FAITH CALENDAR
‘THE UNEXPECTED KING’
RockHarbor Church will present its annual Christmas celebration, “The
Unexpected King,” at 4, 6, and 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday. The dramatic
presentation tells the story of the birth of Jesus. There will be a
children’s ministry for preschool-age kids at the 4 and 6 p.m. shows. The
celebration will be held at Mariners Christian School, 300 Fischer Ave.,
Costa Mesa. Free. (949) 548-2600 or o7 www.rockharbor.org/christmas.
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CHRISTMAS SERVICES
St. James Episcopal Church will hold special Christmas services Monday
and Tuesday to celebrate the season. Child care will not be available. At
4 p.m. Monday, there will be a children’s service with a pageant and the
Holy Eucharist. At 7 and 10 p.m. Monday, the St. James Chamber Singers
will hold a concert. At 7:30 and 11 p.m. Monday, there will be Holy
Eucharist services. A service will also be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The
church is at 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach. Free. (949) 675-0210.
EPIPHANY EVENSONG
St. Michael and All Angels Church will hold an Evensong for the
Epiphany at 5 p.m. Jan. 6 at the church, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona
del Mar. Seasonal hymns will be accompanied by the church’s organ and
other instruments. Free. (949) 644-0463.
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. There will be no meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 26. The meeting Jan.
2 will feature Dr. Dick Todd, minister of congregation life, speaking on
“The Bad News About Good News.” $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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