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
Last year, Saint Kateri Catholic Church hosted the Caring and Sharing Christmas Festival welcoming nearly 500 people who came to the event for one big purpose: discovering ways they can
Delicious Thanksgiving smells and large smiles filled the Val Verde Community Center Tuesday night for the community Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Real Life Church. The event served a full Thanksgiving
Nearly two weeks since the presidential election and questions remain. What will a presidency under Donald Trump look like? Will the economy see a boost. Will basic human rights be
Several dozen people gathered at the Valencia Hills Clubhouse yesterday for a special discussion session hosted by the UU of SCV congregation. The roundtable style discussion focused on building a
Residents across Santa Clarita are preparing for Halloween by visiting pumpkin patches and picking out Halloween costumes. Local churches are also prepping for the holiday with special family focused Halloween
Sunday at sundown the Jewish High Holidays begin with Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year and signals the start of the year for Judaism. But the meaning
Every Sunday in July, Deacon Jay Reiser greeted Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioners after Sunday services and collected donations for the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. Hundreds of churchgoers
For many churches, prayer is an important part of weekly worship. Grace Baptist Church wanted to shift the focus and give prayer a more prominent role among what they do
Renowned across Santa Clarita for good food, fun rides, great music and a carnival atmosphere, parishioners are gearing up for the Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s 72nd annual barbecue next