Here is a sampling of religious services in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 18-25.
Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 18 and 9-11 a.m. Sept. 19. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned items and dry packaging such as pasta; also, hygiene items including soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. More details on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/fpcgh
Be Still and Know God: The Rev. Rob Denton delivers the message, part one of a new sermon series “Be Still” and based on Psalm 46:10, at the 9 a.m. (indoors) and 10:30 a.m. (indoors and online) services on Sept. 19. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org; www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch
When the Road Gets Rocky: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, based on the center’s September theme “Reaching Higher,” 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19 (the center is taking reservations for in-person services no later than 3 p.m. Sept. 18; call or check the center’s Facebook for more information. In addition, McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Click on the link to watch the service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. https://www.cslgh.org
Services with the Rev. Chuck Bunnell at Prince of Peace Lutheran, St. Andrew’s Lutheran and on YouTube: In-person services on Sept. 19: 9 a.m. at Prince of Peace (9440 Balboa Blvd., Northridge), and also at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran (15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys). For more information or for prayer request, 818-782-5953.
Be Strong: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Ephesians 6, at the 9:30 a.m. service on Sept. 19. Sermons also available to watch here www.cplchurch.org/worship-videos-2. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.cplchurch.org
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost with St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Zoom meeting information on the website. The church is in Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-3070. Email: office.saint.lutheran@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/St.Luke.Woodland.Hills; www.stlukelutheran.com
Spiritual Gifts Edify the Church: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, 10 a.m. (in English) and 11:30 a.m. (in Korean) on Sept. 19 (preregister to attend in person: bit.ly/3zR78Ek). Also, watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s September newsletter: northridgeumc.org/news/methodist/2021/September.pdf. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
What it Takes to be a Spiritual Being: The Rev. Bill Freeman delivers the message, 10 a.m. Sept. 19. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Chatsworth Lake Community Church: The Rev. Dale Dawson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Sept. 19. The service is outdoors (if weather permits). 23449 Lake Manor Drive, Chatsworth. 818-712-0079. Email: chatsworthlakecc@aol.com. Facebook: bit.ly/3sLBeqv. www.chatsworthlakechurch.com
Sunday with Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Sept. 19. Mask wearing is required. Also, the service is available to watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc. Recent announcements: www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org/updates/. 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
How Do You Cope with What Won’t End? — An online service with Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church: The Rev. Matthew McHale, with worship associate Todd Covert, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. Watch the service on Zoom with the link: bit.ly/3hh4xKc. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and the Password: chalice. The church is in Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Potholes and Shock Absorbers: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. The service is also available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3hBiqFS. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Striving for Last: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Mark 9:30-37, at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 19. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Email: nohofumc@gmail.com. Facebook: bit.ly/2BPcdo4. Website: bit.ly/3xH8IXQ
Winnetka Church of Christ: The Rev. Bruce Evans delivers the message, 10:45 a.m. Sept. 19. Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Sept. 19 and continuing Sundays; also, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and continuing Wednesdays. 7054 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-795-5566. Email: wbe@wolfenet.com
I Am Living in the Flow of Good: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s September theme, 11 a.m. Sept. 19. The month’s theme is based on Hosea 14:7. Background on Unity, founded in the 1880s, here: www.unity.org. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank
Sukkot Shabbat service: 6:15 p.m. Sept. 24. Temple Judea, outdoors, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. More information on the service: bit.ly/3En4t8b. www.templejudea.com
Oktoberfest at St. John Eudes Parish: Dinner and dancing to authentic Oktoberfest brass band music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 25. Tickets $30. Tickets available for purchase after Sept. 19 Sunday morning Masses or at the parish office during the week (if available). 9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 818-341-3680. Email: secretary@sjeparish.net. More information on the event here: bit.ly/3kenyle
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