Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
Nov. 26
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 November newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3U6OJ0C. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Nov. 27
A Time of Mystery – First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Luke 1:5:23, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The church’s November newsletter, the Spire: bit.ly/3zFfKAk. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Sunday at Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills: Guest speaker the Rev. Jeanne Hoffman discusses “A Celtic Thanksgiving,” at the 8:55 a.m. service; and guest speaker the Rev. Maureen Hoyt delivers the message “Grow in Gratitude,” at the 10:25 a.m. service. The church’s November theme is “Gratitude.” Location, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills
Let Us Go – First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Isaiah 2:1-5, 9:30 a.m. Sermons also are 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
First Sunday in Advent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Weekly newsletter: www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1. Sunday worship bulletin: bit.ly/3VoLnX0. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Hope in Laughter: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on Luke 1:5-25, at the 10 a.m. service (English-language). The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. service (Korean-language). The church’s November newsletter: bit.ly/3Wuoa7i. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Bread Communion: The Rev. Matthew McHale discusses the topic, 10:30 a.m. Check for how to watch the service online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
When Everything Goes Wrong – First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on Isaiah 2:1-5, 10:30 a.m. First in the Advent sermon series “How the Grinch Found Christmas.” North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Nov. 27 details: bit.ly/3EXPTXd
I Embrace Giving Thanks: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard gives her thoughts on the topic of the month, based on 2 Corinthians 2:14, 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/3DXzDVM
Dec. 2
Shabbat at Shomrei Torah Synagogue: Kabbalat Shabbat, 6 p.m. Also, Shabbat morning service, 9:30 a.m. Dec. 3. Location, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Shabbat at Temple Judea: 6:15 p.m. Location, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. templejudea.com. Details: bit.ly/3u20TvJ
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Check the congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for December from the link on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
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