Faith Calendar

SPECIAL EVENTSSHABBAT DINNER

Temple Bat Yahm plans to hold its monthly Shabbat Dinner Friday. Chicken,

baked potato, salad, challah and wine are on the menu. The evening begins

with appetizers at 6:15 p.m. The cost is $10, $5 for children 10 and

under. Reservations must be made by Wednesday. Temple Bat Yahm is at 1011

Camelback St., Newport Beach. Call (949) 644-1999 for information.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

NEW THOUGHT WORKSHOPS

The New Thought Community Church is putting on a series of workshops. The

Rev. Gail Miller will speak today from 10 a.m. to noon on developing

creativity. The Rev. Bob Pulliam will speak Aug. 21 on the importance of

dreams. Call (949) 646-3199 for more information.

TEMPLE ISAIAH NEW SEMESTER

The Hebrew/Religious School of Temple Isaiah will begin a new semester

Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. Enrollment is now open and interested parents who want

to give their children a Jewish education are invited to sign up. For

more information or to sign up, call (949) 548-6900.

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.

OLD TESTAMENT ARCHAEOLOGY

Newport Mesa Irvine Interfaith Council will hold a program focusing on

Old Testament Archaeology on Sept. 8 at noon at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Church. The lecture, by Nancy Heidelbrecht, is part of a luncheon series.

Lunch reservations are $5. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is at 1441 W.

Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. For reservations or more information, call

(949) 660-8665 ext. 3.

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 will host 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.

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.

CAREER NETWORK MEETING

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church hosts this meeting for the unemployed.

The next meeting will be Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Stewart

Lounge. The free meeting will feature Greg Smith of Smith Career

Counseling, who will speak on “Interviews That Get Job Offers.” St.

Andrew’s is at 600 St. Andrews Road, Newport Beach. For more information,

call (949) 574-2239.

BIBLE STUDY

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

of God’s word, as well as food, fun and fellowship at 7:30 p.m. every

Friday. All ages welcome. Call James at 650-2589 for more information.

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. Call Ester

Behnam at 640-6213 or Kathy Townsend at 551-5339 for more information.

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. every

Friday 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. Call (949) 759-0999 for directions and more

information.

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 Friday nights at 8 p.m. 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.