Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Nov. 20
Giving Thanks: Pastor Jim Bell discusses the message, 5 p.m. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego pilgrimage: The images go to various parishes in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Our Lady of Help of Christians Catholic Church, today (512 S. Ave. 20, Los Angeles); Resurrection Church, Sunday (3324 Opal St., Los Angeles) and the complete pilgrimage schedule here: lacatholics.org/guadalupe. The pilgrimage culminates on Dec. 5 with the 90th annual procession and Mass (bit.ly/3FPMrMI). Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles.
Nov. 21
Christ the King Sunday – Twenty-Sixth Sunday After Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 and 10 a.m. Dress code: wear something white. The 10 a.m. service is also live streamed on the church’s YouTube here: bit.ly/3mRk9ZK. Readings: 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37. Masks are required. 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. Find the service bulletin and hymns here: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
All the World – Mission Sunday: Pastor Rob Denton discusses the topic, based on Acts 1:7 and 8 and Mark 16:15, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service is live streamed on the website. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
Foundations That Last: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message, based on Matthew 7:24-29, 9 and 11 a.m. (also online). The congregation’s November newsletter “The Spire” for details: bit.ly/3krLvF6. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Celebrating the Triumphant Journey: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, based on the center’s November theme “Going Further Together,” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. 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. This week’s updates: conta.cc/30Ed4E7. 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: 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.
Christ the King Sunday – Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Masks are required. 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-3070. Email: office.saint.lutheran@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/St.Luke.Woodland.Hills; www.stlukelutheran.com
Waiting: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Mark 13:24-37, at 9:30 a.m. Sermons also available to watch on the church website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Give Thanks to the Lord: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on Psalm 100, at 10 a.m. (in English) and at 11:30 a.m. (in Korean). Preregister to attend in person: bit.ly/3zR78Ek. Also, watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s November newsletter: northridgeumc.org/news/methodist/2021/November.pdf. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
An Attitude of Gratitude: The Rev. Bill Freeman explains the message, 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Thanksliving – Rejoice: The Rev. Randy Spleth delivers the message, based on Psalm 100, 10 a.m. Newsletter: bit.ly/3n37tA5. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. Email: fccnh@earthlik.net. www.fccnh.org
Chatsworth Lake Community Church: The Rev. Dale Dawson delivers the message, 10 a.m. 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 at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. 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
Christ the King Sunday: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message “Resident Aliens,” based on John 18:33-37, at 10:30 a.m. The service is held outdoors in the Fountain Courtyard, North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details here: conta.cc/3CyQjPg
In All Things: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. The service is also available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3CHuhdv. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Past Forward: Guest speaker the Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur, with worship associate David Early, lead the in-person service, 10:30 a.m. (reservations are required; 50 people limit; find Nov. 21 service to reserve here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baca922a4f8c25-inperson1. Also, watch the service on Zoom with the link: bit.ly/3hh4xKc. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and the Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
I Am Blessing What I Have: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s November theme, 11 a.m. The month’s theme is based on Ezekiel 34:26. 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
Sunday with Riverstone Chapel of Chatsworth: Pastor Joe Gutel delivers the message, 11 a.m. 10650 De Soto Ave., Chatsworth. 818-882-8177. Email: info@riverstonechapel.org. www.facebook.com/riverstonecc; www.riverstonechapel.org
Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Day service at Canoga Park Lutheran Church: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers a special message, 9:30 a.m. Sermon also available to watch here www.cplchurch.org. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church
Thanksgiving Day service at West Valley Christian Church: Pastor Rob Denton delivers the message, 10 a.m. 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org; www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch
Nov. 26-27
Shabbat with Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Kabbalat service, 6 p.m. Friday, and Shabbat morning service, 9:30 a.m. Nov. 27. The service is in-person or watch here: stslive.org. Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Shabbat with Temple Judea: Join an in-person outdoors or online service, 6:15 p.m. Friday (bit.ly/3u20TvJ; bit.ly/2Y2RZ5e). Temple Judea, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. www.templejudea.com
Shabbat with Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Friday. The temple’s November “Chai Times” newsletter: bit.ly/3q5J66T. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787.
Nov. 28
Chanukah at Simi Valley Town Center: Chabad of Simi Valley, with Simi Valley Town Center, presents the celebration with a “Giant Menorah Lighting,” balloon artist, Hanukkah craft activities, chocolate gelt and individually wrapped latkes and music, 3:30-5 p.m. 1555 Simi Town Center Way, Simi Valley. 805-577-0573. Details here: bit.ly/3DzQCuK. www.chabadsimi.org
Grand Chanukah Celebration: The Chabads of Granada Hills and Northridge present the fun with candlelighting, dancing and music, doughnuts and latkes and a balloon artist, 5 p.m. Corner of Chatsworth Street and Zelzah Avenue, Granada Hills. Chabad of Northridge, 818-368-3937. Details here: bit.ly/3Ds6IX4
Nov. 30
Chanukah Walk: Temple Judea has a 1.4 mile walk from the temple (5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana) at 5 p.m., to Whole Foods (19700 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana), for the third night of Hanukkah candlelighting at 6 p.m. bit.ly/3kSkMSB
North Valley Unity Chanukah: Chabad of Northridge presents the event with craft activities, donuts and latkes and entertainment, 6 p.m. Southwest corner of Devonshire Street at Etiwanda Avenue, Northridge (across from the Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire Community Station). 818-368-3937. Details here: bit.ly/3DzOxi8
Dec. 2
Chanukah at the Shoppes in Westlake Village: Chabad of the Conejo presents the celebration with a “Grand Menorah Lighting,” a circus act by Ivan Pecel, music by Jimmy Gamliel and Yossi Levy, dreidels, jelly donuts and latkes, 5:30 p.m. 30770 Russell Ranch Road, Westlake Village. bit.ly/3CwBHAb
Dec. 4
Holiday Market at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The gift shopping events also includes craft activities for children and food trucks, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. A photo opportunity with Santa Claus, 11 a.m.-noon. 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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