Places to Worship
EDITOR’S NOTE: Places to Worship features brief descriptions of churches
and temples in our community. They appear each week on a rotating
basis.ARMENIAN APOSTOLICST. MARY ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCHSt. Mary
Armenian Apostolic Church defines its work as religious and spiritual,
national and social. Years of communism; the tremendous earthquake in
1988 that killed some 55,000 and left cities in ruins; the now fledgling
independence for Armenia; and recent war in Azerbaijan have created many
needs abroad and among immigrants establishing a new life here. The
church shoulders a great responsibility in meeting them. The worship is
Gregorian, with the traditional role of the priest as intercessor, the
deacon offering the litany and the choir and congregation chanting
responsively. Services are in Armenian, with the service book in Armenian
with English transliterations. Moushegh Tashjian gives the sermon in both
Armenian and English. Services are on Sunday with matins at 10 a.m., and
the divine liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school is at 10:30 a.m. for
children 4 and older. Tashjian is senior pastor. The church is at 148 E.
22nd St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949)
650-6760.ASSEMBLIES OF GODHARBOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPHarbor Christian
Fellowship is a friendly community church in west Costa Mesa. The members
seek to love and worship God as servants of Jesus Christ. The church is
recovery-friendly and provides a safe place for people to share who they
truly are. ‘At Harbor, we communicate a fully Biblical understanding of
the dignity and worth of each person.’ Services are on Sunday at 10 a.m.;
early bird fellowship with donuts and coffee starts at 9:30. Bill Gartner
is senior pastor. The church is at 740 W. Wilson St., Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (949) 631-7730 or check the church’s Web page at
www.apayne.com/harbor/copy.htm .BAHA’IBAHA’I FAITH OF COSTA MESABaha’is
believe in the oneness of God, the oneness of man and the oneness of
religion; the unity of the whole human race; the harmony of science and
religion; the independent investigation of truth; the elimination of all
prejudice and the equality of men and women. Baha’i Faith of Costa Mesa
presents weekly firesides, which present the basics of the faith and
offernewcomers an opportunity to ask questions about the faith. Firesides
are informal gatherings in the homes of Baha’is. Locations of local
firesides are available through the Orange County-wide info line at
753-3551. Or you may contact Baha’i Faith of Costa Mesa at P.O. Box
10832, Costa Mesa, 92727.
BAHA’I FAITH OF NEWPORT BEACH
Baha’i Faith of Newport Beach offers weekly Friday evening dinner
discussions and a monthly brunch and lecture on the last Sunday of each
month. Baha’i Faith is an independent global religion whose primary goal
is the spiritual unification of the human family. It believes in the
essential unification of all religions, races, creeds and ethnicities.
It’s members work to bring about mutual respect and understanding among
all people. Call 759-0999 for time, location and topics (for information
on weekly Friday evening meetings) or 760-5360 (for information on
meetings on the last Sunday of each month).
BAPTIST
HARBOR TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH
Harbor Trinity Baptist Church is dedicated to ‘Equipping believers to
present Christ to families in our community through creative worship,
caring groups, biblical teaching and leadership training.’ It is a very
family-oriented church. Services are on Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m.
Sunday school for all ages is at 9:45 a.m. Professional child care is
provided for infants and toddlers. Bruce Merrifield is senior pastor. The
church is at 1230 W. Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call
556-7787.
BUDDHIST
HIGASHI HONGANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a Jodo Shin Buddhist temple.
Worship services are Sunday at 10 a.m. The service is Japanese and
English and includes sutra chanting and a teaching message. The message
is based on the teachings of Buddha’s words and concerning the three
treasures of Buddhism, how we are human beings, receiving the Buddha
Dharma, and receiving peace of mind. Often the teachings of Buddha are
related to a contemporary issue. Those attending can also make incense
and/or monetary offerings. The Dharma Society conducts lecture/discussion
series that are open to the public, Buddhists and non-Buddhists. There is
no charge for attending. ‘Anyone who is interested in exploring
Jodoshinshu on a personal level’ is invited. The temple is at 254
Victoria St., Costa Mesa. Call the temple at 722-1202 for more
information.
