The Glory of Christmas. Crystal Cathedral, 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, $20-$45 • crystalcathedral.org, 1-877-54-GLORY

JAN 4 • SUNDAY

Prayer. 6pm, Lake Murray Church, 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 698-0078

JAN 6 • TUESDAY

“Are You In Need of a Big Fat Greek Miracle?” by Dr. Nick Yphanties. Intro to 11-week healthy living & weight loss class starting Jan. 13. 7pm, Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido, free • healthsteward.com, (760) 420-2251

JAN 6-9 • TUE-FRI

San Diego Holy Spirit Conference with Dr. Mark T. Barclay. Life Christian Church, 620 S Andreason Dr., Escondido • lifechristianchurch.com, (760) 480-6233

JAN 7 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists moderated by Dr. Don Welch on "Understanding Affairs" with Dr. Marcial Felan, Gary Cundiff, Aaron Reinicke, and Rebecca Carter. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

JAN 8 • THURSDAY

Adoption Information Session. 6-8pm, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

Women In Christian Media Regional Connection with Dinner with special guests Gretchen Schuller Penner, Deanna Ramsay and Emcee Marcia Ramsland. 6-9pm, Handlery Hotel & Resort, Crystal Ballroom, San Diego, $30-$40 • register by Jan. 6 • WomenInChristianMedia.org, (858) 217-6320

“Learning to Live, Learning to Love” Life Skills Classes begin. Continues Thursdays. Presented by Life Skills San Diego. 6-9pm, La Jolla Christian Fellowship, 627 Genter St., cost varies • LifeSkillsSanDiego.com, (858) 722-1881

San Diego Evening Aglow with special guests Caz & Daphne Taylor. 6:30pm, Fellowship Center, San Diego First Assembly, 8404 Phyllis Pl. • (619) 226-2342

JAN 10 • SATURDAY

Men’s Ministry Breakfast Meeting with special guest Stretch Suba. 8am, Canyon View Church of Christ, 4292 Balboa Ave., San Diego, free • RSVP canyonview.org, (858) 273-5140

Adoption Information Session. 9-11am, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

“New Year, New Song” San Diego Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Kathy Pjontek and Rebecca Hawkings. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries. 11:30am-1pm, Handlery Hotel and Resort, San Diego, $22 • RSVP (619) 229-9945

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: Date Night & DVD Seminar. 7pm, Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita • (619) 479-8208

WannaDance! Christian Dance Club, includes dance lesson. 7-11pm, German American Society, 1017 S Mollison, El Cajon • SanDiegoWannaDance.com

JAN 13 • TUESDAY

Perspectives on Science with Dr. Leanne Jones. Dinner and discussion for local science educators. 4:30pm, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego • pointloma.edu/Biology/PerspectivesOnScience.htm

Rancho Jireh Foster Parent Information Night. 6:30-8pm, Sonrise Community Church, 8805 N. Magnolia Ave., Santee • (619) 692-0047

JAN 17 • SATURDAY

2009 California Gospel Showcase: Red Carpet Affair with guests including Voices of the Word, Ezzra, Emmanuel, Hope Washington, Kingdom Travelers, Michelle McKenzie, San Diego Multicultural Community Choir, Van Goss, Minister Richard Riley and more. 5pm, Cross Word Christian Church, 14950 Riverside Dr., Riverside, free • (951) 824-9264

JAN 18 • SUNDAY

Grand Re-Opening Celebration & Sanctity of Human Life Sunday Open House. East County Pregnancy Care Clinic, 677 S. Magnolia Ave., El Cajon • ecpcc.org, (619) 442-4357

Prayer. 6pm, Lake Murray Church, 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 698-0078

Fireflight in concert. 7pm, Calvary Chapel of Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, $12-$20 • calvaryoceanside.org, (760) 754-1234

JAN 19 • MONDAY

“A New Year’s to Remember” San Marcos-Vista Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guest Susan Anderson. Sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries and Christian Women’s Club. 11:30am, Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr., San Marcos, $16 • RSVP by Jan. 15 (760) 432-0772

JAN 20 • TUESDAY

Encountering the World of Islam. 12 lesson course continues Tuesdays through Apr. 21. 6:30-9:30pm, Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • encounteringislam.org, (619) 440-7961

JAN 24 • SATURDAY

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: Date Night & DVD Seminar. 7pm, Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita • (619) 479-8208

JAN 25 • SUNDAY

Keyboard Series featuring Victor Fields. 2:30pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, $12-$15 • pointloma.edu, (619) 849-2325

Messianic Concert by Luz Goldhagen. 2:30pm, College Lutheran Church, 6650 Montezuma Rd., San Diego • luzmessianicmusic.bravehost.com, (858) 366-2088

JAN 28 • WEDNESDAY

Super Parenting to the Rescue with special guests Kent & Robin Kraning. 6:30-8:30pm, Coronado Coffee, 550 F Ave., $12 • (619) 435-0881

JAN 31 • SATURDAY

“Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti” with authors Bill & Pam Farrel. 8am-12pm, Murphy Canyon Chapel, 3200 Santo Rd., San Diego, free • (858) 444-4405

Jazz at the Point. Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, $12-$15 • pointloma.edu, (619) 849-2325

FEB 1 • SUNDAY

Faculty Recital featuring Juliette Singler. 2pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, free • pointloma.edu

FEB 2 • MONDAY

“Entering God’s Rest” Biblically resolving family-of-origin issues, 8 week study by Generational Crossroads. 6:30pm, Cloud 9 Worship Center, 8498 Paseo Inglesia, $100 • RSVP generationalcrossroads.org, (619) 284-8569

