This Sunday is known as Ascension Sunday. Those who have not heard of Ascension Sunday before shouldn’t worry, as Community Church is a place where everything is designed with the first-time participant in mind. Those who have not felt welcome in church in the past or have never participated in church before are welcome. Community Church continues its soft opening with a goal of being open for

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Solemnity of Ascension of the Lord on May 16. The first reading is from Acts 1, and the second reading is from 1 John 4:11-16. The Gospel reading is from John 17:11b-19. Marian Devotion During the Month of May May is the month of Mary. During this month, Holy Family Catholic Church celebrates new life,

On Sunday, May 16, Pastor Chuck Franco will begin a sermon series titled “The Bridge,” which will be a section-bysection study of the book of Hebrews. The series will continue through the end of June, giving people the opportunity to discover Jesus as the bridge, the mediator, and what that means for people. Assembly of God meets on Sunday in the Amphitheater at 11 a.m. and hopes to

President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to preserve the “pioneer craftsmanship, artwork and character” of the Manti Utah Temple and to construct a second temple in the area in Ephraim, Utah. The Ephraim temple is the 70th temple announced by Nelson in the last three and a half years. Nelson announced an astounding 20 new temples during April general conference, including a second Orange County

Celebrate Jesus’ ascension at Redeemer Lutheran Church (13564 Saint Andrews Drive) this Sunday, May 16. The outdoor service in the chapel courtyard begins at 9:30 a.m. and will feature Communion. The service inside the sanctuary begins at 10:30 a.m. and will feature a piano duet by Pastor Lynda and Cedric Elmer. Jerry Brady will be lead worship with Sharon Heck on the organ. Pastor Lisa Rotchford

St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church will have a Holy Communion service on Sunday, May 16, at 12:15 p.m. in Redeemer Lutheran’s sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. The Rev. Valerie Hart will preach and preside.

Editors note: The religion directory will provide the latest information about church services during the ongoing coronavirus situation. Pastors and religious leaders can email laurieb@lwsb.com to submit contact updates or service livestream website addresses. Assembly of God Sunday service, 11 a.m. LW Amphitheather LW Baptist Church Sunday service, 9:30 a.m. Amphitheater (562) 430-2920

North Orange Continuing Education (NOCE) Summer Session Classes begin June 7. The online courses include “Painting,” “Ceramics,” “Senior Topics: Handheld Electronics” and “Staying Mentally Sharp.” If you were previously enrolled in online classes in Leisure World and would like to continue the course, contact your instructor. If you are interested in attending courses for the first