“Telling the Truth: Prospects for a Just Peace in Palestine & Israel” with speakers including Rev. Dr. Naim Ateek, Jerry Levin, Dr. Landrum Bolling, Dr. Jeff Halper, Anna Baltzer, and Dr. Mubarak Awad. Presented by Friends of Sabeel – North America. Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, San Diego • fosna.org

JUN 27-29 • FRI-SUN

Somebody Loves You Los Angeles Crusade with Pastor Raul Ries and special guests including Salvador & Jaci Velasquez. L.A. Convention Center • somebodylovesyou.org, (909) 859-6599

JUN 28 • SATURDAY

Fourth Annual Gospel Festival featuring Tye Tribbett & Byron Cage and others, during the San Diego County Fair. Del Mar Fairgrounds, free with fair admission • sdfair.com/fair, (858) 755-1161

The Ushering: A Worship Music Experience featuring Soul Vox. 6:30pm, El Cajon Church of The Nazarene, 1123 N Mollison Ave., free • elcajonnazarene.org, (619) 444-9054

College Avenue Community Concert featuring the CABC Orchestra and other local musicians. To benefit military families through “Homefront San Diego.” 7:30pm, College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego, donations • cabc.org, (619) 582-7222

JUN 28-29 • SAT-SUN

“Celebrate America!” Patriotic presentation. Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

JUN 28-JUL 5 • SAT-FRI

Cruise the Mediterranean with New Life Ministries, featuring Steve Arterburn, Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, and music by Russ Lee • newlife.com, 1-888-518-7571

JUN 29 • SUNDAY

Celebrate Freedom Community Picnic to celebrate the military. 12:30-2pm, San Diego First Assembly Church, 8404 Phyllis Pl., $5 • sandiegofirst.com, (858) 560-1870

JUL 2 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists on "Healthy Confrontion in Marriage" with Jennifer Costanza, Dr. Marcial Felan, Mary Cipriani-Price, Gary Cundiff. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

JUL 3 • THURSDAY

San Diego Evening Aglow with special guest Valerie Wilson. 6:30pm, Fellowship Center, San Diego First Assembly, 8404 Phyllis Pl. • (619) 226-2342

JUL 4 • FRIDAY

Independence Day

Fourth of July Picnic & Potluck with games for kids. 12-4pm, Bible Missionary Fellowship, 8836 Prospect Ave., Santee • bmfib.com, (619) 890-7588

Potluck & Weenie Roast, followed by fireworks at Lake Murray (if possible). 6pm, Lake Murray Church, 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 698-0078

Fourth of July Pre-Fireworks Concert featuring Ben Owens, hosted by Bible Missionary Fellowship. 7-8pm, Santee Trolley Square Amphitheatre • bmfib.com, (619) 890-7588

JUL 5 • SATURDAY

Aglow North County Lighthouse with guest speaker Judge Earl Clampett, Jr. 10am-1pm, Hope United Methodist Church, 16550 Bernardo Heights Parkway, Rancho Bernardo, $6.50 • (858) 451-8668

Xtreme Saturday Biking Exhibition with special guests Vic Murphy and team of BMX athletes, followed by Xtreme Ice Creme Mixer. 4-5pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego, free • thechurchatrb.org, (858) 592-2434

JUL 6 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Dr. James MacDonald. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

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

JUL 6-10 • SUN-THU

“Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” Vacation Bible School. 6:30-8:30pm, Lighthouse Christian Church, 4700 Mesa Dr., Oceanside • register lightcc.org, (760) 726-0590 x18

JUL 7-11 • MON-FRI

“Super Hero Training Camp: More than Conquerors” Vacation Bible School. Calvary Chapel San Diego, 1771 E. Palomar St., Chula Vista • calvarysandiego.com, (619) 421-1100

“God’s Big Backyard” Vacation Bible School. Faith Bible Fellowship, 9971 Mission Gorge Road, Santee • fbfsc.org, (619) 596-0296

