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NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED: Minister Tom Johnson of the West Hills Church of Religious Science and Center announced earlier this month that services will now be held at 10 a.m. Sundays at the Pacific Lodge Youth Services Chapel, 4900 Serrania Ave., Woodland Hills. The congregation had been meeting at a leased location at the Ability Plus School on Lockhurst Drive in West Hills. Services will be held at the new address indefinitely. Information: (818) 884-7452.

MUSIC AND TALK: Cantor Ralph Goren of Temple Ramat Zion will host “Coffee House,” featuring an evening of music and conversation, at 7 p.m. Sunday in the synagogue’s social hall, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. On Wednesday, Anne Rice’s novel, “Servant of the Bones,” will be the subject of a book discussion group, held at 8 p.m. Both events are free. Information: (818) 360-1881.

LIFE AFTER DEATH: A free workshop titled “Is Death the End or Another Beginning?” will include a discussion based on L. Ron Hubbard’s book, “Have You Lived Before This Life?” at 7 p.m. Monday at the Church of Scientology, 116 S. Louise St., Glendale. Information: (818) 247-9822.

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BROADWAY FAVORITES: Featured soloist Mitzi Albert will perform music from Broadway shows and popular Jewish music as part of the Under the Stars Summer Music Festival series, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. The cost is $8 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. Information: (818) 784-4515.

CIRCUMCISION AND ETHICS: The growing debate about circumcision for infant boys is the subject of the documentary film, “Whose Body, Whose Rights?” to be screened at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Innocent Orthodox Church, 5657 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. The film explores the “medical history and ethics of circumcision, the physical effects of this operation, changing religious attitudes toward the practice . . . and children’s rights.” Following the video presentation, pediatrician Paul Fleiss, member of the National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers, will hold a discussion about the film. Information: (818) 385-4003.

NEWS ANCHOR TO SPEAK: At an Entertainment Fellowship dinner meeting, KCBS Channel 2 news anchor Ann Martin will discuss her experiences during her 18 years as a news anchor. The fellowship, a 2,500 member organization that promotes spiritual and practical choices for those working in the industry, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Barone’s Italian restaurant, 10123 Riverside Drive, Toluca Lake. The cost is $14 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Information: (818) 909-0841.

RELIGION AND GOVERNMENT: The Glendale/Burbank Chapter of the Christian Coalition will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday for a video presentation on “The Importance of Getting Involved in Local Issues.” The meeting will be held at the American Red Cross, 1501 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Information: (818) 545-0119.

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