Professor contends the devil is misunderstood
     He's not the enemy of God, his name really isn't Lucifer and he isn't even evil. And as far as leading Adam and Eve astray, that was a bad rap stemming from a case of mistaken identity.
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United Methodist Church of Westlake Village to host fall kickoff celebration
     The United Methodist Church of Westlake Village will host Fall Kickoff Sunday with one celebration service at 10:30 a.m. Sun., Sept. 10 in the sanctuary, 1049 Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village.
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Pepperdine to present 'As it is in Heaven' by Arlene Hutton
     The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre Department will present "As It Is in Heaven" by Arlene Hutton at 7:30 p.m. from Tues. to Fri., Oct. 10 to 13, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 14 in the Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre on the campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu.
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Ice cream social to mark Rally Day for Holy Trinity
     Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host its 10th annual Ice Cream Social on Sun., Sept. 10 along with Rally Day. Registration for Village Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. with crafts and games.
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St. Matthew's church to celebrate 40th anniversary
     St. Matthew's United Methodist Church will celebrate its 40th anniversary at a 10 a.m. worship service Sun., Sept. 10, followed by a luncheon. Conference Bishop Mary Ann Swenson will preach at the service. All former church members and the public are invited.
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St. Jude's to present festival and boutique
     St. Jude's September Festival and Boutique-the church's largest annual event-is scheduled for Sat. and Sun., Sept. 16 and 17 on the church campus at 32032 W. Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village.
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Temple Beth Haverim to observe Selihot, spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days
     At 9 p.m. Sat., Sept. 16, Temple Beth Haverim will prepare spiritually for the Ten Days of Repentance by observing Selihot, when Jews worldwide begin the process of reflection, introspection, and reconciliation with their fellow human beings and God.
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Chabad to host lecture tonight
     At 8 p.m. tonight, Thurs., Sept. 7, Rabbi Danny Cohen from Hebron will lecture on "From Hebron to Agoura Hills" at the Conejo Jewish Academy, 30345 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. Admission is free.
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