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Friendly Valley welcomes new pastor After 12 years as pastor of the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, Dr. Stan Fix will bring his first message as pastor of the Friendly Valley Community Church Sunday at 10 a.m. The church is located at 19246 Avenue of the Oaks in Newhall. Author to speak at Heart of the Canyons Christian author Beth Moore will deliver a message to an estimated 80,000 women on Aug. 1 and 2 ...
Faith Community Church settles into new home
After more than 13 years of planning, patience and prayer, the leaders and worshipers of Faith Community Church finally got what they were asking for: A permanent home.
Stan Fix leaving SCUMC for Friendly Valley
You can't spell "fixture" without "fix" and that's what Santa Clarita United Methodist Church will be losing when Pastor Stan Fix leaves the church on Sunday. The pastor will replace the Rev. Leon Strand of Friendly Valley Community Church, who is retiring after 11 years.
Congregation Beth Shalom receives Torah
A 150-year-old Torah has found a new home at Congregation Beth Shalom thanks to a donation from members Marianne and David Simon. The gift was donated in honor of Marianne's parents, Leonard and Nancy Marcus.
Vacation Bible School is here
Santa Clarita United Methodist Church Santa Clarita United Methodist Church will host its Vacation Bible School July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with the theme of "Surfing through the scriptures." Brochures for the school are available at the church office, as well as during the Sunday services. The church is also taking registrations for youth and adult volunteers. For more information, contact the church office at (661) 297-3783. Lake Hills Community Church Lake ...
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FCC celebrates opening of building Faith Community Church will open its new worship center with a celebration service on Sunday at 10 a.m. The church is located at 24620 Meadowridge Drive, off of San Fernando Road and behind Meadowridge Apartments. For more information, call the church office at (661) 259-1741 or visit www.faithcommunitychurch.com. Learn about the Latter Day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will host an open house today ...
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Weekly series at New Naz Every third Thursday of the month, Newhall Church of the Nazarene will host "Hope-n-Mic," a new open mic forum for Christian musicians and their friends. Guests are invited to come and play their music or to stop in and listen. All ages and musical styles are welcome, provided the lyrics are appropriate to a Christian audience. Piano, keyboard, amps, sound systems and drums are provided. Bring any other instrument you ...
North Park, First Baptist offer vacation Bible school
North Park Community Church's Vacation Bible School will take place Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Putting down the paintbrush, picking up the Torah
Everyone who knew Sarah Rensin believed that she would grow up to become an artist. Oil painting was part of the Valencia resident's life. She attended Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles for a period of time in the late 1990's and was on her way to one day becoming a fine artist who would hold gallery showings. But her path and priorities would soon change after she began working at The ...
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'Who do you serve?' topic of UM service On Sunday, the Rev. Rachel Allen, associate pastor of Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, will bring the message "Who do you serve?" during the church's 9:30 a.m. worship celebration. The Chancel Voices will also sing. Pastor Stan Fix will continue his series on "Confronting current news with Scripture" at 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Noelle Flinn will lead the singing at 8 a.m. and with the Fellowship ...
From the boardroom to the pulpit
Four years ago, Mark Giganti began to feel a deep sense of emptiness in his life and asked his business associate about how to attain happiness.
Vacation Bible schools, summer camps offered
Bouquet Canyon Church Bouquet Canyon Church's Vacation Bible School, known as SonWorld Adventure Park, will be held June 16 through June 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Children will have the chance to sing, watch skits, build crafts and play games while also discovering more about Jesus and how to make important decisions. For more information, call (661) 296-2400 or visit www.bouquetcanyonchurch.com. Chabad of SCV Chabad of SCV will hold Camp Gan ...
SC Baptist Church gets new pastor
For about 20 years, Scott Basolo worked as a structural engineer in what he called the "professional world." Living in Idaho, Basolo served as a youth director for his church, until, at one point, he said he heard the Lord's calling.
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United Methodist celebrates Christian education Sunday Christian education will be celebrated during Sunday's worship services at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church. In light of 2008 presidential candidate Barack Obama resigning from his church, Pastor Stan Fix will lead a discussion at 8 a.m. on what sort of discernment ought to be involved in considering leaving a church. The annual church picnic will also be held Sunday at noon. The ...
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Grace Praise plans symphony orchestra performance today The Grace Praise Symphony Orchestra of Grace Baptist Church will host a performance, titled "The Killer B's," today from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the church's Worship Center. Admission is free. Guests will hear various compositions, including Barnum and Bailey's favorites and God Bless America, and will enjoy a feature appearance by the Saugus High School percussion section. The event will also include an "instrumental petting zoo" ...
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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.
Faith Calendar: Saturday, March 2
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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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