Religion Notes

MUSIC REFORMATION: A Reformation Music Festival will celebrate Reformation Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Canoga Park. Free. Information: (818) 341-3460.

50 YEARS: Dr. Samuel Chetti, executive minister of the American Baptist Church of Los Angeles, will speak at the 50th anniversary celebration at the 11 a.m. Sunday worship services of Panorama Baptist Church, 8767 Woodman Ave., Arleta. Free. Information: (818) 894-2281.

JEWISH GENES: Dr. Steven M. Lowenstein, professor of Jewish history at the University of Judaism, will speak on “Jewish Migrations: How Did the Jews Get From Jerusalem to Poland, Yemen and Morocco?” at the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles meeting from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 Sepulveda Blvd., Sepulveda Pass. Free. Information: (818) 712-9031.

BIBLE STUDY: A five-week Bible course on “The Pentateuch--The Five Books of Moses” will be held at 8 p.m., beginning Monday, at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The $25 cost includes all study materials. Information and registration: (818) 991-0991.

CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: Father William L. Adams, a parish missionary working to renew parishes on the West Coast, will speak on “The Year of Jubilee: A Time of Pilgrimage” at the Catholic Community luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The cost is $14. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.

FOR WOMEN: “Rosh Hodesh: The New Moon,” a six-session gathering for women to experience, discuss and explore topics pertaining to Jewish women today, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., beginning Wednesday, at Kol Tikvah Temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. The cost is $18 for guests. Information and registration: (818) 348-0670.

HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE: Heschel West will hold a Hanukkah and holiday boutique and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Agoura/Calabasas Recreation Center, 27040 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas. Free admission. Information: (818) 707-2365.

MAGNIFICAT MEETING: Magnificat, a ministry to Catholic women, will hold a luncheon meeting from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Porter Valley Country Club, 19216 Singing Hills Drive, Northridge. The ministry will hear a story by Maria Vadia on how she and her family escaped from Cuba. The cost is $19. Information and reservations: (818) 347-8271.

MEDITATION GROUP: A free scripture and meditation group will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Information: (818) 342-0302.

JEWS WITH DISABILITIES: A special Shabbat dinner and worship service designed for Jews with disabilities and their families will be held at 6:15 p.m. Friday at Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. The cost is $12.50 for adults and $10 for children 10 and younger. Information and reservations: (818) 763-9148.

SHABBAT LIVE: “Friday Night Live,” a Shabbat service with singing, dancing and live music, will be held at 8:15 p.m. Friday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Free. Information: (818) 758-3800.

HEALING SERVICE: Rabbi Arnold Stiebel will conduct the monthly healing service at 9 a.m. Nov. 4 at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. A Shabbat service will immediately follow. Free. Information: (818) 831-0835.

TEA AND TESTIMONY: The Glendale Aglow Lighthouse Community will hold its fourth annual Tea Party Time with testimonies at 9 a.m. Nov. 4 at the Heritage House, 401 E. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. A continental breakfast will be served. Free. Information: (818) 845-3096.

SHABBAT MORNING: “One Shabbat Morning,” a service with original music by contemporary Jewish songwriter Craig Taubman blended with traditional conservative liturgy, will be held at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 4 at Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. Free. Information: (818) 766-9426 Ext. 416.

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