On Sunday, Jan. 4, Pastor Johan Dodge will be back. The congregation will gather at the new worship time of 9:30 a.m. at Community Church. No prior church experience is required, with a special invitation to those who been hurt by the church in the past. Community Church is located inside Leisure World down by the St. Andrews Gate, 14000 Church Place. The topic will be John’s Gospel.

Leisure World Assembly of God celebrates the new year with a new location for Sunday worship service. The Clubhouse 3 Lobby offers a brighter, more spacious gathering place and opportunity for a fresh approach to the ageless presentation of the Gospel. Pastor Chuck Franco will preach a sermon titled “Starting the New Year Right,” from Romans 13:11-14. Challenges will surely come in the new

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Starting Jan. 4, the sacrament meeting will begin at 9 a.m. with second-hour meetings held from 10:10-11 a.m. Sunday School is held on the first and third Sundays. Relief Society and Elders Quorum are on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday. Members who are unable

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Karen Isenberg on Friday, Dec. 26, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mike Mymon will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Vayigash from the book of Genesis. Vayigash (He Approached) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals

Community Church thanks those who attended its Christmas Eve service. Residents are invited to attend Community Church’s hymn sing on Sunday, Dec. 28, at 9:30 a.m. at 14000 Church Place. This service will be a great opportunity for people to visit the church for the first time. No prior church experience is required, and all are welcome who are welcoming to all. Join Community Church every Sunday

Holy Family Catholic Church holds daily Masses Monday-Saturday at 8:30 a.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. (vigil) and Sundays at 8 a.m.; 10 a.m. and noon, located next to St. Andrews Gate. The church will celebrate Christmas Day Mass today, Dec. 25, at 9 and 11 a.m. Holy Family will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family and New Year on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 4 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 1, at 10 a.m.

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Jan. 3, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, from 9:30-11 a.m. with Venerable Kusala. All are welcome.

Leisure World Korean Community Church holds a worship at the sanctuary every Sunday at 11:50 a.m. and an early morning prayer service at 14000 Church Place at 6 a.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. For more information, call 714-323-0897 or email yongjang10@gmail.com.