April 23
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. on Sunday. Rev. Titus Utecht is the pastor. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. shermanoakslutheran.org
April 24
Second Sunday of Easter at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 a.m. (inside) and a “Blessing of the Animals,” 10 a.m. (outside with your pet; pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo). The congregation is accepting donated blankets to be given to animal shelters. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
The Challenge of Being the Church in 2022: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message, 9 and 11 a.m. The church’s April newsletter “The Spire” here: bit.ly/3IUTCDw. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Jesus and the Word: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, part one of a new sermon series “Discover Life,” 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
Progress Starts with Thought: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. The center’s April theme is “Renewal.” 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/3vB4UIw
He Holds the Keys: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Revelation 1:4-18, at 9:30 a.m. 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
Second Sunday in Easter at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check the website for the current newsletter. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Power of Community – Second Sunday of Easter: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on John 20:19-31, at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details: conta.cc/3rGNNUt
Psalms for Today – Online Service: Guest speaker the Rev. Julie Taylor delivers the message, with worship associate Julie Borden and tech associate David Early, on Zoom, 10:30 a.m. Use the link from the website or here: live.emersonuuc.org. By phone: 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and use Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
The Sadness of Happiness: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the message online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Vulnerable Victory: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3vwPsNI. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
I Embrace Faith: Liz Raci gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s April theme, 11 a.m. The theme for April is based on Hebrews 11:1. 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 the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3DthRI5
In Christ We Are One: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on Galatians 3:26-28, at a combined service with the English- and Korean-language congregations, 11 a.m. The church’s newsletter for April: bit.ly/38S86bb. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
April 29
Yom HaShoah service and Shabbat: 6:30 p.m. Kol Tikvah, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. Email: programs@koltikvah.org. www.koltikvah.org
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