Events

* Sts. Simon and Jude Catholic Church will celebrate its re-dedication during a Mass led by Bishop Tod D. Brown of the Diocese of Orange at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. The church recently completed renovations to the building’s acoustics and sound systems. Music will be provided by the parish choir, hand bell choirs, brass, organ and piano. A reception will follow. The church is at 20444 Magnolia St., Huntington Beach. (714) 962-3333.

* The Rev. John-Charles, vicar general of the General Diocese of Australia, will speak on his book “The Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Graceful Virtues and Seven Mystical or Spiritual Gifts” during a series of talks at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday at St. Matthew’s Anglican Catholic Church. John-Charles will celebrate the feast of All Saints with Holy Communion at 6 p.m. Friday, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. The church is at 1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 646-1152.

* St. Andrew’s By-The-Sea United Methodist Church will host a Fall Fun Festival from 4 to 7 p.m. this afternoon. There will be a haunted house, games, prizes and a food court. Admission is free. The church is at 2001 Calle Frontera, San Clemente. (949) 492-2537.

* John Barry, director of the DeVry Institute of Technology, will host a “Who Am I?” divorce recovery workshop as part of the relationship seminar series at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Cost is $5 and child care will be available with reservations. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. (949) 631-2880.

* The Rev. Alan Landes will give the message “Facing the Horizon” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in observance of All Saints’ Day. The Chancel Choir will perform, followed by an All-Family Halloween Event from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a carnival, game booths, music and food. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

* The United Methodist Church of Garden Grove will host its Family Halloween Party from 6 to 7:30 this evening. There will be games, a jack-o’-lantern contest (bring your own carved pumpkin), a costume parade and supper at a nominal price. Children will also have an opportunity to trick-or-treat through the school rooms. Each family is asked to bring an unopened bag of treats and $1 per child. The church is at 12741 Main St., Garden Grove. (714) 534-1070.

* The Center for Spiritual Development will present “Hope 2000--A One Day Spirituality Conference” from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6. George St. Laurent will speak on “Toward Unimagined Future: The Dynamics of Christian Hope,” then the Rev. Charlotte Cleghorn will discuss “Abounding in Hope” followed by Sylvia Swanke speaking on “Recognizing Freedom.” Cost is $45 and guests should bring a lunch. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

* Mariners South Coast Church will host its 11th annual Harvest Carnival, a safe and positive alternative to Halloween, from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. There will be a three-story slide, laser tag, a human slingshot, a bounce house, prizes, ponies and a petting zoo. Pizza, popcorn and candy will also be available. Friendly costumes are welcomed. Admission will be one can of food, which will be donated to the Orange County Rescue Mission. The church is at 5001 Newport Coast Drive, Irvine. (949) 854-7600.

* Church of Grace will host its 10th annual safe Halloween Family Carnival from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Events will include children’s games, a bungee run, bounce house, cake walk, petting zoo, face painting, pony rides and the Concourse mobile bowling unit. There will also be a silent auction benefiting the church’s children and youth programs. The event and its games are free. In-N-Out Burger will be on hand for dinner. The church is at 1026 S. East St., Anaheim. (714) 535-2000.