ZEN CENTER OF COSTA MESA
Zen master Suzuki says: ‘Cultivate your own spirit. This means not to
go seeking for something outside yourself. Instead of gaining knowledge,
you should clear your mind. When you listen to Zen teaching with a clear
mind you can accept it as if you were hearing something you already
knew.’ The Zen Center of Costa Mesa offers a regular Zen meditation
gathering Sunday from 5 to 7:15 p.m. Beginner instruction classes are
offered the first and third Sundays of each month from 5 to 7:15 p.m.
Deborah Barrett is director of training. The center is at 711 W. 17th
St., Suite A8, Costa Mesa. For more information, call 722-7818. To
receive a schedule of classes and meditation times, leave your name and
address.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds services Sunday at 10 a.m.
and 5 p.m. Sunday school for youth through age 20 is offered concurrent
with the morning service. A testimonial service is held Wednesday at 8
p.m. Child care is provided at all services for the very young. The
church is at 3303 Via Lido, Newport Beach. The Christian Science reading
room, next door to the church, is open Monday through Saturday from 10
a.m. through 4 p.m. Tokens for parking in the lot behind the church are
available from the reading room. For more information, call 673-1340.
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
HARBOR CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Harbor Christian Church proclaims Jesus as Lord, draws its inspiration
from Scripture and the Holy Spirit, witnesses and serves among the whole
human family, acknowledges that Christian unity and Christian mission are
inseparable, and claims as its particular mission the quest for the
reunion of the body of Christ. Sunday worship and Sunday school for
children ages 10 and younger are held at 10 a.m. Adult Sunday school is
at 8:30 a.m. Child care is provided. Dennis Short is senior pastor. The
church is at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call
645-5781.
EPISCOPAL
SAINT JAMES CHURCH
Saint James Church is a community devoted to loving Jesus Christ and
serving him as Lord and savior. A traditional service with holy
Eucharist, rite I is held on Sunday at 7:30 a.m. A contemporary service
with holy Eucharist, rite II is held on Sunday at 9 a.m. and a
charismatic service with holy Eucharist, rite III is held on Sunday at
10:45 a.m. Child care is provided for the 9 and 10:45 a.m. services.
Sunday school for all children meets at 9 a.m. There is a rite II
Eucharist on Wednesday at noon. David Anderson is senior pastor. The
church is at 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach. For more information, call
675-0210.
ST. JOHN THE DIVINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
St. John the Divine Episcopal Church is a liturgical church, which
means that the focus of the worship is on God and includes Holy Communion
(which is the sacramental recalling of the Last Supper), reading of the
word of God and a sermon. The sermon message is based on the Scripture
reading for the day and gives a practical application for Christian
living. Sunday worship services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Nursery care is
provided from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday school for children ages 4 to 10
meets from 9:45 to 11 a.m. Conrad Nordquist is senior pastor. The church
is at 183 E. Bay St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call 548-2237.
ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH
St. Matthew’s Church is a traditional Episcopal church that aims ‘to
follow Christ, to worship God every Sunday in his church, and to work and
pray and give for the spread of his kingdom.’ Holy Communion is held on
Sunday at 8 and 10:15 a.m., and on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school
for youth of all ages at 9 a.m.; adult Sunday school at 9:15 a.m. Child
care is provided for Sunday services. The church also offers an 11-week
practical introduction to the Christian faith, called The Alpha Course,
several times throughout the year. There is no charge for the course and
anyone is welcome. Stephen C. Scarlett is senior pastor. The parish is at
1723 Westcliff Drive, Newport Beach. For information, call 646-1152.
ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church seeks ‘to worship God in
word and sacraments, proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all, and
to lead faithful and productive lives by using God’s gifts to respond to
needs within the parish, the community and the world and to be
responsible stewards of all creation.’ The church’s worship is
Eucharist-centered, using the traditional and contemporary books of
common prayer. Services are on Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. Child care is
provided. Bible study for adults meets at 9 a.m. and children’s Sunday
school is at 10 a.m. Peter Haynes is senior pastor. The church is at 3233
Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. For more information,
call 644-0463.
