Here is a sampling of religious services in the San Fernando Valley area, Oct. 2-9.
Jehovah Nissi = The Lord Is My Banner: The Rev. Rob Denton delivers the message, part of a 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 Oct. 3. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org; www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch
The Divine Community: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, based on the center’s October theme “Going Further Together,” 9 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 (the center is taking reservations for in-person services no later than 3 p.m. Oct. 2; call or check the center’s Facebook for more information: conta.cc/39RJpsK). 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. 26: 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.
Paradise: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Genesis 2:18-25, at the 9:30 a.m. service on Oct. 3. Sermons also available to watch here www.cplchurch.org/worship-videos-2. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost with St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 3. 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
Why Am I a United Methodist? – World Communion Sunday: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on Revelation 22:12-17, 10 a.m. (in English) and 11:30 a.m. (in Korean) on Oct. 3 (preregister to attend in person: bit.ly/3zR78Ek). Also, watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s October newsletter: northridgeumc.org/news/methodist/2021/October.pdf. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
WWJD About Abortion?: The Rev. Bill Freeman delivers the message, 10 a.m. Oct. 3. 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. Oct. 3. 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
World Communion Sunday with Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Oct. 3. 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
All Around the World – World Communion Sunday: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on Hebrews 1:1-4 and 2:10-12, at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood, outdoors in the fountain courtyard, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Email: nohofumc@gmail.com. Facebook: bit.ly/2BPcdo4. Website: bit.ly/3xH8IXQ
What Do You Want?: The Rev. Rob Thompson explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3. The service is also available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/39WdnLT. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Winnetka Church of Christ: The Rev. Bruce Evans delivers the message, 10:45 a.m. Oct. 3. 7054 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-795-5566. Email: wbe@wolfenet.com
Riverstone Chapel of Chatsworth: Pastor Joe Gutel invites the community to the grand opening of a new church building at an indoor service, 11 a.m. Oct. 3. 10650 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. 818-882-8177. Email: info@riverstonechapel.org. www.facebook.com/riverstonecc; www.riverstonechapel.org
I Am Abundant: Liz Raci gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s October theme, 11 a.m. Oct. 3. The month’s theme is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8. 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
Shabbat with Temple Judea: Join an in-person or online service, 6:15 p.m. Oct. 8 (bit.ly/3u20TvJ; bit.ly/2Y2RZ5e). Temple Judea, outdoors, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. www.templejudea.com
Shabbat with Temple Beth Hillel: Join an in-person (tent outdoors) or online on Facebook Live or Zoom service, 7 p.m. Oct. 8 (bit.ly/2XXE2W4). 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org
Blessing of the Animals: The service will be held, 9-9:30 a.m. Oct. 9. Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ), 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org; www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org/updates/
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