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Temple members head to Israel, Petra
Temple Beth Ami members will head to Israel and Petra for a 12-day trip starting Feb. 15. "Part of the importance of this trip is people want to show their support for what's going on in Israel right now," said Rabbi Mark Blazer. "We're going there literally a month after bombs were dropping, and we need to go there to show our support to the people of Israel." Travelers will spend time together sightseeing, touring, ...
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Rummage sale for flood victims in Philippines Who: All Saints Charismatic Episcopal Church What: Rummage and bake sale. The church seeks to raise funds to support the members of Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer in Gingoog City, Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Gingoog City was hit by severe flooding earlier this month, and many residents of the town were affected. Monies raised will be sent to the Cathedral of Christ the Redeemer to distribute to people ...
Locals inaugurate Obama with prayer
About 300 local church attendees gathered for what was considered a jubilant pre-inauguration prayer, praise and worship event for President Barack Obama and the country at Santa Clarita Christian Fellowship in Canyon Country.
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Friendly Valley service Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Message: "Wresting a Blessing Out of Trouble." Job's Daughters chorus will present special music. All Are Welcome. When: 10 a.m. Sunday Where: 19246 Avenue of the Oaks in Newhall. Enter at the Friendly Valley main gate off Sierra Highway on Friendly Valley Parkway. Contact: (661) 251-1311 Special celebration service Who: Crossroads Community Church What: A special celebration worship service. ...
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Classes on church history Who: Oak Hill Bible Church What: 2009 Institute Classes for new Christians, or Christians who wish to fully understand Church history and their place in it. "It's a great opportunity to affirm what you believe, and why you believe it," said Mark Giganti, executive director of the church. When: From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Thursday Where: 28613 Oak Hill Court in Castaic Contact: The church's Web site is <a ...
A heritage of tradition
After 24 years of service, Pastor Pete Mothershead resigned as senior pastor. Basolo recently moved from Idaho, where he served as a youth pastor, to Saugus. His position as senior pastor at Santa Clarita Baptist will be his first full-time pastorate. "I'm ecstatic about the opportunities that lie here in the Santa Clarita Valley and particularly at Santa Clarita Baptist Church," Basolo said. "It's an excellent church that has great, rich heritage of focusing on ...
Raising siblings, lowering rivalries
Sometimes parenting children can be like raising Cain ... and Abel. That's why about 20 Temple Beth Ami parents went home Wednesday night with tips on how to bring up siblings. Early-childhood consultant Cookie Spancer presented a witty and educational seminar on creative ways of communicating with children and handling sibling rivalry. "This (education program) was real important because for families, the information we try to provide them hopefully makes families more peaceful," said Temple ...
Universalist Church collects 600 coats for fire victims
On Nov. 16, after local Unitarian Universalist's services, many church members were "called" to duty. They set a goal of collecting 600 new or gently used coats for the 600 homes and businesses lost to a devastating fire in Sylmar the day before.
Oak Hill Bible Church celebrates second year
Oak Hill Bible Church sprouted out of a few supporters meeting in a living room, and on Sunday, members will celebrate the church's two-year anniversary of the small-but-growing church with cake, a picture and a service on God's faithfulness.
Grammy-winning singer to visit
Congregation Beth Shalom of Santa Clarita will present Grammy Award-winning contemporary Jewish singer, songwriter and composer Doug Cotler at 3 p.m. Nov. 9.
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Congregation Beth Shalom Who: Congregation Beth Shalom What: Engaging and informative Shabbat service "What we do and why" providing a brief history and explanation of services at Beth Shalom. Rabbi Ira Rosenfeld will explain and clarify some interpretation of rites and rituals of Judaism, which led to customs and practices of the congregation. Q & A will follow. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Congregation Beth Shalom, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita Contact: Rabbi Ira ...
Lake Hills church gets new pastor
After years of waiting, Lake Hills Community Church in Castaic will welcome new Senior Pastor Gregory Harris on Sunday.
A very happy Chanukah
Temple Beth Ami's Rabbi Mark Blazer lit up the faces of little ones gathered around his feet as he read about a talking latke Wednesday evening.
Cooking up a wonderful celebration
Arleen Gold started eating potato pancakes (latkas) every Chanukah for as long as she can remember.
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Friendly Valley service Who: Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church. What: Fix will present the Sunday Morning message, "When the Angels Went Away" from Luke 2:8-20. When: 10 a.m. Sunday Where: Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist) at 19246 Avenue of the Oaks in Newhall. All are welcome. Enter at the Friendly Valley main gate off Sierra Highway on Friendly Valley Parkway. Contact: (661) 251-1311 Pre-inauguration prayer and worship Who: Santa Clarita Christian ...
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Preschool director retires
On Sunday, parents, teachers, administrators and parishioners will come together at The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall to honor Esther Kloth's long career as the director of the Little Shepherd's Preschool.
Judy Reinsma shares Easter message in "The Story of the Real Easter Bunny”
Easter, for many, signals a time for chocolate bunnies, brightly colored eggs and baskets full of treats.
Free throw worth more than points
A free throw in a typical game of basketball is worth only one point, but a free throw at the second annual Santa Clarita/Tri-Valley Special Olympics and Hoops of Hope event can save a child's life.
Christians, atheists debate at TMC
Last Saturday a diverse mix of Christians and atheists shared an audience at The Master's College to offer the stage to speakers at the 19th annual Creation Symposium.
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Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
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