FOUR SQUARE
MESA BIBLE CHAPEL
Mesa Bible Chapel is a grace-oriented, Bible-believing church that
focuses on God’s love to meet all needs through the good news of Jesus.
Members love and accept people where they are and trust in God’s grace to
make them whole. Praise, worship and Bible teaching is held on Sunday at
10 a.m. Child care and children’s ministry is provided for 10 a.m.
service and teaching. Bob Stone is senior pastor. The church is at 1734
Orange Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call 548-9733.
FREE METHODIST
ORANGE COAST FREE METHODIST CHURCH
Orange Coast Free Methodist Church is dedicated to ministering the
word of God, following the truth of Christ and enjoying the fullness of
the Spirit. Concurrent worship services, in Japanese and English, are
held on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday school is at 9 a.m. Children’s
Sunday school is from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Nursery care is provided from
10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Morning and evening Bible studies and prayer groups,
in both English and Japanese, meet throughout the week. Clifford Rapp is
senior pastor. The church is at 3198-B Airport Loop Drive, Costa Mesa.
For information, call 641-1944.
JUDAISM
TEMPLE BAT YAHM OF NEWPORT BEACH/IRVINE
Temple Bat Yahm of Newport Beach/Irvine is a reform congregation whose
purpose is to worship God in accordance with the faith of reform Judaism;
to promote religious education; to promote cultural and spiritual welfare
of its members as Jews and as members of the general community; and to
advance the liberal interpretation of the Jewish tradition. Weekly
services are on Friday at 8 p.m., except on the first Friday of the
month, when a family service is held instead at 6 p.m. Services are
traditional and include prayers, singing and a teaching. There is a lot
of Hebrew in the service, but prayer and song books are Hebrew/English
and it is easy for anyone unfamiliar with Hebrew to follow. Child care is
provided at all services and family activities. Mark S. Miller is senior
rabbi. The temple is at 1011 Camelback, Newport Beach. For more
information, call 644-1999.
TEMPLE ISAIAH OF NEWPORT BEACH
Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach holds weekly services on Friday at 8
p.m., followed by a fellowship hour with refreshments. Torah class meets
Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., and includes refreshments. Kabbalah classes,
the study of the mysteries of God and creation, are held on Wednesday at
7:30 p.m. Kabbalah classes are open to the public. Fees are $30 for
temple members, and $50 for nonmembers. David Rosenberg is senior rabbi.
The temple holds services and classes at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach.
For more information, call 548-6900.
LUTHERAN
CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
Christ Lutheran Church is a Missouri Synod Lutheran congregation that
aims to reach out and bring people into a living relationship with Jesus
Christ through dynamic worship of God, vigorous study of his word, loving
care for one another and committed support of his work throughout the
world. Worship services are on Sunday at 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is from 10 to 11 a.m. Child care is provided at all
worship services for children under 4. William B. Hemenway is senior
pastor. The church is at 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call 631-1611.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER
Lutheran Church of the Master is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in
America congregation. It is a Christ-centered community committed to the
proclamation of the good news of love, hope and forgiveness in Jesus
Christ. Central to the worship are word, Scripture and preaching, and
sacrament, baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Worship services are on Sunday
at 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday school and adult education meet at 10:45
a.m. Child care is provided during worship and adult education from 9:30
to 11:45 a.m. The church provides a before- and after-school program to
the community. Mark Anderson is senior pastor. The church is at 2900
Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. For more information, call 759-1031.
NEWPORT HARBOR LUTHERAN CHURCH
Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, of Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America, is dedicated to ‘learning the word, leading the way, anchored in
Christ.’ The worship is welcoming, friendly and hospitable. Pastor is
Paul N. Svingen. Sunday worship is at 9:15 a.m. The sermons are
biblically based and engaging, using a lot of storytelling and humor.
