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St. Mark Presbyterian Church invites the community to A Day for Contemplation and Compassion on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. According to St. Mark Elder Deborah Mayhew, the retreat day is designed to deepen one’s skills and capacities for compassionate living. “We...

“Two words that break my heart regarding prison inmates are unwanted and unworthy,” said Lauri, head of the Prison Ministry at Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Lauri asked that her last name not be used. “God does not consider these people unwanted or unworthy. Through our ministry...

Last week, Becky Tirabassi, Newport Beach pastor and author of many books on prayer, traveled to Washington D.C. to be the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan introduced her, and she opened the session of the House by praying for...

SoulCycle in Newport Beach recently hosted 60 participants in the A21 Freedom Ride. They rode stationary bikes to the beat of music as they learned about modern day slavery and supported A21 in its vision of abolishing human trafficking in the 21st century. They also raised over...

The Multifaith Alliance For Syrian Refugees held its first Orange County fundraiser recently at Temple Bat Yahm. “It went great,” explained Jackie Menter, member of OC Multifaith Alliance. “It was heartwarming to see the support. It was also very successful. We exceeded our...

Those invited to deliver an invocation before Newport Beach City Council meetings now have less restrictions that they have in the past. The city amended City Council Policy A-19 at the last city council meeting, effectively replacing the original resolution passed in 2004....

On the evening of Thursday, August 21, in 1879, 15 people claimed to see the same miraculous occurrence, and now over one million people make the pilgrimage to the village of Knock in Ireland every year in hopes of experiencing their own miracles. You have the opportunity to...

Christ Church by the Sea United Methodist, 1400 W. Balboa Blvd, Balboa. (949) 673-3805 / christbytheseanb.org. 4/16: Sunrise 6:30 a.m. at 14th St., 10 a.m. at church. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2150 Bonita Canyon Dr. (in the brick meetinghouse next to the...

“We are excited about our Grand Opening Celebration at all services March 18 and 19, and everything that is happening at St. Andrew’s,” explained Jon Batarse, Minister of Communications at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. “We want people in the community to know that our newly...

Jake Harriman, a Bronze Star recipient and founder of Nuru International, spoke to 350 middle school students, parents, and teachers at Mariners Christian School to kick off the school’s “Difference-Maker” chapel series. “It was wonderful,” said Ali Bray, Community Connections...

On your wedding day, did you vow “to love and to cherish, until death do us part”? Is cherish a word you talk about, or something you practice in your day to day marriage? No matter how long you have been married, or how strong your marriage is, or isn’t, Gary Thomas will provide...

What looks like a simple cardboard box filled with art supplies can help needy students tap into suppressed feelings, express emotions and begin to process them, share secrets and fears in a safe environment, and enjoy the freedom to be creative. Newport resident Jennifer Mathews...

Christ Church by the Sea United Methodist (1400 W. Balboa Blvd). Dec. 24: 7:30 p.m., Dec 25: 10 a.m. (949) 673-3805/ christbytheseanb.org  Community Church, Congregational (611 Heliotrope Ave.). Dec. 25: 10 a.m. (949)-644-7400/ cdmucc.org. Grace Fellowship Church (3170 Red Hill...

The congregation of St. James Anglican Church recently held a joyful 75th Anniversary service attended by over 230 people, followed by a celebration at the Pacific Club. “Today is a chance for us to reflect on our life together at St. James and God’s goodness, to look over the...

“From the time a baby is born until it is launched at 18 years old, 936 weeks have gone by” Jim Burns said at HomeWord’s recent Fall Benefit at the Newport Beach Country Club. “When you measure out life in weeks, it goes by so fast. The political system is not going to change...

“Today can be the day that you get back to your calling,” said Beth Moore to the 1,700 women who came to hear her recently at Mariners Church. “God is faithful. I don’t know what you’ve been through, but weave it together with all that God has done for you. Recount His blessings,...

“Foreign policy impacts individual’s lives and has moral implications for how we live, how we think our country should govern, and for what our country’s positions should be,” said Keith Carlson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Pacifica Christian High School. “We’re very...

“Every pastor needs a pastor they can trust,” said Newport resident Debbie Hogan.  “They have so much pressure on them to take care of others that they end up not taking care of themselves. They get burned out. They feel alone. If 1700 to 1800 pastors are leaving the church every...

“I grew up in a Christian home, and as I grew, my relationship with my father became difficult. I never seemed to please him,” explained Newport Beach resident Stuart Leigh, author of “The House and the Hedge.” “Things because even more stressed when my father moved out of the...

“We’re excited about encouraging and helping others live out their dreams and make a positive impact on the community,” explained Lance Skiles, mobilization director at Mariners Church. “Serve Tank came out of the Dream Event, and we set aside money to help those with really good...