Waterworks Vacation Bible School. Rancho Vista Church, 1250 Olympic Pkwy., Chula Vista, $75 • ranchovistachurch.com, (619) 540-1221

Vacation Bible School for kids age 3 through entering 6th grade. 9am-12pm, Clairemont Christian Fellowship, 4570 Mt. Herbert Ave., San Diego • clairemontfellowship.com, (858) 278-2433

Adventure Park Vacation Bible School for kids preschool – 5th grade. 9am-12pm, Lakeside Community Presbyterian Church, 9908 Channel Rd., $25 • (619) 443-1021

Vacation Bible School for kids age 5 – middle school. 6-9pm, First Christian Church of National City, 1800 E. 17th St. • firstchristianchurchnationalcity.org, (619) 474-2254

JUL 8 • TUESDAY

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

JUL 10-20

“Senior Follies” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon, $17-$34 • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

JUL 10-12 • THU-SAT

Christian Home Educators Convention with special guests Michael Farris, Ken Ham, Gregg Harris, Kevin Swanson, Elizabeth Smith & J. Michael Smith. 8am-6pm, Long Beach Convention Center, costs vary • cheaofca.org, (562) 864-2432

JUL 11 • SUNDAY

Intercessory Prayer for the Muslims. 7pm, Lake Murray Church, 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 698-0078

JUL 11-13 • FRI-SUN

Celebrating “Wild at Heart” Men’s weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

Singles Safari Retreat for ages 19 to 91. Karaoke, dance lessons, rotational dinner dance, church service with Pastor John Kouri. Special guests Christian Comedian/Illusionist Ken Sands and speaker Warren Duffy. JW Marriott Resort, Palm Desert, $213+ • www.ChristianSinglesFunEvents.com,    (714) 210-3337

JUL 12 • SATURDAY

“Clear the Clutter” San Diego Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guest Nell Heard and organizational display by Bed, Bath & Beyond. 11:30am-1pm, Handlery Hotel & Resort, San Diego, $22 • RSVP (619) 427-9782

WannaDance! Christian Dance Club! Free dance lesson. 7pm, German American Society, 1017 S. Mollison, El Cajon, cover charge • SanDiegoWannaDance.com

Night of Comedy. 7pm, , Pathways Community Church, 9638 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee, $7-$10 • pathwayscommunitychurch.org, (619) 449-1269

JUL 13 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Ken Mansfield. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

JUL 14-18 • MON-FRI

Vacation Bible School for kids age 4-8th grade. 8:30am-12:30pm, Calvary Chapel Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, $15/kid or $30/family • calvaryoceanside.org, (760) 754-1234

School of Rock, for Junior High through College students interested in guitar, bass, keyboards or percussion. 9am-2pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego • register thechurchatrb.org/arts, (858) 592-2434 x310

Kidz Blast: Vacation Bible School featuring “Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything” for kids K-6th grade. 6-8:30pm, Gateway Church, 1280 N. Johnson Ave., El Cajon, free • gatewaychurchonline.com, (619) 440-1136

JUL 15-18 • TUE-FRI

Upward Sports Soccer Camp for kids 5-11. 9am-12pm, Pacific View Baptist Church, 845 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas, cost varies • pacificviewbaptist.com, (760) 753-4937

JUL 18 • FRIDAY

Men With A Purpose (MWAP) luncheon, featuring Denny Shaw. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S., San Diego, $25 • 619-222-3688, dwight@cts.com

JUL 19 • SATURDAY

Garden of Summer Choices Conference for Women with Pam Farrel speaking. 9:30am-3pm, San Diego First Assembly, 8404 Phyllis Pl., $20 • farrelcommunications.com/garden.html, 1-800-810-4449

Christian Singles Dance, includes beginning lessons & refreshments. Presented by Classic Christian Events. 7-11:30pm, Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, $12/advance, $15/door • 1-800-795-8955

