DC TALK: The Christian-rock trio DC Talk,...

DC TALK: The Christian-rock trio DC Talk, appearing in concert May 4 at the Universal Amphitheatre, was named Artist of the Year this week at the Dove Awards ceremony of the Gospel Music Assn. in Nashville.

DC Talk’s Toby McKeehan won Song of the Year for “Jesus Freak” with co-writer Mark Heimermann. The male trio also won Rock Recorded Song of the Year for “Jesus Freak.” Their album with that title sold 85,000 copies in its first week of release.

The 1996 Dove Award ceremony, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, included tributes to evangelist Billy Graham and contemporary Christian music pioneer Andrae Crouch, a pastor in Pacoima.

DC Talk’s concert at the Universal Amphitheatre begins at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are available at TicketMaster outlets, the Universal Amphitheatre box office or by calling (213) 252-TIXS.

HOSPITAL CELEBRATION: A liturgy and reception to celebrate the transfer of Holy Cross Medical Center in Mission Hills and its affiliates into the Providence Health System will be held Sunday at San Fernando Mission. The Providence Health System also owns Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank. The liturgy will take place from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception until 7:30 p.m. at the mission, 15151 San Fernando Mission Blvd., Mission Hills. (818) 238-2842.

HIV/AIDS CONFERENCE: A conference for people interested in getting personally involved in HIV/AIDS ministries will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 4 at First United Methodist Church of Glendale, 134 N. Kenwood St. Called “Preparing to Take the Next Step--Beyond Red Ribbons,” the event will include a panel of people affected by or living with HIV. Scheduled speakers include the Rev. Ed Hansen, chairman of the California-Pacific Conference AIDS Ministry Committee; Dr. John Gunnell, who has extensive experience in treating people with HIV/AIDS; Lindsay Ralphs, director of nursing services at the Chris Brownlee Hospice, and James Baer, coordinator of volunteer resources at the AIDS Service Center in Pasadena. Admission is $10 per person. (818) 243-2105.

HONOREE: Brother John T. Crowe, executive director of the Rancho San Antonio boys home in Chatsworth, will be among those honored at a civic awards dinner tonight sponsored by Los Angeles Council 621 of the Knights of Columbus. After receiving his master’s degree in social work from USC, Crowe worked with gang members in East Los Angeles and was a parole intern with the California Youth Authority. He came to Rancho San Antonio as a social worker in 1965. He has served as executive director since 1970.

UKRAINIAN CHILDREN: The children’s chorus Vesnivka from Kiev, Ukraine, will be featured at a 7 p.m. performance Tuesday at Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. The concert, titled “Jerusalem: Crossroads of Peace,” will benefit the North Hollywood Food Pantry, Project Angel Food and the Women’s Care Cottage. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. (818) 766-9426.

REVIVAL: For the first time in 44 years, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will host an evangelist for a revival service, according to Pastor Afrie Songco Joye. The Rev. Kimball Coburn, a full-time evangelist for the United Methodist Church who lives in Claremont, is leading the three-day revival that started Friday. The event will continue today with a prayer breakfast and Bible study at 9 a.m. and a worship celebration at 7 p.m. Sunday’s schedule includes worship celebrations at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., with a singles luncheon at noon and a couples potluck at 5 p.m. The church is located at 5619 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. (818) 708-7068.

SEASON OPENER: St. Luke Players will open their sixth season with Neil Simon’s comedy “Fools” at 8 p.m. Friday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Commerico Way, Woodland Hills. Additional performances are at 8 p.m. May 4, 2 p.m. May 5, 8 p.m. May 10 and 8 p.m. May 11. Tickets are $9 adults and $6 for children under 12. More information: (818) 346-3070 or (818) 346-5626.

GOSPEL CONCERT: A spring gospel celebration is planned May 4 at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Valencia. United Voices of Victory will sing at noon, Canton Spirituals are slated for 2 and 4 p.m. and John P. Kee will perform at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Concerts are included in the price of park admission: $32 general, $19 for people 55 and older, $15 for children under 4 feet tall and free for children 2 years and younger. Concert tickets are required and will be available at the ticket will-call window. (805) 255-4111 or (818) 367-5965.

JEWISH EDUCATION: Two new six-week classes, “4,000 Years--Jewish History” and “Jewish Humor & Literature,” will begin Monday at the Bernard Milken Jewish Community Campus, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. The history course will be held at 7:30 p.m. and the humor and literature class at 8:45 p.m. Classes are sponsored by the West Valley Jewish Community Center. Cost for both is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. Cost for one is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. (818) 587-3300.

WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Church Women United will host a May Fellowship Day program, “Loving Our Neighbor in a Broken World,” on Friday at Woodland Hills Presbyterian Church, 5751 Platt Ave. Registration begins at 10 a.m., with the program starting at 10:30 a.m. (818) 346-7894 or (818) 346-6709.

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