First Christian Church will hold a Christmas Eve service on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 4:30 p.m. There will be Christmas carols and fellowship. All are welcome to celebrate the birth of the savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor’s Message The prophet Isaiah prophesied of the birth of Christ to a virgin 700 years before. Isaiah 7:14 says, “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: ‘Behold, the

On Sunday, Dec. 21, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the fourth Sunday of Advent. The Rev. Murray Finck will preside over the holy Communion service at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome to join. People are welcome to join after the service in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, tea, cookies and snacks

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

For many people, December is a favorite time of year; they enjoy the beautiful colors, the lights, and the music of the Christmas season. For some, this is not only where the season ends, but where the hopefulness of the season ends. Believers know this hope is only found in Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:3 provides a promise: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his

LW Assemby of God looks forward to Christmas with this week’s sermon, “Jesus Came to Bring Good News,” from Luke 2:8-20 on Sunday, Dec. 21. Conventional wisdom says good news travels fast. With the advent of the internet, bad news travels just as fast. One’s outlook is dependent upon one’s input. Focusing on bad news produces anxiety, desperation and hopelessness. Focusing on good news brings

Community Church thanks those who participated in this year’s Blue Christmas time of reflecting and sharing. Christmas Eve is just around the corner. Community Church invites residents to join for a lesson and carols on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at 4 p.m. to celebrate the birth of love. On Sunday, Dec. 28, the church will celebrate Hymn-Sing Sunday,a time to sing favorite hymns. Community Church

The birth narratives of Jesus Christ in the gospels has been the focus of LW Baptist’s worship this month. The church meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4. This Sunday, Dec. 21, the message will focus on the witness of the shepherds. Luke’s gospel account of their story reveals that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was herself his principal source of information. The angel’s message to the

Congregation Sholom will hold services on Friday, Dec. 19, via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Mymon will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, Dec. 20, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and on Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Miketz from the book of Genesis. Miketz (After) follows Joseph as he interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and rises to become second to Pharaoh. Joseph’s

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.

On Sunday, Dec. 14, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. Rev. Murray Finck will preside over the holy Communion service starting at 10:30 a.m. at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. People are welcome to fellowship after service in the Fellowship Hall with coffee, tea, cookies and snacks. Volunteer opportunities