Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Dec. 4
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego pilgrimage and procession: Today the images are at Our Lady of Solitude, 4561 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Los Angeles. Details about the pilgrimage schedule here: lacatholics.org/guadalupe. The pilgrimage culminates on Sunday with the 90th annual procession, 10:30 a.m. (from Our Lady of Solitude at the corner of Cesar Chavez Avenue and Ford Boulevard, Los Angeles), and a Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez, 1 p.m., at East Los Angeles College, stadium, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park. 213-637-7235. Details on the procession and Mass here: bit.ly/3FPMrMI
La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin: Latino Theater Co. presents a play by Evelina Fernandez, adapted from the mid-16th century “The Nican Mopohua,” 7:30 p.m. The play is performed in Spanish with English subtitles. Tickets are free or $45 for a premium seat. Reservations required in advance (no tickets given out or purchase at the door). Masks must be worn and proof of Covid-19 and valid ID required for entry. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 866-811-4111. www.latinotheaterco.org
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/
Dec. 5
Second Sunday in Advent at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service is also live streamed on the church’s YouTube here: bit.ly/3mRk9ZK. 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
Blue Christmas – Colors of Christmas: Pastor Rob Denton begins a new sermon series, 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
Surrender Is Action: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, based on the center’s December theme “Journey of Becoming,” at 9 and 10:30 a.m. (see this week’s bulletin: conta.cc/3EfcA6B) 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.
God’s Messengers: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Malachi 3:1-7, 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
Hope 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
Our Gift to Jesus – Peace: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the Communion Sunday message, based on Luke 2:13-20, 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 December newsletter: bit.ly/31k0cnt. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Second 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
How Do We Heal from the Last 21 Months?: The Rev. Matthew McHale and Joshua Berg, with worship associate Melissa Marote, lead the in-person service, 10:30 a.m. (reservations are required; 50 people limit; find Dec. 5 service to reserve here: bit.ly/3G2NckQ. 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
The Lamppost: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, from a sermon series “Winter’s End: Advent in Narnia” and based on Luke 3:1-6, at 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details here: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
T-r-u-s-t F-a-i-t-h: 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/3odsWXL. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
I Am Surrounded by Love: Liz Raci gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s December theme, 11 a.m. The month’s theme is based on 1 John 4:12. 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
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, klezmer band Yale Strom and Hot Pstromi 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
Electric Miracle Festival at Temple Aliyah: Light displays and lighting of an 8-ft. menorah, 5:30 p.m. Reservations in advance are required and also proof of Covid-19 vaccination and a valid ID (www.templealiyah.org/event/hanukkah-miracle-festival.html). The event takes place outdoors, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. www.templealiyah.org
Temple Beth Emet Hanukkah Celebration: An outdoors event with the temple’s Adult Choir and religious school students performing song, a community sing and the lighting of a giant hanukkiah, 6:30 p.m. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Friday and Dec. 11
Shabbat at Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. Friday; a Shabbat morning service, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 11 (check the website or call for Covid-19 rules for attending in-person). 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 at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. Friday. Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, valid ID and wear a mask to attend. Outdoors, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com/event/erev-shabbat-service-.html
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
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