Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Dec. 26
The Light of a New Dawn: 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/32pePWN). Mask wearing and social distancing is required. 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 a service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. https://www.cslgh.org
First Sunday of Christmas at St. Luke Lutheran Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Thom Johnson delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Readings: 1 Samuel 2:18-20 and 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52. The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. Details on the about the service and the link to watch online from the newsletter here: bit.ly/3stMPfD. www.stlukelutheran.com
What Does This Mean? – First Sunday after Christmas: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Exodus 13, at 9:30 a.m. Masks required. Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Cereal’s Cold: Guest speaker the Rev. Megan More explains the message online, 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Our Gift to Jesus – Unity: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on John 17:20-23, 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 with Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message online, 10 a.m. 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
Coming Home: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on Luke 2:41-52, at the 10:30 a.m. service. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details here: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Practicing Gratitude This Holiday Season — Online Service: Guest speaker the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, Unitarian Universalist Association president, with worship associate Melissa Marote and David Early, tech associate, deliver the message online, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom with the link: live.emersonuuc.org. 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
Radical Gratitude — The Secret to Ecstatic Living!: Guest speaker the Rev. Patrick Harbula delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. The service is also available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3yVnwEv. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
What Did You Get for Christmas?: The Rev. Elizabeth Bingham poses the question, 10:30 a.m. Congregational Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. Email: info@churchofthechimes.org. churchofthechimes.org
Dec. 31
Universal Hour of Peace Meditation: Join the Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills on Zoom at 4 a.m. Call ahead for the password, 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills
Jan. 2
Burning Bowl Ceremony with Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills: “Release the Old Year, Embrace New Intentions” is the theme at two in-person services, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Click on the link to watch a service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. Reservations due to limited seating and social distancing. Masks required. The center is located at 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Details here: conta.cc/32pePWN
Jan. 8
Holy Spirit Retreat Center: Two events: “Centering Prayer Introductory Workshop,” presented by Bobbi Rudin and Marilyn Nobori, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee $40. Register in advance by Jan. 5, with a $10 non-refundable deposit, on the website. “New Year Silent Sunday,” led by Marilyn Nobori and the center’s contemplative outreach team, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 15. This event includes communal prayer, contemplative walk and private journal writing (donation; register in advance). The center is located at 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Email: Amanda Berg at spiritualdirection@hsrcenter.com. Click on “One-Day Retreats” here to register: www.hsrcenter.com/Event/events?parameter=1#
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