Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
April 29
Hollywood United Methodist Church: Ten panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display, noon-4 p.m., and also April 30. The Rev. Kathy Cooper Ledesma delivers the Sunday message, 11 a.m. April 30. 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 30. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
April 30
Fourth 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.
Vulnerability – Power and Possibility: 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/3AAzTax
Where the Rubber Meets the Road: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Matthew 6:25-33, 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/
Who Do You Trust?: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on John 10:1-10, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Fourth 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/426xMXK. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Lion and His Sheep: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on John 10:1-10, 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
Turning from Worthless Things: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall delivers the message, based on Acts 14:8-18, at 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/3nd2y2k
Sunday at Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch. Church website: bit.ly/3jl8LaQ
Sacred Cinema: The Rev. Matthew McHale, with worship associate Tracy Watson, leads a discussion on spiritual themes found in the film “Inside Out” (1997), 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
We Activate Our Significance: Interim pastor, the Rev. Christian Washington, delivers the message, based on Luke 7:18-23, 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Monthly newsletter, Good News April 2023: bit.ly/3LlKhrY. Church details: bit.ly/3LLOlDn. Updates on services: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
First United Methodist Church San Fernando: The Rev. Stan Ferguson delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Location, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando. 818-365-3156. sanfernandochurch.org
Abundance: Niki Elliott gives her perspective on the topic of the month, “I Am Grateful That All My Needs 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
May 4
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering and SUM’s board members read and perform “The Legend of Wesak,” 6:55 p.m. Bring percussion instruments. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living – Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
May 5
Shabbat at Temple Judea: 6:15 p.m. Location, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. 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 May on the website. 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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