Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Dec. 18
Christmas Drive-Thru Display: Bethel Church presents a free event that includes a Nativity stable scene, music, a Christmas tree, gifts for children and candy and cookie treats, 6-8 p.m. The church is located at 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488.
Dec. 19
Fourth 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). Readings: Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45. Masks are required. 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. Find updates and the service bulletin and hymns here: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Christmas Music Special: The Church on the Way presents two musical services, 9 a.m. and a Navidad Latina, 5 p.m. The church is located at 14300 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, 818-779-8000. thechurchontheway.org/events/christmas-special-weekend/2021-12-19/
Red Christmas – Colors of Christmas: Pastor Rob Denton explains the message 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
Advent Lesson and Carols: Services, 9 and 11 a.m. (also online). The congregation’s December newsletter “The Spire” for details: bit.ly/3DKImqS. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
The Gift of a New Journey: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains 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/3sjWF3s). 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
Peace on Earth – Fourth Sunday in Advent: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Micah 5:2-5a, 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
Joy 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 – Love: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on Luke 2:1-7, 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
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
Why Me? Why Us?: The Rev. Elizabeth Bingham explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Congregational Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. Email: info@churchofthechimes.org. churchofthechimes.org
Aslan Is Near: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, from a sermon series “Winter’s End: Advent in Narnia” and based on Luke 1:39-45, at 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details here: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Until We Meet Again: The Rev. Matthew McHale, with worship associate Todd Covert, lead the in-person service, 10:30 a.m. (reservations are required; 50 people limit; find Dec. 19 service to reserve here: bit.ly/3Gw0TsG. 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
You’re a Winter Wonderland: 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/3F4AjH1. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
I Am Surrounded by Love: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin 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. Website: bit.ly/3yAZw9p
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
Chancel Choir Christmas Concert: The choir, directed by Scott Lehmkuhl, is accompanied by organist Dr. Joseph Lee, 2 p.m. The concert is in-person or watch here: www.youtube.com/NorthridgeUMC. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc
Dec. 23
Christmas Eve services at Shepherd Church locations: The Porter Ranch location has services, 7 p.m. today, and also 5, 7 and 11 p.m. Dec. 24 (19700 Rinaldi St.; 818-831-9333). The Woodland Hills location has services, 3 and 5 p.m. Dec. 24 (5901 De Soto Ave.; 818-888-7501). The Agua Dulce location has a service, 5 p.m. Dec. 24 (34709 Agua Dulce Road; 661-268-1488). www.theshepherd.org/#
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve services with West Valley Christian Church: Pastor Rob Denton delivers the message “White Christmas – Colors of Christmas” at 4 and 6 p.m. The church is located at 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
Christmas Eve with the Church on the Way: Two candle-lighting services, 4 and 5:30 p.m. The church is located at 14300 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-779-8000. thechurchontheway.org/events/candle-lighting/2021-12-24/
Peace Will Come at Christmas: The Rev. Bill Freeman delivers the message, 5 p.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
This Holy Night with First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message at the 5 and 11 p.m. Christmas Eve services. The congregation’s December newsletter “The Spire” for details: bit.ly/3DKImqS. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Christmas Eve with Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 5 (a Festal Eucharist with bells, choir and trumpets) and 8 p.m. (contemplative service with full Eucharist and carols). Masks are required. 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Christmas Eve with Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message and the youth of the church perform a Christmas pageant “Do Not Be Afraid,” 5 p.m. Mask wearing is required. The service is available to watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc. Updated announcements: www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org/updates/. 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Christmas Eve service with Canoga Park Lutheran Church: Pastor Timothy Jenks leads the service that includes Christmas carols, hand bell music and a family sing-a-long, 5:30 p.m. 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Christmas Eve service with Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church: The Rev. Matthew McHale leads the candlelight service, 5:30 p.m. Reservations required here: bit.ly/3m6R0d9. The service will also be available to watch online. 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Shabbat at Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. 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
A Family Christmas with West Hills Church: Pastor Scott Julian delivers the Christmas message, 6 p.m. The church is located at 7475 Fallbrook Ave. 818-887-6227. www.westhillschurch.net/
Christmas Eve with Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness: A candlelight service, 7:30 p.m. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Website: bit.ly/3yAZw9p
Christmas Eve with North Hollywood United Methodist Church: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message “Deep Magic,” based on Luke 2:1-20, at the 7 p.m. service. The church is located at 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1; website: bit.ly/3F5F9nf
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The temple “Chai Times” newsletter here: bit.ly/3GOaonf. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Christmas Eve with Northridge United Methodist Church: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message at the candlelight service, 10 p.m. Also, watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s December newsletter: bit.ly/31k0cnt. The church is located at 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc
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