Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Dec. 3
First Sunday in Advent: 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/
Bethlehem – First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Lance Allen delivers the message at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The December “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/mwaa8x3v. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. Church voicemail, 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Embrace Wholeness: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message, based on the church’s December spiritual values theme “Living as Wholeness,” at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services (note: the “Granada Hills Holiday Parade” is at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 on Chatsworth Street). Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/3mnuvndt
Waiting – First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
First Sunday in Advent: Worship leader David Primuth delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday bulletin: tinyurl.com/33rph6k2. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Sisterhood Holiday Boutique – Temple Beth Emet: Shop for gift baskets, books, jewelry, Judaica, kitchen items and memorabilia, plus a silent auction, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Be Ready – First Sunday in Advent: Rev. Kalesita ‘Ulu’ave-Tu’ifua delivers the message, based on Mark 13:24-37, 10 a.m. A service in Tongan is held at noon. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
Don’t Just Sit There! First Sunday in Advent and Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Mark 1:1-8, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. Pastor Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. December newsletter: tinyurl.com/y3smh3x6. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
We Make the Road by Walking – First Sunday in Advent: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message, based on Isaiah 40:1-11, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter for the week and upcoming events: tinyurl.com/yc3fypyw
Reseda Church of Christ: Praise and worship, 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow is the senior pastor. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego Procession and Mass: The 2023 pilgrimage culminates with the 92nd annual procession — “Holy Mary of Guadalupe – Path of the Light and Hope” — 10:30 a.m. (from Our Lady of Solitude, 4561 E. Cesar Chavez Ave. — corner of Ford Boulevard — Los Angeles), and an outdoor Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez, 1 p.m., at East Los Angeles College, stadium, 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park. 213-637-7235. Details on the history of the procession and to watch the Mass live streamed: lacatholics.org/guadalupe
What’s It All About?: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, based on Acts 17:16-28, at the Communion service, at the 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. “Good News” newsletter details: tinyurl.com/4a3tnsbh
Peace – I Am Calm and Peaceful: The Rev. Maureen Hoyt discusses the church theme for December, based on Philippians 4:7, 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” December newsletter: tinyurl.com/4fv5vppn
Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2023 is “Believe in God,” based on John 14:1. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
Dec. 7
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting at Palisades Village: Chabad of Pacific Palisades co-presents the event, with Caruso, that includes blessings, the lighting of the first candle for the first night of Hanukkah plus music and Hanukkah food treats, 5 p.m. Menorah lighting at 6 p.m. Location, 15225 Palisades Village Lane (event is on Swarthmore Avenue), Pacific Palisades. palisadesvillageca.com/events/menorah-lighting and www.facebook.com/ChabadPalisades/
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel, from Temple Beth Emet in Burbank, leads the event, 6 p.m. Burbank Town Center, 201 E. Magnolia Blvd. www.burbanktowncenter.com/events. www.templebethemet.com
Chabad of Northridge’s Chanukah Celebration: 6:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, corner of Chatsworth Street and Zelzah Avenue, Granada Hills. 818-368-3937. Flyer: tinyurl.com/mwyet8je
Dec. 8
Hanukkah and Family Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the 7 p.m. service. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge. tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Pizza Night, 6 p.m. (call for cost of dinner and to make a reservation). Hanukkiah lighting after the service, Check the congregation’s “Chai Times” on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Hanukkah Choir Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Dec. 9
Chancel Choir Concert – Dona Nobis Pacem – A Concert for Christmas Peace: Performances, 2 and 7 p.m. Freewill offering. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. Flyer: tinyurl.com/yc3fypyw
Dec. 10
Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball Center: The event includes music by the band Mostly Kosher, Hanukkah story retelling (1, 2 and 3:45 p.m.), dance, crafting activities, photo booth, latkes and jelly doughnuts, noon-5:30 p.m. Hanukkiah lighting, 5 p.m. Admission $18; $15 seniors and full-time students; $13 ages 2-12. Reservations. Location, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-440-4500. skirball.org. Details and to purchase admission: www.skirball.org/programs/hanukkah-festival
Dec. 11
Hanukkah at the Shoppes – Westlake Village: Chabad of Conejo leads the event with blessings and hanukkiah lighting, 5:30 p.m. Location, 30770 Russell Ranch Road. shoppesatwestlakevillage.com/events.
Dec. 12
Hanukkah Menorah Lighting – Calabasas: The Commons at Calabasas hosts the event for the sixth night of Hanukkah, 6:30 p.m. The event includes live music, Hanukkah food treats and concludes with a fireworks show. Location is at the Calabasas Civic Center Plaza, adjacent to the Commons, 100 Civic Center Way, Calabasas. www.shopcommons.com/events/menorah-lighting/
Dec. 14
Hanukkah in the Foothills: The community is invited to learn about Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, with candle lighting, food, games and music, 5 p.m. Dec. 14. Location, Elk’s Lodge, 10137 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. www.facebook.com/hanukkahinthefoothills/
Dec. 21
Winter Solstice Labyrinth Walk: A short introduction for walking the labyrinth, followed by a ritual ceremony before the walk, 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. 818-784-4515. www.hsrcenter.com. Details: tinyurl.com/4rvfh6nz
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