Grace Baptist Church to host suicide prevention training
September 6, 2018
A local church is urging the community to get involved and learn the warning signs of mental health issues.
Faith & Religion
Faith & Religion
It takes a village: Elevate Church holds family conference
September 1, 2018
“It takes a tribe to raise a family” is the premise of the Elevate Church family conference being held this Labor Day weekend, said Elevate Church office administrator Jasmine Romero.
Congregation Beth Shalom Preschool celebrates Purim
February 28, 2018
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
Heritage Park hosts second annual Purim Carnival
February 25, 2018
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
Pastor Rusty George: New recipes for old traditions
December 19, 2017
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
Pastor Marlon Saunders: The gift that continues to give
December 19, 2017
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
Martha Garcia: Real Life hosting non-church Easter events
April 15, 2017
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
Jewish congregations join Purim carnival
March 17, 2017
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
Women’s conference offers attendees unique experience
March 10, 2017
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
Conference focused on understanding the Bible
March 3, 2017
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
Church plans to honor former mayor of Lancaster, commemorate black history month
February 24, 2017
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,
Response to negativity fosters understanding toward local Muslim community
February 17, 2017
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
Teens have eye opening experience packing food for needy
February 10, 2017
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
Worship music beyond church walls
February 2, 2017
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
Congregation fasts for clarity and connection
January 27, 2017
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
Church offers special needs mass to families
January 25, 2017
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
Martha Garcia: Best kept secret: Hollywood musicians roundup
January 20, 2017
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
Christian group hosts ‘heated’ discussion on controversial topics
January 13, 2017
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
Spiritual recovery program 2.0 launches tonight
January 6, 2017
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
Martha Garcia: Synagogue helps during Hanukkah
December 29, 2016
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