Religion Notes
CENTERING PRAYER: A Lectio Divina and Centering Prayer group will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Centering prayer is an ancient Christian prayer tradition intended to develop a friendship with Christ. Information: (818) 784-4515.
YOUTH SABBATH: A Sabbath worship service for children and youths will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 346-6968.
50TH ANNIVERSARY: St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 10 a.m. Sunday at the church, 17251 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. A luncheon will follow the service. Free. Information and reservations for the luncheon: (818) 345-6048.
LOVED SOULS: Dr. Jonathan Young will present a workshop on “Beloved of the Soul” from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Unity Church of Antelope Valley, 39149 8th St. East, Palmdale. A $20 donation is requested. Information: (661) 273-3341.
JEWISH WOMEN: The National Council of Jewish Women Vista Val Division will hear a program on “Educational Issues and Trends in 2001” at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. Free. Information: (818) 986-8365.
VATICAN TOUR: OASIS in the Valley Older Adult Program will offer a free lecture, “Inside the Vatican,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday in the Pierce College Life Science Building, Room 1728, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Information: (818) 710-4163.
SECULAR LEADERSHIP: Rabbi Josef Gabay will discuss “Secular Leadership and Their Role in Hastening the Redemption” from 8 to 10 p.m. Monday at Cal State Northridge’s Hillel House, 17729 Plummer St., Northridge. Free. Information: (818) 832-8293.
BIBLE STUDY: Rabbi Jerry Brown will teach a Bible study class at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. Information: (818) 360-2258.
WORLD RELIGIONS: “World Religions: Western Tradition,” an 11-week world religion course on the beliefs and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and primal traditions, will be taught from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Thursday at Cal State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. The cost is $199. Information and registration: (818) 677-2504.
LIKRAT SHABBAT: Rabbi Judith Halevy will speak at a Likrat Shabbat service from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Information: (818) 464-3300.
TAIZE PRAYER: A Taize prayer session, which includes singing the Taize chants, listening and reflecting upon the word of God and praying for the needs of the local and global community, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Information: (818) 784-4515.
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