Sunday: OLPH Health and Resource Fair
October 24, 2018
With colder weather setting in, now is a good time to get some basic health testing including free flu shots for those not covered by insurance and while supplies last.
Faith & Religion
Faith & Religion
Dressed for Fall Festival: Grace Baptist scheduled to host annual event
October 13, 2018
Grace Baptist is scheduled to host its annual Fall Festival to celebrate the season later this month.
Finding selfie significance
October 6, 2018
In September 2017, a Santa Clarita resident found a deeper meaning to the selfie and the signs around the community.
Churches host Halloween outreach: Friendly-family focus for annual holiday events
September 29, 2018
Local churches are celebrating the Halloween season with festivals, “trunk or treats” and other events throughout the month of October.
Church helps boy get service dog
September 22, 2018
NorthPark Community Church is coming together to raise funds to supply the McLean family’s 11-year-old son Wyatt with a service dog specialized for kids with autism.
A day to fogive: SCV Jewish congregations gather to celebrate the start of Yom Kippur
September 19, 2018
Jewish congregations gathered Tuesday to begin the celebration of Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year in the Jewish religion.
Grace Baptist Church debuts student center
September 17, 2018
Grace Baptist Church recently completed its 20-year master plan after opening a new 15,000-square-foot student center.
Chabad of SCV to celebrate Yom Kippur
September 17, 2018
Chabad of SCV is scheduled to gather Tuesday and Wednesday in Newhall to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.
Starting anew: Members of Temple Beth Ami gather to celebrate start of Rosh Hashanah
September 11, 2018
Members of Temple Beth Ami gathered along the Santa Clara River on Monday to “throw away” their sins and get a fresh start on the Jewish New Year as part of the temple’s Rosh Hashanah celebration.
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.
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,