Religion Notes

TOGETHERNESS: The Rev. Bill Schirmer will discuss “Putting Your Life Together--by God” at the 10 a.m. Sunday services at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore St. Free. Information: (818) 249-1045.

MEDIA SUNDAY: The Rev. Robert Rieth will present “Media Sunday,” a program on the celebration of Christianity’s positive impact on media professionals, at 10:50 a.m. at Valley Baptist Church, 2201 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank. Free. Information: (818) 845-7871.

PURIM FESTIVAL: A Purim Arts Festival celebrating the Jewish holiday and featuring art workshops, a Hamantashen baking contest, costumes and entertainment will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. The holiday of Purim commemorates the biblical tale of the survival of Queen Esther and the rescue of the Purim Jews from destruction by Haman. Admission is $8, $6 for senior citizens and students, and free to members and children 12 and younger. Participants will receive $1 off admission with the donation of three or more cans of food. Information and reservations: (323) 655-8587.

JEWISH ROOTS: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles will hear a program on “Secret Jews,” the history and culture of the Crypto Jews and their discovery and search for Jewish roots and identity, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Valley Cities Jewish Community Center, 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Free. Information: (818) 771-5554.

JESUS AND WORSHIP: Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd., will hold a free rock ‘n’ roll worship service at 5 p.m. Sunday and a five-week class, “Who Is HE Anyway,” for participants to learn more about Jesus by looking at his image in the movies and society, beginning Wednesday at 7 p.m. The class is $3 per session, which includes dinner at 6 p.m. Information: (818) 886-1555.

PATHS SEMINAR: The Rev. Arthur Chang, senior minister of Founders Church of Religious Science of Los Angeles, will present a free seminar, “Many Paths,” offering an insight on various religions, from 6:45 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 894-9251.

RABBI’S DIARY: Rabbi Leonard Beerman will present a program, “The Diary of a Rabbi” at the National Council of Jewish Women Vista Val Division meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Free. Information: (818) 986-8365.

INNER HAPPINESS: Rabbi Zvi Hollander of Young Israel of Venice will speak on “The Secrets of Inner Happiness” at 8 p.m. at the Monday Night Lecture Series at Cal State Northridge’s Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St. Free. Information: (818) 832-8293.

JEWISH ETHICS: Rabbi Asher Lipner, co-coordinator of the Institute for Jewish Medical Ethics in San Francisco, will discuss “Cloning: Are We Crossing the Line?” at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The cost is $12. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.

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