Paul is a polarizing figure in the early church. Paul had a powerful conversion experience that changed his name from Saul to Paul and turned his life upside down. He went from persecuting the followers of Jesus to become one of Jesus’ followers. The question then becomes: does Paul’s way need to be the believer’s way? What are some other ways that people can follow Jesus? This Sunday, June

The theme for Redeemer Lutheran Church’s worship service is “Call Upon the Lord, Live into the Light of Christ!” All residents are invited to join the community, and share the word and Communion on Sunday, June 25, at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary at 13564 St. Andrews Drive, across from the Administration building where ample parking is provided. Dee Sessa and Teresa Smith are this week’s greeters

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

The modern world, like the ancient world, emulates pride, whereas the Bible condemns it as insubordination to God. Jesus said, “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” When friends asked a new convert to faith in Christ what she learned in church recently, her reply was, “pride is a sin.” LW Baptist will give all glory and honor to Jesus on

Congregation Sholom will hold services via Zoom with Rabbi Mike Mymon on Friday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Eric Dangott will lead the hybrid service on Saturday, June 24, in Clubhouse 3 Room 9, and via Zoom 10 a.m. Saturday’s Torah reading will be Korach from the book of Numbers. Parashat Korach recounts the rebellion of Korach (a cousin of Moses and Aaron), Dathan, Abiram, and 250 of their followers.

Buddha Circle will meet with Ven. Kusala on Saturday, July 1, in Clubhouse 3, Room 1, 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.