Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Nov. 27
Messiah Is Coming: 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. Holy Cross, today-Sunday (4705 S. Main St., Los Angeles); St. Columbkille, Monday-Tuesday (6315 S. Main St., Los Angeles); Precious Blood Church, Wednesday (435 S. Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles); St. Kevin, Thursday (4072 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles); Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, Friday (428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel); Our Lady of Soliture, Dec. 4 (4561 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles). Details about the pilgrimage schedule here: lacatholics.org/guadalupe. The pilgrimage culminates on Dec. 5 with the 90th annual procession, 10:30 a.m. (corner of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Ford Boulevard, Los Angeles), and a Mass, 1 p.m., at East Los Angeles College, stadium, 1301 Cesar Chavez Ave., Monterey Park. 213-637-7235. Details on the procession and Mass here: bit.ly/3FPMrMI
Nov. 28
Be, 2.0: Pastor Rob Denton explains the message, based on Corinthians 16:13-14, 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
Silenced: Pastoral Apprentice Stephen Robertson explains the message, based on Luke 15:5-23, 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
Gratitude Beyond Gifts: 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. 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.
Signs: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Mark 21:25-36, 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
Our Gift to Jesus – Hope: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on Luke 2:25-32, 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
Faith Will Come at Christmas: The Rev. Bill Freeman delivers the message, 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Randy Spleth delivers the message, 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. Email: fccnh@earthlik.net. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood; www.fccnh.org
Sunday at Chatsworth Lake Community Church: The Rev. Dale Dawson delivers the message, 10 a.m. 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
Going in Circles: 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/3CPGEUD. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
It’s Always Winter: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, from a new sermon series “Winter’s End: Advent in Narnia” and based on Luke 21:25-36, at 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details here: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
I Am Blessing What I Have: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin 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
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
Hanukkah Voyage of the Maccabees: Adat Ari El presents a Hanukkah event that includes a hanukkiah lighting, activities, music by Morah Zoe, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 30. Mod Pizza dine-out, make a reservation by the link in the website. Event takes place at NoHo West Center Mall, courtyard, 6150 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood. www.adatariel.org/event/community-hanukkah-with-jlc.html
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. 3-4
Hanukkah Under the Stars Shabbat with Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Hanukkiah candlelighting, 4:30 p.m. Friday (arrive by 4:15 p.m.), followed by a Shabbat service; a Shabbat morning service, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 4. 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
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/
Adat Ari El – Odyssey of Illumination: Hanukkah activities, music, movie and food, 5-9 p.m. Reservations required by noon Dec. 1 (purchase admission and see details on the website). Admission $25; $22 children. 12020 Burbank Blvd., Valley Village. www.adatariel.org/event/festival-of-lights-at-adat-ari-el.html#
Dec. 5
St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Pilgrimage: Join the walk, 12:30 p.m., followed by a Mass at 1 p.m. Make a reservation for a box lunch to be served, 2 p.m. To place an order and how to pay for the lunch, Andrea, 909-762-1392, or andilinn@gmail.com. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 3801 Scott Road, Burbank. Information about the Mother Cabrini Shrine at the church: www.icf.org/about/cabrini
Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball Cultural Center: Event includes art-making, storytelling and music from Dublab DJ Callie Ryan, Yale Strom and Hot Ostromi and Zingarella, 2-6 p.m. Reservations required (no tickets at the door). Admission $18; $15 ages 65 and older and students with ID; $13 ages 2012. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. Purchase admission here: bit.ly/30NLXqV. www.skirball.org
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