First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors to join in worship and explore God’s word together. “That we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine,” Romans 1:12. Weekend Services Sunday services are held from 9:30-10:45 a.m. The service is traditional

Community Church’s “Bowl and a Roll” lunch follows the viewing of the video “In the Steps of the Savior” by Max Lucado on Sunday, March 18. The Lenten series is open to all on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. As the church continues in the season of Lent, it is time to also begin to lift up Holy Week including Palm Sunday on April 2, and Easter on April 9. The church will celebrate Maundy Thursday

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton Street in Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. This is followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, Relief Society and Elders Quorum meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Dangott will also lead the hybrid service on Saturday, March 18, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday's Torah portion will be Vayakhel from the book of Exodus. Vayakhel (He Assembled) opens as God commands the Israelites to observe the Sabbath. Moses asks for

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, April 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Venerable Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community and presents Buddhism in a simple way. The group is interactive and those who attend are encouraged to ask questions. Donations are welcome and will support Ven. Kusala in his teachings. For more information, call 714-468-6887.

The Art History Club began offering sessions of classical music appreciation in January 2023. The club is now giving combined lectures with art history and classical music. Recently the club set up a program for the classical music to be presented throughout the year. It encompasses symphonies, piano works including piano concertos and piano sonatas, violin works including violin concertos and