Religion Notes

CELEBRATING KWANZAA: The Namaste Interfaith Center will feature a Kwanzaa celebration with traditional African American music and food at 11 a.m. Sunday at 6020 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys. Information: (818) 980-1855.

RECOGNIZING KINDNESS: A program titled “Random Acts of Kindness” will be presented by the congregation of the Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Participants will cite important, thoughtful events that have happened during the year that validate the value of humanity. Admission is free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

LOOKING AHEAD: The Rev. Bonnie Rowsell will speak on “What’s Next?” at the 10 a.m. Sunday service at the Glendale Church of Religious Science, 2146 E. Chevy Chase Drive. A 15-minute meditation will begin at 9:30 a.m., with children’s church for ages 5 to 12 at 10 a.m. Information: (818) 244-8171.

SPECIAL DINNER, PROGRAM: A special early Kabbalat Shabbat service, followed by a Shabbat dinner and program will be held Friday at Temple Ramat Zion, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. Services begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 7:15 p.m. dinner and program titled “Celebrating the New Year--Religious and Secular Style,” presented by Rabbi Steven Tucker. Dinner reservations are due by Monday. Cost is $12 for adults and $7.50 for children. Information: (818) 360-1881.

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