Church to Hold Holiday Boutique

A holiday boutique will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Oxnard’s First Presbyterian Church in the fellowship hall. The public is welcome.

A Bible study and worship in Spanish are held on Friday evenings at 7 for adults and youth. Child care is available.

For more information on classes or services, call the church at 983-0204.

First Presbyterian is at 850 Ivywood Drive.

Church Plans Boutique, Lunch

Ventura’s First Christian Church will hold its annual boutique and luncheon from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

Handcrafted items, decorations, jams, pickles, baked goods and candies will be sold. A $5 lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost for children under age 10 is $1.50.

First Christian Church is at 38 Teloma Road.

For more information, call 642-4146.

Temple Offers Evening of Fun

Temple Etz Chaim in Thousand Oaks will hold Monte Carlo night today, with games of chance, prizes, a raffle, dinner and an auction scheduled. The $25 ticket includes dinner and $1,000 in fun money.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m., and the casino will open at 7. Proceeds will support the temple’s youth programs.

For more information or reservations, call 497-6891.

Temple Etz Chaim is at 1080 Janss Road.

Series on Judaism, Homosexuality

Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller will continue her Lifelong Learning Series at Ventura’s Temple Beth Torah with a discussion titled “Judaism and Homosexuality” on Sunday. The informal class begins at 9:40 a.m. in the social hall.

The second of a three-part introduction to Judaism will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Participants will explore modern Reform perspectives on Jewish spirituality and values.

For more information, call the temple office at 647-4181.

It is at 7620 Foothill Road.

Lecture on God’s Love in Life

Mark Swinney, former managing editor of the Christian Science weekly, will discuss “God’s Love in Your Life” at a free Christian Science lecture in the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza forum theater at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The Civic Arts Plaza is at 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Parking is free, and the public is welcome. Child care will be provided at the nearby First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 305 Conejo School Road.

For more information, call 495-8202.

Propositions Forum at Church

A propositions forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and St. Paul’s outreach team will follow the 10 a.m. worship service at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard on Sunday.

For more information, call the church at 487-2711.

The church is at 1800 South C St.

New Series of Evening Classes

The Conejo Valley Consortium for Adult Jewish Education is offering a new series of evening classes in Thousand Oaks and Agoura Hills.

“Jewish Home Depot” with Rabbi Nina Feinstein begins Tuesday at Temple Beth Haverim at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, “Eco-Kosher and Feng Shui” combines Chinese environmental science and Jewish sensibilities at Temple Etz Chaim.

At Temple Adat Elohim in Thousand Oaks, “Carnal Israel: Gender, Love and Marriage in Ancient Israel” will be held weekly at 7:30 p.m. beginning Thursday.

Class fees range from $10 to $45.

Temple Beth Haverim is at 5126 Clareton Drive, Suite 140. Temple Etz Chaim is at 1080 Janss Road. Temple Adat Elohim is at 2420 E. Hillcrest Drive.

For information, call Maxine Meyer at the Jewish Federation at (818) 464-3230.

Forum on SOAR Measures

Ventura’s College United Methodist Church will hold a public nonpartisan forum on SOAR measures A and B at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Visiting evangelist Kimball Coburn will present three special worship services at the church--7:30 p.m. Nov. 6, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 with a potluck meal to follow, and 10 a.m. Nov. 8.

The community is welcome to all events.

For more information, call the church at 642-3282.

College United Methodist is at 4300 Telegraph Road.

Workshop to Focus on Feng Shui

The Unity Center Church of Agoura Hills will offer an introduction to Oriental feng shui principles on Friday. Feng shui is used as a guide in selecting and placing elements in a harmonious space.

The workshop, which will be led by Charlo Stuart, will begin at 7 p.m. at the Westlake Village Community Room at the City Hall and library, 4373 Park Terrace Drive, Westlake Village.

