Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 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. The Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

Congregation Sholom will host a potluck dinner prior to service on Friday, July 25, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, at 5 p.m. A sign up sheet has been sent to members. The service, led by Rabbi Mike Mymon, will begin following the dinner at 6:30 and also be available on Zoom. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, July 26, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and Zoom at 10 a.m. The Torah portion,

People often say, “I don’t understand the Bible.” The Bible calls this condition “having a veil over the eyes.” Jesus helped his followers remove the veil by telling them that the prophets were speaking of him. The treasurer of Candace, queen of Ethiopia, was returning from Jerusalem in his chariot and reading aloud Isaiah’s prophecy. Overhearing him, Philip the evangelist asked, “Do

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 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. The Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings are held on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

The people at Community Church are focused on the “kindom,” building community, and living God’s love. Those who are experiencing hate or bitterness in their own heart toward themselves or others could benefit from this community. All are invited to become a part of the community, turning away from hatred, bigotry, sexism and homophobia. People are welcome to attend“Coffee with the Pastor”

The Sholom Players will premiere the theatrical performance of “The Case of the Missing Ming Vase,” written and directed by Karen Sands, to benefit Congregation Sholom. The matinee performance is on Wednesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. in Clubhouse 2. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the performance are $10 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at https:// shorturl.at/GumB0.

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Aug. 2, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Ven. Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

First Christian Church teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, 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 In Romans 5:1 the apostle Paul continues his letter to believers in Rome with,“Therefore,