JUL 19-22 • SAT-TUE

“Alice in Bibleland” Vacation Bible School. Sat. & Sun. 5:30-8pm, Mon. & Tues. 6:30-9pm, Skyline Church, 11330 Campo Rd., La Mesa • SkylineChurch.org, (619) 660-5000

JUL 20 • SUNDAY

Creation Science Seminar with Dr. John Morris, with lunch provided and classes for kids. 9:30am-2pm, First Baptist Church, 240 Grace St., Oceanside, free • (760) 433-8233

Summer Bible Conference with special guests Ken Davis & friends. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

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

JUL 20-25 • SUN-FRI

“Outrigger Island” Vacation Bible School for K-8th grade. Sun-Thu 5:30-8:45pm, Family Luau Fri. 6-8pm, Lifeway Church, 1120 Highland Dr., Vista, free • lifewaychurchvista.com, (760) 724-2280

JUL 21 • MONDAY

“Summer Fun” San Marcos-Vista Christian Women’s Connection Luncheon with special guests Linda Rucker and Karla Shippey with featured fashion show by Marijane Relth. 11:30am, Lake San Marcos Country Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr., Lake San Marcos, $16 • RSVP by Jul. 17 (760) 726-2927

JUL 21-25 • MON-FRI

“Amazon Expedition” Vacation Bible School. Alpine Christian Fellowship, 9590 Chocolate Summit Dr., El Cajon • accfamily.com, (619) 561-4777

“Living in the Land of Giants” Vacation Bible School for kids entering K-6th. 9am-12:30pm, Horizon North County, 6365 El Apajo Rd., Rancho Santa Fe, cost varies • horizon.org, (858) 756-5599

“God’s Big Backyard” Vacation Bible School for ages 4-12. 6-8:30pm, Horizon Christian Fellowship, 5331 Mt. Alifan Dr., San Diego, $25 • (858) 277-4991 x1235

JUL 21-AUG 1

Summer Theatre Arts Camp for kids 1st-8th grade. Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm, The Church at Rancho Bernardo, 11740 Bernardo Plaza Ct., San Diego • thechurchatrb.org/children, (858) 592-2434 x323

JUL 22 • TUESDAY

Seasoned Sisters Girlfriend Gathering Summer Refresher with Pam Farrel speaking. 6:30pm, Journey Community Church, 8362 Center Dr., La Mesa, $5 • farrelcommunications.com/refresher.html, 1-800-810-4449

JUL 23 • WEDNESDAY

The Moment 08 Tour: Mercy Me & David Crowder Band in concert. 7pm, Pacific Amphitheater, Orange County Fairgrounds, $5-$9 • transparentproductions.com, (949) 250-0444

JUL 24 • THURSDAY

The Moment Tour 08 with MercyMe, David Crowder and guests Tenth Avenue North. Presented by Live Nation. 7pm, San Diego State University Open Air Theater, $25-$50 • transparentproductions.com

JUL 27 • SUNDAY

KidsGames Kick-off Picnic with Olympic style parade, inflatable jumpers and more. 4-7pm, Emmanuel Faith Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido, $20/child or $60/family • efcc.org, (760) 781-2104

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Pastor Fred Luter, Jr. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

Reach Life Presents the Unashamed Tour featuring Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii and Sho Baraka. 7pm, Victory Outreach San Bernardino, 990 W. Mill St., $15 • reachrecords.com, (909) 884-1921

JUL 28-AUG 1 • MON-FRI

KidsGames. 8am-12:30pm, The Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego • therocksandiego.org, (619) 226-ROCK

KidsGames. 8:30am-12:15pm, Daybreak Church, 6615 Ambrosia Ln., Carlsbad • daybreakchurch.org, (760) 931-7773

KidsGames Vacation Bible School for kids age 4-6th grade. 8:30-12:30, North Coast Calvary Chapel, 7188 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, $40 • register northcoastcalvary.org, (760) 929-0029 x141

“Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power” Vacation Bible School for ages 4-12. 9am-12pm, Coastal Christian Center, 777 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas, $15 • RSVP by Jul. 14 (760) 753-2097

Sports Camp Vacation Bible School with UW Sports Camp Inc., for kids 4 years through 6th grade to learn soccer, basketball or cheerleading. 9am-12pm, San Diego First Assembly Church, 8404 Phyllis Pl., $70 • register sdfa.org, (858) 560-1870

KidsGames: sports and creative arts skills for kids K-6th. 9am-12pm, Emmanuel Faith Church, 639 E. Felicita Ave., Escondido, $20/kid or $60/family • efcc.org, (760) 781-2104

Summer Surf Camp with Ocean Experience of Ocean Beach and San Diego First Assembly. Kids 1st-6th grade learn surfing, snorkeling, kayaking. 1-4:30pm, South Mission Bay, $230 • register sdfa.org, (858) 560-1870

Sports Camp for kids age 6-12. 5-8:15pm, College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego, $35 • uwsportsministry.org, (619) 582-7222

JUL 30-AUG 2 • WED-SAT

“In His Presence Prayer Conference” with guest speakers John Franklin & Dr. Chuck Lawless. New Seasons Church, 2300 Bancroft Dr., Spring Valley • (619) 463-0725

AUG 1-2 • FRI-SAT

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore and music by Travis Cottrell & the Praise Team, live simulcast from Louisville, KY. For simulcast locations and costs, see www.lifeway.com/lplsimulcast

Living Proof Live with Beth Moore, live simulcast from Louisville, KY. Fri., 6:30-9pm; Sat. 8:30am-12pm. Christian Church of Lemon Grove, 6970 San Miguel Ave. $25 • (619) 465-1888

AUG 1-10

“Alice Wonders” Original Production by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

AUG 2 • SATURDAY

Project H.O.P.E. Expo “2008” with raffles, giveaways, food, competition and music including The Deacon and 5 RS Productions. 10am-4pm, Church of God, 330 N. 47th St., San Diego, free • (619) 262-2070

WannaDance! Christian Dance Club! Free dance lesson. 7pm, German American Society, 1017 S. Mollison, El Cajon, cover charge • SanDiegoWannaDance.com

AUG 3 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Bill Butterworth. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

AUG 4-8 • MON-FRI

Son Harvest Country Fair Vacation Bible School for kids age 3 years through 6th grade. 9am-12pm, Fletcher Hills Presbyterian Church, 455 Church Way, El Cajon • fhpc.org, (619) 463-6631

Children’s Art Camp for kids 1st-5th grade. 9am-12pm, Calvary Chapel Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, $50/kid or $120/family • calvaryoceanside.org, (760) 754-1234

AUG 6 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists on "Do I Have to Give Up Me to be Loved by You?" with Sam Moehlenpah, Dr. Marcial Felan, Dr. Keith Olson and Kathryn de Bruin. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

AUG 7-8 • THU-FRI

“The Leadership Summit” by Willow Creek with special guests Bill Hybels, Craig Groeschel, Brad Anderson, Wendy Kopp, John Burke, Chuck Colson, Efrem Smith, Bill George, Catherine Rohr, and Gary Haugen. Simulcast, see website for locations & prices • www.willowcreek.com

AUG 8 • FRIDAY

Lincoln Brewster in concert. 7pm, San Diego Community Church, 9919 Carroll Center Rd. • sandiegocbc.org, (858) 549-7729

AUG 8-9 • FRI-SAT

Shekinah Glory Experience: 8th Annual Conference with Cynthia Rogers, Rev. Jackie McCullough, and Pastor Contstance Smith. Presidio Ballroom, Handlery Hotel, San Diego, free • shekinahgloryexperience.com

