United Methodist announces times for season's special services

United Methodist Church of Thousand Oaks will host a number of special services this month for the Advent/Christmas season.

During Advent, the Rev. Steve Peralta, the church's pastor, will preach a sermon series on "Better Days" which will include "Joy" on Dec. 16 and "Salvation" on Dec. 23.

Sunday worship services are 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary and 11:15 a.m. in Dickerson Hall, 1000 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

Three different services will be offered on Christmas Eve, Mon., Dec. 24: children's pageant in Dickerson Hall at 4 p.m. and worship in the sanctuary with candle lighting at 7 p.m.

A service of lessons and carols with communion and candle lighting will be offered at 11 p.m.

All services are free and open to the public.

For more information, call the church office at (805) 495-7215.