Services set as gesture of remembrance

Lolita Harper

NEWPORT-MESA -- In the wake of the most tragic terrorist attack on

American soil, residents here are planning to join the rest of the nation

today in searching for answers, solace and a sense of peace.

Many will abandon their daily routine for at least a moment and bow

their heads today in observance of the National Day of Prayer and

Remembrance proclaimed by President Bush.

Newport Beach resident Janet Dawson, 55, said she feels a void in her

life now that can only be filled by focusing her energy on a higher

power.

“I’m not a religious person, but I’m feeling a need for something.

This was the most horrendous thing I’ve seen in my lifetime. It was the

most destructive day, and I’m just feeling a need for something more,”

Dawson said.

Costa Mesa Mayor Libby Cowan said the National Day of Remembrance will

give each American an opportunity to reach out to their neighbors for

comfort and support, and urged residents to take part.

“Prayer is an important element of the healing process,” Cowan said.

“As a nation, we must heal to assure our freedoms are protected while we

carefully and thoughtfully respond to this murderous act and rebuild our

nation’s future.”

Showing its support for the president’s proclamation, Costa Mesa City

Hall will take part in a moment of silence at 11 a.m.

On Tuesday, a series of terrorist attacks hit the World Trade Center,

toppling both towers, and the Pentagon. By Thursday, as many as 5,000

people were believed to have perished in the attacks.

In addition to prayer, members of the community plan to show

solidarity by adorning neighborhood trees with red, white and blue

ribbons and holding a synchronized candlelight vigil at 7 p.m.

An e-mail that circulated Thursday called for residents to step out

their doors, stop their cars and light a candle.

“We will show the world that Americans are strong and united together

against terrorism,” the message said.

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NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND REMEMBRANCE SERVICES

The following lists a number of the commemorations that will be held

today to remember those killed or injured in Tuesday’s terrorist attacks:

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

HARBOR CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

Harbor Christian Fellowship will combine with La Puerta Abierta for a

bilingual prayer service at 7 p.m. at 740 W. Wilson St., Costa Mesa.

(949) 631-7730.

BAHAI

BAHA’I FAITH OF NEWPORT BEACH

Prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. at a private home at 21

Halfmoon Bay Drive, Corona del Mar. Dinner will be served. (949)

759-0999.

BAPTIST

HARBOR TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH

Prayer service will be at noon at 1230 W. Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714)

556-7787.

BUDDHIST

HIGASHI HONGANJI BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Prayer service will be at 10 a.m. at 254 Victoria St., Costa Mesa.

(949) 722-1202.

EPISCOPAL

ST. JAMES CHURCH

Two prayer services will be held at noon and 7 p.m. at 3209 Via Lido,

Newport Beach. (949) 675-0210.

JUDAISM

TEMPLE BAT YAHM OF NEWPORT BEACH/IRVINE

Prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. at 1011 Camelback, Newport

Beach. (949) 644-1999.

LUTHERAN

CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

Prayer service will be at noon at 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. (949)

631-1611.

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCHPrayer service will be at 9 a.m. at

2987 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714) 549-0521.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

CALVARY CHURCH NEWPORT MESAPrayer service will be from noon to 1 p.m.

at 190 E. 23rd St., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-5050.

COSTA MESA CHURCH OF CHRIST

The church will be open from noon to 2 p.m. for those who want to

pray. The church is at 287 W. Wilson St., Costa Mesa. (949) 645-3191.

GRACE FELLOWSHIP CHURCHPrayer services will be at noon at 3170 Redhill

Ave., Costa Mesa. (714) 549-8599.

SOUTH COAST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

The sanctuary will be open all day for those who would like to pray or

reflect on the tragedy. The church is at 792 Victoria St., Costa Mesa.

(949) 548-3468.

VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF NEWPORT BEACH

Prayer service from noon to 1 p.m. at 102 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa.

(714) 556-VINE.

PRESBYTERIAN

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE COVENANT

The sanctuary will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for people who wish

to pray. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. (714) 557-3340.

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Prayer service is from 5 to 7 p.m. at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport

Beach. (949) 631-2880.

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE

COSTA MESA CHURCH OF RELIGIOUS SCIENCE

Sanctuary doors will open at 11:30 a.m. for those who would like to

pray before service starts at 12:30 p.m. The church is at 2850 Mesa Verde

Drive East, Costa Mesa. (714) 754-7399.

ROMAN CATHOLIC

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

Morning Mass at 8 a.m. will be dedicated to the National Day of

Prayer. The parish is at 1441 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. (949)

673-3775.

OUR LADY QUEEN OF ANGELS

Special prayer service will be held at all Masses at 6:30 and 8:30

a.m., and 5:30 p.m. The parish is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach.

(949) 644-0200.

ST. JOACHIM CATHOLIC CHURCH

Prayer service will be at 6 p.m. at 1964 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa.

(949) 574-7400.

UNITED METHODIST

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The sanctuary will be open from 10 a.m. to noon for prayer and

personal reflection. The church is at 420 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. (949)

548-7727.

UC IRVINE

A service will be held at noon at Aldrich Park on the campus. Parking

is free at the parking lot off West Peltason Drive and Pereira Drive.

(949) 824-5484.