ASSEMBLY OF GOD On May 16, Leisure World Assembly of God ( LWAG) celebrated 55 years of ministry in Seal Beach and Leisure World. The Rev. Ray and Fern Shamp started the church in May 1966 and pastored faithfully for 35 years, until 2001. The pastoral role was then filled by Pastors Joseph and Carolyn Prettyman, 2001-2013; Pastors John and Judy Heide, 2013-2017; Pastors Paul and Norma Grasser,

Join Faith Christian Assembly on Sunday, May 30, as it observes and pays tribute to Memorial Day and the freedoms Americans enjoy each day because of veterans’ sacrifice. People are also welcome to attend the prayer time at 5 p.m. The Sunday celebration service begins at 5:30 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, all who attend services or events at Faith Christian Assembly will have their temperatures

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will livestream services on Friday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m. The festival of Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of The Law, will be held on Monday, May 17, and Tuesday, May 18. Cantor Marla Barugel will lead both services at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. Yizkor will be recited at the May 18 service. New members who want to watch the livestream

Redeemer Lutheran continues with its 9:30 a.m. outdoor service in the chapel courtyard on Sunday, May 2. Redeemer will also hold a 10:30 a.m. Communion service in the sanctuary, which will include the prayerful installation of the church council members and officers: President Carl Keene, Vice President Jerry Brady, Secretary Nancy Anderson and Treasurer Phyllis Mackey.

Rabbi Eric Dangott will livestream services on Friday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 1, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. New members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 6420122, or email him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice can

Beit HaLev’s Zoomagogue community is growing, and Rabbi Galit Shirah invites all Leisure Worlders to join Beit HaLev for its Coffee Chavurah on Friday. April 30, at 5:30 p.m., preceding the Shabbat Ma’ariv services that begin at 6. Beit HaLev members are from across the country and even around the world, and they would be delighted to welcome LWers to the weekly livestream. Shabbat Shacharit