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.

This Thursday, Pat Fiducia will speak on the topic “Do Open Before

Christmas: Finding Hidden Treasures and Learning to Use Them.” 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.

JOHN WAYNE IMPERSONATOR

Internationally known John Wayne impersonator Gene Howard will speak at

Liberty Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday. 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.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts a fellowship breakfast Wednesday

from 7 to 8 a.m. Mark Boyer will speak on “Fellowship of Christian

Athletes.” All men of the church and community are invited to the event,

which costs $2.50. The church is at 600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach.

For more information, call (949) 574-2239.

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. Rev. Bob Pulliam will speak today about the importance of

astrology. The workshops are free, and are held at 1929 Tustin Ave.,

Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-3199.

RE-MEMBERING GROUP

Our Lady Queen of Angels hosts a series of meetings on Sunday evenings

for Catholics who feel spiritually homeless. This Sunday’s 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 at 10 a.m.

Sundays 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. every Friday. All

ages welcome. For more information, call James at (949) 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 (949) 640-6213 or Kathy Townsend at

(949) 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. every

Friday 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 (949)

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 Friday nights at 8 p.m. 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.

on 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 (949) 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 (949)

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

(949) 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 before the event

date.