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Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, attention: Mike

Swanson, religion editor; fax to (949) 646-4170; or send e-mail to

dailypilot@latimes.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CAPPELLA CANTORUM

Cappella Cantorum, the young adult choir of St. John Vianney

Chapel, is beginning its fifth year. The choir is open to students in

grades six through 12. It provides active faith participation for

teens during their high school years. Participation includes singing

at mass regularly and at special events. Rehearsals are from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Chapel at 314 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.

Younger children are invited to join. For more information, contact

Nancy Kelly, director at (949) 673-4595.

ADVENT MONASTIC DAY

Abbot Francis Benedict, O.S.B., from St. Andrew’s Abbey in

Valyermo will lead an Advent Monastic Day from 8:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Dec.

4 at Our Lady Queen of Angels, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach.

The event will include a Mass, discussions and meditation. There is

no charge, but participants are asked to bring salad, cheese and

crackers, bread and butter, or dessert to share for lunch. For

information, call (949) 219-1408.

SHABBAT DISCUSSION

“Celebrations -- Shabbat 101,” will be a special discussion of

Shabbat traditions and observance designed for young families. The

session will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011

Camelback Street, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

TU B’SHVAT SEDER

The Women of Temple Bat Yahm will hold a special Tu B’Shvat Seder

at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

WORKSHOPS

BAHAI FIRESIDES

Members of the Bahai faith hold informal public discussions on

spiritual topics at 11:30 a.m. the last Sunday of the month. The

talks include brunch or dinner. Also, interfaith devotional meetings

will be held the last Saturday evening of the month. Call for

locations: (949) 760-5360 for Sunday meeting, and (949) 646-6328 for

Saturday devotionals.

ZEN 101

The Zen Center of Orange County offers an introduction to Zen

workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. the first weekend of every month, typically

on a Sunday, at 120 E. 18th St., Costa Mesa. The cost is $60. (949)

722-7818, https://www.zcoc.org.

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. Information: (949) 760-5444.

DREAM ON

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

Newport Beach holds a dream analysis group from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays

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

MEDITATION LESSONS

A free lectio divina meditation group meeting is 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. The Christian Meditation Group

meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at the center. The format

includes two periods of meditation with some instruction on how to

meditate, a talk and a discussion. Information: (949) 219-1408.

WEEKLY EVENTS

CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible study called “How to Become a

Contagious Christian” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays at 377 W.

Wilson St., No. 15, Costa Mesa. All are welcome to come and meet new

friends. Information: (949) 722-7498.

CHRISTIAN FAMILY

CHURCH SERVICES

Pastor Hein Austin conducts church services where you can make new

friends, enjoy upbeat music and hear positive practical messages at 2

p.m. every Sunday at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information:

(949) 722-7498, https://www.cfcinternational.org.

SHABBAT SERVICES

Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach has a new schedule for weekly

Shabbat services. On the first and third Fridays of the month,

services will begin at 6 p.m. The third Friday is a catered Shabbat

dinner of chicken, baked potato, salad, challah and wine after

services. The cost will be $12 for adults and $5 for children. Paid

reservations are required by the Wednesday before the dinner. For the

second, fourth and fifth Fridays, services begin at 8 p.m. All

services are conducted by Rabbi Mark Miller, Rabbi Rayna Gevurtz and

Cantor Jonathan Grant. Information: (949) 644-1999.

MYSTICAL AND SPIRITUAL

The Sparks of Truth, a metaphysical fellowship group hosted by

Rev. Dick Vallandigham, holds Sunday services every week at 10:30

a.m. at 2482 Newport Blvd., Suite 3, Costa Mesa. Information: (949)

548-5232.

WOMEN MANAGEMENT MEETING BIBLE STUDY

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian

Church hosts a weekly Bible study. The meetings begin beginning at

7 a.m. in the

Stewart Lounge chapel in the administration building. The church

is located at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

574-2235.