By Lisa Rotchford Reverend This pandemic has made us all focus on how we live day-to-day, from sunrise to sunset. In the past three columns I’ve talked about through Scripture how we are to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength, and when we do so, we are never alone. God has given us these tools to live in this world and, at the same time, to live — abide — with God.

By Sheri Lemming Pastor There is something special about the old hymns of the Church. You don’t seem to find the rich theology and truths of the Scriptures in the newer songs. Colossians 3:16 tells us, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”This

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS By Jim Greer LW contributor Sister Sharon Eubank, president of Latter-day Saint Charities, sees the world in a way that others can only imagine. In a recent blog post titled “Humanitarian = Ministering = Love,” she states, “As the world reacts to the coronavirus, this is a time to refine our generosity and tenderness toward one another.”

The coronavirus has opened up a new method of communication for those of us who are sheltering in place, so Beit HaLev is now providing services on Zoom. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons should contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom. Beit HaLev is continuing to livestream on Facebook and YouTube

Rabbi Karen Isenberg will stream Friday night services at 6:30 on Aug. 14 on The Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Facebook page. To join, select the “Rooms” tab, then click on “Jewish Activities” and “Join to Restart.” Rabbi Isenberg will also be on Facebook for the Saturday morning services at 9:30 on Aug. 15. Join Congregation Sholom on Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. for a safe, socially

By Lisa Rotchford Reverend A virus cannot be seen, but we can see the effects of it on individuals and the community. How we respond to it is something we are all called to do – social distancing, wearing masks and staying home – our response is the only thing we can control in a spiraling pandemic. Faith, too, cannot be seen, but we can see the effects of it on ourselves and those around

The coronavirus has opened up a new method of communication for those of us who are sheltering in place. Anyone interested in joining the Beit HaLev Zoom community for services and Hebrew lessons, can contact the rabbi at (562) 715-0888 for access and instructions on how to use Zoom. Beit HaLev is continuing to livestream on Facebook and YouTube as well. To attend, go to galitomtov.com, Facebook.

Rabbi Rachel Axelrad will be streaming Friday night services at 6:30 on July 31 on The Congregation Sholom of Leisure World Facebook page. To join, select the “rooms” tab, then click on “Jewish Activities” and “Join to Restart.” Rabbi Axelrad will also be on Facebook for Saturday morning services at 9:30 on Aug. 1. On Sunday, Aug. 2, Congregation Sholom will host an online game night

Faith Christian Assembly takes Communion on the first Sunday of each month at its 10:30 a.m. service. In the words of Jesus, believers are commanded in 1 Corinthians 11:25, “As often as you drink from it, keep doing this in memory of me.” Pastor Vaughn gives valuable insights into Communion each month. It is something we never rush, and is always a special time for the community. Anyone is

By Lisa Rotchford Reverend Summertime childhood memories of playtime outside during long sun-filled days might include games of tag, races and other pastimes that began with the phrase “Ready….Set…Go!” As the worldwide battle with a relentless coronavirus continues, our summer days may also be sun-filled, but now long and not always joy-filled. We are ready to get back to a sense of “normalcy.”