Cole-Whittaker to Address Session

A “Love and Power in a World Without Limits” conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. next Saturday at the Church of Today. The conference, part of the Woman of Spirit series, will feature speaker Terry Cole-Whittaker. Tickets are $49.95. The church is at 117 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. Information: (714) 239-3838.

A Shabbat Shira service featuring the music of Ami Aloni will be offered at 8 p.m. Friday at Temple Beth El of South Orange County. Aloni has recently completed “Songs of Home.” The temple is at 27462 Terrace View, Aliso Viejo. Information: (714) 362-3999.

St. Polycarp Catholic Church’s Adult Ministry will be presenting a three-week video series focusing on Jesus and his times, beginning Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Sessions will include prayer, reflection and small group discussions. The church is at 8100 Chapman Ave., Stanton. Information: (714) 897-6306.

The Women’s Ministry of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will have its Ladies’ Active Friday Forum (L.A.F.F. Nite) at 7:15 p.m. Friday. Fay Angus will discuss “How to Do Everything Right and Live to Regret it.” Cost is $5. The church is at 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 552-1918.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will have its weekly Serendipity discussion series for singles at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Therapist Jim Dunham’s topic will be “If I’m So Wonderful, Why Is It So Hard to Get and Keep a Good Relationship?” A $3 donation is requested. The church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (714) 631-2880.

St. Irenaeus Church will offer “Coming Home” inquiry nights from 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 9 in the parish education building. Catholics who feel alienated and/or nonactive are encouraged to attend. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. Information: (714) 826-0760.

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will celebrate the festival of Tu B’Shevat (Jewish Arbor Day) at 8 p.m. Friday. Guest speaker Michael Grumet, chair of the National Future Leadership division of the Jewish National Fund, will discuss the festival. The temple is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 548-6900.

The Rev. Robert H. Schuller will continue his “If It’s Going to Be Me, It’s Up to Me!” series based on his new book with the same name at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at the Crystal Cathedral. Former TV host and gospel singer Sheila Walsh will share her story of healing. The cathedral is at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 971-4000.

Father Tom Allender, S.J., will lead a series of talks at 9 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at St. Columban’s Parish Mission. Talks will focus on spirituality within the family, creating personal relationships with God, controlling anger and solving issues through prayer. The church is at 10801 Stanford Ave., Garden Grove. Information: (714) 741-9492.

Gate of Heaven Chapel will offer a service featuring a psychic demonstration and spiritual healing at 2 p.m. Sunday. A “What Happens After So-Called Death” in trance seminar will be at 2 p.m. today. The church is at 1401 15th St., Newport Beach. Information: (714) 722-4609.

The Huntington Beach Christian Women’s Club will have its “Welcome Baby New Year!” luncheon at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at Los Caballeros Sports Village. Speaker Kathy Miller will give the message “Words to Grow On.” Cost is $10 and reservations are required by Sunday. Los Caballeros is at 17272 Newhope St., Fountain Valley. Information: (714) 846-8949.

A Tu B’Shevat Seder will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Congregation Eilat. A tree-planting will be featured. Cost is $5 per family. The synagogue is at 22081 Hidalgo, Mission Viejo. Information: (714) 770-9606.

A free outreach concert featuring Chris Lizotte will be at 7 p.m. today at Calvary Chapel of Fullerton. Sunday services are at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and at 6 p.m. There is also a service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The church meets at the Fullerton YMCA, 2000 Youth Way. Information: (714) 879-3314.

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College student Mychal Rosenbaum will speak on “From Spain to Safed: Jewish Mystical Journeys” at 8 p.m. Friday at the University Synagogue. Child care will be provided. The synagogue is at 4915 Alton Parkway, Irvine. Information: (714) 553-3535.

Guest speaker Joseph McClinton will give the message “Spirituality, Racism and the New Age” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Church of Orange County. Child care will be provided. The church meets in the George Washington Community Center at 250 E. Cypress St., Anaheim. Information: (714) 758-1050.

Willard Johnson, professor of religious studies at San Diego State University, will speak on “Buddhism: A Psychospiritual Humanism” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church. A flute and piano benefit recital will be presented at 5 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for students and free for children under 12. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 646-4652.

“A Taste of Judaism,” a three-session exploration of Jewish ethics and spirituality that features educator Barry Koff, starts at 10 a.m. Sunday at Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot. The program will continue on Feb. 2 with Cantor Arie Shikler and on Feb. 9 with Rabbi Bernie King. The congregation is at 3652 Michelson Drive, Irvine. Information: (714) 857-2226.

The Rev. Margaret Mohit will give the message “God’s Dream for You” at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday at Unity Community Church. Sunday school will be offered. The church is at 22911 Mill Creek Road, Laguna Hills. Information: (714) 472-9230.

The Rev. George Munzing will give the message “Arise and Go!” at 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Fuller Seminary professor Nate Feldmeth will teach a six-week course, “Struggling to Grow in a Hostile World,” starting Wednesday and running through March 5, from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $35. A “Couple’s Garden” evening for married and engaged couples will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. tonight. Cost is $10 per couple. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 544-7850.

Karen McGlinn will give the message “The Feeding of the Poor” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Laguna Beach. A religious education program for children aged 5 to 12 will be offered. McGlinn heads S.O.S., a poverty relief organization. The church is at 429 Cypress Drive, Laguna Beach. Information: (714) 497-4563.

Bill Liversidge will lead a seminar titled “Revelation--The Seven Churches” seminar from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Costa Mesa Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The seminar will continue though the rest of the month and have a second part in February. The church is at 271 Avocado St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 548-6596.

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