The Seal Beach Animal Care Center (SBACC) was founded in 1986 by a group of kind, concerned citizens who wanted a local shelter for cats and dogs. It is located at 1700 Adolfo Lopez Drive, next to the Seal Beach Police Station. It is a no-kill, nonprofit, private charity group and the only animal shelter in Seal Beach. From 2004-2023, the shelter received a small contract ($10,000 per year) from

There are many opportunities to fall into fear and worry. But did there is an antidote available. The Bible has much to say about fear and worry, and what people should do when these feelings attempt to overtake their thoughts. 2 Timothy 1:7 assures believers that “God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.” What is the prescription when fear and worry threaten

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., in Long Beach. The 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, Relief Society and Elders Quorum on the second and fourth Sundays. Primary classes for children are held every Sunday during the second hour. Members who are unable to attend Sacrament services

On Sunday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m., missionary John Bean will share an encouraging update about the ministry he and his wife, Daralena, are performing in Slovakia. They have a unique opportunity to work among the Romani people, baptizing over 200 new believers out of the Roma mother church, which reaches nine settlements, with other settlements asking for the Gospel to be brought to them. Sometimes

Jesus, who gave the church the Great Commission to go into all the world and make disciples in his name, also personally exemplified bringing people to faith, such as the 12 apostles, the woman at the well and the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. LW Baptist’s worship service on Sunday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 4 looks at the eternal rewards of bringing people to Christ. The church will celebrate

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Eric Dangott on Friday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Dangott will also lead the hybird service on Saturday, Aug. 5, in Clubhouse 3, Room 9, and via Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Eikev from the book of Deuteronomy. In Eikev (As a Result), Moses recounts events that happened in the desert, including the manna, the golden

Community Church will welcome Rev. Lynn Francis to lead worship on Sunday, Aug. 8 at 9:50 a.m. Pastor Johan Dodge is away on a long-anticipated vacation with his family. Pastor Dodge, together with Rev. Lynn, extend an open invitation to anyone who desires to engage with this active church family. Rev. Lynn will offer the sermon titled; “Together for Joy,” focused on a passage in John 15:5-11.

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, 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. Pastor’s Message Genesis 18 begins with a reminder that nothing is too difficult for the

Buddha Circle will meet on Saturday, Aug. 5, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, with Ven. Kusala from 9:30-11 a.m. Ven. Kusala is well known in the Buddhist community. He presents Buddhism in simple ways and teaches people how to suffer less and become happier. Buddha Circle is an interaction-based group, and those who attend are encouraged to ask questions. Donations are welcome and will support Ven. Kusala