Religion Notes
OPEN HOUSE: Bibles will be given away at a family festival and open house from noon to 5 p.m. today at First Southern Baptist Church of North Hollywood, 10853 Victory Blvd. The free event will also include food, music by the Blue Collar Christian Band, a castle bounce and face painting. Information: (818) 761-4800.
MUSICAL SERVICE: Pastor Gregory Barth will lead a contemporary service featuring guitars, keyboard and drums at 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Free. Information: (818) 341-3460.
WAITING FOR BETTER: The Rev. Bill Schirmer will lead a service on “Something Better Is Waiting” at the 10 a.m. Sunday services at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore St. Free. Information: (818) 249-1045.
ELECTION SERVICE: The Rev. Toni Vincent will conduct a service on “Elections 2000” at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.
SUKKOT WORKSHOP: “Celebrate Sukkot,” a children’s holiday art workshop, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $5 per child. The workshop is recommended for children 4 and older. Information and reservations: (310) 440-4636.
ANIMAL BLESSING: The Rev. Jeffrey Pulling will offer a blessing of the animals at the 6 p.m. Sunday service at Metropolitan Community Church in the Valley, 5730 Cahuenga Blvd., North Hollywood. Participants may bring their animals or photos of their animals to be blessed. Participants are also asked to bring dog or cat food to be donated to Pet Orphans Fund, a rescue and adoption agency. Information: (818) 762-1133.
JEWS AND HOMOSEXUALITY: Rabbi Jerry Danzig will moderate a panel discussion on “Jewish Attitudes Toward Homosexuality” with a seven-member delegation from the Tel Aviv-based Assn. of Gay Men, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgenders at 7 p.m. Sunday at Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Information: (818) 788-6000.
JEWISH WOMEN: The National Council of Jewish Women Vista Val Division will discuss the Supreme Court and the voucher initiative at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Information: (818) 986-8365.
MIRACLES COURSE: OASIS Older Adult Program will offer “A Course in Miracles” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday at Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Free. Information: 710-4163.
WOMEN GATHERING: A monthly gathering, Women at the Well, which provides an opportunity for women of all faith traditions to deepen their spirituality and 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 and registration: (818) 784-4515.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN: The West Valley Christian Women’s Club will hold its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Calabasas Golf and Country Club, 4515 Park Entrada. The cost is $16.50. Information and reservations: (818) 706-8046.
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