On Sunday, Feb. 4, the congregations of Redeemer Lutheran Church and St. Theodore of Canterbury Episcopal Church will celebrate the fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Bishop Murray Finck will celebrate the liturgy at the 10:30 a.m. worship service at 13564 St. Andrews Drive. All are welcome. There will be a short annual congregational meeting immediately following the service. The churches continues

This Sunday is Feb. 4, which means Ash Wednesday is 10 days later. Community Church will honor the tradition of Ash Wednesday this year with drive-through ashes out in front of the church from 10 a.m.-noon. This has become a welcome tradition in Leisure World and is open to anyone who wants to come and participate. This week Community Church will continue to look at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.

Beit HaLev’s community prays for Israel, the Israel Defense Forces, the safe return of all hostages and a swift end to the Israel-Hamas War. “Beshalach” (When [Pharaoh] let the people go) is the name of this week’s Parashah from Exodus 14:15-16:10. Maftir is Exodus 17:14-16. This week’s Shabbat is called Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of Song, because the Israelites burst into a song of

Meetings for the Atherton Ward are held at 6500 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. Sacrament service is held every Sunday at 9 a.m., followed in the second hour by Sunday School on the first and third Sundays, and 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

“Bonjour! Parlez vous francais?” The French Club is an opportunity for residents to listen to fluent French speakers and to join in the conversation when they feel ready. It is not a French class. There are no lessons involved. This club is perfect for people who used to speak French well, but have forgotten a lot of the grammar over the years through lack of practice. Those who