AUG 9 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Queen Mary Rotational Dinner-dance, two deejays. $49-$75 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

The Ushering: A Worship Music Experience featuring the Nick Sgrosso Band. 6:30pm, El Cajon Church of The Nazarene, 1123 N Mollison Ave., free • elcajonnazarene.org, (619) 444-9054

AUG 10 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker O.S. Hawkins. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

AUG 11-15 • MON-FRI

“Be Still … Believe … Be Changed” Special Touch Summer Getaway retreat for adults (18-65) with disabilities. Pinecrest Christian Conference Center, $395-$420 • register by Jul. 14 specialtouch.org, (562) 789-1171

AUG 13 • WEDNESDAY

Brenton Brown in concert. 7pm, Maranatha Chapel, 10752 Coastwood Rd., San Diego • (858) 613-7800

AUG 14-16 • THU-SAT

2008 Inside-Out Conference presented by Presbyterian Global Fellowship with speakers including Alan Hirsh, Rick Warren, Dr. Mark Labberton, and Rev. Dr. Brenda Salter McNeil. Long Beach Convention Center, prices vary • pgfconference.org, 1-888-476-3111

AUG 15 • FRIDAY

Men With A Purpose (MWAP) luncheon, featuring Bob McClellan. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S., San Diego, $25 • 619-222-3688, dwight@cts.com

Fellowship Night at the Padres vs. Phillies baseball game. 7:05pm, Petco Park. Postgame testimonies from Christian Padres players. By National Network of Youth Ministries • tickets at padres.com/groupevents (click on Fellowship Night link), for discount, enter promo code: FELLOWSHIP. Groups of 25, email Karin Warner at kwarner@padres.com

Tim Hawkins Comedy. New Community Church of Vista, 165 Eucalyptus Ave. • (760) 726-3880

AUG 15-17 • FRI-SUN

Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie and special guests Michael W. Smith, Randy Travis, P.O.D., Leeland, the Katinas, Lincoln Brewster and Kutless. Fri. & Sat. 7pm, Sun. 6pm, Angel Stadium, Anaheim • socal.harvest.org

AUG 16 • SATURDAY

The Call DC: Day of united fasting and prayer for the country. 10am-10pm Eastern, Washington, D.C. or live web-streaming • thecall.com

Phil Wickham in concert. 7pm, Pathways Community Church, 9638 Carlton Hills Blvd., Santee, $10-$15 • pathwayscommunitychurch.org, (619) 449-1269

Christian Singles Dance, includes beginning lessons & refreshments. Presented by Classic Christian Events. 7-11:30pm, Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, $12/advance, $15/door • 1-800-795-8955

AUG 17 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Alistair Begg. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

AUG 21-31

“Thoroughly Modern Millie” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

AUG 22-24 • FRI-SUN

Men’s Ministry Leadership weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

AUG 24 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Skip Heitzig. 6pm, Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

AUG 29-30 • FRI-SAT

“God’s Anointed Now Generation” Regional Training Days. Victory Outreach Eagle Rock, 4160 Eagle Rock Rd., Los Angeles, $35 • victoryoutreach.org, (909) 599-4437

AUG 30-31 • SUNDAY

Summer Bible Conference with guest speaker Gary Smalley. Shadow Mountain Community Church, 2100 Greenfield Dr., El Cajon. Free • (619) 440-1802

SEP 3 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists on "Dealing with Children in Marriage" with Dr. Marcial Felan, Heidi Chan, Donna Dennis-McBeth and Pam Luschei. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

SEP 5-6 • FRI-SAT

“Infinite Grace” Women of Faith Conference with Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Marilyn Meberg, Sandi Patty, Nicole Johnson, Nicole C. Mullen, Natalie Grant, and Luci Swindoll. Honda Center, Anaheim • womenoffaith.com, 1-888-49-FAITH

SEP 9 • TUESDAY

Rancho Jireh Foster Parent Information Night. 6:30-8pm, Ministry Center, Rm. A-2, Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd., Bonita • (619) 692-0047

