Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area. Some congregations have switched to online-only services.
Jan. 16
The Way It Works: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 10:30 a.m. during an online-only service. The center’s January theme is “Resurrect, Rebirth, Renewal.” Click on the link to watch a service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Details for this week here: conta.cc/3IjNRQf
Second Sunday after Epiphany with St. Luke Lutheran Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Thom Johnson delivers the message during an online service, 9:30 a.m. (the church is planning on holding services online-only through February; call to confirm). Click on the YouTube link on the website to watch the service. The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Blessings – Second Sunday after Epiphany: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Psalm 128, 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
Play the Hand You Were Dealt: The Rev. Bill Freeman explains the message online, 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Through the Church: The Rev. Joseph Choi explains the message, based on Ephesians 3:7-13, at 10 a.m. (in English) and at 11:30 a.m. (in Korean). Also, service are available to watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s January newsletter: bit.ly/3HBvJkv. 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. (the church is holding services online-only during January). Watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc. Recent announcements: www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org/updates/. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
He Had a Dream – Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.: The Rev. Beth Bingham delivers the message, 10:30 p.m. Congregational Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. churchofthechimes.org
Imagining Renewal – an online service with Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church: Guest speaker Rabbi Joshua Gutoff, with worship associate Brian Nelson, discuss the message, 10:30 a.m. during a Zoom-only service. Watch from the link here: bit.ly/3hh4xKc. Use ID: 8581092800 and Password: chalice. By phone, 669-900-6833 and use the ID and #. The church is located in Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Simple Treasures – an online service with Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley: The Rev. Stephen Rambo delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. online-only. The service is available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3fos39q. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Wine Before It’s Time: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on John 2: 1-11, at the 10:30 a.m. service. Masks are required outside and inside at the church or watch the service on the church’s YouTube page. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
I Am Embracing and Living My Dreams: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s January theme, 11 a.m. at an in-person service (or watch live on the center’s Facebook). The month’s theme is based on Job 22:28. 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
Jan. 18
In the Spirit of MLK: Interfaith Solidarity Network presents a Martin Luther King Jr. program with guest speaker Congressmember Karen Bass, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Click on the link to make a reservation for the online presentation: interfaithsolidaritynetwork.org
Jan. 21
Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, valid ID and wear a mask to attend. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com/event/erev-shabbat-service-.html
Tu B’shvat Shabbat with Kol Tikvah: Watch 6:30 p.m. here: www.koltikvah.org/livestreams. The temple is located in Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. Email: programs@koltikvah.org. www.koltikvah.org; www.koltikvah.org/shabbat
Jan. 22
OneLife LA – Forward In Hope: The sixth annual event celebrates the beauty and dignity of life. Rally, 11 a.m. at La Placita Olvera (125 Paseo De LA Plaza), followed by a march, 12:30 p.m., to Los Angeles Historic Park (1245 N. Spring St.). Inspirational speakers and music at the park until 4 p.m. Keynote speakers include Gloria Purvis, host of Gloria Purvis podcast; Sister Bethany Madonna, Sisters of Life; Sister Norma Pimentel, Missionaries of Jesus and the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley. Additional speakers: Christopher Duffley, Karyme Lozano, Mari Pablo and Ed Shoener. Music by Francis Cabildo, Las Colibrí and Sarah Kroger. Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates “One Life, One Light Requiem for the Unborn” Mass, 5 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles). Registration requested online, (onelifela.org/register). Mask wearing is required. Details about the event, www.onelifela.org
Jan. 23
Bethel Church: The congregation is showing the television series “The Chosen” on the life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of people who met him, 5 p.m., and thereafter, on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. The drama series was created, directed and co-written by American filmmaker Dallas Jenkins. 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488.
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