by Joan Rose LW contributor Recently, I went to my dental hygienist to have my teeth cleaned. This is not something new to me because I have been going to her (or someone like her) every six months for...oh, like forever. I am very diligent when it comes to dental upkeep because I floss and brush after every meal. If this sounds like overkill, I am happy to report that at the ancient age of 83,

Holy Family Catholic Church, 13900 Church Place, next to the St. Andrews Gate, will observe the Sixth Sunday of Easter on May 9. The first reading is from Act s10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48, and the second reading is from 1 John 4:7-10. The Gospel reading is from John 15:9-17. Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the beautiful vocation of motherhood and the gift of life.

First Christian Church of Leisure World teaches from God’s word, the Holy Bible, most often verse by verse. It is a friendly church that welcomes all visitors. Message of the Week Pastor Bruce Humes returns to the study in 1 Peter. The apostle Peter wrote this letter to those Christians who were suffering because of their faith in Christ. Peter calls them “pilgrims of the dispersion” because

This is week six of the seven Sundays of Easter. Community Church continues its soft opening with a goal of being open for those who are vaccinated on Pentecost on Sunday, May 23. Community Church expects to be open for everyone beginning in July in line with national guidance. This week Pastor Johan Dodge will lead worship at church and preach from John 15:9-17, building off the message from

Join the Interfaith Council of Leisure World for a National Day of Prayer Service in Veterans Plaza today, May 6, at 9:30 a.m. This event gives all a chance to come together in prayer for the Leisure World community, nation and world.

Rabbi Eric Dangott will livestream services on Friday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. New members who want to watch the livestream should contact Jeff Sacks to receive a Zoom invitation. Text Jeff at (714) 642-0122, or email him at jfsacks@gmail.com. The link will have the meeting ID and password embedded. Those who want more details or need to practice can call

by Jim Greer LW contributor In his recent April General Conference address, Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf said, “When we feel insignificant, cast off, and forgotten, we learn that we may be assured that God has not forgotten us—in fact, that he offers to all his children something unimaginable: to become heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ. “It is so humbling to know that this magnificent