Ojai Valley Adventist Sermon Series

* Pastor David Smith of Ojai Valley Adventist Church will begin a new sermon series today, “Your Most Radical Decision.” The first installment is titled “The Gospel According to Vincent Lombardi,” the late Green Bay Packers coach. A luncheon will follow the worship service.

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 more information, call 955-7631.

Seventh-day Adventist Service

* Senior Pastor William Colburn will deliver the sermon “Making Marriage Work” today at Ventura Seventh-day Adventist Church. A vegetarian potluck fellowship meal will follow the worship service.

Services are held 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 more information, call 642-5387.

St. Demetrios’ Dockside Service

* St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Camarillo will celebrate the annual “Blessing of the Waters” on Sunday at Ventura Harbor Village. Divine liturgy will be held at the church at 10 a.m. Congregants will then caravan to the harbor for the dockside ceremony at 12:30 p.m. Led by Rev. Cyril Loeb and visiting Orthodox priests, the ceremony will conclude with throwing a wooden cross into the harbor. Several Orthodox youth will attempt to retrieve the cross. The child who succeeds will receive a special blessing from the priests.

The ceremony will be followed by a fund-raising luncheon at the Greek restaurant, located at the harbor, where Greek dance groups will entertain.

The harbor is at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura. The church is at 400 Skyway Drive, Camarillo. Call 672-2348 or 650-5350.

Sherlock Holmes and Religion

* The Rev. Betty Stapleford will deliver the sermon “We See, but We Do Not Observe” Sunday at Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Inspired by the Stephen Kendrick book, “Holy Clues, The Gospel According to Sherlock Holmes,” the sermon will focus on the writing of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle “as it integrates the spiritual paths of Zen Buddhism and Western religious traditions.” The service will begin at 10 a.m.

The congregation gathers at Goebel Senior Adult Center, 1385 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, call 492-8751.

Camarillo Community Church

* Camarillo Community Church holds Sunday worship services at 8, 9, 10:10 and 11:20 a.m. This week’s message, “Why Would God Allow Suffering and Evil?”

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

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

Trinity Presbyterian Series

* The Rev. Kent Meads of Trinity Presbyterian Church will begin a new sermon series Sunday with “The Lord’s Prayer: Our Father.” The sermon is based on Matthew 6:9. Communion will be offered.

On Sundays, 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 more information, call 484-0530.

First Presbyterian Services

* The Rev. Jim Bain will deliver the sermon “Bright or Wise?” Sunday at First Presbyterian Church of Oxnard. The sermon is based on Matthew 2:1-2. Sunday worship services begin at 10 a.m.

The church is at 850 Ivywood Drive. For more information, call 983-0204.

St. Paul’s Multilingual Services

* St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Oxnard holds its Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Senior Pastor Adiel De Pano will deliver the message. Child care is available for children 4 and younger.

The Rev. Victor Salas will lead a Bible study session in Spanish 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 more information, call 487-2711.

Temple Beth Torah Courses

* Temple Beth Torah in Ventura offers “Lifelong Learning” lifestyle and religion sessions Sundays at 9:45 a.m., hosted by Rabbi Lisa Hochberg-Miller. This week: “Jewish Eating.”

Torah study sessions are held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at noon. Participants are encouraged to bring a brown-bag lunch.

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

Calvary Community Men’s Session

* Calvary Community Church in Westlake Village will begin a new men’s program “Family Man” on Tuesday morning, which is “designed to meet the unique challenges men face.” The first installment is “Basic Training for Husbands and Dads.” The program runs from 6-7:15 a.m. The $5 cost includes breakfast.

The church is at 5495 Via Rocas. For information, call (818) 991-8040. Internet: https://www.calvarycc.org.

Emmanuel Presbyterian Courses

* Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Thousand Oaks on Wednesday evening will begin an eight-week course designed to introduce the basics of the Christian faith. Titled “ALPHA,” the weekly sessions will include dinner, a short video presentation, small group meetings and question-and-answer sessions. Courses will be held each Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. The course work is designed to appeal to those who are curious to know why Jesus Christ is considered to be the Messiah.

The church is at 588 Camino Manzanas. For more information, call 498-4502.

Life Design Ojai Winter Session

* Women are invited to attend the winter session of Life Design Ojai, which begins 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, a craft class, an 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. For more information, call 645-8182.

Music at Religious Science Center

* Simi Valley Religious Science Center for Positive Living will hold an installment of its monthly adults-only “Embody ‘n’ Soul Coffeehouse” on Friday evening. Performers will be electric violinist Robert Aviles and vocalist Desiree Fowler accompanied by guitarist Alexander Sack. A donation of $5 is requested.

The center is at 1756 Erringer Road, 100. For more information, call 527-0870.

Holy Cross School Open House

* Holy Cross School in Ventura will hold an open house Friday evening to celebrate its new building. School officials will discuss enrollment, including preschool and kindergarten through eighth grade. The hours are 4 to 6 p.m. The school is behind San Buenaventura Mission at 211 E. Main St. For more information, call 643-4318.

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.; evening worship service, 6:30 p.m.

The church is at 1250 Erbes Road. For more 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 more information, call 485-0050.

Unitarian Universalist Sermon

* The Rev. Judith Cohen will offer 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 more information, call 644-3898.

Services at United Church of Christ

* United Church of Christ in Simi Valley will hold its worship service Sunday. The Rev. Earl Greene will lead the 10 a.m. service.

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

Thousand Oaks Fellowship

* Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Thousand Oaks will have its Sunday worship celebration at 10:05 a.m..

A nursery and Sunday school classes are provided, while those who are high school or college age remain for the regular service.

The church has music, teaching and a casual atmosphere. The fellowship is at 480 W. Gainesborough Road. For more information, call 379-0237.

Simi Methodists Await Services

* Simi Valley United Methodist Church will hold worship services, directed by the Rev. Brandon Cho, at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday.

Child care for infants and preschoolers is offered during both services. Sunday school for adults and children begins at 9 a.m. Mission Hispana Biblica celebrates worship in Spanish at 1:30 p.m., followed by fellowship in Witman Hall.

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

Services at Simi Presbyterian

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

For more 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 more 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 more 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 from 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 more information, call 486-7301.

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