FAITH CALENDAR

A TASTE OF TEMPLE BAT YAHM

On Aug. 25, Temple Bat Yahm will hold Shabbat services at 6 p.m. and will follow with “A Taste of Temple Bat Yahm,” with food and fellowship. Call (949) 644-1999.

WORKSHOPS

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 3100 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Information: (949) 644-2617.

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 jazz, pop and blues music is always performed by professional musicians and singers. Services start at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., and toddler care is available. The center is at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 754-7399.

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, 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

INTRODUCTION TO TALMUD

No special background is required for this workshop, taught by Rabbinic intern Dr. Gershon Zylberman and offered every Sunday morning from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

TORAH AND BAGELS

Sessions are led by Rabbinic assistant Corie Yutkin. No special background is required. Torah studying is held every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

SATURDAY MINYAN

Saturday Minyan is held each week at 10:40 a.m. and is followed by a potluck Shabbat lunch at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

HEBREW FOR BEGINNERS

Guests are welcome, and no prior Hebrew is required. Lessons are taught every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN

Pastor Hein Austin leads a Bible study called “How to Become a Contagious Christian” from 7 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.

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.

RE-MEMBERING GROUP

Our Lady Queen of Angels holds a re-membering group at 6:15 p.m. every other Sunday at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. The parish center is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 548-3844.

BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church holds its Men’s Fellowship Breakfast at 7 a.m. on the second, third and fourth Thursdays of each month at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. Free. For more information, call (949) 644-0463.

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST

The Men’s Fellowship Breakfast of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays in Dierenfield Hall, 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. $2.50 at the door. Information: (949) 631-2880.

FRIDAY GROUP

Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach holds weekly Friday night services at 8 p.m. with a fellowship hour and refreshments afterward at 2401 Irvine Ave., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 548-6900.

MUSIC MONDAYS

Children of preschool age and older are invited to participate in a program in which they will learn to sing, learn about rhythm instruments and learn about movement, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Monday at 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1341, www.stmarkpresbyterian.org.

HEBREW CLASSES

A beginning adult Hebrew class is offered from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, and an intermediate class is held from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. The classes are taught by David Zarnow. Information: (949) 644-1999.

WEEKLY KIDS PROGRAM

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant presents “Children of Our Lord,” a weekly Thursday evening program for first- through fifth-graders. Games, a speaker and dinner are included for a $2 donation. The church is at 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 557-3340.

COMMUNITY BASKETBALL

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa hosts community basketball from 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at 420 W. 19th St., Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 548-7727.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa hosts Parents’ Night Out from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month at 420 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa. Parents must drop off and pick up their own children. The cost is $5 per child. For more information, call (949) 548-7727.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIPS

New Dawn of Orange County House Church offers weekly house fellowships services from 7 to 9 p.m. at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar. For more information, call (949) 640-1745.