525-1774.

The Rev. David Troop will lead services at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m. Sunday at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Sunday school classes and child care will be available. The church is at 849 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. (714) 528-1438.

St. Clement’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church will offer Rite I services at 8 a.m. Sunday followed by a gourmet brunch from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be Bible study at 9 a.m. and a Rite II service at 10 a.m. A Spanish service will take place at noon. The church is at 202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente. (949) 492-3401.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach will present Larry Epston speaking on “Art, Music, Commentary and Poetry” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Epston is a professional painter, writer and singer. A coffee hour will follow. The center is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. (949) 497-4568.

Grace Baptist Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary during services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. There will also be a potluck lunch, musical concert, slide show presentation, a trivia contest, a dunk tank and more. The church is at 5802 Santa Catalina Ave., Garden Grove. (714) 849-1333.

Guest minister Dick Duncan will preach during services at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Duncan and his wife, Janice, have been missionaries in Sao Paulo, Brazil, since 1986. The couple works with the Orange County International Mission Board. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Gary Bartle Cagle from the Poway Church will speak on “Crazy Wisdom, Simple Wisdom” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fullerton. From Buddha to Lenny Bruce, Cagle will find the middle ground between meditation and stand-up comedy. The church meets at Temple Beth Tikvah, 1600 N. Acacia Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-7150.

The Rev. Arleen Whitney will speak on “CPR” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Geneva Presbyterian Church of Laguna Hills. The sacrament of Communion will be served by the elders and deacons during both services.

Vacation Bible school will take place Monday through Friday. The church is at 24301 El Toro Road, Laguna Hills. (949) 837-2323.

Temple Beth Emet will conduct its Sabbath dinner and evening worship event at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Reservations are requested. The temple is at 1770 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. (714) 772-4720.

St. Andrew’s By-the-Sea United Methodist Church will offer vacation Bible school for children ages 4 through 9 from 9 a.m to noon Monday through Friday. Activities include crafts, recreation and singing. Snacks will be served. Cost is $10 per child, with a $25 family maximum. The church is at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. (949) 492-2537.

A “Full Moon Meditation and Leo Birthday Celebration,” with Karma Welch, will take place at 7:30 p.m. today at The Learning Light Foundation. Donations will be accepted. An astrology workshop will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $20. Learning Light is at 1212 E. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim. (714) 533-2311.

Seal Beach Church of Religious Science will offer a family dance workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The workshop will be led by Antonia Chianis, recent recipient of the Teacher of the Year award from the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The church is at 500 Marina Drive, Seal Beach. (562) 598-3325.

Jeanne Fallon, CSJ, will lead a “Life Savoring Questions” seminar from 9:30 a.m. to noon today at the Center for Spiritual Development. Participants will be guided in ways to receive gifts, wisdom and blessings of each day for themselves and others. Cost is $20. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

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