Sunday school, for children 4 years through sixth grade, and adult Sunday
school are at 10:30 a.m. Child care is provided for the 9:15 a.m.
service. The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. For more
information, call 548-3631.
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church members believe that their first and
greatest responsibility to God is to worship him with all of their soul
and mind, and that God has commanded us to love our neighbor as
ourselves. They strive to share their faith through their words, actions
and attitudes. Sunday school meets at 9 a.m. and worship is held at 10:45
a.m. Mark Rogers is senior pastor. The church is at 2987 E. Mesa Verde
Drive, Costa Mesa. For more information, call 549-0521.NAZARENECOSTA MESA
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
Costa Mesa Church of the Nazarene has as its mission ‘to worship God, win
people of all ages to Jesus Christ, build up their faith in God, and send
them out to be Christ’s servants.’ Worship services are held on Sunday at
10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. There are activities for teens at the Sunday
evening service and also at the Wednesday evening service at 7 p.m. Doyle
Henderson is senior pastor. The church is at 1885 Anaheim St. (at
Plummer), Costa Mesa. For more information, call
548-7161.NONDENOMINATIONAL
CALVARY CHURCH NEWPORT MESACalvary Church Newport Mesa aims to help
people say yes to God in every facet of their lives by being real,
relevant and relational. The congregation comprises mostly young adults
and young families. Highly contemporary worship services, using music,
multimedia and drama are held at 6 p.m. Saturday and at 8, 9:30 and 11
a.m. Sunday. A full children’s program is provided for children in
nursery through elementary school. Tim Celek is senior pastor. The church
was established in 1988 and is at 190 E. 23rd St., Costa Mesa. For
information, call 645-5050.
COSTA MESA CHURCH OF CHRIST
Costa Mesa Church of Christ is a family of believers devoted to loving
and glorifying God through proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and
serving others. Worship services are held Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
with the first Sunday night of each month designated as a special family
night. Bible classes for all ages are at 9 a.m. Children’s church, for
ages 3 to 6, meets during the 10 a.m. worship service. Andy Wall is
senior pastor. The church was established in 1923 and is at 287 W. Wilson
St., Costa Mesa. For information, call 645-3191.
FAIRVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH
Fairview Community Church worships Sunday at 10 a.m. The church is at
2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Gary Barmore is senior pastor. For more
information, call 545-4610.
GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH
Grace Fellowship Church seeks to passionately know God in his entirety
and encourage followers of Jesus Christ who are led by the Holy Spirit to
walk in righteousness and to share his eternal promise of forgiveness
with all others. Worship is Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Preschool and Sunday
school for all ages are provided. Elders of the fellowship are Bill Beck,
Earle Craig and Shelley Kirkpatrick. The church is at 3170 Redhill Ave.,
Costa Mesa. For more
information, call 549-8599.
LA VINA DE NEWPORT MESA
La Vina de Newport Mesa was established in January 1998 to serve the
community, to make it a better, safer place to live by providing the
gospel to the community. Services are in Spanish and include praise and
worship with a strong emphasis on teaching the word of God. The focus of
Jose R. Coronado’s teaching is how the word of God is a message of hope
and that can transform each individual’s life. People can come in
whatever they are comfortable wearing. Child Care is provided for
services. Services are held on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 7
p.m. Sunday school for children of all ages meets during the service. The
Sunlight Club, for children under 12, meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Home
Bible Studies meet throughout the week. The church has a ministry to
those in prison and their families and is active with Madres, a support
group for mothers with children in prison, or children in trouble.
Coronado is senior pastor. La Vina is at 102 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.
For more information call, (949) 515-7217.
LIGHTHOUSE COASTAL COMMUNITY CHURCH
Lighthouse Coastal Community Church is a church centered on prayer,
the study of God’s word and the worship of God through music and song.
Sunday morning services are at 8 and 10 a.m. Dress is casual. Wednesday
night services begin at 7 p.m. and there are meetings for junior high,
and Awana for preschool to fifth grade. Lighthouse Coastal Community
Church is at 301 Magnolia St., Costa Mesa. FOr more information, call
(949) 631-3010.
