First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join in worship and explore God’s word together “that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine,” Romans 1:12. Pastor’s Message This Sunday, July 5, the church will look at Timothy, a book

LW Baptist meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. This Sunday, June 28, the congregation will learn how the Bible makes the value of human life clear. God requires capital punishment for capital crimes because he made people in his own image and likeness. He reminds the prophet Jonah of this fact when the ancient city of Nineveh, threatened with destruction, repented and God spared

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. People can request a service link from

Buddha Circle will meet Saturday, July 11, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with venerable Kusala. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

On Sunday, June 21, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost and Father’s Day at its holy Communion service 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome to join. People can stay after service for fellowship with coffee, tea, cookies and snacks. The congregations

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Request a service link from Bishop Mike Gravley

Faith Christian Assembly will celebrate Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. Pastor Gary Leming will deliver a message based on Habakkuk 2:1, expounding on and shedding insight into receiving guidance from God in any circumstance and situation. The church will also have a gift for all men in attendance, to honor and acknowledge the vital role they inhabit in God’s plan for families, communities