Faith Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTS

MEETINGS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts an ongoing series of Thursday

evening meetings for the unemployed, with speakers on various subjects.

The meetings are free and open to the public. St. Andrew’s is at 600 St.

Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 574-2239.

WALK FOR PEACE

The Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council will hold its fifth annual

Walk for Peace at 10 a.m. today, starting from Triangle Square. For more

information, call (949) 660-8665.

ISLAND MUSIC

Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church hosts an evening show of steel

drum music by “PANic All Stars” at 5 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation is

$8. The church is at 1259 Victoria St., Costa Mesa. For more information,

call (714) 639-9301.

JOHN WAYNE IMPERSONATOR

Internationally known John Wayne impersonator Gene Howard will speak at

Liberty Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Sept. 26. He will recite poems and give

a talk titled “Freedom and Sacrifice” while decked out in cowboy regalia.

The talk is free. The church is at 1000 Bison Ave., Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 760-5444.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

PERSONAL, COUPLE AND FAMILY COUNSELING

Jewish Family Services holds private sessions where individuals can

discuss issues and problems, and work on alleviating stress and finding

solutions to life problems. For dates, times, fees or other information,

call (714) 445-4950.

ADULTS MOLESTED AS CHILDREN SUPPORT GROUP

For adults dealing with past sexual abuse, topics include developing safe

relationships, managing anger, overcoming the victim role and healing the

shame of sexual abuse. Hosted by Jewish Family Services. For dates,

times, fees or other information, call (714) 445-4950.

BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP

For adults in all stages of loss of a loved one. The group helps

participants to share experiences, receive support and learn ways to

manage feelings of sadness and loss. Hosted by Jewish Family Services.

For dates, times, fees or other information, call (714) 445-4950.

YOU AND YOUR AGING PARENT

Jewish Family Services hosts sessions for adult children who carry some

responsibility for the care of aging parents. The group addresses issues

of communication and relationships with aging parents, finding resources,

defining responsibilities and managing problems. For dates, times, fees

or other information, call (714) 445-4950.

NEW THOUGHT WORKSHOPS

New Thought Community Church hosts a variety of workshops from 10 a.m. to

noon Saturdays. Juanella Evans and the Rev. Gail Miller will speak today

on the topic “Ask Your Angel.” The workshops are free, and are held at

1929 Tustin Ave., Costa Mesa. For more information, call (949) 646-3199.

DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church will host six Thursday evening meetings

for people recovering from divorce, beginning this Thursday. The cost for

the classes, which will run through Oct. 28, is $30. St. Andrew’s is at

600 St. Andrew’s Road, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949)

574-2214.

RE-MEMBERING GROUP

Our Lady Queen of Angels hosts a series of meetings on Sunday evenings

for Catholics who feel spiritually homeless. The Sept. 26 meeting

features Father Vincent Gilmore, parish priest of OLQA. The event is at

6:15 p.m. at the parish center, 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For

more information, call (949) 548-3844.

WEEKLY EVENTS

QUAKER MEETING

The Orange County Friends, a Quaker group, holds meetings Sundays at 10

a.m at the Whittier Law School at 3333 N. Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa. For

more information, call (949) 786 7691.

BIBLE STUDY

His Disciples Fellowship in Costa Mesa invites the community for a study

of God’s word, food, fun and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. Fridays. All ages

welcome. For more information, call James at 650-2589.

KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY

On Mondays, people of diverse backgrounds and different churches gather

at St. Mark Presbyterian Church to pursue a one-on-one relationship with

God. The One Heart Christian Meditation group teaches and practices the

spiritual steps that can make that intimacy a daily reality. It meets

from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. For more

information, call Ester Behnam at 640-6213 or Kathy Townsend at 551-5339.

PARADIGM SHIFT

The Newport Beach Bahai community allows participants to hear and

experience Paradigm Shift: A New Way -- A New World at 7:30 p.m. Fridays

at a private residence in Corona del Mar. Together, they explore such

questions as: Can racism and prejudice be eliminated? What is the new

world order? Can conflicts be resolved without force? Are women and men

equal? What’s the spiritual solution to our economic problems? Music and

food are included. For more information and directions, call 759-0999.

SERMONS

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Sunday worship is at 9:15 a.m. at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church, 798

Dover Drive, Newport Beach. For more information, call (949) 646-7082.

SHABBAT SERVICES

Shabbat services will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays by Rabbi Mark S.

Miller and cantor Jonathan Grant at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Family Shabbat services will be presented at 6 p.m. the

first Friday of the month. Prospective members are welcome. For more

information, call (949) 644-1999.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH SERVICES

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 3233 Pacific View Drive,

Corona del Mar, presents Sunday Eucharist at 8 a.m. and evening Eucharist

at 5 p.m. at the church. For more information, call 644-0463.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

The Rev. Richard Ewing will present Sunday service at 10 a.m. at the

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa, 420 W. 19th St. Child care

and Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, call

548-7727.

HOLY COMMUNION

St. James Episcopal Church, 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach, offers a noon

service every Wednesday with Holy Communion. For more information, call

675-0210.

* Is your church or place of worship planning a special event? Is so,

send the typed information to the Daily Pilot, 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa

92627, attn: Nancy Cheever, religion editor, or fax it to (949)

646-4170. Information should be sent at least two weeks prior to the

event date.