Explore the spiritual landscape of the San Fernando Valley area.
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
One Mother, Many Peoples – Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Archbishop José H. Gomez leads a special Mass that includes representatives from many cultures, papal orders and fraternal service orders in praying for peace and unity. Cultural dances, 3 p.m., followed by Holy Rosary, 3:30 p.m. and a Votive Mass, 4 p.m. The event will be live streamed on facebook.com/lacatholics and on the website. Location, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. lacatholics.org/event/one-mother-many-peoples/
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the “Real Presence” service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. Aug. 27. The August “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/ykratt9p. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Passionately Living Your Purpose Out Loud!: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, 9 and 10:30 a.m. The church’s August spiritual theme is “My Passion, My Purpose.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/4pu28t3w
Finding Peace in a Troubled World: The Rev. Lance Allen explains the message, based on John 14:15-28 and 16:25-33, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The August “Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/3bbbpwtz. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org; www.facebook.com/fpcgh/
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost: Service at 9 a.m. (final summertime hour; back to 8 and 10 a.m. services on Sept. 3). Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org/
What’s Your Gift? – Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Romans 11:33 and 12:8, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. The congregation’s newsletter for this week: tinyurl.com/2ucwx83r. The Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/bd85dr3x. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Most Difficult Words of Jesus – His Word with a Samaritan Woman: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message, based on John 4:1-42, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Details: tinyurl.com/msyj88d5
Just Like You!: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Acts 14:8-18, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. Pastor Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. The August newsletter: tinyurl.com/44cvrzr5. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Sunday at Woodland Hills Community Church: Pastor Scott Furukawa delivers the message, 10 a.m. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. 818-346-0820. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch. Church website: resedachurch.com
Sacred Cinema Sunday: The Rev. Matthew McHale discusses the spiritual and moral themes found in the film “How to Blow Up a Pipeline” (2022), with worship associate Julie Borden, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Family – I Am Grateful for My Family, Both of My Birth and of My Heart: Liz Raci gives her thoughts on the theme of the month, based on Galatians 6:10, 11 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” August newsletter: tinyurl.com/bdcupcnv
Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady and Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
Astronomy and Faith – How Do We Tell Our Story?: Friends of the North Hollywood Library present their inaugural Amelia Earhart Lecture on Adventure and Exploration beginning with a talk by astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno, SJ, director of the Vatican Observatory, president of the Vatican Observatory Foundation and author, on why stories help us understand science and religion, 1:30-3 p.m. The talk will be in-person and also streaming on the library’s YouTube channel (youtube.com/losangeleslibrary). Los Angeles Public Library, Central Library, Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. www.lapl.org. Details: tinyurl.com/h72n7a3z. Reservations to attend in person are recommended on Eventbrite here: tinyurl.com/2stdbjds
Improv and Sketch Comedy Fundraiser – Temple Beth Emet: The show includes comedy by Landry & Summers, Future Ancestors and Nerdvana & Tacklebox, 4 p.m. Doors open, 3:30 p.m. Tickets $15. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com. www.facebook.com/landryandsummersimprov. See the flyer for more details on the temple’s newsletter: tinyurl.com/48a3kpnt
Diaspora Dining with Adat Chaverim, Congregation for Humanistic Judaism LA: Learn about the history and legacy of Persian Jews and have dinner at Pialon restaurant in Encino. Make a reservation by email: adatchaverimla@gmail.com or 888-552-4552.
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering with speaker MaryElizabeth Radecki, the Incorporated Medium, and song by actress-singer Miriam Green, 6:55 p.m. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living – Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi at the Reform Jewish congregation. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Celebrate 150 Years of Reform Judaism Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the service, 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org/team. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge. tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Check the website for the congregation’s “Chai Times” September newsletter. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Worship Summit – Pepperdine University: The annual event includes guest speaker Jonathan Evans, a former National Football League fullback who is currently a chaplain with the Dallas Cowboys (co-author, with his father the Rev. Tony Evans, “Get in the Game: a Spiritual Workout for Athletes”); Phil Wickham, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter; United Voice Worship, an a cappella group, on Sept. 16. Dinner at 5 p.m. (from food trucks) and the worship event at 7 p.m. Tickets are free but registration is required at go.pepperdine.edu/w23. Location, Firestone Fieldhouse at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-506-4448. www.unitedvoiceworship.org. philwickham.com. www.facebook.com/jonathanblakeevans and jonathanblakeevans.com. About Pepperdine University: www.pepperdine.edu/
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