North County Times

News items from area congregations:

Coming of Age program

VISTA -- Palomar Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will celebrate the conclusion of its Coming of Age program, in which 15 youths and their mentors have spent more than five months in an intensive spiritual exploration and identity formation program. The youths will share their belief statements at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday. The church is at 1600 Buena Vista Drive. Call 760-941-4319.

Free summer family programs

ESCONDIDO -- Emmanuel Faith Community Church are hosting a series of free weekly "drop-in" family events this summer. Family Movie Night is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, with a free family-oriented film with popcorn and water provided. July 1 features Wet and Wacky Water Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. Parents are requested to attend with their children. The church is at 639 E. Felicita Ave. Call 760-781-2104 or visit efcc.org.

Part-time assistant pastor added to staff

FALLBROOK -- Christ Church Fallbook announced that the Rev. Brian Capanna has been added to its staff, and will be preaching at the congregation twice a month. Capanna is a recent graduate of Bethel Theological Seminary in San Diego, and is joined in ministry by his wife, Laurin. The church meets Sunday afternoons at the Living Waters Christian Fellowship campus at 2000 Reche Road, and was formerly known as St. John's Anglican Church. Call 760-728-2007.

Summer childcare offered

FALLBROOK -- St. Peter's Catholic School is offering full- and part-time summer programs for children ages 3-12 beginning Wednesday and running through Aug. 14. The school is on church grounds at 450 S. Stage Coach Lane. Call 760-728-7034.

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