Explore the spiritual landscape of the San Fernando Valley area.
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on Aug. 11. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service through Sept. 1). Sunday service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org. This week: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Yikes! – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Ephesians 4:17 to 5:2, and also Matthew 7:1-5, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Being an Outsider: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message, based on Ruth 2:8-16, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on the newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2hyjnsju
Reseda Church of Christ: Praise and worship service, 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, is the senior pastor. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Stories That Shape Our Faith: Worship leaders Julie Borden and Tess Lotta discuss the message, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear at the service or watch on Zoom (link on the website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Summertime Manifestations – Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by a talk by Kevin Al Perez, co-founder of Somos Familia Valle, a gender and racial justice LGBTQ+ organization, giving his perspective on SUUS’s theme in August, 5 p.m. Location, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Tisha B’Av Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: 7 p.m. Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead services. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge/. www.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. The temple’s “Chai Times” August newsletter: tinyurl.com/557mnuzy. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat Under the Stars at Temple Ramat Zion: Rabbi Ahud Sela leads the service, 7:30 p.m. (“Shabbat Under the Stars” continues during the summer months). In addition, a Shabbat morning service, 9 a.m. every Saturday (indoors). Location, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
Broadway to Bimah – Concert in the Courtyard at Adat Shalom: Cantorial Soloist Raymon Zachary performs music by Jewish composers and lyricists, 5:15 p.m. Ticket price includes a Kosher vegetarian dinner. Concert begins at 6:45 p.m. Tickets $45 ($55 at the door); $18 for ages 6-12. Location, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-475-4985. www.facebook.com/AdatShalomSynagogue. Reservations and advanced purchase are requested online: www.adatshalomla.org/concert-in-the-courtyard.html
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering on August’s full moon, the Sturgeon Moon, with musician and speaker Martin Espino, 6:55 p.m. Theme: “Story Telling and the Aztec Sound Bath.” If you are able, bring your own percussion instrument. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting is also online on Zoom: tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49 and use ID: 867 2798 5830 and Passcode: FullMoon. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living – Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org. Details: tinyurl.com/5ztrx62s
Gran Tardeada Guadalupana: The fiesta – a fundraiser for the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession and Mass in early December in East Los Angeles – includes food, games, music and raffles, 2-8 p.m. Tickets $25 at the door or purchase in advance of the event. The Guadalupe Procession is the oldest religious procession in Los Angeles and the 93rd procession is held on Dec. 1, 2024. (donations to the procession may be made here: lacatholics.org/guadalupe). The fiesta fundraiser is at St. Marcellinus Parish, 2349 Strong Ave., Commerce. 323-816-8576. www.facebook.com/StMarcellinus/
Welcome Back BBQ and Open House – Temple Ramat Zion: Current and prospective temple members are invited to the get-together, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations required by Aug. 20. Location, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
Open House at Temple Beth Emet: Prospective temple members are invited to meet Rabbi Mark H. Sobel, other temple leaders and current members, 1-4 p.m. Also, a second open house, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 10. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com. August newsletter: tinyurl.com/557mnuzy
Santa Clarita Concert Band – Summer Concert: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs a variety of music including patriotic, pop and swing, 2:30 p.m. Free admission. The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Panorama Presbyterian Church, 14201 Roscoe Blvd. 818-894-8316. scvconcertband.org
Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast: The event begins with a Rosary, 6:30 a.m., followed by a Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez, 7 a.m., inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The breakfast itself follows, with keynote speaker the Rev. Michael Schmitz (“The Bible in a Year” podcast), at 8 a.m. outdoors on the Cathedral Plaza. Schmitz is the director of youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota. Tickets $44; $400 for table of 10. Reservations required in advance. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 626-476-4888. Email: info@lacatholicprayerbreakfast.org. www.lacatholicprayerbreakfast.org
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