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SPECIAL EVENTS

WORLD MISSION MONTH

As part of its Worldwide Mission Month, First Presbyterian Church

of Garden Grove is hosting Rev. Don Oliver who will be preaching

about his recent trip to Limuru Presbytery, a partner in ministry

with Los Ranchos Presbytery at 9:30 a.m. July 31 at the Chaplain at

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach.

TAMMUZ

The Women of Temple Bat Yahm will celebrate the arrival of the

month of Tammuz on July 14 from 7:15 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the temple,

1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

RUMMAGE SALE

A rummage sale, sponsored by the Women of Temple Bat Yahm, will be

held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 17 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011

Camelback St., Newport Beach. People interested in donating baby

items, toys, housewares or clothing should contact Helene Jacobs at

(714) 641-8234.

CAMP YAHM YAHM

The summer Preschool Camp will begin June 27 at Temple Bat Yahm,

1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-6563.

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 12 p.m. at 3100 Pacific View Dr., Corona del Mar.

Information: (949) 644-2617.

CAPPELLA CANTORUM

Cappella Cantorum, the young adult choir of St. John Vianney

Chapel, is beginning its fifth year. The choir is open to students in

grades six through 12. It provides active faith participation for

teens during their high school years. Participation includes singing

at mass regularly and at special events. Rehearsals are from 11 a.m.

to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Chapel at 314 Marine Ave., Balboa Island.

Younger children are invited to join. For more information, contact

Nancy Kelly, director at (949) 673-4595.

The Women of Temple Bat Yahm will hold a special Tu B’Shvat Seder

at 6 p.m. Jan. 26 at Temple Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport

Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

WORKSHOPS

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, https://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

INTRO TO TALMUD

No special background is required. It is taught by Rabbinic Intern

Dr. Gershon Zylberman and is 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 Rabbi Rayna Gevurtz and Rabbinic Intern Dr.

Gershon Zylberman. 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 10:30 a.m. at Temple Bat

Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949) 644-1999.

BEGINNING HEBREW FOR ADULTS

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 p.m. 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.

SHABBAT SERVICES

Temple Bat Yahm in Newport Beach has a new schedule for weekly

Shabbat services. On the first and third Fridays of the month,

services will begin at 6 p.m. The third Friday is a catered Shabbat

dinner of chicken, baked potato, salad, challah and wine after

services. The cost will be $12 for adults and $5 for children. Paid

reservations are required by the Wednesday before the dinner. For the

second, fourth and fifth Fridays, services begin at 8 p.m. All

services are conducted by Rabbi Mark Miller, Rabbi Rayna Gevurtz and

Cantor Jonathan Grant. Information: (949) 644-1999.

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. Information: (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.

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.

TORAH STUDY AND MINYAN

Torah study and minyan are held at 9 a.m. every Saturday at Temple

Bat Yahm, 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Information: (949)

644-1999.