Religion Notes

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills, will present an educational lecture with local union president Elena Durazo, who will speak on “Faith at Work” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday. Durazo organized the living-wage campaign in 1996-97. In conjunction with the presentation, a photographic exhibition illustrating the activities of Durazo’s group will be displayed in the Onion Art Gallery. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

EPIPHANY CELEBRATION: Christ the King Christian Lutheran Church, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys, will have a candle-lighting service to celebrate the Epiphany at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. The Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men who followed the star of Bethlehem to Jesus. Worshipers are invited to bring a candle to place on the altar. Free. Information: (818) 342-0302.

JUDAISM CLASS FOR WOMEN: Kol Tikvah Temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, will present “Nomad to Nordstrom,” a class on a woman’s perspective of Judaism from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and running consecutive Mondays through Feb. 15. The class, led by Gladys Sturman, is part of the series “1998-99 Academy for Adult Jewish Learning.” Free to members, $25 for guests. Information: (818) 348-0670.

PRAYER SESSION: Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino, invites Christians of all traditions to come experience Taize prayer at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Taize is a format of chant, scripture, prayers of petition and the veneration of the cross. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.

GOSPEL CONCERT: Bethel Lutheran Church, 17500 Burbank Blvd., Encino, will host a concert with the contemporary gospel group Undivided at 11 a.m. Jan. 17. The concert is sponsored by Encino Community Church. Child care and Sunday school will be provided. Free. Information: (818) 501-2778.

DRAMA PRESENTATION: Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills, will present a program “Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King” at 10:45 a.m. Jan. 17. The theater group, the Onion Players, will present excerpts from the speeches of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. as a celebration of his life and work. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

RITE OF INSTALLATION: Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave., will be installing the Rev. Kenneth C. Jenks as pastor at 3 p.m. Jan. 17. Participating in the service will be the Chancel Choir, the Hand Bell Choir and the Lamplighter Choir. There will be a fellowship dinner following the ceremony. Free. Information: (818) 348-5714.

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