March 26
Benefit Concert for the People of Ukraine: St. James Presbyterian Church hosts a concert by violinist Ken Aiso and pianists Mikhail Morgovsky and Valeria Morgovskaya with music by Bach, Barvinsky, Beethoven, Liszt, Mussorgsky, Saint-Saëns, Tsintsadze and Vivaldi, 7:30 p.m. Proceeds, by donation (if unable to attend, make a contribution online at www.comebackalive.in.ua/). 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057.
March 27
Fourth Sunday in Lent at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: The Rev. Canon Rand Reasoner delivers the message, 8 and 10 a.m. (10 a.m. service is live stream; click on the link from the website). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details on this Sunday’s services: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Directions for Fighting Worldliness – Fourth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message, based on James 4:1-10, at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Watch the service on YouTube from the website link. Read more about the church in the March “The Spire” newsletter here: bit.ly/3sDyrB4. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Reboot Spirituality: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The center’s March theme is “Reboot.” Watch the 10:30 a.m. service live 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. Check the center’s Facebook page here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3D7SPhr
No U-Turn: The Rev. Rob Denton delivers the message, the first of a sermon series “Road to Easter — Unleash the Good News,” based on Matthew 26-28, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service is live stream on the website. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
A Different View — Fourth Sunday in Lent: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, at 9:30 a.m. Also, a Lenten evening worship service is held weekly during Lent, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. 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
Fourth Sunday in Lent with St. Luke Lutheran Church – Online: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message online, 9:30 a.m. Click on the YouTube link on the website to watch the service or follow the Facebook directions for watching on Zoom. The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. Check for the Sunday bulletin here: www.stlukelutheran.com
About Faith, Forward March: The Rev. Bill Freeman delivers the message online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
My Peace I Give You: The Rev. Joseph Choi explains the message, based on John 14:25-27, 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. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Sunday with Global Truth Center – Online: The Rev. James Mellon delivers the message, 10 a.m. online. Read about the historical background of Centers for Spiritual Living, once known as Religious Science, that originated in the New Thought movement in the late 1800s: https://csl.org/about-us/faq. 880 Hampshire Road, Suite W., Westlake Village. 818-508-7171. www.globaltruthcenter.org
Sunday at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Also, watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc, or YouTube here: bit.ly/3Nd5t3g. Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Big Potential: Guest speaker Melissa Marote explains the message, with worship associate Linda Fitzgerald, 10:30 a.m. Also, options to watch the service on Zoom at live.emersonuuc.org or listen by phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
Resisting Jesus — Fourth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Luke 15:1-3 and 11b-32, at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details on the Sunday service, and also a Lenten Bible Study on Thursdays: conta.cc/3qyeJoU
You’re a Fruit, Really!: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3ix3E2X. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Sunday at Congregational Church of the Chimes: The Rev. Curtis Peek delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. churchofthechimes.org
Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Church: The Rev. Erik Daily, PhD, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057. www.stjamespres.org; www.facebook.com/stjamesprestarzana/
I Embrace Perfect Health: Jimmy Burns gives his thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s March theme, 11 a.m. (or watch live on the center’s Facebook). March’s theme is based on 1 Corinthians 6:19. 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. Details on the church and services in March’s “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3tvbwHo
March 30
Voter Registration Rally and Kick-off at Central Lutheran Church: The church is hosting a community outreach event with an opportunity to register to vote, learn about circulating voter registration forms and meet candidates running for local offices, 5-6:30 p.m. The church will be an official Los Angeles County Voter Center in June and November. Reservations are requested for a refreshments count; text your name to the Rev. Marsha Harris at 925-708-6961, or send an email to pastor.centrallutheranvn@gmail.com. The event will be held on the church lot on Gilmore Street. The church is at 6425 Tyrone Ave., Van Nuys. Voice mail, 818-785-5414. www.facebook.com/CentralLutheranVanNuys
April 1
Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church: Fish dinner or fish tacos for dine-in or take-away, 4:30-8 p.m., and also April 8. Cost $15 for two-piece dinner or fish tacos; $16 for three-piece dinner. A side of macaroni and cheese, additional fish or fries are available for extra charges. Pre-orders for take-away available from the link on the website. Proceeds go to local charities and families in need. 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661-252-3353. www.st-clare.org
Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. (indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather) at 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
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org. Details on attending in-person or online here: bit.ly/3IE6X2U
April 2
Camino – A Walk with Jesus: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites people to an 11-mile walk in celebration of 250 years of Catholic faith in Los Angeles from Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel). Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates Mass at the mission at 8 a.m. The walk, beginning at 9 a.m., will end with a prayer service, 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. There will be rest and water stops and a lunch along the route (see the website). The walk is part of the Jubilee Year, “Forward in Mission,” that began on Sept. 11, 2021 and runs through Sept. 10. Catholics in the archdiocese are also encouraged to go to other pilgrimage sites in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties during this time; see the list here: forwardinmission.com/pilgrimage-sites. Details about the April 2 pilgrimage walk and to register, forwardinmission.com
April 3
The Rise in Global Antisemitism – Online Lecture: NA’AMAT USA presents a talk on the topic by Sharon Nazarian, senior vice president of international affairs at the Anti-Defamation League, 10 a.m. Free/donations appreciated. Register in advance for the lecture on Zoom: bit.ly/3qDK75v. 818-981-1298. Email: western.area@naamat.org. www.naamat.org
Redemption – A concert with the Los Angeles Zimriyah Chorale in Celebration of Passover: Guest soloists are Cantors Jacqueline Rafii, from Shomrei Torah Synagogue, and Marcus Feldman, from Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, 2:30 p.m. Tickets $18 for either in-person or online. Prepaid reservations are required in advance here: bit.ly/36MWyEQ. Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. stsonline.org
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