Unity Center Hosts Book Discussion

* A discussion series on the book “Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav is scheduled at 9 a.m. Sundays at Unity Center Church in Thousand Oaks followed by services at 10 a.m. at the Old Meadows Park Community Center.

The Rev. Irma Oestmann will speak on “Bigger Believing” at the July 30 service.

The center is at 1600 Marview Road. For information, call 496-6901.

Fellowship Offers Meditation

* Interfaith Fellowship meets in Thousand Oaks Inn’s ballroom for meditation at 9 a.m. and a worship service at 10 a.m. each Sunday.

The Spiritual Book Study Group will meet at Borders from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday to discuss “Seat of the Soul” by Gary Zukav.

Thousand Oaks Inn is at 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. For information, call (818) 889-6264.

Services at St. Paul’s in Oxnard

* St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard offers a service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. N. Adiel A. De Pano, senior pastor, will preach.

Child care is available for children up to age 4. Church school is on break for the summer.

The Japanese language ministry worships at 2 p.m. except on the first Sunday of the month when the Japanese and English language services are combined during the morning service.

The church is at 1800 South C St. For information, call 487-2711.

Minister to Speak on Diversity

* The Rev. Betty Stapleford, minister of Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday on “Healing and Wholeness.” She will discuss ways to honor diversity of opinion as adults in a religious community.

The fellowship meets at the Goebel Senior Adult Center at 1385 E. Janss Road in Thousand Oaks. For information, call 492-8751.

Service at Oxnard Lutheran Church

* Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oxnard will hear from the Rev. Mary Ann Feine during its 9:15 a.m. Sunday services. Sunday school is held at 10:45 a.m. for all ages and child care is provided.

The church is at 905 Redwood St. For information, call 486-5383.

St. Matthew’s Offers 2 Services

* St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park will have worship services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday with the Rev. Lynne Austin preaching.

Worship is relaxed and interactive with child care and children’s classes during the second service.

The church is at 1360 S. Wendy Drive. For information, call 498-6910.

Simi Valley Methodists to Gather

* Simi Valley United Methodist Church will have worship services at 10 a.m. Sunday.

The church is at 2394 Erringer Road. For information, call 526-6231.

Mass Schedule at St. Anthony’s

* St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard will celebrate evening Mass at 5:15 p.m. today and have confessions from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. in English and Spanish-language Mass will be at noon and 1:30 p.m.

The church is at 2511 South C St. For information, call 486-7301.

Oxnard Church Offers Bible School

* Oxnard Church of the Nazarene will hold vacation Bible school for children ages 3 to 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Participants will create crafts, have snacks, listen to Bible stories and play games. There is no charge and no registration deadline.

The church is at 1630 Saviers Road. For information., call 483-7046.

First Presbyterian to Hold Service

* First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard will hold a worship service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Pastor James K. Bain Jr. will deliver the sermon.

There will be Sunday school for youth during the service. Adult Sunday school will begin at 9 a.m. Child care is available at all services. The church is at 850 Ivywood Drive. For information, call 983-0204.

Fellowship Offers Worship

* Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Thousand Oaks will have its Sunday worship celebration at 10:05 a.m.

A nursery and Sunday school classes are provided, while those who are high school or college age will remain for the regular service.

The church has music, teaching and a casual atmosphere. The fellowship is at 480 W. Gainesborough Road. For information, call 379-0237.

Vineyard Fellowship Plans Services

* Channel Islands Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Oxnard has services with contemporary music and casual dress at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

The church is at 1851 Holser Walk, Suite 200. For information, call 485-0050.

Interfaith Fellowship to Meet

* Interfaith Fellowship meets in the ballroom of Thousand Oaks Inn in Thousand Oaks at 10 a.m. Sunday.

The inn is at 75 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. For information, call 379-9336.

Unity Church Plans Park Event

* Unity Church in Ventura will have “Sunday in the Park” from 8 to 9 a.m. July 30 with singing and prayer.

The event will be at Peninsula Park, 3333 Peninsula Road. For information, call 658-1059.

Weekday prayers are at noon. Healing mediations are from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Metaphysical Bible study class is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Sundays. These meetings are held at the church, 2065 Sperry Ave., Unit G.

