B’Nai Emet to Host Purim Carnival

* B’nai Emet will host its Purim carnival, with games, food and raffle prizes, from noon to 4 p.m. March 11 at 3050 Kadota St., Simi Valley.

Other services and activities: Shabbat service, 7 p.m. March 9, with the congregation meeting at 4645 Industrial Ave., No. 2-C, Simi Valley; an evening of Broadway music will be staged with members of the Young Artists Ensemble March 17 at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Show time: 7 p.m. $35.

For information, call 581-3723.

Temple Plans Holiday Activities

* Temple Etz Chaim will celebrate the Purim holiday with its annual carnival festivities, hosted by the temple’s youth group, on Sunday from 12:30-3 p.m. There will be food, pony rides, games, prizes and a silent auction. The holiday will also be observed during services Thursday at 7 p.m. Children are encouraged to come in costume for a masquerade walk, which will be followed by a brief service led by Rabbi Richard Spiegel and cantor Jeff Cohen.

On Friday, the temple’s men’s club will host retired Israeli General Fredy Zack as guest speaker during services, beginning at 8:15 p.m.

The temple is at 1080 Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call 497-6891.

Academy Offers Series on Holidays

* The Conejo Jewish Academy will offer a three-part series focusing on the upcoming Purim and Passover holidays. Course work in “The Holidays of Redemption” will cover the historical significance of the holidays. Installments will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March14 and March 21. $18. For more information, call (818) 991-0991. Internet: https://www.jewishacademy.com. The academy is at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills.

Chabad of Conejo to Hold Festival

* Chabad of the Conejo will hold its Purim holiday festival Thursday at the Hyatt Westlake Plaza Hotel, 880 S. Westlake Blvd. The grand ballroom will be transformed into the ancient city of Shushan, and costumed characters will portray historical figures that are prominent in the retelling of the holiday’s beginnings. Festivities will begin at 7 p.m. Festival-goers are encouraged to come in a costume of their choosing. Families, $15; individuals, $4. For more information, call (818) 991-0991.

Ojai Valley Adventist Sermon Series

* Pastor David Smith of Ojai Valley Adventist Church will continue a sermon series titled “Your Most Radical Decision” today. The ninth installment is titled “This Offer Void Everywhere.” A visiting youth group from Loma Linda University will perform praise music.

Services are held at 10:45 a.m. each Saturday and include contemporary and traditional Christian music. Bible study begins at 9:30 a.m.

The church is at 291 E. El Roblar Drive. For information, call 955-7631.

Christian Band to Perform at CLU

* The Christian band Caedmon’s Call will perform 8 p.m. Thursday at Cal Lutheran University’s auditorium, 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks. The seven-member band will be joined by Sandra McCracken and the Normals. $11. For more information, call 493-3954.

Methodists to Gather for Services

* Pastor Rob Calderhead will give a sermon Sunday at United Methodist Church of Westlake Village. An informal interactive service meets at 8 a.m. in Alton Hall; casual attire is encouraged. Traditional worship services are held at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages meet at 9 a.m. Infant and toddler care is provided during each service.

Tonight at 7, the music committee will present a variety show titled “Methodist Madness Goes Latin.” $7 general, $2 senior citizens and students. Proceeds will benefit the music program.

The church is at 1049 S. Westlake Blvd. For information, call 497-7884. Internet: https://www.umcwv.org.

Church Plans ‘Bread of Life’ Dinner

* All Saints Episcopal Church in Oxnard will hold a “Bread of Life” dinner for the homeless at 5:30 p.m. today in the parish hall.

On Sunday, a communion worship service will be held at 8 a.m. A Spanish-language worship service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Also, Sunday school classes for children ages 5 to 12 begin at 10:30 a.m.; youth Bible study for junior high and high school students begins at 11 a.m.

The church is at 144 South C St. For information, call 483-2347.

Unity Center Church Service

* The Rev. Irma Oestmann will deliver the message “Your Mountain of Strength” on Sunday at Unity Center Church in Thousand Oaks. The 10 a.m. service will include music by the Cornelius Sisters.

Children’s church is held during the service and child care is available. Also Sunday, a continuing adult discussion series will be held at 9:15 a.m.

The church meets at Old Meadows Park’s Community Room, 1600 Marview Road. For information, call 496-6901.

Services at First Presbyterian

* Pastor James K. Bain Jr. will deliver the sermon “The Culture Wars” at 10 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard. The message will be based on the scriptures Luke 4:1-13.

