Religion Notes

MOSES BOOKS: A four-session education class focusing on the first of the five Books of Moses will begin at 2 p.m. today at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $6 per session or $20 for the full series. Information and registration: (323) 655-8587.

HOLIDAY FUND-RAISING: “A Holiday Affair,” featuring a dinner, an auction and boutiques, will be held from 6:30 to 10 tonight at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Studio City, 12355 Moorpark St. The cost is $7. Information and reservations: (818) 769-5911.

MUSIC AND WORSHIP: Contemporary services featuring guitars, keyboards and drums will be held at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Nursery care will be provided. Information: (818) 341-3460.

SABBATH WITH SENSE: The Rev. Melitta Haslund will officiate at a service on “A Sabbath Sense Throughout” at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Information: (818) 894-9251.

BIBLE CRITICISM: Rabbi J. Immanuel Schochet will lead a seminar, “An Unapologetic Response to Bible Criticism,” from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The $65 cost includes lunch. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.

HANUKKAH AND SPIDERS: Sylvia A. Rouss and her creation Sammy Spider will present “Sammy Spider’s First Hanukkah” from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Free. Information: (323) 938-2531 Ext. 2207.

INSTALLATION CEREMONY: Denise Davidoff, moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Assn., will conduct the installation ceremony of the Rev. Gail Ruth Geisenhainer, the new Settled Minister of Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, at 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. A reception will follow. Information: (818) 887-6101.

WOMEN MEETING: Women at the Well, a monthly gathering that helps women of all faiths deepen their spirituality and provide mutual support, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. The cost is $6 per session. Information: (818) 784-4515.

CHRISTIAN WOMEN: The West Valley Christian Women’s Club will hold a luncheon and country fair at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Calabasas Golf & Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. The cost is $16.50. Free nursery care will be provided for children 8 and younger with a reservation. Information and reservations: (818) 706-8046.

RABBI LECTURE: Rabbi Uri Regev, executive director of the Israeli Religious Action Center in Jerusalem, will speak about religious pluralism, social justice and the status and future of liberal Judaism in the state of Israel, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Kol Tikvah Temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. The cost is $18 for members and $25 for guests. Information: (818) 348-0670.

PARISH DINNER: The Catholic parish of St. Maximilian Kolbe will hold its annual parish dinner at 6 p.m. Friday at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. The cost is $90, with all proceeds going to the church’s hall building fund. Information and reservations: (805) 497-4966.

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