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News, Santa Monica, Religion
Santa Monica National Day of Prayer Ceremony To Be Held Thursday, May 2
Posted Apr. 17, 2013, 11:01 am
Organizers of the Santa Monica National Day of Prayer have announced it will host is 23rd annual observance on Thursday, May 2 at 7 am at the east patio next to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street.
News, Religion
Argentinean Cardinal Elected Pope In Vatican City
Posted Mar. 13, 2013, 1:22 pm
Argentinean Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio has been elected pope in Vatican City. He becomes the first pontiff from Latin America.
News, Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion, Pier
Churches Hold Interactive Holiday Displays Near Santa Monica Pier Entrance
Posted Dec. 14, 2012, 1:43 am
With the unattended Nativity scenes now on display through the first week of January on private property on the 2700 block of Ocean Park Boulevard, a number of attended displays are being held nightly from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 23 near the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier.
Opinion, Santa Monica, Columnist, Religion
Our Holiday Tradition: Fighting Over Santa Monica Nativity Scenes
Posted Dec. 8, 2012, 1:06 am
Radio stations fill the air with holiday music as something warm and magical begins to stir in our hearts. Shoppers are bustling, lights are twinkling, and the Promenade is aglow with holiday decorations. Suddenly, it’s that moment children of all ages have waited for all year: The latest court ruling on the Nativity scenes in Palisades Park. Ah, the comfort and joy of long-standing holiday traditions in Santa Monica.
News, Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, Religion
Chanukah Menorah Lighting At Third Street Promenade At Sundown Through Dec. 17
Posted Dec. 8, 2012, 1:02 am
The Santa Monica Chanukah Menorah daily lighting at sundown begins today and will continue through Dec. 17 at Third Street Promenade at Wilshire Boulevard.
News, City Council, Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion
Santa Monica Nativity Scenes To Be Unveiled Sunday Along Ocean Park Boulevard
Posted Dec. 7, 2012, 12:24 am
Santa Monica’s controversial Nativity scenes, which had graced the lawn of Palisades Park for almost six decades before City Council banned them from the park this year, have found a new home on private property at 2700 Ocean Park Boulevard.
Seven Days, Santa Monica, Religion
Sister Helen Prejean To Speak At St. Monica Catholic Church Tonight
Posted Oct. 7, 2012, 1:35 am
Sister Helen Prejean, acclaimed author of the international bestseller “Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States” and “The Death of Innocents,” will speak at St. Monica Catholic Church today, Oct. 7 at 7:15 p.m.
Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion
Jewish High Holy Days Begin This Sunday At Sundown
Posted Sep. 14, 2012, 11:00 pm
This Sunday, Sept. 16 at sundown marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, also known in Hebrew as Yamin Noraim or “Days of Awe.”
News, Development, Santa Monica, Religion
Remodel Planning Begins For Mt. Olive Lutheran Church In Santa Monica
Posted Jul. 15, 2012, 1:47 am
In time for its 70th anniversary, Mt. Olive Lutheran Church announced it has selected Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio, Inc. to complete a Master Plan and a Space Needs Program for a pending remodel at 1343 Ocean Park Blvd.
News, Santa Monica, Religion
New B’ney Mitzvah Program For Adults In Santa Monica
Posted Feb. 5, 2012, 1:12 am
Temple Beth Shir Shalom has announced the formation of a newly created B’ney Mitzvah program for adults. Starting Feb. 16 at 7 p.m., cla...
Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion
Beth Shir Shalom Temple Hosts Watts' Macedonia Baptist Church On MLK Day
Posted Jan. 18, 2012, 1:33 am
Santa Monica-based Beth Shir Shalom Temple hosted Watts' Macedonia Baptist Church to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday. Beth Shir Shal...
News, Holiday, Parks, Santa Monica, Religion
Nativity Scenes Plotting Ahead At Palisades Park In Santa Monica
Posted Dec. 23, 2011, 12:54 am
With Christmas on Sunday, many families across Santa Monica will spend the weekend honoring old traditions, starting new ones, reuniting with loved...
Business, Opinion, Columnist, Religion
Religion And Commerce: No Sale?
Posted Dec. 17, 2011, 12:55 am
It seems that last weekend I found myself involved in something like a play or perhaps more accurately a pageant. It appeared to present itself in ...
Calendar, Santa Monica, Religion
Annual Christmas Bazaar On Saturday At Santa Monica’s First Presbyterian Church
Posted Nov. 4, 2011, 1:55 am
The First Presbyterian Church at 1220 2nd Street in Santa Monica will hold its Annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
Calendar, Santa Monica, Religion
Healing Crusade Tonight In Santa Monica
Posted Oct. 27, 2011, 10:45 pm
Miracle Healing Crusade with international evangelist Wayman Mitchell will take place at 7:30 p.m. tonight, Oct. 28, at Santa Monica Civic Auditori...
Life And Arts, Beach, Religion
Surf City USA Annual Blessing Of The Waves Held At Huntington Beach
Posted Oct. 2, 2011, 9:55 am
Interfaith leaders representing Catholics, Jews, Christians, Moslems and others were joined by more than 2,000 ocean-minded people early Sunday mor...
Calendar, Santa Monica, Religion
Tashlich: A Jewish Ritual Of Renewal For The New Year In Santa Monica Today
Posted Oct. 2, 2011, 1:29 am
Join HaMercaz and Vista Inspire Program's Nes Gadol this afternoon, Sunday Oct. 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for Tashlich: A Jewish Ritual of Renewal fo...
News, Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion
Jewish High Holidays Begin Today
Posted Sep. 28, 2011, 1:35 am
Sundown today, Wednesday, Sept. 28, marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, also known in Hebrew as Yamin Noraim or “Days of Awe.”
Life And Arts, St. Monica, Video, Santa Monica, Religion
St. Monica Celebrates 125 Years in Santa Monica
Posted Jun. 6, 2011, 6:02 am
For 125 years, St. Monica Catholic Church has given back to the community. On Saturday, people from around Santa Monica joined together for a speci...
News, Life And Arts, Video, Santa Monica, Religion
Chabad House Still Intact
Posted Apr. 17, 2011, 4:30 pm
The evening of April 18 marks the beginning this year of the Jewish holiday of Passover. The eight-day festival commemorates the Hebrews’ liberat...
News, Life And Arts, Opinion, Religion
Religion's Capability to Bring Peace Discussion Tonight in Santa Monica
Posted Feb. 2, 2011, 2:00 am
As we continue through the 21st century, and observe the state of our world, the role of religion becomes increasingly unclear. One might wonder: ...
