Religion Notes
BLUES SERVICE: A contemporary worship service with a live rhythm and blues band will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Information: (818) 342-0302.
SPIRITUAL COSMOS SEMINAR: Rabbi Manis Friedman will present a seminar on “The Curtain Parts: A Glimpse Into the Spiritual Cosmos” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. The seminar will cover such Jewish and Kabbalistic topics as the soul, reincarnation, life after death, the messiah and the resurrection. The $65 cost includes lunch. Information and reservations: (818) 991-0991.
FORGIVENESS LECTURE: Steve Saint, son of a martyred missionary, will speak on reconciliation, forgiveness and his experiences at 6 p.m. Sunday at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. Information: (818) 831-9333.
JEWISH EXPERIENCES: Rabbi Barry Lutz will teach an adult education class, “The Jewish Experience,” at 7 p.m. Monday at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. The cost is $50. Information: (818) 360-2258.
JEWISH VALUES COURSE: Rabbi Steven B. Jacobs will teach a six-week course on “Sex, Food, Money and Your Profession: Jewish Values and Ethics” beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Kol Tikvah Temple, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. The cost is $18. Information and registration: (818) 348-0670.
CATHOLICS LUNCHING: The Catholic Community luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Beverly Garland’s Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The topic will be “Faith Is Vital.” The cost is $14. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.
CLASS ON JUDAISM: The University of Judaism will hold an 18-week introduction to Judaism course to be taught at 6:30 p.m. beginning Wednesday at the university, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Sepulveda Pass. The cost is $310 for first person, $180 for second person. Scholarships and payment plans are available. Information and registration: (310) 440-1273.
LIKRAT SHABBAT: Rabbi Ed Feinstein of Valley Beth Shalom will speak at the West Valley Jewish Community Center’s Likrat Shabbat meeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Information: (818) 464-3300.
SERVICE AND PICNIC: Temple Beth Torah will hold a family service followed by a bring-your-own-picnic dinner at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the temple, 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. Information: (818) 831-0835.
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