Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church invite all residents to join them this Sunday, Dec. 3, to begin the Advent journey to Christmas. Bishop Murray Finck will celebrate the holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrew’s Drive. Nancy Anderson will be the reader and prayer leader. People are asked to bring canned/boxed food

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Venerable Kusala, who presents Buddhism in a simple way. In his lessons, he teaches people how to suffer less and become happier. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

Faith Christian Assembly is excited to host the Cornell Trio at its Sunday evening service with Christmas-themed music on Dec. 3 at 5:30. With rich family harmony, lively and energetic style, humor, and love for God, the Cornell Trio encourage and uplift people wherever they minister. The group has travelled throughout the United States and the world, performing in churches, conventions and fairs,

Congregation Sholom will hold services with Rabbi Eric Dangott via Zoom on Friday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayetzei from the book of Genesis. Vayetzei (He Went Out) opens as Jacob dreams about angels going up and down a ladder, and then continues on his

The Christmas season is a celebration of peace with God through the Lord Jesus Christ. LW Baptist’s worship service on Sunday, Nov. 26, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4 reflects the angel’s message of peace on earth goodwill toward mankind throughout the six weeks of Advent and Christmas. Jesus himself promised in John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Venerable Kusala, who presents Buddhism in a simple way. In his lessons, he teaches people how to suffer less and become happier. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

CONTINUING EDUCATION The Spring 2024 Leisure World NOCE semester begins on Jan. 16 and ends on May 23. Before the semester begins students will need to register for classes beginning Dec. 5 at 8 a.m. New and returning students will be able to register for the summer semester one of two ways: 1. Starting Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 8 a.m. people can register themselves online at myGateway, by visiting

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, and Relief Society and Elders Quorum on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend Sacrament