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

On Sunday, Dec. 14, Assembly of God’s Christmas sermon series will center on what Jesus brought when he came to earth. The title for this message is “Jesus Came to Bring Hope,” based on the Luke 2:21-35 passage. Hope is what carries the human spirit through the darkest of times. When present circumstances, either personal or in society at large, seem grim, hope is the light that draws one

Join Community Church today, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. for a time of fellowship and prayer that the congregation calls “Blue Christmas.” Elvis may not make an appearance, but the love of God certainly will. Community Church continues its study of the season of Advent and Matthew’s gospel on Sunday, Dec. 14, by thinking about what is heard and seen. Pastor Johan Dodge invites residents to try listening

LW Baptist Church will celebrate the conception and birth of Jesus Christ on Sunday, Dec. 14, in Clubhouse 4 at 10 a.m. Mary was amazed to hear Gabriel’s message from God: “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s

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 Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, Dec. 12, at 8:30 a.m. Mass will be held with folkloric music, and hot chocolate and pan dulce will be served afterward. On Wednesday, Dec. 24, people are

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 to attend

On Sunday, Dec. 7, LW Baptist Church will gather in Clubhouse 4 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the incarnation—God becoming man. Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ birth record traces through the periods of Israel’s history and back to the Edenic promise. His ancestors are named in the theocracy (God’s rule), the monarchy (Davidic kings), the royal-decline (Israel abiding many days