Faith Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
MEETINGS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts an ongoing series of Thursday
evening meetings for the unemployed, with speakers on various subjects.
The meetings are free and open to the public. St. Andrew’s is at 600 St.
Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 574-2239.
WALK FOR PEACE
The Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council will hold its fifth annual
Walk for Peace at 10 a.m. today, starting from Triangle Square. For more
information, call (949) 660-8665.
ISLAND MUSIC
Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church hosts an evening show of steel
drum music by “PANic All Stars” at 5 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation is
$8. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more information,
call (714) 639-9301.
JOHN WAYNE IMPERSONATOR
Internationally known John Wayne impersonator Gene Howard will speak at
Liberty Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sept. 26. He will recite poems and give
a talk titled “Freedom and Sacrifice” while decked out in cowboy regalia.
The talk is free. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 760-5444.
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
PERSONAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING
Jewish Family Services holds private sessions where individuals can
discuss issues and problems, and work on alleviating stress and finding
solutions to life problems. For dates, times, fees or other information,
call (714) 445-4950.
ADULTS MOLESTED AS CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP
For adults dealing with past sexual abuse, topics include developing safe
relationships, managing anger, overcoming the victim role and healing the
shame of sexual abuse. Hosted by Jewish Family Services. For dates,
times, fees or other information, call (714) 445-4950.
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
For adults in all stages of loss of a loved one. The group helps
participants to share experiences, receive support and learn ways to
manage feelings of sadness and loss. Hosted by Jewish Family Services.
For dates, times, fees or other information, call (714) 445-4950.
YOU AND YOUR AGING PARENT
Jewish Family Services hosts sessions for adult children who carry some
responsibility for the care of aging parents. The group addresses issues
of communication and relationships with aging parents, finding resources,
defining responsibilities and managing problems. For dates, times, fees
or other information, call (714) 445-4950.
NEW THOUGHT WORKSHOPS
New Thought Community Church hosts a variety of workshops from 10 a.m. to
noon Saturdays. Juanella Evans and the Rev. Gail Miller will speak today
on the topic “Ask Your Angel.” The workshops are free, and are held at
1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-3199.
DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host six Thursday evening meetings
for people recovering from divorce, beginning this Thursday. The cost for
the classes, which will run through Oct. 28, is $30. St. Andrew’s is at
600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)
574-2214.
RE-MEMBERING GROUP
Our Lady Queen of Angels hosts a series of meetings on Sunday evenings
for Catholics who feel spiritually homeless. The Sept. 26 meeting
features Father Vincent Gilmore, parish priest of OLQA. The event is at
6:15 p.m. at the parish center, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For
more information, call (949) 548-3844.
WEEKLY EVENTS
QUAKER MEETING
The Orange County Friends, a Quaker group, holds meetings Sundays at 10
a.m at the Whittier Law School at 3333 N. Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. For
more information, call (949) 786 7691.
BIBLE STUDY
His Disciples Fellowship in Costa Mesa invites the community for a study
of God’s word, food, fun and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Fridays. All ages
welcome. For more information, call James at 650-2589.
KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY
On Mondays, people of diverse backgrounds and different churches gather
at St. Mark Presbyterian Church to pursue a one-on-one relationship with
God. The One Heart Christian Meditation group teaches and practices the
spiritual steps that can make that intimacy a daily reality. It meets
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For more
information, call Ester Behnam at 640-6213 or Kathy Townsend at 551-5339.
PARADIGM SHIFT
The Newport Beach Bahai community allows participants to hear and
experience Paradigm Shift: A New Way -- A New World at 7:30 p.m. Fridays
at a private residence in Corona del Mar. Together, they explore such
questions as: Can racism and prejudice be eliminated? What is the new
world order? Can conflicts be resolved without force? Are women and men
equal? What’s the spiritual solution to our economic problems? Music and
food are included. For more information and directions, call 759-0999.
SERMONS
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday worship is at 9:15 a.m. at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798
Dover Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 646-7082.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Shabbat services will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays by Rabbi Mark S.
Miller and cantor Jonathan Grant at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Family Shabbat services will be presented at 6 p.m. the
first Friday of the month. Prospective members are welcome. For more
information, call (949) 644-1999.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICES
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 3233 Pacific View Drive,
Corona del Mar, presents Sunday Eucharist at 8 a.m. and evening Eucharist
at 5 p.m. at the church. For more information, call 644-0463.
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
The Rev. Richard Ewing will present Sunday service at 10 a.m. at the
First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa, 420 W. 19th St. Child care
and Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, call
548-7727.
HOLY COMMUNION
St. James Episcopal Church, 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach, offers a noon
service every Wednesday with Holy Communion. For more information, call
675-0210.
* Is your church or place of worship planning a special event? Is so,
send the typed information to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa
92627, attn: Nancy Cheever, religion editor, or fax it to (949)
646-4170. Information should be sent at least two weeks prior to the
event date.
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