Here is a sampling of religion events in the San Fernando Valley area.
Jan. 30
I’m Not Your Guy: Pastor Rob Denton discusses the topic from a sermon series “Unleashed Faith,” based on Hebrews 12:1-3, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service is live streamed on the website. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
Jacob: Pastoral Apprentice Stephen Robertson discusses the topic, based on Genesis 32:22-31, at the 9 and 11 a.m. Sunday services. Watch the service on YouTube from the website link. Read more about the church in “The Spire” newsletter here: bit.ly/3GRRqg0. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
True Love – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on 1 Corinthians 13, at 9:30 a.m. Masks required. Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany with St. Luke Lutheran Church: Lay leader Larry Ivanjack leads the online-only 9:30 a.m. service (the church is planning on holding services online-only through February; call to confirm). Click on the YouTube link on the website to watch the service or follow the Facebook directions for watching on Zoom. The church is located at 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com; details on the service, bit.ly/3ILhr1f
Heavens Yes & Hell No: The Rev. Bill Freeman explains the message online, 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
One Life to Live: The Rev. Joseph Choi explains the message, based on Ephesians 5:15-20, at 10 a.m. (in English) and at 11:30 a.m. (in Korean). Also, service are available to watch online here: youtube.com/numcvideo. The church’s January newsletter: bit.ly/3HBvJkv. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Sunday with Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message online, 10 a.m. Watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc or on Zoom (see the recent announcements page for the Zoom information). Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
How to Use It: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 10:30 a.m. during an online-only service. The center’s January theme is “Resurrect, Rebirth, Renewal.” Click on the link to watch a service here: www.youtube.com/user/CSLGranadaHills. In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Details on the service and other programs: conta.cc/3H6SWuX
Leaving Home: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Luke 4:21-30, at the 10:30 a.m. service. Masks are required outside and inside at the church or watch the service on the church’s YouTube page. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Simple Proof – an online service with Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley: The Rev. Stephen Rambo delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. online-only. The service is available to watch on Facebook by using the link here: bit.ly/3o0QQoZ. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Sunday with Congregational Church of the Chimes: The Rev. Curtis Peek delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Congregational Church of the Chimes, 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. churchofthechimes.org
I Am Embracing and Living My Dreams: The Rev. Niki Elliott, PhD, gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s January theme, 11 a.m. (or watch live on the center’s Facebook). January’s theme is based on Job 22:28. 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
Feb. 2
Essential Topics for Today’s Parents – A Parent Express Evening Education Class at La Cañada Presbyterian Church: The group meets for four sessions to hear about issues facing young people, beginning 7-8:30 p.m., and also Feb. 9, 16 and 23. Topics: Addiction and Fentanyl, Mental Health, Racial Reconciliation, Technology. Fee $40. Register in advance to attend (parented.jumbula.com/#/register-2021-2022-classes). Childcare available (contact amanda@lacanadapc.org). Meets in the church’s Worship Arts Center, 626 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge. www.lacanadapc.org/parented
Feb. 4
Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination, valid ID and wear a mask to attend. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com/event/erev-shabbat-service-.html
Shabbat with Temple Beth Hillel: The service is in-person and also online on Facebook Live or Zoom, 7 p.m. Check here for how to watch online: bit.ly/3Ktc888. Doors open, 6:30 p.m. Masks required. Service is in a tent, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org
Feb. 5
Holy Spirit Retreat Center: A day-retreat on “Rumi – Sufi Poet and Mystic” presented by Lala Rukh Khan, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee $45 without lunch; $55 with lunch. Reservations and a $10 nonrefundable deposit required by Feb. 1 (click on one-day retreat tab on the website to register). 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Sister Marie, 818-815-4496. For the center’s office, 818-784-4515. www.hsrcenter.com/Event/events?parameter=1#
Feb. 12-13
Soup ‘R Bowl CSUN Food Pantry Drive at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: Donate canned soup and other canned items, dry boxed items and pasta, plus hygiene items, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 12 and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 13. The food pantry at Cal State Northridge benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (www.csun.edu/mic/foodpantry). Drop off donations at a drive-through at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. Details on the drive on the church’s January newsletter “The Spire” here: bit.ly/3GRRqg0
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