REDEEMER LUTHERAN AND ST. THEODORE On Sunday, Oct. 5, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost. Refreshments will be available after the service in the downstairs fellowship hall. The Rev. Dean Nelson, bishop emeritus, will preside. The 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion service meets 13564

Buddha Circle’s member Vanessa Nguyen will lead Metta Meditation (Loving Kindness Meditation), followed by health qigong sessions, available to all interested participants at no cost. Metta meditation offers documented benefits for mental, emotional and physical well-being. This practice encourages self-compassion, alleviates stress and anxiety, reduces physical discomfort, promotes longevity,

FAITH CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Faith Christian Assembly will welcome back the singing group The Cornells, who will perform on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. for a special fall event. The Cornells have travelled through the United States and the world, performing at churches, conventions and fairs, appearing with the very best in Southern Gospel music. The trio performs with rich family harmony, a lively

Holy Family Catholic Church will host its annual parish potluck on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in Clubhouse 1. Parishioners and friends are welcome to join. Holy Family’s annual animal blessing will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. on the feast of St. Francis. Residents are welcome to bring their pet for a blessing and enjoy the camaraderie. Free brunch (for humans) will

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Oct. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Venerable Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala presents Buddhism in a simple way. Buddha Circle requires no membership fees, but donations are welcome. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

When a national hero falls, there is understandably great shared grief. The outpouring of sadness extends to heroes of culture, society, sports, religion and politics alike. When the circumstances of the loss are tragic and unexpected, many can be left hopeless and stunned, wondering how or if the great work or legendary contribution will continue. It is right and justified to feel sadness and loss.

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

Residents are welcome to join in a Mettā meditation and health ChiGong from 1-3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23 and 30, in Clubhouse 3, Room 7, and Saturday, Oct. 4, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mettā Meditation is from 1-2 p.m. and includes breathing exercises plus 30 minutes of meditation. Health ChiGong is from 2-3 p.m. and is ChiGong with eight silk brocades, includes a