Arizona Conference

Evangelism Campaign (Jan. 5-Feb. 10) Southeast Adventist Fellowship, Gilbert, with Lyle Albrecht; Surprise, with Richard Halverson. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.

Adventist Ministries Convention (Jan. 7-11) El Conquistador Resort, Tucson. This is the premier event for administrators and ministry directors of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America.

Pastors’ Meeting (Jan. 7-9) Tucson. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.

Arizona Evangelism Campaign (Jan. 12 - Feb.17) Paradise Valley Church, 2727 E. Cactus, Phoenix, with Dan Bentzinger. Info: Carolina, 480-991-6777.

Winter Youth Retreat (Jan. 12-13) Info: Carol, 480-991-6777.

Three Angels Prison Ministry (Jan. 27) 3:30 pm. Info: Shirley, 480-991-6777.

Pathfinder Training (Jan. 27) Conference Office, 13405 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Info: Carol, 480-991-6777.

Central California Conference

Women’s Ministries Retreats (Jan. 26-38 and Feb. 2-4) Tenaya Lodge, Fish Camp, near Yosemite. (Feb. 9-11) Soquel Conference Center. Info: 559-642-2396, fax 559-658-5538 or patcurtis@sti.net.

Annual Marriage Retreat (Feb. 23-25) The Cliffs Resort at Shell Beach. Speaker: K.S. Wiggins. Info: 559-347-3176.

La Sierra University

LSU Observatory (Jan. 5) Stargazing 7-10 p.m., weather permitting. Info: 951-785-2273; www.lasierra.edu/observatory.

World Museum of Natural History (Jan. 20) Alumni Gathering, with speaker President Lawrence T. Geraty, Ph.D. Oasis Church, Palm Desert. Info: 951-785-2307 or alumni@lasierra.edu.

Faculty Recital (Jan. 21) Vadim Serebryanym, piano; 7:30 p.m., Hole Memorial Auditorium. Info: 951-785-2036.

Art Faculty Show (Jan. 22 - Feb. 15) Exhibit in Brandstater Gallery featuring the art department professors. Open M-Th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Info: 951-785-2959.

“Tools for War, Tools for Change, Tools for Peace” (Jan. 27) Opening activities for new Stahl Center Museum of Culture exhibit, 2-5 p.m. La Sierra Hall. Info: 951-785-2999.

First Service Worship. Fridays at 7:45 p.m. at the LSU Church. Info: 951-785-2090.

Northern California Conference

Youth Rally (Jan. 5-6) Carmichael church. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Pathfinder Coordinators Meeting (Jan. 13-14) Rancho Cordova church. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Take It to the Streets Inner City Ministry (Jan. 19-21) San Francisco. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Hispanic Lay Leaders Retreat (Jan. 19-21) Leoni Meadows. Info: Hispanic Ministries Department, 925-685-4300.

Pastors Meeting (Jan. 22-24) Leoni Meadows. Info: Ministerial Department, 925-685-4300.

Youth Pastors Planning Meeting (Jan. 24-25) Leoni Meadows. Info: Youth Department, 925-685-4300.

Asian/Pacific Workers Meeting (Jan. 28-31) Oxnard. Info: Jae Sang Yoo, 707-255-5092.

Pacific Union Education Leadership (Feb. 6-9) Pacific Union College. Info: Education Department, 925-685-4300.

ChurchWorks 2007 (Feb. 9-11) Sacramento. Info: Church Growth Department, 925-685-4300.

Freshmen/Sophomore Academy Student Retreat (Feb. 9-11) Leoni Meadows. Info: Education Department.

Religious Liberty

Public Affairs & Religious Liberty Events. Glendale (Jan. 13) Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn, 3 p.m. Steve Wohlberg and Alan J. Reinach, Esq.; Religious Liberty Workshops (Jan. 14, 28); San Jose (Jan. 27); Camelback Church, Scottsdale, Ariz. (Feb. 10). Info: www.churchstate.org or 805-413-7396.

Pacific Union College

For info about PUC events, call 707-965-6303 or e-mail pr@puc.edu.

Rasmussen Art Gallery Exhibit (Jan. 13-Feb. 8) The visual arts faculty present “New Work.” Opening reception Jan. 13, Rasmussen Art Gallery, 7-9 p.m. Info: 707-965-6604.

Music Department Faculty Concert (Jan. 20) Paulin Hall, 7 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Academy Choir Festival (Jan. 24-27) Bruce Rasmussen will direct visiting academy choirs. The concluding concert will take place on Jan. 27, PUC church, 4 p.m. Info: 707-965-6201.

Financial Aid Workshops (Jan. 4-Feb. 7) Juniors, seniors and parents are invited to workshops hosted jointly by La Sierra University and Pacific Union College at academies. Visit www.puc.edu/PUC/enrollment/workshop2006 for a full schedule. Info: 800-862-7080.

Southeastern California Conference

Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse with the Colombia Collegiate Chorale and New England Youth Ensemble (Jan. 6) 7:30 p.m. Loma Linda University Church. Performances of the Oratorio by Rittenhouse and "The Vision of the Apocalypse." Proceeds to AIDS orphans. (Jan. 7) Orange Coast Church, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 4800 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine.

Junior High Band Festival (Jan. 18) 7 p.m., Edward Reed, guest conductor, Loma Linda Academy, 10656 Anderson Street. Info: 951-509-2313.

Junior/Senior Academy Bible Conference (Jan. 25-27) Pine Springs Ranch. Info: 951-509-2265.

Palm Springs Winter Camp Meeting (Jan. 26-27) Speakers: Jan Paulsen, GC Conference president; Charles Sandefur, ADRA director; Sharon Cress, associate secretary, GC ministerial department. Music: LSU Chamber Singers. Friday, 7 p.m. and Sabbath, 2:30 p.m. programs: Palm Springs Church, 620 South Sunrise Way. Sabbath, 9:15 a.m.: Palm Springs High School Auditorium, 2248 East Ramon Road. Info: 760-327-5112.

Pathfinder/Adventurer Bike-a-Thon (Feb. 4) Fontana Speedway. Info: 951-509-2265.

“Romance at the Ranch” (Feb. 9-11) A get-away weekend at Pine Springs Ranch open to all married couples. Info: 951-659-4131.

Junior High Choral Festival (Feb. 9) 7 p.m., Nicholle Martin-Andrews, clinician. Redlands University Chapel. Info: 951-509-2313.

Communication Workshop (Feb. 11) For pastors and their communication teams and all interested in church communication. Sponsored by Southeastern and Southern California Conferences. Info: 951-509-2258.

Southern California Conference

New England Youth Ensemble Concerts (Jan. 3) 7:30 p.m. Santa Monica church, 1254 19th St. Info: 310-829-1945; (Jan. 4) 7:30 p.m. Camarillo church, 3975 East Las Posas Road. Info: 805-445-7725.

Religious Liberty Rally (Jan. 13) 3 p.m. Hall of Liberty, Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Los Angeles. Speakers, Steve Wohlberg, speaker/director of White Horse Media; Alan J. Reinach Esq., Pacific Union Director of Public Affairs & Religious Liberty. Info: 818-546-8405.

Annual SCC-SECC Communication Workshop (Feb. 11) LLBN-TV studios, Loma Linda. All day, with presentations by professionals skilled in communication, video and online technology. For church communication leaders, pastors and others interested in Telling It Now. Info: 818-546-8461; scc.netadventist.org.

Reversing Diabetes, Heart Disease and Obesity Seminar (Feb. 17-19) Pacific Palms Conference Resort, One Industry Hills Pkwy, City of Industry. Featuring Adventist physicians and other health professionals.