FAITH CALENDAR

NEW VISION

New Thought Community Church will hold a celebration for its new

vision and mission for a child-centered church beginning at 10 a.m.

Sunday at the Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave. (949) 646-3199.

SPIRITUAL HEALING

Author Rosalee Sirgany will talk about her two books “The Dance of

Inner Peace: A Journey Into the Spiritual Realm” and “It Has Always Been

Thus” at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 at Visions & Dreams Emporium, 2482 Newport

Blvd., Costa Mesa. She also will sign autographs and lead a

question-and-answer session. The theme of her lecture will be “Creating

Balance and Harmony in Your Everyday Life.” At 4:30 p.m. she will lead a

group channeling. Sirgany is a trance channel and spiritual/shamanic

healer. (949) 650-6929.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Newport Mesa Christian Center will hold a Harvest Festival from 5:30

to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 as an alternative to traditional Halloween

trick-or-treating. The festival, designed for children 2 to 12, includes

rides, games booths, an In-N-Out burger dinner and lots of candy for $5.

The center is at 2599 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa. (714) 966-0454.

SEMINARS

HIGH HOLY DAY GUEST

Religious educator and actor Peter Small will represent the story of

Jonah in English, impersonating the Biblical figure, at Temple Isaiah of

Newport Beach at 4 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Yom Kippur. Small, who will

assist Rabbi Marc Rubenstein, is a history teacher whose character

impressions range from George Washington to Saddam Hussein. There is

limited seating, so reservations are recommended. Child care is

available. Ticket prices for High Holy Days events are $20-$300. Temple

Isaiah is at 2401 Irvine Ave. (949) 548-6900 or (949) 646-7512.

WORKSHOPS

CHURCH TALK

Catholics who feel spiritually homeless because of guilt, divorce or

any other obstacle concerning the Catholic Church can attend informal

Sunday gatherings to express their views at 6:15 p.m. at Our Lady Queen

of Angels Parish Center, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. The first

meeting will be Oct. 8. The series will end Nov. 19. (949) 548-3844.

EVERYDAY BIBLE

Dr. Don Sharer will host a workshop titled “Metaphysical Bible” from 1

to 3 p.m. today at New Thought Community Church’s Science of Mind

Training Center, 1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-3199.

WEEKLY EVENTS

ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP

Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors an ongoing Jewish

healing support group for people experiencing chronic illness. The group

will meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St.,

Suite G, Costa Mesa. Free. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

ABUSE SUPPORT GROUP

St. Mark Presbyterian Church hosts a faith-based, nonsectarian abuse

support group from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at the church, 2100 Mar Vista

Ave., Newport Beach. The group is $5 or donations. (949) 721-8079.

‘JESUS IN BLUE JEANS’

The Rev. Gail Miller holds a class based on Laurie Beth Jones’ book

“Jesus in Blue Jeans” from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays. The class will consider

the ways Jesus would deal with practical, everyday challenges. The class

meets at New Thought Community Church, 1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa.

Prices and information: (949) 646-3199.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast Group meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays

at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The group meets in the church’s

Dierenfield Hall, 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Free. (949)

574-2239.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant’s men’s fellowship group meets

from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Village Farmer restaurant, across from

South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa. (714) 557-3340.

DESIGN OF UNIVERSE?

Christ Lutheran Church is holding an eight-week series of discussions

on “Signs of Intelligent Design” in the universe. The meetings are from 6

to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 760 Victoria St., Room 112, Costa

Mesa. Free. (949) 645-8381.

THE END TIMES

The Presbyterian Church of the Covenant’s 12-week women’s Bible study

continues at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. The Fisherman Bible Study is called

“The End Times.” The church is located at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa.

(714) 557-3340.

AT A CROSSROADS

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant hosts “Crossroads” for sixth-,

seventh- and eighth-graders from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at 2850

Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. The program includes dinner, games and Bible

study. A $2 donation is suggested. (714) 557-3340.

HELP WITH HEALING

Jewish Family Services of Orange County sponsors an ongoing Jewish

healing support group at 7 p.m. Thursdays for people who suffer from

chronic illness. The group’s purpose is to provide participants with

emotional and spiritual support to help manage the effects illnesses have

on people’s lives. Meetings are at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G., Costa

Mesa. Free. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

WEEKLY KIDS’ PROGRAM

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant presents “Children of Our Lord,” a

weekly Thursday evening program for first- through fifth-graders. Games,

a speaker and dinner are included for a $2 donation. The church is at

2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 557-3340.