Seventh-day Adventists to Mark a Centennial

Members of Seventh-day Adventist churches in Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern and Santa Barbara counties will gather at the Los Angeles Convention Center today in celebration of the Southern California Conference’s 100th anniversary.

The day will include a Sabbath school for adults and children at 9 a.m. followed by a service at 10:45 a.m. with Charles Bradford, former president of the denomination’s North American division. A 3 p.m. conference will focus on the theme “Together We Can,” examining how the church is meeting the challenges of service, ministry, education and healing in Southern California.

The event also will feature music by the Centennial Celebration Chorale, which consists of 250 voices, with soloists Arlene Thomas and Jessie Martin performing Opus 7 and the Heritage Singers, an Adventist singing group that has toured internationally for more than 30 years.

The Los Angeles Convention Center is at 1201 S. Figueroa St. Admission is free, parking is $7. Information: (818) 546-8400 or https://scc.adventist.org.

EVENTS

The University of Judaism will sponsor “Jewish Tours of Mormon Temple Hill and Introduction to Jewish Genealogy” from 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Latter-day Saints Temple, 10777 Santa Monica Blvd., Westwood. The program features a presentation on the similarities and differences between Judaism and Mormonism. A similar program will be offered at the Hsi Lai Buddhist Temple on Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Buddhist tour will give an overview of the history and development of Buddhism. Comparisons between Buddhism and Judaism also will be presented. The Mormon tour costs $25, the Buddhist tour costs $35. (310) 440-1246.

* The San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council and the National Council of the Church of Christ will sponsor this year’s “Crop Walk” at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Martin in the Fields Church, 7136 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. The proceeds will go to Meals on Wheels and food assistance programs. Sponsors and walkers are needed. Registration begins at 12:45 p.m. (818) 718-6460, ext. 3001.

* Grace Lutheran Church will hold its annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at 4427 Overland Ave., Culver City. The event will feature handicrafts, ornaments, jewelry and food. The church’s youth group also will sponsor a yard sale in front of the church. (310) 559-1027.

* St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will hold a lecture series entitled “Conversations at St. Alban’s” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 580 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. “Unfolding United Religions” will be the topic of a discussion led by Bishop William Swing. The event will conclude with refreshments and cookies prepared by the mothers group at St. Alban’s. $5 donation requested. (310) 208-6516 or https://www.stalbanswestwood.com.

MUSIC

Singer and songwriter Courtney C. Patty will perform at 8:45 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. Patty will perform hits from her CDs “Seasons Change” and “Waiting on the Universe.” (818) 346-3070 or https://www.stlukelutheran.com.

* “Gospelfest,” sponsored by the McDonald’s Operators Assn. of Southern California and presented by the Staples Center Foundation, will be from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. today at the Shrine Civic Auditorium, 649 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles. The McDonald’s Gospelfest is a five-month search for the best amateur gospel groups and choirs in Southern California. The competition’s finalists will be joined by top gospel performers and last year’s winning youth choir, “Soldiers on Soul Patrol.” Tickets are $20 to $30. For ticket information, contact Ticketmaster, (213) 480-3232.