Temple Presents Shabbat Services

* Shabbat services are held at 8 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. Saturdays each week at the Temple Beth Torah in Ventura.

The temple is at 7620 Foothill Road. For information, call 647-4181.

Adventists Present Gospel Concert

* The public is invited to a July 29 gospel concert by recording artists Herman and Sonnie Harp at the Ventura Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Sonnie Harp is a soloist, songwriter, arranger, producer and keyboardist whose music is performed internationally. Her husband Herman is a soloist, violinist and guitarist who began sharing Christian music more than 45 years ago. He sang 23 years with the gospel group Ponder, Harp, & Jennings.

The couple travel the country, musically sharing the story of Jesus Christ.

The church has Sabbath school for all ages each Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and Saturday worship at 10:50 a.m.

There is no charge for the 7:30 p.m. concert. The church is at 6300 Telephone Road. For information, call 642-5387.

Monte Vista Holds Bible School

* Monte Vista Presbyterian Church in Newbury Park presents Son Zone Discovery Center vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. until noon July 31 through Aug. 4 for children 4 to 12. The cost is $18.

The church is at 3797 W. Lynn Road. For information, call 498-8213 or 499-6610.

Children to Receive Bible Lessons

* First Christian Church of Ventura will have its vacation Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon July 31 through Aug. 4. The theme is “Road Rally 2000--On the Road with Jesus.” The school is for children age 3 to those in fifth grade.

There will be music, crafts and Bible lessons. The $15 fee will include a T-shirt and visor.

The church is at 38 Teloma Drive. For information, call 642-4146.

Church to Start Wednesday Service

* The Ventura County Church of Religious Science is starting a Wednesday evening service beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 to be conducted by the Rev. Katherine L. Yates, a retired minister and author of the book “The Warrior Within.”

Music will be provided by Kevin Parcher and Michael Lawrence.

The church is at 101 Laurel St. in Ventura. For information, call 643-1933.

Church Offers 2 Workshops

* Westlake Church of Religious Science in Westlake Village will offer two workshop series over four weeks in August.

“Mind to Mind, Heart to Heart” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. each Monday beginning Aug. 7.

“High Mysticism” will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays beginning Aug. 3.

Classes cost $6 per class and will be at 2649 Townsgate Road, Suite 500. For information, call 495-0105.

Lutheran Vocations Examined

* Young people who belong to Region II of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America can explore a variety of church vocations at the ninth annual Invitation to Service at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks on Aug. 3-5.

Young people from high school to college age will learn about the roles of pastors, missionaries, associates in ministry, diaconal ministers, music ministers and youth ministers during the event, which will feature special music, small group interaction, recreation, devotionals and Bible study.

Keynote speaker will be Tiger McLuen, executive director of Youth Leadership’s Center for Youth and Family Ministry in Minneapolis.

The cost for the program is $105. For information, call Linda LeBlanc at 493-3936.

Vacation Bible School Offered

* St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park is turning its church into a clubhouse for kids and is welcoming all children to attend its vacation Bible school.

Registrations are being accepted for children ages 3 to grade six to attend Bible school from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 through 11. There is a $5 fee. Lessons will focus on stories about God’s work done by children.

The church is at 1360 S. Wendy Drive. For information, call 498-6910.

Church to Take Trip to Italy

* St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fillmore will take a pilgrimage of prayer to Italy from Sept. 28 to Oct. 12.

Pastor Joseph Hernandez will celebrate daily Mass and spiritual direction. The cost for the trip will be about $3,000.

For more information, call Michael Lara at 524-1306.

Temple Group to Tour Israel

* A two-week tour of Israel will be led by Rabbi Shimon Paskow and his wife Carol beginning Oct. 29.

People of all religions are welcome to join the tour, which will visit many cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Jericho and Masada. Those participating will have the opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea, see the Dead Sea Scrolls, the ancient Western Wall and the recently opened tunnel of the Western Wall and other historic and archeological sites holy to Jews, Christians and Muslims. The group will also meet prominent Israeli personalities.

The cost will be about $4,200 per person, based on double occupancy. For information, call 497-6891.

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