FAITH CALENDAR

PRAYER BREAKFAST

Angelitas/Women of Our Lady Queen of Angels will hold its annual

prayer breakfast at 9 a.m. today in the parish center, 2046 Mar Vista

Drive, Newport Beach. The guest speaker will be Jean Forbath, founder of

Share Our Selves. $10. (949) 494-7574.

CHANUKAH BAZAAR

Temple Bat Yahm Sisterhood will celebrate the opening of its new gift

shop with a one day Chanukah Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The

gift shop’s regular hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Thursday and

Friday; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sunday. The temple is at 1011 Camelback Street, Newport Beach. (949)

644-1999.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

The Child Centered Church of Newport Beach will hold a special service

at 10 a.m. Sunday for children to creatively participate in. All children

are invited to dance, sing, read a poem, play an instrument, etc.

Donations accepted. (949) 640-7343.

EVENSONG SERIES

St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church will present the first of

its monthly evensong series at 5 p.m. Sunday. The program is titled

“Lessons and Carols for Advent,” and will include performances by the

church’s choir, children’s choir and soloists. The church is at 3233

Pacific View Drive in Corona del Mar. Free. (949) 644-0463

BERENBAUM TO SPEAK

Temple Bat Yahm’s Distinguished Speakers Series will present Michael

Berenbaum, a writer, lecturer and teacher who will talk about what sets

apart each generation of Jews and how each influences the next, at 7 p.m.

Sunday at 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. $5-$25. (949) 644-1999.

PRAYER HOUR

Second Church of Christ Scientist will hold a spiritual hour of prayer

for the Christmas season at noon Wednesday at the Church, 3100 Pacific

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

CANTORS AND CHOIRS

The 7th annual Orange County Chanukah Concert will be held at 2:30

p.m. Dec. 9 at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center

Drive, Costa Mesa. The concert will feature cantors and choirs from 12

Orange County synagogues and day schools. A pre-show will be held in the

Center’s lobby at 2 p.m. $18 or $36 for adult tickets, $9 for children.

Orchestra center seats, complete with post-show dairy dinner, are $125.

(949) 640-4244.

GIANT MENORAH

The Chabad Jewish Center of Newport Beach will light the first candle

on the giant menorah of freedom at 4 p.m. Dec. 9 at Bloomingdale’s Court,

Fashion Island, 905 Newport Center Drive. There will be a children’s

choir, Chanukah gifts and treats, live music, face painting and clowns.

Free. (949) 721-9800.

‘A FAMILY CHRISTMAS’

The St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir will present its annual Christmas

concert, “A Family Christmas Celebration,” 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16 at

the church, 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. The 100-voice choir will

perform with a 40 piece orchestra conducted by Dr. Larry K. Ball. $8. For

tickets, call (949) 574-2231. For child care reservations, call (949)

574-2283.

CHANUKAH POTLUCK

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will hold a potluck dinner for its

Festival of Chanukah at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport

Beach. Free, but donations are welcomed. (949) 548-6900.

CHRISTMAS POTLUCK

The New Thought Christian Church and Truth Foundation will hold its

Christmas potluck on Dec. 14. There will be a $5 gift exchange. Call for

time and location. (949) 646-3199.

‘CEREMONY OF CAROLS’

The St. Mark Presbyterian Church Adult Choir will sing Benjamin

Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols” 9:30 a.m. Dec. 16, during the worship

service. Following the service, at 11 a.m. parish nurse Janice Brown will

lead a discussion on how to cope with the stresses of the Christmas

season. St. Mark is on the corner of Jamboree Road and East Bluff/Ford in

Corona del Mar. Free. (949) 644-1341.

WORKSHOPS

A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY

A 26-lesson study on the life of Jesus Christ titled “Journey to the

Cross” is taught at 9:45 a.m. Sundays during the Homebuilder’s Bible

Class at Liberty Baptist Church. The study parallels the four Gospels to

present the story of Christ. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 760-5444.

DREAM ON

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

Newport Beach will hold a dream analysis group monthly from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sundays at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 219-1408.

MEDITATION LESSONS

A “lectio divina” meditation group meeting will be held at 7:10 a.m.

Tuesdays at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 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 includes two periods of meditation with some

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

WEEKLY EVENTS

MYSTICAL AND SPIRITUAL

The Mystical Spiritualist Church of South Orange County holds Sunday

services every week at 10 a.m. at 2482 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, Suite

3. A spiritual healing service starts at 9:30 a.m. (949) 581-2290.

RE-MEMBERING GROUP

Our Lady Queen of Angels will hold a re-membering group at 6:15 p.m.

every other Sunday at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. The parish

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

BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church will hold its Men’s

Fellowship Breakfast at 7 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Thursdays

of each month at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Free. (949)

644-0463.

SEPARATION SUPPORT

Jewish Family Service of Orange County will hold a women’s divorce and

separation support group at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the Jewish Federation

Campus, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. For dates and fees, call

(714) 445-4950, Ext. 114.

YOUNG WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP

Jewish Family Service of Orange County offers a support group for

younger women dealing with issues including life passages and changes,

body images, family, relationships and loneliness at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at

the agency office, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Preregistration

required. (714) 445-4950, Ext. 114.

FULL OF SONG

Two children’s choirs at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

will hold rehearsals Wednesday afternoons from 4 to 6:15 p.m. at 3233

Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. The choirs are open to children

between first and eighth grades. (949) 673-0464.

HELPING THE HELPERS

Jewish Family Services is sponsoring a discussion group focusing on

the issues and concerns faced by adult children taking care of their

elderly parents. The group will be offered Tuesday. The offices are at

250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Preregistration is required. $10.

(714) 445-4950.

INTERFAITH COUPLES GROUP

Jewish Family Service is forming a discussion group for interfaith

couples where one partner is Jewish to speak about issues affecting an

interfaith relationship. Call for times and dates. Jewish Family Service

is at 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa Mesa. Preregistration is required.

(714) 445-4950.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays in Dierenfield Hall, 600 St. Andrews

Road, Newport Beach. All men of the church and community are welcome to

attend. $2.50 at the door. (949) 631-2880.

ANXIETY/DEPRESSION SUPPORT

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County offers a support and

discussion group for adults experiencing anxiety and or depression at 9

a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Free.

(714) 445-4950.

MASTER MIND GROUP

The New Thought Christian Church and Truth Foundation hosts Sunday

services at 10:30 a.m. A Master Mind group at 7:30 p.m. also meets on

Fridays at the church, 1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa. Free. (949)

646-3199.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT

Jewish Family Service of Orange County will hold a new, ongoing

bereavement support group for people in all stages of loss at 7 p.m.

Tuesdays at the Jewish Family Service, 250 E. Baker St., Suite G, Costa

Mesa. Free. (714) 445-4950.

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.

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUP

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County offers a support and

discussion group for adults dealing with the aftermath of divorce at 7

p.m. Wednesdays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. Call

for prices. (714) 445-4950, Ext. 114.

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.

PASSAGES SUPPORT GROUP

Jewish Family Service of Orange County will hold a support and

discussion group for people dealing with the issues of anxiety,

depression, relationships, communication, life changes, loneliness and

family at 10 a.m. Mondays at the agency offices, 250 E. Baker St., Costa

Mesa. $15. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

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.

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.

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.

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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.