Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 30-Oct. 7

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First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills presents "Jazz in July" on July 8, 15 and 22 outdoors at their Zelzah Avenue campus in Northridge. (Google Street View)
The congregation at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills celebrates World Communion Sunday on Oct. 1 at their campus on Zelzah Avenue in Northridge. (Google Street View)

Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.

Sept. 30

Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Fiesta BBQ: The Italian Catholic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley has a food booth at the event (cannoli; pasta; pizza; sausage and pepper sandwiches), 4-11 p.m.; and also, 2-8 p.m. Oct. 1. All money raised from food sales goes to the parish. Location, 23233 Lyons Ave., Newhall. Anna Riggs, 661-645-7877. Facebook: tinyurl.com/bdfkvkkw. www.olphscv.org/

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the “Real Presence” service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. Oct. 1. The “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/5n6jmjr8. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org

Oct. 1

Holy Women and Holy Men – Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost: The Prince’s Players present the lives of noteworthy Christians, one each during the next two weeks of services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org/

The Paradox Mindset: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, the first of five sermons on the October theme of “Playing with Paradox,” at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/yhf5ef7a

No Grumbling: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Philippians 2:1-4,, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org

A Little Slice of Heaven – World Communion Sunday: The Rev. Lance Allen delivers the message at the 10 a.m.-only service today. The church’s October “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/3932c75r. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. Church voicemail, 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org

On Being – World Communion Sunday: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on Exodus 3:1-15, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/yc4kkkp4

Reseda Church of Christ:The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, 10 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch

Ecotones: Guest speaker Michael Eselun, a UCLA oncology chaplain, with worship associate Linda Fitzgerald, explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org

Wait, There’s More: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Center for Spiritual Living – Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road, Simi Valley. 805-527-0870. www.cslsimi.org/

Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady and Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org

Oct. 6

Sukkot Yizkor and Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: The Sukkot Yizkor service is at 6:30 p.m., and followed by the Shabbat service, 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge. tasnorthridge.org

Sukkot Yizkor and Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the services, 7 p.m. Check the website for the congregation’s “Chai Times”  newsletter. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

Oct. 7

Blessing of the Animals at First Christian Church of North Hollywood: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, leads the outdoor blessing service, 11 a.m. Pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo of your pet. Location, in the Prayer Garden (facing Colfax Avenue), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Weekly newsletter: tinyurl.com/yc4kkkp4

Oct. 8

Blessing of the Animals at St. James Presbyterian Church: The Rev. Erik W. Dailey, PhD, leads the outdoor service, 10:30 a.m. Pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo. Location, church courtyard, 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057. www.stjamespres.org. www.facebook.com/stjamesprestarzana

Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.

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