Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Jan. 28
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: Contemporary service, 5 p.m. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. Jan. 29. The Rev. Titus Utecht is the pastor. January newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3IKbEwa. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Jan. 29
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Two services, 8 and 10 a.m. 6968. Sunday’s service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS. This week’s newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org.
How to Use It: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church’s January theme is “Root and Reboot.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. This week’s details: bit.ly/3j6wZVV
Remember What We’re About: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, 9 and 11 a.m. services. The “Spire” newsletter: bit.ly/3XrGUVc. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org; www.facebook.com/fpcgh/
God’s Requirements – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Micah 6:1-8, at 9:30 a.m. Sermons are recorded and 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
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the bulletin for the service: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1). St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Rise Up Anew: Guest speaker the Rev. Vy T. Nguyen delivers the message, based on Lamentations 3:17-23, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Details for this Sunday: bit.ly/3ww52Kf
Reseda Church of Christ: The service includes guest speaker evangelist Richard Price and spiritual entertainers Valerie David-Bailey and Tony Grant, 10 a.m. Jan. 29. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow is the senior pastor. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch. Flyer: bit.ly/3R8DiEY
You Know What Is Right – Do Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message at the 10:30 a.m. service. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Sacred Cinema – Wild Messages: The Rev. Matthew McHale, with worship associate Todd Covert, discuss the spiritual messages found in the film “Wild” (2014), at the 10:30 a.m. service. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
A Year of Grace and Gratitude: Niki Elliott gives her perspective on the topic of the month 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” January newsletter: bit.ly/3kcQCfi
Feb. 3
Shabbat Shirah – Sabbath of Song: 6:15 p.m. Temple Judea, 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. Find the congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for February on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Feb. 11
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 also, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 12. 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 deodorant, soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers or past date items. Drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. Details and current needs for the CSUN Food Pantry here: bit.ly/3ch6IRl and here: bit.ly/3TeJiNe
Mass and Anointing of the Sick – Observance of World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates the Mass, 12:30 p.m. The bilingual Mass includes anointing of the sick, blessing of caregiver hands and blessing with water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Attendees receive Lourdes water and holy card. The Mass is co-presented by the Order of Malta – Los Angeles. The Mass will be live streamed on youtube.com/olacathedral and facebook.com/olacathedral. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. olacathedral.org
Feb. 12
Italian Catholic Club of Santa Clarita: The group hosts a Valentine’s Dinner, noon. Dancing music by Valery Moiseyev. Cost $45 (includes meal and a complimentary glass of wine). Reservations and payment required by Feb. 7. Location, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 23223 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita. Make a reservation to Anna Riggs, 661-645-7877. Email: italians@iccscv.org
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