LIVE RADIO: Rick Suraci, host of the...

LIVE RADIO: Rick Suraci, host of the talk radio show “Christian Questions” in New London, Conn., will host a local edition of his show on the topic “Who Lit the Fire in Hell” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Burbank Auditorium, 248 E. Olive Ave. The event, sponsored by the Los Angeles Bible Students, is free. Information: (888) 784-3724.

HERITAGE SERVICE: The Rev. Mark Ulrickson will explore the challenges and hopes of our national heritage at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday services at Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. The service will also feature musical selections from the Broadway musical “Ragtime.” Free. Information: (818) 886-1555.

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE SERVICE: The Rev. Beverly Craig will discuss “I Will Never Fail You Nor Forsake You” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the La Crescenta Church of Religious Science, 4845 Dunsmore St. A service for youths ages 4 and older will be held during the same time. Free. Information: (818) 249-1045.

SOAPBOX SUNDAY: Susan Singh will moderate Soapbox Sunday, a program in which participants are allowed three minutes to speak on any subject they choose, at the 10:45 a.m. Sunday services at Sepulveda Unitarian-Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. The service is patterned after the legendary happenings at London’s Hyde Park, in which speakers take turns speaking on a variety of subjects. Free. Information: (818) 894-9251.

CATHOLIC LUNCHEON: The Rev. Paul J. Hruby, pastor at Incarnation Catholic Church in Glendale, will discuss “The Call of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel” at the Catholic Community luncheon meeting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at the Beverly Garland Holiday Inn, 4222 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. The $14 cost includes a buffet luncheon. Information and reservations: (818) 846-3271.

CENTERING PRAYER: A centering prayer support group will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Centering prayer is a silent meditation method intended to deepen one’s relationship with God. It consists of two 20-minute centering prayer periods separated by a meditative walk. Free. Information: (818) 784-4515.

CHRISTIAN ARCHEOLOGIST: Dr. Richard Fales will discuss “The Day Christ Died” at the Adat Y’shua Messianic Jewish Congregation meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. Free. Child care will be provided. Information: (818) 222-0200.

BIBLE SCHOOL: A free vacation Bible school for children 4 to 12 will be held from 9 a.m. to noon July 10 through July 14 at Calvary Church, 7115 Shoup Ave., West Hills. The Bible school will include games, Bible study periods and crafts. Information: (818) 348-3483.

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