Religion Notes

BLUES SERVICE: A casual worship service with a live R&B; band will be held at 5:30 tonight at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 17400 Vanowen St., Van Nuys. Information: (818) 342-0302.

JEWISH COMMUNITIES: A reception for the photographic art exhibit, Bernard Mendoza’s “From Generation to Generation,” will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive in the Sepulveda Pass. The exhibit, which features a photographic essay on Orthodox Jewish communities in America, will be on display until April 22 at the university’s gallery. Free admission. Information: (310) 476-9777 Ext. 203.

SPIRITUAL WOMEN: Women at the Well, a monthly gathering to provide an opportunity for women of all faiths to deepen their spirituality and offer mutual support, will meet 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.

BIBLE STUDY: Rabbi Jerry Brown will teach a free Bible study class at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi St., Northridge. Information: (818) 360-2258.

MUSICAL MEDITATION: “A Celebration of Spirit’s Love Through Music and Meditation” will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. Information: (818) 249-1045.

JEWISH BEDTIME: Rabbi Ed Feinstein will present lecture on “Putting Our Children to Bed Jewishly” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Information: (818) 788-4667.

LIKRAT SHABBAT: A Likrat Shabbat service, an informal pre-Shabbat gathering, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the West Valley Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. Information: (818) 464-3300.

CONGRESSMAN TO SPEAK: Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) will speak at Shabbat service at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Temple Judea’s West Campus, 6601 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. Free. Information: (818) 758-3800.

MARDI GRAS: The Congregational Church of Chatsworth will hold a Mardi Gras casino night to celebrate its 43rd year of service to the community from 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 24 at the church, 20440 Lassen St. The cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Information and reservations: (818) 349-2550.

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