FAITH CALENDAR

THE ARTIST WAY

The Rev. Ken Gray will speak about the Artist Way at a 10 a.m.

workshop today at the Light Touch, 1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa. Dr.

Juanella Evans will speak about “Flying with the Angels” at 10 a.m. Feb.

16, while Dr. Richard Vallandigham will speak about Chaldean Numerology

at 10 a.m. Feb. 23. (949) 646-3199.

V-DAY PARTY

The Child Centered Church will present a valentine party and pot luck

lunch after its service Sunday. Attendees should wear pink and bring

homemade valentines to give each other. The party, which will start at 11

a.m., will be held at the Bonita Creek Park Community Building, at the

intersection of University Drive and La Vida Street, Newport Beach. (949)

640-7343.

WOMEN’S VOICES

The Women’s Division of the Jewish Federation of Orange County will

present the “Women’s Voices” luncheon at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Hyatt

Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine. Professor Deborah Lipstadt

of Emory University will speak about “Denying the Holocaust: Perspectives

from a British Courtroom.” $55 or $65. (714) 755-5555, Ext. 222.

NITZANI SPEAKS

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will host speaker Michael Nitzani at 8

p.m. Friday as he talks about “Life, Peace for the Land of Israel” at

2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. (949) 548-6900.

SPECIAL SABBATH

Temple Bat Yahm will join synagogues throughout Orange County at 8

p.m. Friday in observance of Jewish Federation Sabbath. The temple is at

1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Call Temple Bat Yahm at (949) 644-1999

or the Jewish Federation of Orange County at (714) 755-5555.

MIND YOGA

Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf will speak about mind yoga at 7 p.m. Feb. 19 at

the Hyatt Newporter, 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach. $18. (949)

721-9800.

PURIM FEST

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will celebrate the Festival of Purim

from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 24 at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Peter Small,

an international entertainer and historical impressionist, will portray

George Washington for the event. Donations are $5, $7 or free for

children up to 13 years old. (949) 548-6900.

NEW THOUGHT MUSIC

The Center for Spiritual Discovery will present an evening with SuZ

Ogden, singer and composer of New Thought Music, at 7 p.m. Feb. 24 at

2850 Mesa Verde Drive East, Suite 111, Costa Mesa. $10. (714) 754-7399.

OPEN SEDER

The Jewish National Fund and Jewish Community Center of Orange County

will hold a communitywide feminist Seder at 5:45 p.m. March 4 at the

Jewish Community Center, 250 E. Baker St., Costa Mesa. $25-$72. (714)

957-4540.

WORKSHOPS

ADULT ED

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach will present an adult education program

for Jewish and non-Jewish people to learn to read Hebrew, starting at

7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. The classes will

continue at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and 26, and March 5, 12 and 19. $50 for six

week course. (949) 548-6900.

PARENTING 101

The Child Centered Church’s second meeting of the new Spiritual

Parenting Class will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 at 2634 Vista el Oro, Newport

Beach. Donations are $15 per couple or $10 per single adult. (949)

640-7343.

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

GAY/LESBIAN SUPPORT GROUP

The Jewish Family Service of Orange County plans to present a

discussion group for parents of Jewish gays and lesbians if enough people

are interested. (714) 445-4950.

DIVORCE WORKSHOP

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church of Newport Beach will offer a divorce

recovery workshop from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through March 21 at 600

St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. $25. Preregistration should be completed

by Tuesday or $30 at the door. (949) 574-2214.

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.

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.

* 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.