Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
July 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’s July newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3uf5Na0. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
July 24
Vida Church LA: Services in Spanish at 8 and 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., and in English at 11 a.m. Meeting at “the Onion,” 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. 818-949-1200. Email: info@vidachurch.org. vidachurch.org/
Healing – Your Wounds: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, based on Matthew 26-27 and Luke 22, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The current sermon series is based on the book “Grace Is Greater: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain and Rewrite Your Story” by Kyle Idlemen. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch. www.wvcch.org
I Am Secure in the Everlasting Arms of God: The Rev. Nikki Robbins delivers the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Center for Spiritual Living — Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Check here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3PsnQSx
When God Is Silent: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, 9 and 11 a.m. The church’s July newsletter “The Spire”: bit.ly/3I4DbpH. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Pentecost 7 Sunday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Sunday worship has moved to a one-time service, 9 a.m. (and Sundays through Aug. 21). For this Sunday in Pentecost: John 3:5; Acts 1:4 and 8. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details and bulletin for the Sunday service: conta.cc/3OErBTX
Empty Philosophies and Nonsense – Seventh Sunday After Pentecost: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Colossians 2:6-15, 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
Seventh Sunday in Pentecost: Guest speaker the Rev. Chryll Crews, director of evangelical mission with the Southwest California Synod – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also the Sunday bulletin here: bit.ly/3cATNd3. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The End of Sin: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on 1 John 3:1-10, at the 10 a.m. (English-language) and the Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. (Korean-language) service. The church’s newsletter for July: bit.ly/3AhXttO. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
I Am Not a Christian: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the topic online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Is Unitarian Universalism Really a Religion?: The Rev. Matthew McHale continues with part two of a four-part series on frequently asked questions about Unitarian Universalism, with worship associate Linda Fitzgerald, at 10:30 a.m. Check the website for how to watch online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org.
Matter Matters: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3ROMD4X. Center for Spiritual Living — Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Pray Like This: The Rev. Steve Peralta discusses the topic, based on Luke 11:1-13, at the 10:30 a.m. service. Also, this is “Baptism Sunday” at the church. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details: conta.cc/3onhM1G
I Embrace Forgiveness: Liz Raci gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s July theme, 11 a.m. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3OOOGUs
July 29
Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com. Details: bit.ly/3u20TvJ
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter for July: bit.ly/3nIE9hY. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
July 30
The Sweet Sorrows: The duo, based in County Wexford, Ireland, perform a musical fusion program of acoustic/folk/Americana songs, 6:30 p.m. An offering will be taken. First Presbyterian Church, 4963 Balboa Blvd., Encino. 818-788-1147. Email: pastorhenryk@gmail.com.
July 31-Aug. 2
Relic of St. Bernadette Soubirous – Tour in Los Angeles: The Order of Malta sponsors the first United States tour of a relic from the saint who saw the image of the Virgin Mary in 1858 in Lourdes, France. Three parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles host the relic. The schedule: July 31-Aug. 1 at St. Bernadette Church (3825 Don Felipe Drive, Baldwin Hills); Aug. 2 at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles); Aug. 3 at St. John Baptist de la Salle Church (16555 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills). For information on the United States tour: www.stbernadetteusa.org. Check the schedule on the website for Masses, to participate in a candlelight procession on July 31, touching a rock from the Lourdes Grotto, receiving water from the Lourdes site and other activities: lacatholics.org/relic-tour
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