SPECIAL PROGRAM: In place of the usual...

SPECIAL PROGRAM: In place of the usual worship service on Palm Sunday, the Chancel Choir of St. John’s in the Valley United Methodist Church will present a program of song and recitation called “God’s Almighty Son” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at 20600 Roscoe Blvd., Winnetka. Information: (818) 341-6434.

WOMEN’S HISTORY: Patricia Lynn Reilly, author of “A God Who Looks Like Me: Discovering a Woman-Affirming Spirituality,” will deliver a sermon at Emerson Unitarian Church celebrating Women’s History Month at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the West Valley Lodge, 7242 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. Information: (818) 887-6101.

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCES: An opening reception for works by five artists whose lives have been touched by remembrances of the Holocaust--Yom Ha Soah (Holocaust Remembrance Day)--is planned from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the University of Judaism Platt Gallery, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. The exhibit runs through May 5. Gallery hours are Sunday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to the reception and during regular gallery hours is free. Information: (310) 476-9777, Ext. 276.

LUNCHEON: The Rev. John H. Hampsch will speak on “The Art of Suffering--Way to Grow” at a Catholic Community luncheon Wednesday at Barone’s restaurant, 10123 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. Social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Cost is $9 per person. Information: (818) 784-1960.

JOINT SEDER: The Woodland Hills, Canoga Park and St. John’s in the Valley United Methodist churches will participate in a Seder led by Rabbi John Sherwood beginning at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Canoga Park church at 22700 Sherman Way. There is no cost, but reservations are required. Information: (818) 340-2950.

FILM SCREENING: The movie “Jesus,” a dramatization based on the Gospel of Luke and now used worldwide for evangelism by Campus Crusade for Christ, will be shown in its original English version at 7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of Canoga Park, 20553 Sherman Way. Translated into 20 languages, the film has been seen by an estimated 330 million people. Admission is free. Information: (818) 348-5801.

YOUTH PERFORMANCE: The Youth Group of the Woodland Hills Korean United Methodist Church will present an interactive dramatic portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ at 7 p.m. Friday at 5650 Shoup Ave., Woodland Hills. Admission is free. Information: (818) 346-1617.

GOOD FRIDAY: The First Christian Church of North Hollywood will present a Good Friday Tenebrae Service (Service of the Shadows) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 4390 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. The Chancel Choir will perform the “Requiem” by Maurice Durufle. Admission is free. Information: (818) 763-8218.

EASTER STORY: “The Judas Project”--the Easter story told in a modern setting--will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday at Verdugo Hills Baptist Church, 9100 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga. Information: (818) 352-4161.

MUSICAL DRAMA: A musical drama titled “Celebrate Life” will be presented at 8 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. April 7, Easter Sunday, at the First Baptist Church of Rosamond at 20th Street West and Poplar Street. Admission is free. Information: (805) 256-2469.