For 20 years, the Congregation Beth Shalom preschool has hosted a fun and educational experience for its preschoolers, teaching them hands-on lessons about Purim. The Jewish holiday celebrates the defeat
The sound of music, laughter, children playing and families talking was the environment of the second annual Purim Carnival at Heritage Park in Valencia. Three local temples and synagogues in
Many of our Christmas holidays throughout the years are focused almost strictly on tradition. We listen to the same songs, by a different artist if we’re feeling edgy, make the
I would dare to say that the Christmas season sits in a category all by itself. For one, it is the only holiday that extends beyond a “day” and has
Easter worship services at Real Life Church were launched Thursday night, with the hit-song “Believer,” as dozens of families lounged on blankets, children jumped in bounce houses and soared across
Nearly 500 people gathered Sunday at Valencia Heritage Park for the Purim Carnival hosted by Chabad of SCV, Congregation Beth Shalom and Temple Beth Ami. The three synagogues planned a
Nearly 250 women gathered at the Hyatt for the Women’s Conference last Saturday, put on by the Santa Clarita Valley Church of Christ. Sounds from the event ranged from the
Lucy Twitchell wanted to learn more bout the Bible. She wanted to not just read it, but truly understand it. So she decided to attend the Speaking by Listening Bible
Born in Byhalia, Mississippi in 1933, Bishop Henry Hearns, mayor emeritus of Lancaster, came from humble beginnings and was keenly aware of racism towards African Americans. The son of sharecroppers,
Arif Muhammad was worried when news of President Trump’s travel ban broke. Like many Muslims, he wondered what the executive order would mean for his friends and family members who
It was a Saturday morning at 8 a.m., and by teen standards, pretty early. Theresa Traylor, a 14 year old homeschooler in 8th grade, was tired and not very excited
Dave Anderson doesn’t typically listen to Christian worship music; but when he heard NorthPark Mission’s new album, he knew it was something special. Anderson was impressed by the album. He
Mauricio Ruiz is no stranger to hoping for a miracle. Ruiz has experienced miracles throughout his life, events he said are typically preceded by a time he’s spent fasting and
For more than a decade, Christine Ruiz and her family would attend mass at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church (St. Kateri) as a split family. The mother of three always
It may seem odd to walk into church on Sunday morning and sing to music performed by musicians who play with multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning recording artists, but that is just
Candice Ray didn’t know what to expect when she joined the Tough Topics group at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia. The 8 week session was focused on mass incarceration, a
Names of participants have been changed to maintain their privacy. Lacey Napier* was facing a failed marriage with her husband Steve. Steve was addicted to drugs, he had been in
The families’ stories are heart breaking; the mother is disabled, the father suffered a massive stroke and they are struggling to provide for their triplet teenagers. Because of the hardships
Flying superheroes, dazzling special effects and a live orchestra kick off the Christmas season at Higher Vision Church this weekend. Higher Vision will host their annual Christmas production this weekend
When Jake Olsen began the challenge of completing 100 Boy Scout merit badges, he wanted to persuade his Dad to get him a puppy. By the time Olsen completed 137
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