MARINERS SOUTH COAST CHURCH
Mariners South Coast Church seeks ‘to develop a family of fully
devoted followers of Jesus Christ -- people who love God, who are growing
in loving community and who are reaching out in love to the world. Four
key values govern the activities of the church: 1) to teach the truth,
God’s written word; 2) to be God’s family; 3) every believer is a
minister with a ministry; 4) to be innovative in ministry and relevant to
the community.’ Contemporary worship services are held on Saturday at 6
p.m. and on Sunday at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. Programs for children and youth
are provided. Kenton Beshore is senior pastor. The church is at 5120
Bonita Canyon Road, Irvine. For more information, call 854-7600. Or check
their web site at www.mscchurch.org.
NEWPORT MESA CHRISTIAN CENTER
Newport Mesa Christian Center is a Christ-centered, loving,
multi-generational church family committed to equipping people to
minister in their world. The mission is based on five core values: 1) We
all need God. 2) Every person needs to love and be loved. 3) We share our
resources to reach all ages. 4) Every person is called to minister. 5) We
can each bring someone
to Christ. ‘Saturday 7,’ a contemporary service in an informal setting
featuring messages presented through skits, is held Saturday at 7 p.m. On
Sunday a traditional worship is held at 8 a.m. and contemporary services
are at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Professional child care is provided. Bible study
meets at 6 p.m. Jim Bradford is senior pastor. The church is at 2599
Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. For more information, call 966-0454. Or check
the church’s Web site at https://www.nmcc.org.
SOUTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
South Coast Christian Church exists to reach and teach -- to reach
people with the hope and love of the Gospel in order to win people to
Christ and help them grow in him; to teach God’s word and through
fellowship and prayer to prepare God’s people to serve the church, the
community and the world. Worship services, with praise choruses,
traditional hymns, prayer, a sermon and
the Lord’s Supper, are Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
Sermons are expository and teach from the Bible verse by verse, often
incorporating anecdotal illustrations for clarification. Sunday school
for all ages meets at 9 a.m. Child care is provided for preschool-aged
children and children’s church meets for older children through sixth
grade on both Saturday and Sunday. Jerrold A. Hollobaugh is senior
pastor. The church is at 792 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call 548-3468.
VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NEWPORT BEACH
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Newport Beach aims ‘to worship God
through Jesus Christ, love one another in Christ-like relationships,
equip the church to minister, proclaim the kingdom of God and evangelize
the nations, all in the power of the Holy Spirit.’ Services are Sunday at
9, 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m. The worship is contemporary and uplifting and
the morning service is intended to be particularly approachable for the
unchurched or new believer. Child care is provided for services and other
activities. John C. McClure is senior pastor. The church is at 102 E.
Baker St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call 556-VINE.
PENTECOSTAL
UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF COSTA MESA
United Pentecostal Church of Costa Mesa meets at 617 Hamilton St., Costa Mesa. Worship is Sunday at 2 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For
more information, call 646-9724.
PRESBYTERIAN
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is dedicated, as a community of
faith, to worship and enjoy God by celebrating and proclaiming the
lordship of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. The
worship service is a blend of traditional and contemporary, with hymns
and contemporary songs from a worship team and a choir. Worship is held
Sunday at 10 a.m. Child care is provided. Sunday school for young people
from first grade and older meets at 10:20 a.m. after the children attend
the early part of the worship service. Tim
McCalmont is pastor. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road (at Adams),
Costa Mesa. For more information, call 557-3340.
ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is committed to leading people to a
personal saving faith in Jesus Christ, nurturing each other in the faith
and serving others at home and throughout the world. Its worship combines
the best of traditional and contemporary worship, aiming to involve both
the head and the heart. A contemporary service is held on Saturday at
5:30 p.m. and traditional services are held Sunday at 8:30 and 10:15 a.m.
Church school for all ages meets concurrent with the worship on Sunday
morning. Child care is provided. John Huffman is senior minister. The
church is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. For more information,
call 631-2880.