FEB 7 • SATURDAY

Adoption Information Session. 9-11am, Family Connections Christian Adoptions, 2191 El Camino Real, Ste. 202, Oceanside, free • fcadoptions.org, (760) 966-0531

WannaDance! Christian Dance Club, includes dance lesson. 7-11pm, German American Society, 1017 S Mollison, El Cajon • SanDiegoWannaDance.com

FEB 10 • TUESDAY

Perspectives on Science with Dr. Martin Yanofsky. Dinner and discussion for local science educators. 4:30pm, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego • pointloma.edu/Biology/PerspectivesOnScience.htm

Rancho Jireh Foster Parent Information Night. 6:30-8pm, Horizon Christian Fellowship, 5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., San Diego • (619) 692-0047

Keyboard Series featuring William Chapman Nyaho. 7:30pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, free • pointloma.edu

FEB 10-13 •  TUE-FRI

National Pastors Convention with special guests including Bill Hybels, Efrem Smith, Dr. Chris Wright, Rob Bell, Shane Claiborne, Will Willimon, J.P. Moreland, Kendall Payne, Tommy Walker and many more. Town & Country Resort, San Diego, costs vary • zondervan.com, 1-888-346-4179

FEB 11 • WEDNESDAY

Bible Across America. Location TBD • bibleacrossamerica.com

Divorce Care workshop begins, 13 week program. 6:30-8:30pm, College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego, $15 • (619) 582-7222 x301

FEB 12 • THURSDAY

Lincoln Portrait: An orchestral work by Copland. 7:30pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego • pointloma.edu, (619) 849-2325

FEB 13 • FRIDAY

Katinas in concert. 7pm, Calvary Chapel of Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, $15-$20 • calvaryoceanside.org, (760) 754-1234

FEB 13-15 • FRI-SUN

Yeshua ’09 Messianic Jewish Alliance of America Southwest Regional Conference with special guest Paul Wilbur. Hyatt Regency Hotel, Irvine, $15 • mjaa.org, 1-800-225-6522

FEB 27 • FRIDAY

Concert Band Spring Concert. 7:30pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, free • pointloma.edu

FEB 28 • SATURDAY

“Religious Liberty: Current Treats to Faith and Family” Concerned Women of America of California State Conference with speakers Prof. Joshua Lingel, Sophia Marsh-Ochsner, James Horn, Jack Thompson, Rob Tyler, and Brad Dacus. 8am-5pm, Pasadena Hilton Hotel, $89-$115 • RSVP ca.cwfa.org, (626) 227-4266

MAR 3 • TUESDAY

“Hello Love” Tour featuring Chris Tomlin with Israel Houghton and New Breed. Sponsored by Celebration Concerts. 7pm, The Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, price TBA • christomlin.com, 1-877-840-0457

MAR 17 • TUESDAY

Perspectives on Science with Dr. Lisa Ballance. Dinner and discussion for local science educators. 4:30pm, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego • pointloma.edu/Biology/PerspectivesOnScience.htm

MAR 19-21 • THU-SAT

Joyce Meyer Conference with worship by Delirious? Long Beach Arena, free • joycemeyer.org/counferencetour

MAR 24 • TUESDAY

Piano Series featuring Solon Pierce. 7:30pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, $12-$15 • pointloma.edu, (619) 849-2325

MAR 26 • THURSDAY

The Rock & Worship Roadshow featuring Mercy Me, Jeremy Camp, Hawk Nelson, Tenth Avenue North and Addison Road. 7pm, Citizens Arena, 4400 E Ontario Center Pkwy., Ontario, $10 • therockandworshiproadshow.com

MAR 28 • SATURDAY

Point Loma Singers Chamber Choir Festival Concert. 7:30pm, Crill Performance Hall, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, free • pointloma.edu

APR 22-24 • WED-FRI

Catalyst West Coast featuring speakers Andy Stanley, Erwin McManus, Brian Houston, Craig Groeschel, Jud White, Perry Noble, Francis Chan, Guy Kawaski, Nick Vujicic, Catherine Rohr and music by Hillsong United. Mariners Church, 5001 Newport Coast Dr., Irvine, $249-$289 • catalystwestcoast.com, 1-888-334-6569

APR 24 • FRIDAY

Point of Grace in concert. 7pm, Cornerstone Community Church, 34570 Monte Vista Dr., Wildomar, $15-$25 • (951) 302-7597, (951) 302-7609

APR 24-25 • FRI-SAT

57th Annual GLASS Convention with speakers including Nick Vujicic, Pastor Tom Givins, Dr. Jesse Miranda, Dr. La Verne Tolbert, Dr. Arlene Kaiser and Pastor JP Jones. Presented by Christian Ministries Training Association. Pasadena Convention Center • cmtaconvention.org

MAY 5 • TUESDAY

Perspectives on Science with Dr. Clifford Kubiak. Dinner and discussion for local science educators. 4:30pm, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego • pointloma.edu/Biology/PerspectivesOnScience.htm

MAY 13-15 • WED-FRI

Worship Facilities Conference & Expo. Long Beach Convention Center • wfxweb.com

MAY 22-24 • FRI-SUN

Spirit West Coast Del Mar featuring Mercy Me, TobyMac, Kutless, Lincoln Brewster, Todd Agnew, BarlowGirl, Phil Wickham and many more. Del Mar Fairgrounds • delmar.spiritwestcoast.org, (831) 443-5399

JUN 4 • TUESDAY

Perspectives on Science with Dr. Ralph Greenspan. Dinner and discussion for local science educators. 4:30pm, Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego • pointloma.edu/Biology/PerspectivesOnScience.htm