By Lisa Rotchford Reverend One thing we do even during the most strict stay-at-home restrictions is pray. A prayer request box has been installed near Redeemer Lutheran Church’s front door for anyone to use. The Leisure World Interfaith Council encourages all to visit Redeemer, 13564 Saint Andrew’s Drive, and use the paper and pens to write a prayer request. Think of the locked, copper-toned

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Second Sunday of Lent on Sunday, Feb. 28. The First Reading is from Genesis 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18, and the Second Reading is Romans 8:31b-34. The Gospel reading will be from Mark 9:2-10. First Friday Devotion First Friday Devotion will be held on March 5. Holy Mass is at 8:30 a.m., and the Sacrament

Everyone knows that life brings challenges to each of us. At times these challenges can seem overwhelming however, Faith Christian Assembly wants you to know that you are not alone. It offers a special opportunity at each service for anyone in attendance to have an elder pray for them. James 5:13-14 says, “Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone

Congregation Sholom has been invited to participate in a Purim celebration with the Jewish Collaborative of Orange County. The event will be held today, Feb. 25, starting at at 5:30 p.m. The Family Fun event begins at 5:30, Ma’Arivis at 6:15, followed by Megillah reading and virtual Shpiel and singing starting at 6:45. Be sure to bring your own Hamantaschen and groggers. The Zoom Link for the Purim

Editor’s note: This poem by Rabbi Naomi Levy was submitted by LW contributor Carol Levine. “I have been praying for this day and now it is here! With great excitement, a touch of trepidation And with deep gratitude I give thanks To all the scientists who toiled day and night So that I might receive this tiny vaccination That will protect me and all souls around this world. With the

The religion directory is to help LWers find out information about their church during the ongoing coronavirus situation. Pastors and church leaders can email laurieb@lwsb.com to submit contact updates or service livestream website addresses or Ampitheater meeting times.