ST. MARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
St. Mark Presbyterian Church is committed to ‘believing that all
humanity matters, that all people are God’s people, that every person is
God’s creation, and, therefore, sacred. We will actively seek to find
ways to share the good news with them all and invite them to listen for
God’s call to them.’ Worship is held Sunday at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday
school for preschool to
middle school youth meets concurrently. Adults and teens meet for Sunday
school at 11 a.m. Child care is available for infants and toddlers. Older
children attend Sunday school concurrent with the worship service. The
church also runs community preschool at the church site and provides a
multicultural curriculum for children 2 years, 9 months to 5 years of
age. Gary Collins is senior pastor. The church was established in 1962
and is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call
644-1341.
RELIGIOUS SCIENCE
COSTA MESA CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE
Costa Mesa Church of Religious Science aims to teach oneness, heal
ignorance, nurture growth and practice prayer. The members are an
eclectic group of people from different religious backgrounds and of all
ages residing in and around the South Coast Metro area. Its worship
focuses on a spiritual approach to life that allows people to find a
connection to God. The service
is held Sunday at 10 a.m. Jim Turrell is the minister. The church was
established in 1987 and is at 2850 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. For
information, call 754-7399.
ROMAN CATHOLIC
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL
Our Lady of Mount Carmel celebrates Mass on Saturday at 5 p.m.; Sunday
at 8 and 10 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. and weekdays at 8 a.m. Kenneth Krause
is pastor. The parish is at 1441 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. For more
information, call 673-3775.
OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS
Our Lady Queen of Angels extends this invitation to the community:
‘Enter, rejoice and be glad!’ It would like all to feel God’s love
through the parish. Masses are held Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 7
a.m. (no music), 8:30 a.m. (contemporary choir), 10 a.m. (adult choir),
11:30 a.m. (cantor), and 5 p.m. (contemporary ensemble). William P.
McLaughlin is pastor. The parish is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport
Beach. For more information, call 644-0200.
ST. JOACHIM CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. Joachim Catholic Church is a Christ-centered people, instructed by
the word of God and renewed by the sacraments. They seek to build a
community of love, justice and peace by celebrating, serving and
proclaiming the Gospel to the world. The worship is eucharistic and
sacramental liturgy. In Scripture-based homily the word of God broken
open and applied. English Masses are Sunday at 6:30, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and
5 p.m. (youth Mass). Spanish Masses are at 8 a.m., 12:30 and 7 p.m. Child
care is provided for most morning Masses. The congregation is primarily
Latino and white, with a smaller group of Filipinos. Joseph R. Robillard
is senior pastor. The parish is at 1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call 574-7400.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is dedicated to embracing the
diversity of the community through the unity of our worship. The
congregation is ethnically diverse, and spans all age groups. Masses are
Saturday at 8 a.m., 5:30 (Vigil Mass) and 7 p.m. (Vietnamese); Sunday at
8, 9:30 and 11 a.m., 12:15, 5:30 and 7 p.m. (Spanish); and weekdays at
6:30 and 8:30 a.m., and 5:30 p.m. Masses include prayer, hymns, readings
from the Old Testament, the Psalms, the New Testament and the Gospels, a
homily, and sacramental Communion. Child care is provided for infants and
toddlers for the Sunday 9:30 a.m. Mass. Sunday School is provided for 3-
to 5-year-olds. Numerous devotions, Bible studies, religious education
classes and seminars also meet at the parish during the week. Jerome
Henson is pastor. The parish was established in 1960 and is at 1015 Baker
St., Costa Mesa. For more information, call 540-2214.
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
COMMUNITY CHURCH, CONGREGATIONAL
Community Church, Congregational members seek to experience God’s
presence and the teachings of Jesus Christ in their daily lives; to
create a loving community that nurtures, cares for and respects each
person; and to extend their loving ministry in partnership with others.
