Faith Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

JUBILEE 2000

St. Joachim’s Catholic Church presents Jubilee 2000 Thursday evenings at

7:30 p.m. through Oct. 21. No registration is necessary. The church is at

1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 574-7405.

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.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

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

from 7 to 8 a.m. All men of the church and community are invited. Cost is

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

information, call (949) 574-2239.

FRIEND DAY

Liberty Baptist Church hosts Friend Day Sunday, with a breakfast at 9:45

a.m., morning service at 11 a.m., and evening service at 6 p.m. The

church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. For more information, call

(949) 760-5444.

INTERFAITH HUNGER WALK

The Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council sponsors a Hunger Walk Oct. 24

at 1 p.m. The walk begins at St. Mark Presbyterian Church. The church is

at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

660-8665.

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 Saturdays from

10 a.m. to noon. Rev. Gail Miller will speak today on the subject of ‘The

Artist’s Way.’ The workshops cost $15 or a ‘love donation,’ and are 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. 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.

FAITH IN A NEW MILLENNIUM

Fairview Community Church offers a series of six Wednesday evening

courses on increasing faith and knowledge beginning this Wednesday. The

course runs from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m., with refreshments available before

the course begins. The church is at 2525 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (714) 545-4610.

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. every Friday. All

ages welcome. Call James at (949) 650-2589 for more information.

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. Call Ester

Behnam at (949) 640-6213 or Kathy Townsend at (949) 551-5339 for more

information.

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. Call (949) 759-0999 for directions and more

information.

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.

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.

* EDITOR’S NOTE: 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.