On Sunday, Aug. 31, Community Church will study Jesus’ teaching on status and assumptions as he cautions his followers not to assume they are seated at the first table or in the best seats. Community Church is a place where everyone is welcome, provided they are willing to be part of the community. The church does not welcome hate, or bigotry, or sexism, or homophobia. All are welcome who are

Join Faith Christian Assembly on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. for the next hymn sing. Hear the stories behind the hymns including what inspired the writer and their life experiences. These scripture-based songs, so rich in meaning already, come to a new level as the congregation sings along with a deeper understanding. “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.

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

Kusala Bhikshu (Carl Kohlhoff) is an American-born Bhikshu (monk) ordained Thich Tam-Thien in the Zen Tradition (Thien) of Vietnam. Kusala spent over 20 years as a volunteer making community service a primary practice. Join the Buddha Circle and Bhikshu for a lesson on Buddhism titled “What Happens When You Take Your Buddhist Practice Into the World?” on Saturday, Sept. 6, in Clubhouse 3, Room

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 One the many beautiful things that happen when someone is born again is deliverance