MORALITY PLAYS: The Covenant Players, who perform...

MORALITY PLAYS: The Covenant Players, who perform morality skits, will appear at a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday at St. John’s in the Valley United Methodist Church, 20600 Roscoe Blvd., Winnetka. Information: (818) 341-6434. On Friday, the church will hold an Independence Day celebration featuring performances and skits by members of the congregations. The celebration, which includes dinner, will be at 5:30 p.m. in the church’s courtyard. The public is invited; $10 per person. Information and reservations: (818) 348-5026.

CATHOLIC TELEVISION: A designer clothes resale to support Catholic television programs will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m today and Sunday at St. Cyril’s Church Hall, 15520 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Clothes such as scarves, jackets, robes, hats, dresses and blouses will be available in sizes 10 to 18. An auction will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. each day. Information: (818) 789-7621.

GOSPEL MUSIC: A gospel concert featuring the Los Angeles-based recording group Thankful will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday at the West Valley Christian Church, 22944 Enadia Way, West Hills. The concert is free. Information: (818) 884-6480.

FIRST CONCERT: The Holy Spirit Retreat Center will present the first performance of the annual Summer Music Festival featuring folk music by Celtic singer Deirdre Mary Rogers. All concerts feature spiritual and musical traditions for an interfaith audience. Rogers will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. The cost is $8 per concert or $35 for the series of five concerts. All proceeds go toward scholarships for retreats for young adults. Information: (818) 784-4515.

IMAGE OF CHRIST: Liturgical artist Isabel Piczek will discuss “The Face of Jesus” and give a slide presentation as part of the Catholic Community Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Barone’s Restaurant, 10123 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. The cost is $9. Information: (818) 784-1960.

BARBECUE: Congregation Beth Knesset Bamidbar will hold a special Independence Day service and barbecue at 6 p.m. Friday at 1611 E. Ave. J, Lancaster. Participants are asked to bring their own barbecue, but not dairy products. Information: (805) 942-4415.