There will be Sunday school for youths during the service. Adult Sunday school begins at 9 a.m. Child care is available at all services. The church is at 850 Ivywood Drive. For information, call 983-0204. Internet: https://www.1stpresoxnard.com.

Unitarian Universalist Service

* The Rev. Betty Stapleford will deliver the message “The In-Between Church” during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The sermon will examine the critical issues confronting the church’s growing congregation as it looks at plans for the next decade.

Services are held at the Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For information, call 492-8751.

‘Foundations of Freedom’ Talk

* Pastor Tim Fearer will continue his Romans series Sunday with “Foundations of Freedom: God Really Is For You” at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Hueneme. The worship service is at 10 a.m.

Nursery care is provided for babies and toddlers. Preschool children through fifth-graders are dismissed to “Kid’s Church.”

The church is at 755 Bard Road, Port Hueneme. For information, call 483-8610.

Camarillo Community Church

* Camarillo Community Church holds Sunday worship services at 8, 9, 10:10 and 11:20 a.m. This week’s message is “Defeating Discouragement.”

Children’s programming is at 9, 10:10 and 11:20 a.m.

The church is at 1322 Las Posas Road. For information, call 482-2657.

Simi Methodists Revise Schedule

* Simi Valley United Methodist Church on Sunday will begin a new schedule of morning worship services and classes.

Services will be held at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Mission Hispana Biblica will worship in Spanish at 2 p.m., followed by fellowship in Witman Hall. Sunday school for children will begin at 9:05 a.m. in the chapel. Youth Sunday school and adult classes will begin at 9:10 a.m. Coffee fellowship will begin at 10 a.m. in Witman Hall.

Also beginning Sunday, the Sunday school’s “FaithTrak” program will offer four new classes: “Get Acquainted with Your Christian Faith,” “Favorite Bible Passages,” “Wesley on Salvation” and “Spirit Gifts.”

The church is at 2394 Erringer Road. For information, call 526-6231.

Unitarian Universalist Sermon

* The Rev. Judith Cohen will deliver the message “Civility, Manners and More” on Sunday at Unitarian Universalist Church of Ventura.

Services will be at 9:15 and 11 a.m. Child care and religious education are available during the first service. The church is at 4949 Foothill Road. For more information, call 644-3898.

Services at Trinity Presbyterian

* The Rev. Kent Meads will deliver a sermon Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Camarillo.

A celebration service is held at 8:30 a.m., followed by a traditional service at 10 a.m. The church is at Las Posas Road and Antonio Avenue. For information, call 484-0530.

Baptist Church Offers Services

* The Rev. D. Paul Hickman will deliver a message Sunday at Thousand Oaks Baptist Church. The morning worship service begins at 10:45, followed by an evening service at 6. Other programs include training hour, 5 p.m. Sunday; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; prayer hour, 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The church is at 2685 Calle Abedul. For information, call 492-4224.

St. Paul’s United Methodist Service

* St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard holds its Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Child care is available for children up to age 4. Also Sunday, the Rev. Victor Salas will lead a Spanish-language Bible study session at 12:30 p.m.; the Japanese ministry worships at 2 p.m., led by the Rev. Shiro Kato.

The church is at 1800 South C St. For information, call 487-2711.

Service Schedule for St. Columba’s

* St. Columba’s Episcopal Church in Camarillo will offer the following schedule of services and programs each Sunday throughout February: 7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist celebration; 9 a.m., adult forum; 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist celebration and Sunday school.

An organ recital at 4 p.m. Sunday will feature Philip Allen Smith. Program includes works by Bach and Mendelssohn.

The church is at 1251 Las Posas Road. For information, call 482-8831.

Workshop on Language of Jesus

* The Pleasant Valley Church of Religious Science Center for Positive Living will continue its Tuesday workshop on using the language of Jesus (Aramaic) in everyday living. The Rev. Larry Vogel will lead the workshop installments using translations by scholars who speak Aramaic. The goal of the program is to better understand what Jesus really taught. The installments are held Tuesdays through March 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. Cost is $10 per session.

The church is at 221 Daily Drive, Suite No. 1. For information or registration, call 482-1948.

Sermon at United Church of Christ

* The Rev. E. W. Greene will deliver a sermon Sunday at United Church of Christ in Simi Valley. Services are held each Sunday at 10 a.m.

The church is at 370 Royal Ave. For information, call 526-6001.

Sessions for Non-Practicing Catholics

* St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Simi Valley will continue its “Landings Program” geared toward inactive or non-practicing Catholics. The Monday evening sessions will be held at 7:30 through April 2. For information, call Madeleine at 522-6107. The church is at 5863 E. Malton Ave.

