Religion Notes

SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICES: Simchat Torah services, to celebrate the season of rejoicing, will be held today. Temple Aliyah’s Early Childhood Education Department will host a service at 6 p.m. at the temple, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. A family service will also be held at 7:30 p.m. Free. Information: (818) 346-3545. Chabad of the Conejo will celebrate the season with services that feature dancing and flags for children at 7:30 p.m. at three locations: Sumac Elementary School, 6050 Calmfield Ave., Agoura Hills; Chabad of Westlake Village, 741 Lakefield Road, Suite D; and the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Free. Information: (818) 991-0991.

SCHUBERT CONCERT: A concert, “An Evening With Schubert,” will be performed at 7:30 tonight at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. The cost is $15. Information and reservations: (818) 887-6101.

SERVICES WITH SIGNING: The 9 a.m. Mass on Sundays at St. Mel Catholic Church, 20870 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills, will feature American Sign Language translation. Individual electronic listening devices are also available. Information: (818) 340-6020.

WORLD COMMUNION: Chatsworth United Methodist Church, West Valley United Methodist, and Iglesia Cristiana Monte de Sion will come together to celebrate World Communion Sunday by learning the spiritual roots of the Lord’s Supper in the Passover Feast at 10 a.m. at Chatsworth United Methodist Church, 10824 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Free. Information: (818) 341-1270.

CONCERT SERVICE: Clark Branson will present a “Joint Service With Valley Folk Concerts,” featuring a medley of music, humor and lore, at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

PRAYER SUPPORT: A centering prayer support group, a silent meditation method intended to deepen the relationship with God, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.

CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: The Rev. Charles Gard will speak on “A Deeper Understanding of the Eucharist” at the Catholic Community luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The cost is $14. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.

CLONING SYMPOSIUM: A four-part symposium on cloning and other medical ethics issues will be held at 7:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday at Beth Knesset Bamidbar, 1611 E. Avenue J, Lancaster. Free. Information: (661) 942-4415.

JUDAISM INTRO: “Introduction to Judaism,” an 18-week class sponsored by the Union of American Hebrew Congregations, will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday at Temple Sinai of Glendale, 1212 N. Pacific Ave. The cost is $175 for members, $275 for guests. Participants may bring a partner at no additional cost. Information and registration: (888) 834-8242.

WOMEN ON THE MOVE: Aaron Levinson, Valley director of the Anti-Defamation League, will lecture on “How Sacred Should We Really Be?” at 9:30 a.m. Friday at El Caballero Country Club, 18300 Tarzana Drive, Tarzana. The $18 cost includes breakfast. This is the first in the three-part lecture series titled “Women on the Move,” sponsored by Hadassah Southern California, Northern Area, and the Women’s Department of the Jewish Federation, Valley Alliance. Information: (818) 783-3488.

FALL FESTIVAL: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church will host its annual fall festival with live bands, rides, games and a silent auction from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 9 and noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 10, at the church, 18437 Superior St., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 349-0245.

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