The church emphasizes the freedom of each person to learn and grow in
their own way, in obedience to the Holy Spirit, not to the pastor or a
prescribed creed. The worship is a simple, traditional, thoughtful and
reverent service. The choir is among the finest small-church choirs in
the area and places an emphasis on traditional music. Sunday services are
held at 8:15 and 10 a.m. Both services are the same, except for
full-choir participation at 10 a.m. Child care is provided for
both services. Sunday School for children through grade six meets at 10
a.m. Bruce Van Blair is senior pastor. The church is at 611 Heliotrope
Ave., Corona del Mar. For more information, call 644-7400.
UNITED METHODIST
CHRIST CHURCH BY THE SEA
Christ Church by the Sea seeks to provide a loving, nurturing
environment for praising God and meeting the spiritual needs of members
and friends. The church also operates a preschool, extended-care and
tutoring program year-round. A traditional worship service is held on
Sunday at 9:30 a.m., and a contemporary service is held at 5:30 p.m.
Child care is provided for both
services. The Rev. George R. Crisp is senior pastor. The church was
established in 1932 and is at 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. For
more church information, call 673-3805. For information about the
preschool, call 673-3805.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
First United Methodist Church seeks to create a nurturing environment
for promoting Christian spiritual growth and to create opportunities to
serve humanity. Worship services include prayer, readings from Scripture,
a sermon and music, accompanied by a broad selection of instruments. The
Sunday service is at 10 a.m. Adult and children’s Sunday school meets at
8:45 a.m. Child care
is provided for children under 4. Richard L. Ewing is senior pastor. The
church was established in 1912 and is at 420 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. For
information, call 548-7727.
MESA VERDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Mesa Verde United Methodist Church has the vision: ‘Every visitor a
friend. Every member in ministry.’ Worship, featuring a music program
with several choirs, is held on Sunday at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Child care is
available at both services. Adult Bible study meets at 8:30 a.m. and
Sunday school for kindergarten through high school youth meets at 10 a.m.
Dick George is senior pastor. The church is at 1701 Baker St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call 979-8234.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
Presbyterian Church of the Covenant is dedicated, as a community of
faith, to worship and enjoy God by celebrating and proclaiming the
lordship of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. The
worship service is a blend of traditional and contemporary with hymns and
contemporary songs from a worship team and a choir. Worship is held on
Sunday at 10 a.m. Child care is provided. Sunday school for young people
from first grade and older meets at 10:20 a.m. after the children attend
the early part of the worship service. Tim McCalmont is pastor. The
church is at 2850 Fairview Road, (at Adams), Costa Mesa. For more
information, call 557-3340.
SCIENCE OF MIND
NEW THOUGHT COMMUNITY CHURCH, SCIENCE OF MIND
The New Thought Community Church, Science of Mind meets at 1845 Park
Ave., at the Costa Mesa Community Center. Meditation is on Sunday at
10:15 a.m., followed by a worship service at 10:30 a.m. Child care and
Sunday school are provided. Gail Miller is senior pastor. For more
information, call 646-3199.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
COSTA MESA SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Costa Mesa Seventh Day Adventist Church worships on Saturday at 11
a.m. Worship is traditional, but not stuffy or stodgy, with an emphasis
on biblical discovery, adventure and spiritual growth. Church at Study,
small group Bible studies, and other classes such as New Believers meet
on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Children are welcome at the church’s worship
services and there are mother’s rooms for moms with small children.
Geofry Park is senior pastor. The church is at 271 Avocado St., Costa
Mesa. For more information, call 548-6596.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
ORANGE COAST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
The Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist worships on Sunday at 10:30
a.m. Child care and religious youth education is offered during the
service. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more
information, call (949) 646-4652.
UNITED METHODIST
NEWPORT CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Newport Center United Methodist Church believes that the gospel of
Jesus Christ is God’s message of liberation to all people through lives
of love and peace. It is a family-oriented church serving people of all
ages in the Newport Beach and Corona del Mar area. Worship is on Sunday
at 8 and 10 a.m. Adult Bible study meets at 9 a.m. Children’s Sunday
school meets at 9 and 10
a.m. Child care is available at both services. Cathleen A. Coots is
pastor. The church is at 1601 Marguerite Ave., Corona del Mar. For more
information, call (949) 644-0745.
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