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. Sunday at 3050 Kadota St., Simi Valley.

On March 17, the temple will present an evening of Broadway music staged with members of the Young Artists Ensemble at the Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi. Show time : 7 p.m. $35.

For information, call 581-3723.

Academy Offers Series on Holidays

* The Conejo Jewish Academy will present the final two installments of a 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 and March 21. $18. For information, call (818) 991-0991. Internet: https://www.jewishacademy.com. The academy is at 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills.

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 10th installment, “Assurance in a Bowl of Spaghetti,” will focus on the often-discussed Christian concept of “once saved, always saved.”

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.

Ventura Temple to Hold Carnival

* Temple Beth Torah in Ventura will hold a Purim carnival from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. Activities will includes games, prizes and food. Event-goers are encouraged to bring a canned food donation for needy families.

The temple will hold its monthly Tot Shabbat session at 7 p.m. Friday.

The temple is at 7620 Foothill Road. For information, call 647-4181.

Musician to Perform in Ventura

* Contemporary Christian music artist Bryan Duncan will perform this weekend during services at South Coast Fellowship in Ventura. Services are at 6 p.m. today and at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday.

The church is at 4050 Market St. For information, call 658-7646.

Handicapables Host Special Day

* The West Ventura County Handicapables will host a day of spiritual and social enrichment today at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 3175 Telegraph Road, Ventura.

Registration and get-acquainted time are at 11 a.m., followed by Mass at 11:30. A luncheon, with entertainment, will follow the service. People of all faiths are welcome. For information, call 452-4050 or 648-6686.

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.

Temple Offers Service, Parade

* Temple Ner Ami in Camarillo will celebrate the Purim holiday on Sunday with a service at 11 a.m., followed by a costume parade. From noon to 3 p.m., the temple’s first Purim carnival will offer games, prizes, food and entertainment.

The temple meets at 4098 Calle Tesoro, Suite D. For information, call 388-3824.

Lenten Sermon Focuses on ‘Joy’

* The Rev. Lynne Austin will continue a Lenten sermon series Sunday with a message titled “Joy” 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.

Methodists to Gather for Services

* Pastor Rob Calderhead will give a sermon titled “The Long Run” on 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.

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

Camarillo Center Plans Workshop

* The Pleasant Valley Center for Positive Living in Camarillo will present a four-part workshop drawing on ideas from the Carolyn Myss book “Anatomy of the Spirit,” plus Christian sacraments and other spiritual literature. The two-hour sessions will be led by the Rev. Marilyn Jensen-Johnson. Noon meeting dates are Sunday, March 25, April 8 and April 22. Preregistration is required. Cost: $10 per session.

The center is at 221 Daily Drive, Suite 1. For information, call 482-4300.

Services at First Presbyterian

* Pastor James K. Bain Jr. will deliver the sermon “Dealing With Worries” at 10 a.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard. The message will be based on the scriptures Philippians 3:14 and 4:7.

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.

Methodist Sermon Based on Luke

* The Rev. Larry Wayman will give the sermon “Looking for the Covenant” on Sunday at north Oxnard United Methodist Church. The Lenten-inspired message will draw from the scripture Luke 13:31-35. The worship service is at 10:30 a.m.

Taiko drum classes for all ages will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Wednesday. Church school for all ages is held Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Bible study is Mondays at 7 p.m.

The church is at 1801 S. Joliet Place. For information, call 485-0778.

Unity Center Church Service

* The Rev. Irma Oestmann will deliver the message “Three A’s in Lent” on Sunday at Unity Center Church in Thousand Oaks. The 10 a.m. service will include music by guitarist John Clement.

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.

Camarillo Presbyterians Gather

* The Rev. Kent Meads will deliver the sermon “He Passed the Test” on Sunday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Camarillo. The message is based on the scripture Luke 4:1-13. For this week only, there will be a combined worship service at 9:15 a.m. in Piper Hall.

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.

Sermon Explores Life of Emerson

* The Rev. Betty Stapleford will deliver the message “Where’s Saint Waldo?” during the 10 a.m. Sunday service at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The sermon will explore the life and transcendentalist philosophy of Ralph Waldo Emerson, drawn from works by Emerson biographer Robert Richardson. 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: A Different Look at Suffering” at Westminster Presbyterian Church of Hueneme. The worship service is at 10 a.m.

Nursery care is provided. 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.

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 March: 7:45 a.m., Holy Eucharist celebration; 9 a.m., adult forum; 10 a.m., Holy Eucharist celebration and Sunday school. Each Thursday, there will be a 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist celebration.

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

Workshops to Strengthen Faith

* St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in Westlake Village is offering Lenten faith enrichment workshops Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 5. The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. with refreshments, followed by the class at 7:30 p.m. Advance, $5; at the door, $7. The church is at 5801 Kanan Road. For information, call (818) 991-3915.

Simi Methodist Services, Classes

* Simi Valley United Methodist Church offers the following schedule of morning worship services and classes.

Regular services: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Mission Hispana Biblica worships in Spanish at 2 p.m., followed by fellowship in Witman Hall. Sunday school for children begins at 9:05 a.m. in the chapel. Youth Sunday school and adult classes begin at 9:10 a.m. Coffee fellowship begins at 10 a.m. in Witman Hall.

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

Unitarian Universalist Sermon

* The Rev. Judith Cohen will give a sermon 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 information, call 644-3898.

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 fifth 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.

Center Explores 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.

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.

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 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.

Camarillo Community Church

* Camarillo Community Church holds Sunday worship services at 8, 9, 10:10 and 11:20 a.m.

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.

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.

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.

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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