Religion Notes

U.S. POLICY: Blase Bonpane, director of the Office of the Americas, will discuss the effects of U.S. policy on the world, as well as the war on drugs, neoliberalism and why the public should be concerned about international affairs, at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark St. Information: (818) 769-5911.

CELEBRANT SINGERS: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will present performances by Jon Stemkoski’s Celebrant Singers at 5:30 p.m. today and during the 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and noon services Sunday at 10321 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga. Information: (818) 352-3218.

CHOIR AND HAND-BELL RINGERS: Burbank First United Methodist Church will offer choir and hand-bell ringers performances, games and contests at its annual church festival from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd. Information: (818) 845-1531.

CONCERT: Temple Solael will present a gala concert featuring highlights from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Cats” and other musicals at 8 p.m. June 13 at the temple, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Admission is $25 general, $18 for seniors and students. Information and reservations: (818) 348-3885.

MUSICAL SUNDAY: Bethel Lutheran Church will host a Special Music Sunday--with performances by the church’s women’s, school and sanctuary choirs, as well as its Power Praise Band and New Heart Band, a country-western group--at 10 a.m. Sunday at 17500 Burbank Blvd., Encino. Information: (818) 788-2653.

JAZZ QUINTET: The Henry Franklin Quintet will perform as part of Jazz Celebrations, sponsored by the First Lutheran Church, at 6:30 p.m. June 21 at the church, 1300 E. Colorado St., Glendale. Offerings appreciated. Information: (213) 245-4000.

MEDITATION FESTIVAL: The Onion will host the third and final Spring Meditation Festival this year, the Gemini Festival of Humanity, at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalist Society Sepulveda, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. A $5 donation is requested. Information: (818) 341-1988.

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