Religion Notes

OUTDOOR CELEBRATION: As part of the 11th annual “Touch the World Crusade,” Antelope Valley Christian Outreach Church will present “Saturday in the Park,” with performances by D.J. Rogers, Trenora Parker and the Cathedral Choir, the Hush Company and the Antelope Valley Interdenominational Choir from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Jane Reynolds Park, 716 W. Oldfield St., Lancaster. Nonperishable food items will be given to about 500 needy people expected to attend. Crusade services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the church, 44748 N. Elm Ave. All events are free. Information: (661) 723-0395.

POTLUCK FOURTH: To celebrate the Fourth of July, Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a potluck meal followed by an ice cream social after 10 a.m. services Sunday at the church, 17400 Vanowen St., West Van Nuys. Free. Information: (818) 342-0302.

PRAYER SUPPORT: Centering Prayer Support Group, for those new to meditative practices as well as daily meditators, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. There will be two prayer periods, separated by a meditative walk, and followed by a video on the contemplative journey. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.

WOODWIND CONCERT: A woodwind quartet, the Prevailing Winds, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Participants are invited to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the grounds before the performance. The cost is $8 general, $2 for children 12 and younger. Information: (818) 784-4515.

FOOD AND THE TORAH: Rabbi Tsafreer Lev will host a free “Lunch and Learn” session in which the group discusses the Torah, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Temple Aliyah’s Selma Lubin Hall, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. Bring your own dairy lunch. Beginners are welcome. Information: (818) 346-3545.

WORSHIP OUTDOORS: Shabbat Under the Stars, a worship service with a casual theme begins at 7:30 p.m. every Friday in an outdoor chapel throughout the summer at Leo Baeck Temple, 300 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. An Oneg Shabbat service, also outdoors, will follow. Free. Information: (310) 476-2861.

FAMILY FESTIVAL: A Family Fun Festival featuring crafts, pony rides, games, a raffle, food and beverages, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 10 at First Baptist Church, 5737 Fallbrook Ave., Woodland Hills. Admission is free. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the American Baptist Church’s refugee aid efforts in countries around the world. Information: (818) 347-7760.

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