Series Aims at Energizing Marriage

* Sonrise Christian Fellowship in Simi Valley on Friday will hold the fourth installment of its 11-part series “10 Great Dates to Energize Your Marriage.” The meetings are held on consecutive Fridays beginning at 7 p.m. Topics include “Learning to Talk,” “Resolving Honest Conflict” and “Building a Creative Love Life.” The cost for the series, including materials, is $10. Free child care will be provided. For information or to register, call 581-1628.

The church is at 2350 Shasta Way.

Services in Westlake Village

* Westminster Presbyterian Church in Westlake Village holds the following services and programs each Sunday:

Worship services at 9 and 10:30 a.m.; a celebration for ages 3 years through fourth grade at 9 a.m.; Sunday school for ages 3 to adult at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided during both worship services.

The church is at 32111 Watergate Road. For information, call 496-2394. Internet: https://www.wpcwestlake.org.

Services Offered at St. Matthew’s

* The Rev. Lynne Austin gives a sermon each Sunday at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park. Worship services are at 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Worship at St. Matthew’s is relaxed and interactive, with child care and children’s classes available during the second service. The church is at 1360 S. Wendy Drive. For information, call 498-6910.

Grief Support Group to Meet

* GriefShare, a recovery seminar and support group, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Ventura Missionary Church.

The program features nationally recognized experts discussing grief and recovery topics. Sessions include “When Your Dreams Fall Apart,” “The Seasons of Grief,” “The Emotions of Grief,” “When Your Spouse Dies,” “Your Family and Grief” and “Growing Through Grief.” The sessions are free. An optional workbook is $15.

The church is at 500 High Point Drive. For information, call 642-0550.

Winter Schedule at First Baptist

* First Baptist Church in Thousand Oaks offers the following winter schedule of Sunday services and programs: Bible study, all ages, 9:15 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; youth fellowship, 5:30 p.m.; children’s program, 5:30 p.m.; adult training, 5:30 p.m., and evening worship service, 6:30 p.m.

The church is at 1250 Erbes Road. For information, call 495-2531.

Services With Music, Casual Dress

* Channel Islands Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Oxnard has services with contemporary music and casual dress at 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday.

The church is at 1851 Holser Walk, Suite 200. For information, call 485-0050.

Services at Simi Presbyterian

* Simi Valley Presbyterian Church will hold worship services with live contemporary music at 5:30 p.m. Saturdays and 8 and 9:30 a.m. Sundays. A traditional worship service is held at 11:15 a.m. Sundays.

For information, call 526-5475. Internet: https://www.simiprez.com.

Sunday Service at Our Saviour’s

* The Rev. Mary Ann Fiene preaches during the 9:15 a.m. Sunday service at Our Saviour’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oxnard. Sunday school is held at 11 a.m. Child care is provided.

The church is at 905 Redwood St. For information, call 486-5383.

Camarillo Methodists to Gather

* Camarillo United Methodist Church will hold worship services, directed by Jim Decker-Mahin, each Sunday at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and child care are available during both services for infants through fifth grade.

The church is at 291 Anacapa Drive. For information or to obtain a Sunday school registration form, call 482-4312.

Mass Schedule at St. Anthony’s

* St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Oxnard will celebrate Mass at 5:15 p.m. today and hear confessions from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m. in English, and a Spanish-language Mass will be celebrated at noon and 1:30 p.m.

The church is at 2511 South C St. For information, call 486-7301.

Life Design Ojai Winter Session

* Women are invited to attend the winter session of Life Design Ojai, which continues at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Ojai Valley Community Church.

Life Design meets each Wednesday through March 14. The winter study topic is “A Way to Win: Aligning Attitudes,” written by Christine Wood.

In addition to the study, Life Design will offer a parenting class, craft class, exercise class and a time for women to get caught up on their small projects.

Child care is available with preregistration. Cost is $25 for study book; electives are $15-$30. To register, call 649-3558 or 649-9494.

The church is at 907 El Centro St. For information, call 645-8182.

Church Plans Benefit Gala

* St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Camarillo will host its benefit gala “Pennies From Heaven” today at Las Posas Country Club. The eighth annual event will include dinner, dancing and an auction. Proceeds will support the church’s educational and developmental programs for children. Tickets are $60. For information or to purchase tickets, call 987-3537 or 529-8063.

Ventura Adventists to Gather

* Ventura Seventh-day Adventist Church holds a service at 10:45 a.m. each Saturday. Bible study for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m.

The church is at 6300 Telephone Road. For information, call 642-5387.

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