Bell centennial First United Methodist Church of San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio S., will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Hartupee-Irwin Chime of cast bronze bells in the Memorial Bell Tower at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. worship services tomorrow. Information: (619) 297-4366.

Class Author Rebecca Moore will hold a class on her book “A Portable God: The Origin of Judaism and Christianity” from 9 to 10 a.m. tomorrow, April 20 and 27 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 4227 Fairmount Ave., City Heights. Information: stmarksoffice@prodigy.net, stmarks-cityheights.org, (877) 586-9789.

Discussion The Second Sunday Discussion Group will meet at 3:45 p.m. tomorrow to discuss an article by journalist Robert Blair Kaiser, who suggests that American Catholics consider establishing an independent American Catholic Church, which would still be in communion with the pope. The talk is at Mary Magdelene Apostle Catholic Community, 4044 Lark St. (858) 453-2236.

Easter carols St. Paul's Cathedral presents “Lessons & Carols of Eastertide,” performed by the St. Cecilia Choir at 5 p.m. tomorrow at 2728 Sixth Ave. Information: (619) 298-7261.

Concert The Chancel Choir and Masterwork Chorale of First United Methodist Church of San Diego will perform Mozart's “Solemn Vespers” and Schubert's “Mass in G” at 7 p.m. tomorrow at 2111 Camino del Rio S. An offering will be taken. Information: (619) 297-4366.

Symposium Dr. Francis Collins, geneticist and director of the National Human Genome Project, Washington, D.C., will lead a discussion on biological origins, environment and creation care from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 19 in Linder Hall, First United Methodist Church San Diego, 2111 Camino del Rio S. Registration fee is $15 per person, $25 for two, students with ID free. Lunch will be provided for $7. RSVP by Tuesday. Information: fumcsd.org/sdscs.

Sleepless in San Diego The San Diego Rescue Mission Benefit Sleepout, a fundraising benefit to help raise awareness of the challenges of the homeless population, will be held April 19-20 at Liberty Station, Decatur Road at Dewey Road, Point Loma. Next Saturday: 5 to 8 p.m. registration; 6 p.m. pre-entertainment; 7 to 9:30 p.m. program and entertainment; 9:30 to 11 p.m. movie; 11:30 p.m. lights out; April 20: 6 to 7 a.m. wake up and clean-up. Information: sleeplessinsandiego.org.

World cultures Hubbworld 2008 presents two days of workshops, seminars, forums and special activities from around the world from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25-26 at the Handlery Hotel & Resort, 950 Hotel Circle N. Registration is required. Early registration closes Friday. Log on to hubbworld.com for details, fees and a schedule of activities. Information: (619) 463-1702.

Lectures The University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, will hold the following discussions: Signs of the Times Dialogue: “Military Homecoming – the War Continues,” 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 24, University Center, Forum A; $10 pre-registration, $15 at the door. Information: sandiego.edu/ccs or (619) 260-4784; “Inspiring Progress: Religions' Contributions to Sustainable Development,” by Gary T. Gardner, 5 to 6:15 p.m. April 29, Salomon Lecture Hall in Maher Hall; $10. Information: sandiego.edu/ccs or (619) 260-4787.

EAST

Weekly class Pastor F&etilde;lix C. Villanueva will explore just-war theory from a biblical perspective at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Friendship Hall, United Church of Christ La Mesa, 5940 Kelton Ave., La Mesa. Information: publicity@ucclm.sdcoxmail.com or pastorfelix@cox.net or (619) 265-2698.

NORTH

Mother Earth “Planet Earth Rocks,” a musical variety show presented by Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, will be held 3 p.m. today in the church auditorium, 1600 Buena Vista Drive, Vista. Cost is $10 adults, ages 6 to 16 are half-price. Information: (760) 631-7055.

Concert The Wind Ensemble, a 42-member band from Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas, will perform at the 8 and 10:30 a.m. worship services tomorrow at Faith Lutheran Church, 700 E. Bobier Drive, Vista. Information: (760) 724-7700.

Jubilee Sunday Bethlehem Lutheran Church, University Christian Church, Pilgrim UCC, College Lutheran and Hope Lutheran in Temecula will celebrate Jubilee Sunday tomorrow. In their service, they will pray and share ideas on how all of us can work together for an economically just world. Questions? Call Gail Wingerbourne at (760) 753-2471.

Concert Robby Longley, acoustic guitarist, will perform at 4 p.m. tomorrow at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Ave., San Marcos. An offering will be taken. Information: (760) 727-1509.

Synagogue photo exhibit Month-long photo exhibit of “Israel at 60: Through Our Eyes” premieres tomorrow at Congregation Beth Israel, 9001 Towne Centre Drive. The opening reception will be at 4:30 p.m., followed by the showing of a documentary film. The exhibit features photographs by Beth Israel members. The event is free. For information, call Program Director Bonnie Graff at (858) 535-1111, Ext. 3800.

For the family Faithful Families Parish Mission will be offering an evening mission to help families strengthen their connection with Christ, the Catholic Church and each other from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow through Tuesday at the Church of the Resurrection, 1445 Conway Drive, Escondido. An offering will be taken nightly. Information: (760) 747-2322.

Concert The Children's Choir of St. Michael Catholic Church will present a “Concert of Sacred Music” at 7 p.m. Thursday at 15546 Pomerado Road, Poway. An offering will be taken. Information: (858) 487-4755.

Movie The Disney movie, “Enchanted,” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Social Hall at First United Methodist Church, 341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. Come dressed as your favorite fairy-tale character. Information: (760) 745-5100.

Author visit Seaside Center for Spiritual Living presents Debbie Ford, author of “Why Good People Do Bad Things: How to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. Cost is $30 advance, $35 at the door. Information: (760) 753-5786, Ext. 851, or seasidecenter.org.

Communal Passover Seder Led by Rabbi Baruch Lederman at 8:15 p.m. April 19 at Congregation Kehillas Torah, 14133 Via Alisal, Carmel Mountain Ranch. Cost is $60, or $45 for ages 5 to 10. Limited seating. Information: (858) 613-0222 or seder@kehillastorah.org.

Revival Bishop Carlton Pearson will speak from 7 to 9:30 p.m. May 9 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at the door. Information: (760) 753-5786, Ext. 848, or seasidechurch.org.

SOUTH

Community Passover Seder Led by Rabbi Jeff Lipschultz at 6 p.m. April 20 at Temple Beth Sholom, 208 Madrona St., Chula Vista. Early bird rate for members: $40 adults, $25 for ages 12 to 17, $15 for ages 6 to 11, $10 for 5 and under; reservations due tomorrow. Nonmembers, or after tomorrow: $50 adults, $30 ages 12 to 17, $20 ages 6 to 11, $15 for 5 and under. Information: (619) 420-6040 or (619) 271-7486.

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