FAITH CALENDAR

FACES OF ALIYAH

A luncheon program titled “Faces of Aliyah” will be presented at 10:30

a.m. Wednesday by the Trendsetters of the Women’s Division of the Jewish

Federation of Orange County. “Aliyah” means immigration. The lecture will

feature Ilana Zaudi from Ethiopia and Katya Golofast from the former

Soviet Union talking about their experiences in moving to Israel. The

program will be held at the Clubhouse Restaurant in South Coast Plaza,

3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. $60. (714) 755-5555, Ext. 222.

TESTIMONIAL MEETING

Second Church of Christ Scientist will hold a one-hour prayer and

testimonial meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church, 3100

Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Free. (949) 644-2617.

NEW RITES

Our Lady Queen of Angel’s ReMembering Group will talk about

celebrating the sacraments at 6:15 p.m. Feb. 11. The informal Sunday

gathering is run by Catholics who have returned to the church. Child care

is available with prior notice. The meeting will be held in the parish

center, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 548-3844.

BROADWAY AT CHURCH

“A Broadway Bouquet,” a professional musical revue, will be held at 7

p.m. Feb. 17, as well as 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 18, at St. Mark Presbyterian

Church, 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Proceeds will benefit the

nondenominational St. Mark Community Health Alliance. Suggested donations

are $20 per adult, $10 per child and a maximum of $50 per family. (949)

644-1341.

LECTURES

BHAGAVAD GITA

Richard Meyer will discuss “The Bhagavad Gita” during New Thought

Church’s regular service at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18 as part of a monthly

series titled “Our Spiritual Heritage.” An introduction to the life of

Buddha will be provided March 18. New Thought Church services are held at

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

WORKSHOPS

RELATIONSHIP TALK

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will sponsor “Christian Prep

Program,” a seminar on relationship skills for couples, from 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. March 10 and 24 at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. $50 per

couple for early registration and $60 per couple after Feb. 14. (949)

574-2236.

DREAM ON

The Adult Faith Formation at Our Lady Queen of Angels Church in

Newport Beach will hold an ongoing dream analysis group that meets from 1

to 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month at 2046 Mar Vista Drive,

Newport Beach. (949) 219-1408.

MEDITATION LESSONS

A “lectio divina” meditation group meeting is held at 7:15 a.m.

Thursdays at Our Lady Angels Parish Center, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport

Beach. Lectio is a style of meditation that includes using Scripture or a

special reading as a stimulus. Free. The Christian Meditation Group meets

from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at

the center. The format incudes two periods of meditation with some

instruction on how to meditate, a talk and a discussion. (949) 219-1408.

WEEKLY EVENTS

FRIDAY GROUP

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach holds weekly Friday night services at 8

p.m. followed by a fellowship hour with refreshments at 2401 Irvine Ave.,

Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

ADULT SERIES

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach offers a six-week adult education class

every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. through Feb. 8 in the rabbi’s study, 2401

Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. The course is $20, or free for members. (949)

548-6900.

ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP

Jewish Family Service of Orange County sponsors an ongoing Jewish

healing support group for people experiencing chronic illness. The group

meets 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. $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.

(949) 646-3199.

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.

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. $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.

* Is your church or place of worship planning a special event? If so,

send the typed information at least two weeks before the event to the

Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, attention: Jennifer

Mahal, religion editor; fax to (949) 646-4170 or e-mail to dailypilot@latimes.com.