(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — As Simi Valley welcomes longer days and blossoming hillsides, the community’s many houses of faith are marking the season with meaningful observances. From sunrise services and celebratory Seders to reflective fasts and vibrant pujas, people across the city are gathering to honor some of the season’s most sacred moments.
Easter Sunday Across the Valley
Churches throughout Simi Valley will open their doors for Easter Sunday services on April 20, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ with joyful worship, music, and community gatherings.
Shepherd Church will hold several services throughout the weekend, with Sunday morning options that include dedicated programs for children and youth. Cornerstone Church will offer contemporary worship at 9 and 10:30 a.m., with the early service available via livestream. Life Church, also known as Lifeline TNT, is planning an extended celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Many other congregations are welcoming community members with a mix of tradition and family-friendly fun. Simi Community Church will host a service followed by an Easter egg hunt. Antioch Church will hold two morning services, including one livestreamed, and Centerpoint Church invites the public to a 10 a.m. Easter celebration.
Other Easter services in Simi Valley include Simi Covenant Church (9:30 a.m.), Calvary Chapel (10 a.m.), and Blessed Hope Chapel (10 a.m.).
Second Missionary Baptist Church will offer Sunday School at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 10 a.m. service. And while not located within city limits, The Church at Rocky Peak—perched nearby in Chatsworth—will also host Saturday evening and Sunday morning services with children’s programs available.
Passover: A Time of Liberation
While Christians celebrate Easter, the Jewish community in Simi Valley is observing Passover, which began April 12 and continues through April 20. The holiday honors the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites escaped slavery in Egypt.
Chabad of Simi Valley is offering community Seders on the first two nights of Passover and will conclude the holiday with a festive “Seudat Moshiach” meal. Chabad at Wood Ranch, serving families in that area, is providing additional programming and Passover resources for participants.
Congregation B’nai Emet is also gathering for a Community Seder on April 13, followed by a special Passover service and potluck lunch on April 19.
Ramadan Reflections
For Muslims in the community, the spring season brought the sacred month of Ramadan, which was observed from March 1 to March 29. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset, pray, and engage in acts of charity.
The Islamic Society of Simi Valley hosted nightly Taraweeh prayers and community iftars—meals to break the fast—along with religious education and prayer services. Masjid Al-Rasool also welcomed worshippers for nightly programs throughout the month.
Pujas and Prayers at the Mandir
Spring is also a time of celebration at the Simi Valley Mandir, where local Hindus have observed Chaitra Navratri and Ram Navami—festivals honoring divine feminine energy and the birth of Lord Rama.
The temple offers regular services throughout the week, including Shiva Abhishekam and Rudri Puja on Mondays, Hanuman Chalisa recitations on Tuesdays, and a full schedule of worship, discourse, and meals each Sunday morning.
A Community Invitation
This offers a snapshot of Simi Valley’s spiritual life this season, but we know there’s more happening. If we’ve missed your house of worship or upcoming event, we’d love to hear from you.
Please share details in the comments so we can keep our coverage as inclusive and up to date as possible. Churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and other spiritual centers are all welcome to contribute.
Let us know how you’re celebrating this spring—and help us shine a light on the many ways Simi Valley comes together in faith.
