Here is a sampling of upcoming services and events that are online, and some in-person, in the San Fernando Valley area.
Services with Temple Beth Hillel: Havdalah online, 7 p.m. Dec. 26 (click on the Facebook link from here: bit.ly/3rzlIwW). Shabbat service, 7 p.m. Jan. 1 (bit.ly/3plcN01). The Reform Jewish temple is in Valley Village. tbhla.org
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles: The daily Masses are live streamed from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 7 a.m. (in Spanish) and 8 a.m. (in English); Sunday Masses are live streamed, 7 a.m. (in Spanish) and 10 a.m. (in English): lacatholics.org/mass-for-the-homebound. For local parishes that live stream Mass: lacatholics.org/parish-livestreams. Facebook: www.facebook.com/lacatholics. For more information: lacatholics.org
Sunday service with Reseda Church of Christ: Online, 8 a.m. Dec. 27 (bit.ly/3mGTVad). The senior minister is the Rev. Dewayne Winrow. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch; resedachurch.com
Sunday service with Canoga Park Lutheran Church: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the Sunday-after-Christmas message, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 27 (an indoor service). Jenks also delivers the message “Timing,” based on Galatians 4:4-7, on a recorded message to be heard on the church’s Facebook (bit.ly/33bLo8k). Service in the courtyard, 7357 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-348-5714. www.cplchurch.org
The Cast of Christmas – The Magi: Greg Green discusses the message, based on Matthew 2:1-12, at 9 a.m. Dec. 27 (outdoor on the lawn; bring your own blanket or chair, shade umbrella, wear a mask and practice social distancing). Also, an online service, 10:45 a.m. (go to website for link). More details here: www.journey365.org/about/covid-19. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org; www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Two services on Dec. 27: An outdoor traditional service in the Serenity Garden, 9 a.m. (must make a phone reservation by noon Dec. 26 to attend; see website for rules to follow; bring your own Bible), and a contemporary and live stream service, 11:30 a.m. (register by phone for this service; click on the link found here: bit.ly/2Z5fhnF). 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. Facebook: bit.ly/2FhJvy1. www.our-redeemer.org
Be Humble and Thankful in Jesus: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on 1 Thessalonians, 10 a.m. (in English) and 11:30 a.m. (in Korean) on Dec. 27. Watch here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s December newsletter: bit.ly/3qgsCGy. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Christmastime: Guest speaker the Rev. Megan More delivers the message from Bill Freeman Ministries, delivers the message, 10 a.m. Dec. 27. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. billfreeman.org
Knollwood United Methodist Church: The Sunday service message is based on Luke 2:22-40 at the 10 a.m. (English language) and 1 p.m. (Tongan language) on Dec. 27 (on Facebook and YouTube). A bulletin and a link for services are emailed on Friday/Saturday; send an email to request to office@knollwoodchurch.com. The church is in Granada Hills. Past services may be found on YouTube: bit.ly/3mXHEic. knollwoodchurch.com
Balance in Positive Thinking vs. Emotional Healing: The Rev. Patrick Harbula explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27 (click to watch here: bit.ly/3mNqSBL). Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley. 805-527-0870. www.cslsimi.org; www.facebook.com/cslsimi
Making Magic: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, part of the center’s December sermon theme “Celebrating Divine Truth,” 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27 (bit.ly/3lwcrBh). McMorrow gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” at noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Click on the link to watch the service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. cslgh.com
Releasing and Moving Forward: Worship associate Melissa Marote delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27. Watch the service on Zoom with the link: bit.ly/3hh4xKc and use ID: 8581092800 and the Password: chalice. Listen by phone: 669-900-6833 and use the ID number. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church is in Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
What Next?: The Rev. Beth Bingham explains the message, based on Luke 2:17-20, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 27. Also, “10@10,” a devotional and prayer with either the Rev. Beth Bingham or associate minister the Rev. Curtis Peek, 10 a.m. Monday-Friday on the church’s Facebook. Congregational Church of the Chimes is in Sherman Oaks. Watch the service here: www.facebook.com/churchofchimes. Email: office@churchofthechimes.org. churchofthechimes.org
The Power of Plenty: The Rev. Maureen Hoyt gives her thoughts on the center’s December theme, 11 a.m. Dec. 27. Watch the service on Zoom here: bit.ly/39Y0TTv and use ID: 3148040257. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/unityburbank
Universal Hour of Peace: The 34th annual global event to meditate on world peace, 4 a.m. Dec. 31. Zoom room opens, 3:45 a.m. Dec. 31. Click here to join: bit.ly/3aFuG5E and use ID: 8992161667 and use Passcode: serenity. Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. bit.ly/38zOrJh
Shabbat services with Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Musical Kabbalat Shabbat service, 6 p.m. Jan. 1 and a Shabbat morning service, 10 a.m. Jan. 2. (www.stsonline.org/calendar). The Conservative Jewish congregation is in West Hills. 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Shabbat service with Temple Judea: Use the Facebook link to watch, 6:15 p.m. Jan. 1. The Reform Jewish congregation is in Tarzana. The temple’s Facebook: bit.ly/3fEI0G5. 818-758-3800. Email: info@templejudea.com. templejudea.com
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