SEP 19 • FRIDAY

2008 “Dealmakers of the Year” Business Breakfast presented by Fermanian Business Center of Point Loma Nazarene University. 7-9am, Kona Kai Resort & Spa, Shelter Island, $30+ • pointloma.edu, (619) 849-2692

Men With A Purpose (MWAP) luncheon, featuring Dr. Dean Nelson. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S., San Diego, $25 • 619-222-3688, dwight@cts.com

“Everyone’s Birthday Party” Annual Fund Raising Banquet for Child Evangelism Fellowship. College Avenue Baptist Church, 4747 College Ave., San Diego • cefsandiego.com, (619) 469-8593

SEP 20 • SATURDAY

Fall Hallelujah Jubilee. Six Flags Magic Mountain, regular park admission • sixflags.com

Christian Singles Dance, includes beginning lessons & refreshments. Presented by Classic Christian Events. 7-11:30pm, Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, $12/advance, $15/door • 1-800-795-8955

SEP 24 • WEDNESDAY

“A Million Voices Tour” BarlowGirl, Jimmy Needham, and Brooke Barrettsmith  in Concert. 7pm, Calvary Chapel of Oceanside, 3715 Oceanic Way, $15-$22 • calvaryoceanside.org, (760) 754-1234

SEP 26-27 • FRI-SAT

Fall Conference of San Diego Christian Writer’s Guild with speakers including Dinesh D’Souza, Kimberlee Mendoza, Rhonda Wray, Rod Morris, Vicki Crumpton, Les Strobbe, Rachel Zurakowski, Sandra Bishop, Christy Scannell, Dean Nelson, John Shore, Kathi Macias, and Carol Thomas. Maranatha Chapel, 10752 Coastwood Rd., San Diego, cost varies • sandiegocwg.org, (760) 294-3269

SEP 27 • SATURDAY

Set Free San Diego Presents “Paradise Found” A Silent Auction to benefit at risk women and children, with comedy by Taylor Mason. Hawaiian/Polynesian print clothing encouraged. Catamaran Hotel & Resort, Mission Bay • RSVP by Sep. 13 setfreepastor@yahoo.com, (619) 246-7060

“The Truth Project” Simulcast by Focus on the Family with Dr. Del Tackett. For simulcast sites, see thetruthproject.org.

“Music Builds Tour” with Third Day, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay and Robert Randolph & The Family Band in concert. Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, $19-$119 • transparentproductions.com

OCT 1 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists on “Understanding Affairs” with Elaine Martens Hamilton, Dr. Marcial Felan, Dr. Keith Olson and Aaron J. Reinicke. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

OCT 3-12

“Hello, Dolly!” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

OCT 4 • SATURDAY

“Planting Hope Gala” Annual Banquet Fundraiser by Floresta. 6pm, La Jolla Marriott, $100 • floresta.org, (858) 274-3718

OCT 10-12 • FRI-SUN

Men in Midlife weekend retreat sponsored by The Center for Christian Men’s Work • (626) 798-8582, ChrMensWork@aol.com

OCT 11 • SATURDAY

Avalon in Concert with LaShun Pace. 7pm, Campus Hill Church, 11057 Hill Dr., Loma Linda, $10-$18 • charitypromotions.org, (909) 796-0222

OCT 17 • FRIDAY

Men With A Purpose (MWAP) luncheon, featuring Bill Berry. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S., San Diego, $25 • 619-222-3688, dwight@cts.com

OCT 18 • SATURDAY

Justice 2008 with special guests Dr. John C. Maxwell and Warren Duffy. Presented by Advocates for Faith & Freedom. 6pm, Hilton Hotel, Irvine, cost varies • RSVP by Oct. 1 faith-freedom.com, 1-888-588-6888

