Religion Notes

GOSPEL MUSIC: “Gospel Music in the Valley,” a free concert featuring Christian artists, will be held today from 4 to 8 p.m. at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 759-8386.

WEDDING VOWS: Couples will renew their wedding vows in special services tonight at 5:30 or Sunday at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Information: (818) 342-0302.

BLESSINGS AND PEACE: The Rev. Bill Schirmer will present a sermon on “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” at Sunday’s 10 a.m. services at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore St. Free. Information: (818) 249-1045.

DRUG LECTURE: Superior Court Judge James P. Gray will discuss “The Decriminalization of Drugs” at Sunday’s 10:45 a.m. services at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 894-9251.

KINGDOMS AND LEMONADE: The Rev. Stan Howse will present a sermon on “The Kingdom of ‘I Am’ ” at Sunday’s 11 a.m. services of Unity Church of North Hollywood and Burbank. Sunday is also Lemonade Sunday, which includes an old-fashioned picnic after the services that will be held at Pacific Park, 3715 Pacific Ave., Burbank. Free. Information: (818) 761-5149.

90TH BIRTHDAY: St. John Baptist de la Salle Catholic Church will celebrate the 90th birthday of its founding pastor, Msgr. Peter O’ Sullivan, with a potluck party Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church’s Seton Hall, 16545 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. Beverages will be provided. Free. Information: (818) 891-5805.

JEWISH WOMEN: The Zahava Chapter of Jewish Women International will hold a luncheon meeting Monday at noon at the Mandarin Wok restaurant, 21800 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. The cost is $12. Information and reservations: (818) 993-5917.

SACRIFICES DISCUSSED: Rabbi Zvi Hollander of Young Israel of Venice’s Torah Learning Center will lecture on “Bringing Sacrifices in Jerusalem Again” Monday from 8 to 10 p.m. at Cal State Northridge’s Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 832-8293.

HEALING SUPPORT: A Healing Times support group, a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to helping people find meaning and purpose in life, will meet Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Montrose Community Church, 2416 Montrose Ave. This service is open to people of all faiths. Child care will be provided. A $5 donation is requested. Information: (818) 249-0483.

CENTERING PRAYER: A Centering Prayer support group, which will include two 20-minute prayer sessions separated by a meditative walk, will meet Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.

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