FAITH CALENDAR

SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

New Thought Christian Church will present Saturday workshops every

month from 10 a.m. to noon. A session today will be about healing energy,

led by the Rev. Richard Vallandigham. On July 27, Rich Meyer will speak

about Steps of Fulfillment. The church is at 1929 Tustin Ave., Costa

Mesa. (949) 646-3199.

STARLIGHT NIGHT

The Presbyterian Church of the Covenant will hold “Starlight,” a

Sunday evening celebration, at 6:30 p.m. July 28 at 2850 Fairview Road,

Costa Mesa. The evening will include praise songs, worship and prayer.

(714) 557-3340.

COUNTRY STYLE

Orange County cowboy Jeff Pearson will perform at Presbyterian Church

of the Covenant on Aug. 4. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa

Mesa. Call for times. (714) 557-3340.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The Lighthouse in Costa Mesa will hold a Vacation Bible School on the

theme “Faith Mountain” from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 12-16 at the church, 1885

Anaheim St., Costa Mesa. The school is for children 3 to sixth grade.

Registration will be at 6 p.m. (714) 775-1412 or (949) 548-7161.

BROWN BAG MUSICALS

The Senior Ministry of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

will present a series of Brown Bag Musicals this summer at the parish

patio, 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. On Aug. 14, Hi Hope will be featured. The concert starts at noon. Free. (949) 644-0463.

WORKSHOPS

MASTER MIND

New Thought Community Church will present Master Mind, a group for

those wanting to “manifest good” in their daily life, at 7:30 p.m. every

Friday at 1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa. (949) 646-3199.

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

NEW GROUPS

Jewish Family Service of Orange County has formed a bereavement

support group to meet at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and a Challenge of Change

support group at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Both groups will meet at Temple Judea

in Laguna Hills, 24512 Moulton Parkway. The service is also forming a

parenting support group to meet the first and third Mondays of each

month at 10 a.m. at the Jewish Federation Campus, 250 E. Baker St., Suite

G, Costa Mesa. Preregistration required. (714) 445-4950.

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.

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.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

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

will meet 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. On July 24, Art McIntosh will speak on “God’s Special

Call on America.” $2.50 at the door. (949) 631-2880.

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.

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.

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.