Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
Sept. 10
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 September newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3CPsExS. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Sept. 11
Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 and 10 a.m. (the 10 a.m. service is live stream on (Sunday service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS. 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. The congregation’s newsletter for this week: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Information on how to watch online: www.popwh.org/
Counting to 10!: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The theme for September is “Seven Corresponding Virtues.” Center for Spiritual Living — Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Weekly update and upcoming classes: conta.cc/3L7s3d1
The Gift of Community: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Luke 6:12-16, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. Communion at both services. The church’s September newsletter, the Spire: bit.ly/3RUgiZP. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Chief of Sinners: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on 1 Timothy 12-17, 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
Fourteenth Sunday in Pentecost: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also, the Sunday bulletin: bit.ly/3RQ91tP. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Open House at Temple Beth Emet: Meet with members of the Reform congregation, learn about the temple and the Hebrew school, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The temple is located, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ): The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall has been named senior pastor. Hall begins his ministry on Sept. 11. Sunday service, 10 a.m. The church is located, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org
Stop Taming the Wilderness: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on Luke 15:1-10, 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 September newsletter: bit.ly/3Rw6pBi. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
The Dancing God: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Luke 15:1-11, at the 10:30 a.m. service. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details on the bulletin: conta.cc/3eBJK8u
Ingathering Water Communion: The Rev. Matthew McHale leads the service for a new year for the church congregation, with worship associate Julie Borden, 10:30 a.m. The congregation and guests are invited to bring a small amount of water from a favorite place for a ceremony. Also, bring a food item to share for the potluck lunch that follows the service. Check the website for how to watch the service online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
I Embrace Staying Centered and Focused on Spirit: Matt Toronto gives his thoughts on the topic of the month, based on Romans 8:6 at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 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/3R3UBGx
Jazz Vespers at Northridge United Methodist Church: Charles Owens with Steve Cotter, Henry Franklin, Don Littleton and Theo Teddy Saunders, 6 p.m. Free admission. An offering will be taken. 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.northridgeumc.org. Details in the church’s newsletter for September: bit.ly/3Rw6pBi
Sept. 16
Shabbat at Shomrei Torah Synagogue: 6 p.m. Also, a Shabbat morning service, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 17. 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Sept. 17
Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 17 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 18. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned soups and other canned goods, pasta and dry boxed goods; also, hygiene items including soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers or past date items. Drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation at 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. More details on California State University, Northridge Food Pantry here: bit.ly/3ch6IRl and here: bit.ly/3TeJiNe
Selichot at Kol Tikvah: A wine and cheese reception, 7 p.m., followed by a service at 8 p.m. Reservations required: www.koltikvah.org/event/selichot2022. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.koltikvah.org/
Selichot at Temple Aliyah: The evening is presented jointly with Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7:45-11 p.m. Reservations. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. www.facebook.com/TempleAliyahCA. Details: bit.ly/3AKKUpl
Sept. 18
Procession and Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants: Pre-service procession, 3 p.m. Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates the Mass, 3:30 p.m. Relics of Sts. Frances Cabrini, Toribio and Junipero Serra will be present and available for veneration. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. olacathedral.org. Details: bit.ly/3U8TYO3
Sept. 20
Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Guest speaker is Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of Fellowship of Catholic University Students, 6:30-9 a.m. Tickets $40 (credit card or PayPal only ). Registration required in advance. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 800-838-1356. Information about FOCUS: www.focus.org. www.lacatholicpb.org
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