Church to Hold Fellowship Dinner

The Ventura County Council of Churches will hold its fall fellowship dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Camarillo.

Tickets for the dinner and program are $10. Jim and Lynn Decker-Mahin will present “The King and I,” a gospel message in word and song.

Registration is at 6, followed by dinner at 6:30 and the program at 7:30 p.m.

To register, call the Rev. Richard Beving at 482-9566.

Trinity Presbyterian Church is at 2304 Antonio Ave.

Lutherans to Invite Guests

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Ventura is celebrating October with membership loyalty month. Each member is encouraged to bring a guest to Sunday morning services.

Sunday school begins at 9 a.m., and worship is at 10:30.

Emmanuel Lutheran is at 8699 Henderson Road.

For more information, call 659-3318.

Congregation Notes Anniversaries

Congregation B’nai Emet in Simi Valley will hold a celebration Nov. 6-8 to mark its 20th anniversary and Israel’s 50th anniversary.

A special Shabbat service Nov. 6 will be followed by Israeli dancing.

Events Nov. 7 will include a gala with food, dancing, auctions and entertainment. A Jerusalem fair will culminate the weekend at the preschool at 3050 Kadota St. with games, a Chanukah bazaar and food.

Call 581-3723 for information and location of events.

B’nai Emet is at 4645 Industrial St., 2C.

Society to Hold Rummage Sale

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of Thousand Oaks’ St. Paschal Baylon Church is preparing for its annual rummage sale on the church grounds Nov. 6 and 7.

Proceeds will help those in need.

“Over the past five years, we have helped more than 600 individuals and families in this area,” said society President Don Zweng.

Donations of items may be dropped off at the church hall Nov. 5.

The church is at 155 E. Janss Road.

For information on donating or requesting help for families in the area, call 496-0222, ext. 109.

College-Age Worship Service

In addition to its 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services, Channel Islands Vineyard Christian Fellowship is holding a college-age worship service at 6:30 p.m. Sundays for 18- to 25-year-olds.

The music is contemporary and the dress is casual, said Pastor Bill Coulter.

The fellowship is at 1851 Holser Walk, Suite 200, in Oxnard.

For more information, call 485-0050.

Choir Practice in Santa Paula

Santa Paula Presbyterian Church’s Chancel Choir rehearses at 8 a.m. Sundays for the 9:30 a.m. traditional service.

At 9:50, Discovery Time features music, puppets, stories and crafts for children age 5 to 8.

At 10:30 a.m., refreshments and snacks are served in the courtyard, followed by an 11 a.m. contemporary service and an 11:30 children’s video show. The Sunday Youth “Hangin’ Together” time is at 12:30 p.m.

Child care is available during worship and for all activities at the church at 121 Davis St.

For more information, call 525-6654.

Series on Old, New Testaments

An Old Testament series, “The Historical Books,” will be presented by Sister Karen Wilhelmy on Tuesdays from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. or 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Anthony Church in Oxnard.

The New Testament series will be held Wednesdays at the same hours.

Mass times are at 5:15 p.m. Saturdays and 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. in English and at noon and 1:30 p.m. in Spanish on Sundays.

Call 486-7301 to register or for more information.

St. Anthony is at 2511 South C St.

Interfaith Church Meeting

The Interfaith Church for Today meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Thousand Oaks Inn in the garden room. Sunday school also meets at 10 a.m., and nursery care is available.

For more information, call 379-9336.

The Thousand Oaks Inn is at 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Schedule of Worship Services

Community Christian Church of Moorpark holds worship services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sundays. Bible school classes, K.I.D.S. church, nursery and preschool classes also begin at 9 and 10:45 a.m.

Midweek events include Tuesday evening discipleship group and adult choir, Wednesday afternoon Wildlife junior high study group and Wednesday evening AWANA ministry, plus Thursday evening senior high study group.

For more details, call 529-3572.

The church is at 216 Moorpark Ave., No. 200.

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