Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
April 22
Hollywood United Methodist Church: Ten panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display, noon-4 p.m. and also April 23, and April 29-30. The Rev. Kathy Cooper Ledesma delivers the Sunday message, 11 a.m. April 23. The congregation is observing the 30th anniversary this year of the red AIDS ribbons being placed on the sides of the church tower and also their commitment to being a welcoming congregation to the LGBTQ community. Location, 6817 Franklin Ave. (at Highland Avenue, Hollywood. 323-874-2104. hollywoodumc.org
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the contemporary service, 5 p.m. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. April 23. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
April 23
Third Sunday of Easter: Services at 8 and 10 a.m. 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.
Rock in the Water: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Acts 11:1-18, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The April “Spire” newsletter: bit.ly/3K5G8b0. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org; www.facebook.com/fpcgh/
Vulnerability – Seeing and Being Seen: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church’s April theme is “Vulnerability.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: bit.ly/41Pdcv7
Is Your Heart Burning?: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Luke 24:13-35, 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Third Sunday of Easter at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the service bulletin: bit.ly/3GZ0ilW. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Holy Disruptions and Overcoming Division: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall explains the message, based on Acts 10:9-17, 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter for this Sunday: bit.ly/3mUQMcT
The Most Unusual Places: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Luke 24:13-35, at the 10 a.m. service (English-language), and the Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. service (Korean-language). The April newsletter: bit.ly/3TZTHxe. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc
Sunday at Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, based on Matthew 28:7, 10:15 a.m. Guest soloist is Lorraine Spear. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch. Church website: bit.ly/3jl8LaQ
Climate Action as a Spiritual Practice: The congregation’s Environmental Justice Ministry leads the service, with worship associate Melissa Marote, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
First United Methodist Church San Fernando: Cynthia Cabrera is the guest speaker, 10:30 a.m. Location, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando. 818-365-3156. sanfernandochurch.org
North Hollywood First United Methodist Church: Interim pastor, the Rev. Christian Washington, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Location, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church details: bit.ly/3LLOlDn. Updates on services: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Abundance: The Rev. Karen Mitchell gives her perspective on the topic of the month, “I Am Grateful That All My Need are Met,” 11 a.m. 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” April newsletter: bit.ly/3GLS9S7
April 25
Jewpernatural: Rabbi Yisrael Levine discusses astrology, superstition and the paranormal in Jewish belief at a six-week class beginning 8 p.m. Upcoming classes: May 2, 16, 23 and 30; June 6. Fee $30, includes a textbook. Reservations and payment required in advance here: bit.ly/3KWYvAf. Conejo Jewish Academy, 30347 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. 818-991-0991. www.jewishacademy.com/2023Spring/
April 28
Yom Ha’Atzmaut Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org/
Shabbat Live! at Temple Aliyah: 7 p.m. Location, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. www.templealiyah.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Check the congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for April: bit.ly/43IMSVh. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
May 6
World Labyrinth Day in Los Angeles – Walk As One for World Peace: Event locations on May 6: 8:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (outdoors at 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills); noon at First United Methodist Church (1008 11th St., Santa Monica); 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Retreat Center (4316 Lanai Road, Encino); 1 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church (280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley); 1 p.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo); 1 p.m. at St. Kateri Takekwitha Parish (22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita); 1 p.m. at Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens (3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles); 1 p.m. at All Saints Church (132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena); 1 p.m. at Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes). worldlabyrinthday.org
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