St. Mark’s Hosting Domestic Violence Support Group

St. Mark Presbyterian Church will host the “Love Without Honor” domestic violence support group for women at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Monday. Women who have been mentally, physically, verbally, sexually or spiritually abused are encouraged to attend these free meetings. The church is at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 644-1341.

Michael E. Winstead will give the message “Walk the Talk” during a 10 a.m. World Communion Sunday service at Fullerton First United Methodist Church. There will also be time to unite new members with the church. The church is at 114 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. (714) 871-4115.

As part of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will hold a animal blessing service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Participants may bring their pets, a drawing or photo of the pet or a stuffed animal. The church is at 1221 S.E. Wass St., Tustin. (714) 544-3141.

St. Norbert Catholic Church will have its “Turning the Century” Oktoberfest celebration from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, and continuing from noon to 11 p.m. Oct. 9 and 1 to 9 p.m. Oct. 10. The event will feature food, games, rides and entertainment. The church is at 300 E. Taft Ave., Orange. (714) 637-4360.

Professor Nancy Heidebrecht of Fuller Seminary will lead a study on “Women in the Bible: The Rest of the Story” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 16 at Trinity United Presbyterian Church. Cost is $20. The church is at 13922 Prospect Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 544-7850.

Calvary Church of Santa Ana will host Avalon and Anointed in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15.50 and $17.50. On Friday at 6:30 p.m., the church will welcome speaker Roger Hanggi of Wycliffe Associates Bible translators. The church is at 1010 N. Tustin Ave, Tustin. (714) 973-4800.

A “Family Communications” series will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each Tuesday in October at St. Irenaeus Church. This week’s topic is healthy communication skills for couples. The church is at 5201 Evergreen Ave., Cypress. (714) 821-5531.

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa will host its “Puttin’ on the Ritz” mission auction and gourmet dinner at 6 p.m. Sunday. Formal wear is encouraged. Tickets are $12.50 per person or $30 for families. The church is at 420 W. 19th St. (949) 548-7727.

Rabbi Lawrence Goldmark will lead study on Torah and spirituality from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at Temple Beth Ohr. The classes are free. The temple is at Rosecrans Ave., La Mirada. (714) 521-6765.

The Center for Spiritual Development will present “What Is Spiritual Direction?” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. A donation of $20 is suggested. The center is at 434 S. Batavia St., Orange. (714) 744-3175.

Don Henderson, senior minister of Golden Circle Church of Religious Science, will honor the graduates of the education programs at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. The church provides child care, junior church and a youth program. The church is at 600 Golden Circle Drive, Santa Ana. (714) 541-3365.

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