Christian Singles Dance, includes beginning lessons & refreshments. Presented by Classic Christian Events. 7-11:30pm, Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, $12/advance, $15/door • 1-800-795-8955

OCT 22 • WEDNESDAY
“Lead Me On” 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour with Amy Grant. 8pm, California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd., Escondido, prices TBA • (760) 739-0948

NOV 1 • SATURDAY

The Call, prayer and praise gathering. Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego • thecall.com

NOV 1-8 • SAT-SAT

Christian Singles Mexican Riviera Cruise, Princess Cruises • (714) 210-3337, christiansinglesfunevents.com

NOV 5 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists on "ABC’s of Marriage Communication" with Karen Lenell, Dr. Marcial Felan, Renee Skiles and Dr. Dan Jenkins. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

NOV 5-7 • WED-FRI

National Outreach Convention with worship by Lincoln Brewster and speakers including Adam Christing, Erwin McManus, Lee Strobel, Dan Kimball, Miles McPherson, Mark Mittelberg, Nancy Grisham, Francis Chan and more. Presented by Outreach Magazine. Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center, San Diego, prices vary • nationaloutreachconvention.com, 1-800-991-6011

NOV 10 • MONDAY

Hawks/Don Palmer Golf Classic. Proceeds benefit student-athletes, sponsored by San Diego Christian College. Stoneridge Country Club, Poway • sdcc.edu, (619) 590-1750

NOV 15 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Dance, includes beginning lessons & refreshments. Presented by Classic Christian Events. 7-11:30pm, Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, $12/advance, $15/door • 1-800-795-8955

NOV 17-20 • MON-THU

“Preach the Word” pastors conference featuring Chuck Swindoll, John MacArthur, Alistair Begg, James MacDonald, Bob Coy, James Merritt, Chuck Smith, Jack Graham, Greg Laurie. Hosted by Harvest Christian Fellowship, 6115 Arlington Ave., Riverside • 1-800-821-3300, preachtheword.org

NOV 21-23 • FRI-SUN

“Weekend to Remember” Family Life Conference for couples. Hyatt Regency La Jolla, 3777 La Jolla Village Dr., $129 • familylife.com, 1-800-358-6329

NOV 21 • FRIDAY

Men With A Purpose (MWAP) luncheon, featuring Admiral Bud Edney. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S., San Diego, $25 • 619-222-3688, dwight@cts.com

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Bill Gaither and Friends. Anaheim Convention Center, prices TBA • gaither.com

NOV 22 • SATURDAY

Gaither Homecoming Tour: Bill Gaither and Friends. Citizen Business Banking Arena, Ontario, prices TBA • gaither.com

DEC 3 • WEDNESDAY

"My Therapist 'Sez' ...", an interactive panel of Christian therapists on "7 Secrets to Making a Marriage Last" with Renee Skiles, Dr. Marcial Felan, and Jeff Reinke. 6:45-8pm, Skyline Church, Hwy 94 at Jamacha Blvd., La Mesa • (619) 660-5000

DEC 6 • SATURDAY

Christian Singles Christmas Rotational Dinner-dance. 6pm, Golden Sails Best Western, 6285 E. Pacific Coast Hwy., $44-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337

DEC 11-23

“16th Annual Traditions of Christmas: A Musical Spectacular” by Christian Community Theater. East County Performing Arts Center, 210 E. Main St., El Cajon • 1-800-696-1929, (619) 588-0206

DEC 12 • FRIDAY

Men With A Purpose (MWAP) luncheon, featuring Neal Jeffrey. 12-1:30pm, Doubletree Club Hotel, 1515 Hotel Circle S., San Diego, $25 • 619-222-3688, dwight@cts.com

DEC 31 • WEDNESDAY

Christian Singles New Year’s Eve Dance (ages 19-91). No alcohol. Cal State Fullerton, Titan Student Union Building, 800 N. State College Blvd., $39-$50 • christiansinglesfunevents.com, (714) 210-3337