By this time in January, New Year’s resolutions have been made and maybe forgotten. What seemed achievable on Jan. 1 fell victim to time schedules, unexpected circumstances, illness and a myriad of other barriers. Experts offer this advice for successfully establishing a new habit: make measurable goals instead of stating vague intentions. “I will be healthier in 2026” is not measurable. “I

Where people create division, God invites them to see community. Community Church has members from all different denominations and non-denominational churches. This Sunday, Jan. 11, Community Church will look at the book of Acts and the Gospel of Matthew, where the apostle Peter discovers the divine truth that God shows no partiality. The word gospel means good news and those who could benefit

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. The sacrament meeting is at 9 a.m., followed by second-hour meetings from 10:10-11 a.m. The second hour meetings are as follows: Sunday school is held on the first and third Sundays and relief society and elders quorum are on the second and fourth Sundays. The primary meeting is held every Sunday. The Stake Conference

On Sunday, Jan. 11, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the Baptism of Our Lord Sunday. The Holy Communion service is held at 13564 St. Andrews Drive at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Murray Finck presiding. Fellowship will follow after service in the Fellowship Hall with coffee, tea, cookies and snacks. 2026 Flower Chart sign ups

In Isaiah 6:8, the prophet received a distinct call and mission, “I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’” Isaiah’s answer is “Here am I! Send me.” His words reveal both his confidence in God and his zeal to deliver whatever God would have him say to his countrymen. Believers today also have a message to deliver to those around them.

FREE ADMISSION The Coconut Breeze Club will hold a winter folk rock festival on Friday, Feb. 6, from 6-9 p.m. in Clubhouse 4. All are invited to sing along, dance and enjoy a beverage while enjoying folk rock hits. Featured bands include the Coconut Breeze Band, the Seldom Heard Bluegrass Band and more. Admission is free. Desserts, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and margarita mix will

GRF EVENTS Valentine's dinner dance tickets go on sale Jan. 16 On Saturday, Feb. 14, the GRF Recreation Department will host its annual Valentine dinner dance in Clubhouse 2 at 7 p.m. Expect a very different vibe this year. The catered dinner, featuring comfort fare by Country Garden Caterers, will be a 1960s themed bash. Beach Street A Go Go will rock the house and guests are welcome to