RESEDA PASTOR PROMOTED: The Rev. Emma C....
RESEDA PASTOR PROMOTED: The Rev. Emma C. Moore-Kochlacs, pastor of Reseda United Methodist Church, has been named San Diego District superintendent. Bishop Roy I. Sano, who heads the Pasadena-based California-Pacific Conference, said the appointment will be effective July 1. Pastor in Reseda since 1993, Moore-Kochlacs was co-pastor of Redlands First United Methodist Church from 1991 to 1993, and co-pastor of Culver-Palms United Methodist Church from 1986 to 1991. Her husband, Peter Moore-Kochlacs, will continue in his role as conference director of environmental ministries, an extension ministry of the conference.
PEACE WALK: Burbank Church of Religious Science will host a Walk for Peace, a candlelight walk and prayer vigil around the church’s labyrinth from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at 260 N. Pass Ave., Burbank. The event encourages meditation on peace as participants walk a circular path inspired by the labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral in France. Walk for Peace supports a nationwide 64-day Season of Nonviolence, which began Jan. 30 and ends April 4. Walkers will light 64 candles to commemorate the season throughout the vigil. Information: (818) 848-4158.
HUMAN RELATIONS AWARDS: Valley Interfaith Council will present Human Relations Awards to individuals who have fostered harmony between the diverse communities of the San Fernando Valley at a fund-raising gala, “Celebrating Diversity,” at 6 p.m. May 7 at the Warner Center Marriott, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. Honorees include Beth Sullivan, creator and executive producer of “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Andrae Crouch, pastor of the Pacoima-based Christ Memorial Church. Tickets are $150. Information and reservations: (818) 718-6460, Ext. 3007.
PASSION PLAY: Shepherd of the Hills Church will present a production of “The Passion Play,” with highlights such as a three-story set, live orchestra and a simulated earthquake, at 8 p.m. April 3 at 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. A performance at 6 p.m. April 11 features deaf performers and interpretation. Tickets cost $8 to $10. Information and reservations: (818) 831-7880.
MYSTERY FUND-RAISER: Center for Highly Effective Living will sponsor “McGinty’s Demise,” a fund-raising mystery brunch from noon to 3 p.m. March 28 at Bob Burns restaurant, 21821 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. The cost is $50. Information and reservations: (818) 713-0079.
GUILD TO HONOR WRITERS: Award-winning documentary filmmaker Thom Eberhardt will present the Cabrini Literary Guild writing awards for fiction and nonfiction to Archdiocesan high school students at 11:30 a.m. April 9 at Oakmont Country Club, 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale. Reservations required. Information and reservations: (818) 244-6272.
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