FAITH CALENDAR

SPECIAL EVENTS

VISIONS FOR PRISONS

Visions for Prisons, a Costa Mesa-based nonprofit volunteer organization,

will hold a fund-raising event at 6 p.m. Saturday at Costa Mesa Church of

Religious Science, 2850 Mesa Verde Drive, Costa Mesa. The event is free.

Information: (714) 754-7399.

RE-MEMBERING GROUP MEETS

Our Lady Queen of Angels will host a Re-Membering support group at 6:15

p.m. Sunday for people who have feelings of hurt and resentment about

their pasts. There is no charge to attend. The church is at 2046 Mar

Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 548-3844.

SINGLES SHABBAT SERVICE

The Jewish Community Center will host an evening of services, a Shabbat

dinner and casual conversation for singles at 6:30 p.m. June 16 at 250 E.

Baker St., Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 755-0304, Ext. 115.

SH/ WEEKLY EVENTS

CHANCEL CHOIR PERFORMANCES

The Chancel Choir performs at Newport Harbor Lutheran Church at 9:15 a.m.

Sundays. Confirmation and adult education sessions are held at 10:30 a.m.

The church is at 798 Dover Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949)

548-3631.

HEALING SUPPORT GROUP

Jewish Family Services of Orange County sponsors an ongoing Jewish

healing support group for people who suffer from chronic illness. The

support group’s purpose is to provide participants with emotional and

spiritual support to help manage the effect illnesses have on people’s

lives. The group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Jewish Family Services, 250

E. Baker St., Suite G., Costa Mesa. The meetings are free.

Preregistration is required. Information: (714) 445-4950.

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. The group is $5 or donations. Information: (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.

Prices and information: (949) 646-3199.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP GROUP

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

from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays in Dierenfield Hall at St. Andrew’s, 600 St.

Andrews Road, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 574-2239.

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. Information: (714) 557-3340.

DID GOD DESIGN THE UNIVERSE?

Christ Lutheran Church is holding an eight-week series of discussions on

“signs of intelligent design” in the universe. The free meetings are from

6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the church, 760 Victoria St., Costa Mesa, Room

112. Information: (949) 645-8381.

CHILDREN OF OUR LORD

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant presents Children of Our Lord, a

weekly Thursday evening program for children in first through fifth

grades. Games, a speaker and dinner are included for a $2 donation. The

church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 557-3340.