United Methodist Holiday Boutique* The Women’s Ministries...

United Methodist Holiday Boutique

* The Women’s Ministries at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will hold a holiday boutique Sunday from 9 a.m.-noon.

A variety of handcrafted items will be for sale, including gifts, decorations and baked goods.

Participants include Alternative Christmas Gift Market, benefiting children and adults locally and abroad; Heifer Project International, which sends food-producing animals and poultry to needy families; Church World Service’s blanket program, which provides blankets to people affected by disaster; Many Mansions, which sponsors affordable housing for low-income families; Meals on Wheels, which supplies hot and cold meals to house-bound individuals.

The church is at Westlake Boulevard and Hampshire Road. For more information, call 497-7884.

St. Rose of Lima Christmas Crafts

* St. Rose of Lima will hold its annual Christmas boutique this weekend at the parish hall. All proceeds benefit the church’s school. There will be handcrafted gifts, decorations, ornaments, religious items and more. Hours are today, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.

The church is at 1325 Royal Ave., Simi Valley. For more information, call 520-8053.

St. Matthew’s Veterans Day Service

*St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park will hold special Veterans Day worship services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday. World War II veteran and D-Day survivor Jack Wilson will share his memories and accounts from his military experiences.

Worship at St. Matthew’s is relaxed and interactive, with child care and children’s classes available during the second service. The church is at 1360 S. Wendy Drive. For more information, call 498-6910.

St. Columba’s Hosts Vocal Concert

*St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Camarillo will host a performance at 4 p.m. Sunday by baritone Loren Geeting of London, who will sing operatic favorites and show tunes. Tickets are $12 general, $10 senior citizens and students.

The church is at 1251 Las Posas Road. For more information, call 482-8831.

Service Will Honor the Deceased

*Moorpark United Methodist Church will hold its All Saints’ Day service Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Rev. Rick Uhls will preach as the congregation celebrates the lives of members, friends and family who have died in the past year. The service will include music performed by the Sweetest Dixieland Band. A meal will be served following the service.

Sunday school begins at 9:15 a.m. Child care is available. Junior church for children through second grade is offered during regular worship service.

The church is at 261 Flory Ave. For information, call 529-1401.

Handicapables Host Special Day

*West Ventura County Handicapables will host a day of “spiritual and social enrichment” for physically disabled people Sunday at St. Anthony Church in Oxnard. Registration is at 11 a.m. Mass is at 11:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon and entertainment. People of all faiths are welcome.

The church is at 2421 South C St. For more information, call 482-4050 or 648-6686.

‘Calvary Connects’ Replaces Service

*Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village will cancel its regular Sunday worship service this week to hold the one-time event “Calvary Connects.” Church members and attendees will gather in more than 200 neighborhood homes. The event is to help members of the congregation get to know other members who live near them.

The church is at 5495 Via Rocas. For more information, call (818) 991-8040.

Sunday Service at Our Saviour’s

*The Rev. Mary Ann Fiene preaches during the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service at Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oxnard. Sunday school is held at 11 a.m. Child -care is provided.

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

Sonrise Pacific Hosts Teen Activity

*Sonrise Pacific Church in Moorpark will host a special teen activity Thursday evening. “Frontline Kickback” will include a deejay, dancing, skateboarding, games, pizza and a performance by gospel hip-hop artist Voice. Hours are 6 to 9:30 p.m. Free.

The church is at 11934 W. Los Angeles Ave. For more information, call 522-9868.

First Presbyterian Sunday Service

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

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

Mass Schedule at St. Anthony’s

*St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard will celebrate 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 held at noon and 1:30 p.m.

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

Unity Center Church Service

*Rev. Irma Oestmann will deliver the message “The Story of Unity” Sunday at Unity Center Church in Thousand Oaks. The 10 a.m. service will include music by the Cornelius Sisters.

Children’s church is held during the service and child care is available. Also on Sunday, a continuing adult discussion series will be held at 9:15 a.m.

The church meets at Old Meadows Park’s Community Room at 1600 Marview Road. For more information, call 496-6901.

Election Day Is Theme of Service

*The Rev. Betty Stapleford will speak on “The Right of Conscience and the Use of the Democratic Process” 10 a.m. Sunday at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The election day-themed service will focus on using the Unitarian Universalist principle of affirming the democratic process as a guide to responsible political action.

Services are held at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call 492-8751.

Sermon on ‘Voting: a Precious Gift’

*The Rev. Judith Cohen will speak on “Voting: a Precious Gift” Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura.

Services will be at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Child care and religious education are available during the first service.

The church is at 4949 Foothill Road. For more information, call 644-3898.

Temple Aims to Teach Hebrew

*Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, on Sunday will continue the series “Read Hebrew America,” a nationwide campaign aimed at teaching Jewish adults to read Hebrew. Course work will include the Hebrew alphabet and basic reading skills. No background in the language is required. Other dates are Nov. 12, 19 and Dec. 3. For more information or to register, call the temple at 497-6891.

Camarillo Methodists Gather

*Camarillo United Methodist Church will hold worship services, directed by Jim Decker-Mahin, each Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and child care are available during both services for infants through fifth grade.

The church is at 291 Anacapa Drive. For more information or to obtain a Sunday school registration form, call 482-4312.

Simi Methodists to Worship

*Simi Valley United Methodist Church will hold worship services, directed by Rev. Brandon Cho, each Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. This week, Rev. Cho will preach on models for faith.

Child care for infants and preschoolers is offered during both services. Sunday school for adults and children begins at 9 a.m. Mission Hispana Biblica celebrates worship in Spanish at 1:30 p.m., followed by fellowship in Witman Hall.

The church is at 2394 Erringer Road. For more information, call 526-631.

Services at Simi Presbyterian

*Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will hold worship services with live contemporary music at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and at 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. A traditional worship service is held at 11:15 a.m. Sundays. This week, Rev. Jeff Cheadle will continue his series, “God Has A Dream for Your Life.”

The youth program Just for Kids! is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

The church is at 4832 Cochran St. For more information, call 526-5475

Holiday Crafts Extravaganza

*Ventura Missionary Church today is holding its Holiday Crafts Extravaganza, featuring handcrafted Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts, decorations and collectibles. More than 25 craftspeople are scheduled to attend. Free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The church is at 500 High Point Drive, Ventura. For information, call 642-0550.

Thousand Oaks Fellowship

*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 more information, call 379-0237.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Service

*St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard holds its Sunday worship service at 10:15 p.m. Senior Pastor Adiel De Pano will deliver the message. Child care is available for children 4 and younger.

The Rev. Victor Salas will lead a new Spanish-language worship service at 6 p.m.

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

Vineyard Fellowship 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 more information, call 485-0050.

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