* FAITH CALENDAR runs periodically in the...

* FAITH CALENDAR runs periodically in the Daily Pilot. 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,

1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, attention: Lindsay

Sandham, News Assistant; fax to (949) 646-4170; or send e-mail to

lindsay.sandham@latimes.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

WORLDWIDE MISSION MONTH

As part of its Worldwide Mission Month, First Presbyterian Church

of Garden Grove is hosting Rev. Don Oliver who will be preaching

about his recent trip to Limuru Presbytery, a partner in ministry

with Los Ranchos Presbytery at 9:30 a.m. July 31 at the Chaplain at

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach.

“GUESTS WELCOME” SHABBAT BARBECUE

A special “Guests Welcome” Shabbat barbecue dinner following the 6

p.m. service, for families interested in learning more about the

temple, will be held Aug. 5 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

“FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY”

The Center for Spiritual Discovery in Costa Mesa invites everyone

to attend “Friendship Sunday,” a special celebration of friends and

family on the third Sunday of each month. Pastor Jim Turrell delivers

a timely message of love and peace. Lively music such as jazz, pop

and blues is always performed by professional musicians and singers.

Services start at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Toddler care is available

at both services. The Center for Spiritual Discovery is located at

2850 Mesa Verde Drive East, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-7399.

NOON TESTIMONY MEETINGS

Join members of the Second Church of Christ Scientist for their

monthly noon testimony meetings, held the first Wednesday of every

month at 12 p.m. at 3100 Pacific View Dr., Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 644-2617.

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.

SHABBAT DINNER

There will be a special Shabbat dinner following the 6 p.m.

service every Friday night in August at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011

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

“MACCABIAH DAY”

A day of sports, games and academic competition will be held on

Dec. 18 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach.

Information: (949) 644-1999.

MUSICAL FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE

A special musical family Shabbat service will be held outdoors in

the Warsaw Amphitheater at 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011

Camelback St., Newport Beach. Services will be led by Rabbi Mark S.

Miller, Cantor Jonathan Grant and Rabbinic Assistant Corie Yutkin.

Following services there will be a family barbecue. Information:

(949) 644-1999.

“DARROW”

Gary L. Anderson, one of the country’s foremost portrayers of

Clarence Darrow, will be bringing his Darrow portrayal to Orange

County for performances at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Orange

Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa.

Advance tickets are $15. Tickets at the door are $20. Information:

(714) 360-0154 or https://www.ocuuc.org.

“Celebrations -- Shabbat 101”

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.

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, 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 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

as a stimulus. The group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at

the center. Information: (949) 219-1408.