Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
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. 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
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
Selichot at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel and cantorial soloist Robyn Kreisberg lead a contemporary service — in preparation for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur — of penitential prayers, 7 p.m. The congregation’s newsletter “Chai Times” for September: bit.ly/3UcuLlI. The temple is located, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Sept. 18
Fifteenth 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/
Pride Goeth Before a Fall!: 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/3dg9xme
The Disciple Maker: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message, based on Matthew 9:9-13 and 5:1-11, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The church’s September newsletter, the Spire: bit.ly/3RUgiZP. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Pray: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on 1 Timothy 2:1-10, 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
Fifteenth Sunday in Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted 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/3xsqqAY. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ): The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall delivers the message, 10 a.m. The church is located, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood; www.fccnh.org
Jesus Can Be Confusing!: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Luke 16:1-13, 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
Playing with the House’s Money: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Luke 16:1-13, 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/3QLJpNF
Befriending Change – Equinox as Invitation: Guest speaker Essayan Hart discusses the topic, with worship associate Melissa Marote, 10:30 a.m. 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: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin gives her 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
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
Sept. 22
Autumnal Equinox Labyrinth Walk: 7 p.m. Free will offering. Some daytime slots may be available. Reservations. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Michael O’Palko, 818-784-4515. For details, go to “Featured Events” and click on “Series and Ongoing Retreats,” and scroll down to Sept. 22 here www.hsrcenter.com/
Sept. 23
Kabbalat Shabbat at Shomrei Torah Synagogue: 6 p.m. Also, a Shabbat morning service, 9:30 a.m. Sept. 24. 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The congregation’s newsletter “Chai Times” for September: bit.ly/3UcuLlI. The temple is located, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Sept. 24
Rumi – Sufi Poet and Mystic and the Religion of Love: The day retreat is present by Lala Rukh Khan, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A $10 non-refundable deposit is required by Sept. 21. Fee $45, without lunch; $55 with lunch. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Information, Sr. Marie, 818-815-4496. For details, go to “Featured Events” and click on “One-Day Retreats,” and scroll down to Sept. 24 here: www.hsrcenter.com/
Southern California Renewal Communities: A spiritual day retreat on “God’s Healing Power for a Suffering World — St. Padre Pio, a Modern-Day Manifestation of the Saving Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Speakers include the Rev. Ethan Southard and Dominic Berardino. Check the website for topics to be covered. There will be a St. Padre Pio relic display and healing prayer. Cost $25 until Sept. 19; $35 after. Lunch is on-your-own. Online registration available through 11 a.m. Sept. 22. Registration available at the door. Location, St. John Eudes Church, 9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. events.scrc.org/padrepio-2022
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