Here is a sampling of religious services in the San Fernando Valley area, Aug. 21-28.
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: The Rev. Canon Rand Reasoner delivers the message, 8 and 10 a.m. Aug. 22. Readings for this Sunday: Kings 8:1, 6, 10-11 and also, 22-30 and 41-43; Psalm 84; John 6:56-69. Bring a mask to wear. Find the Sunday bulletin and the link to the online YouTube service at 10 a.m. here: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org
Passing the Mantle: Pastoral Apprentice Stephen Robertson explains the message, based on 2 Kings 2:1-12, at 9 and 11 a.m. Aug. 22. The congregation’s “The Spire” August newsletter: bit.ly/3j0QMSK. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.facebook.com/fpcgh; www.fpcgh.org
Pure Heart: The Rev. Rob Denton delivers the message from a sermon series “Dare to Be Different,” a study of the Beatitudes, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (indoors and online) on Aug. 22. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org; www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch
Guidance Positioning System: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, based on the center’s August theme “A Pause for Guidance,” 9 and 10:30 a.m. Aug. 22 (the center is taking reservations for in-person services no later than 3 p.m. Aug. 21; call or check the center’s Facebook for more information: conta.cc/3AUHqPF). In addition, McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Click on the link to watch the service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. Read facts about Centers for Spiritual Living, a movement founded in 1926, here: bit.ly/3pJRDtS. Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. https://www.cslgh.org
Services with the Rev. Chuck Bunnell at Prince of Peace Lutheran, St. Andrew’s Lutheran and on YouTube: In-person services on Aug. 22: 9 a.m. at Prince of Peace (9440 Balboa Blvd., Northridge), and also at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Lutheran (15520 Sherman Way, Van Nuys). For more information or for prayer request, 818-782-5953.
Lips or Hearts?: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Mark 7:1-13, at a 9:30 a.m. service on Aug. 22. Sermons also available to watch here www.cplchurch.org/worship-videos-2. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.cplchurch.org
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost with St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 22. Zoom meeting information on the website. The church is in Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-3070. Email: office.saint.lutheran@gmail.com. www.facebook.com/St.Luke.Woodland.Hills; www.stlukelutheran.com
Open House at Temple Beth Emet: Find out about the independent temple, High Holidays services, membership and religious school, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 22. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Parishes churches in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties are open for indoor Masses (read the recent guidelines here: bit.ly/2Sayfdk). Sunday Masses are live streamed, 10 a.m. (in English) and noon (Spanish) from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels: lacatholics.org/mass-for-the-homebound. The daily Masses are live streamed from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Angels, 12:10 p.m. (in English; no Spanish Mass). Facebook: www.facebook.com/lacatholics. For more information: lacatholics.org
God’s Works Are Perfect: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on Deuteronomy 31:30 to 32:4, 10 a.m. (in English) and 11:30 a.m. (in Korean) on Aug. 22 (preregister to attend in person: bit.ly/3zR78Ek). Also, watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s August newsletter: bit.ly/3fcr6RX. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Understanding Hinduism: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the topic with Sarina Michaels, 10 a.m. Aug. 22. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Sunday with Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): Guest speaker VeAnn Clark, a previous summer sabbatical pastor at the church, delivers the message in-person, 10 a.m. Aug. 22. Mask wearing is required. Also, the service is available to watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc. Recent announcements: www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org/updates/. 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Do You Hear What I Hear?: The Rev. Sue Rubin explains the message at an in-person service, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 22. The service is also available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3D4GtGe. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Taking Stands: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Ephesians 6:10-20, at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 22. First United Methodist Church of North Hollywood, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Email: nohofumc@gmail.com. Facebook: bit.ly/2BPcdo4. Website: bit.ly/3xH8IXQ
Winnetka Church of Christ: The Rev. Bruce Evans delivers the message, 10:45 a.m. Aug. 22. Bible study, 9:45 a.m. Aug. 22 and continuing Sundays; also, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25 and continuing Wednesdays. 7054 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-795-5566. Email: wbe@wolfenet.com
I Am Filled with Joy: Matt Toronto gives his thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s August theme, 11 a.m. Aug. 22. The month’s theme is based on Psalm 126:2. Background on Unity, founded in the 1880s, here: www.unity.org. Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank
Wednesday Night Alive with Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley: Michele Roberts and Dean Yasuda discuss “Awakening Your Inner Knowing,” 7 p.m. Click on the link for the Zoom presentation: bit.ly/3z4k75l. www.cslsimi.org
Shabbat with Temple Beth Hillel: The Reform Jewish congregation’s service is in-person and also online on Zoom and Facebook Live, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 (details here: bit.ly/3k1UKLm). 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Aug. 27 (masks wearing required). Watch services on YouTube here: bit.ly/2RVtO5q. The congregation’s “Chai Times” newsletter for August: bit.ly/2VAoSVH. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Many Peoples, One Mother – A Mass in Honor of Our Lady of the Angels, Patroness of the City and the Archdiocese: The service is preceded by a procession, 2:30 p.m., followed by the Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez, 3 p.m. Aug. 28 (also available to watch online here: www.facebook.com/lacatholics). A Rosary Procession will follow, 4:30 p.m., on the Cathedral Plaza. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. lacatholics.org/many-peoples-one-mother; www.thequeenofangels.com
Selichot at Temple Beth Emet: Preparing for the High Holidays with this special service, 7 p.m. Aug. 28. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Selichot service and program: Clergy from Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills and from Temple Aliyah in Woodland Hills lead, 8-10:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Watch on Zoom (link to be announced online) or on stslive.org. Details: bit.ly/2VOxOqk
Adat Chaverim Humanistic High Holiday Celebration: The service is led by Cantor Jonathan Freidmann, PhD, and members of the congregation, 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Tickets $50; $15 children. Reservations required. Los Encinos State Historic Park, 16756 Moorpark St., Encino. 888-552-4552 Email: info@humanisticjudaismla.org.
Adat Yeshua Messianic Jewish Congregation: Rosh Hashana services, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 6 and 11 a.m. Sept. 7. Yom Kippur services, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 and 11 a.m. Sept. 16. Also, Yizkor, a memorial service, 1, and the Neilah service, 6:10 p.m. Sept. 16. Meeting at West Hills Church, 7475 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills. 818-222-0200. www.adatyshua.org
Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, is the guest speaker, 6:30-9 a.m. Sept. 21. Reservations are being accepted now. Tickets $40; $350 for table for 10. Event is held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 800-838-1356. www.lacatholicpb.org
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