April 2
Camino – A Walk with Jesus: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles invites people to an 11-mile walk in celebration of 250 years of Catholic faith in Los Angeles from Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (428 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel). Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates Mass at the mission at 8 a.m. The walk, beginning at 9 a.m., will end with a prayer service, 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. There will be rest and water stops and a lunch along the route (see the website). The walk is part of the Jubilee Year, “Forward in Mission,” that began on Sept. 11, 2021 and runs through Sept. 10. Catholics in the archdiocese are also encouraged to go to other pilgrimage sites in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties during this time; see the list here: forwardinmission.com/pilgrimage-sites. Details about the April 2 pilgrimage walk and to register, forwardinmission.com
April 3
Fifth Sunday in Lent at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: The Rev. Canon Rand Reasoner delivers the message, 8 and 10 a.m. (10 a.m. service is live stream; click on the link from the website). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details on this Sunday’s services: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Directions for Seeking God’s Will – Fifth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message, based on James 4:11-17, 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 April “The Spire” newsletter here: bit.ly/3IUTCDw. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Living in the Now: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The center’s April theme is “Renewal.” Watch the 10:30 a.m. service live 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. Check the center’s Facebook page here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3IRYd9J
Road Work Ahead: Pastor John Stalboerger delivers the message, part of a sermon series “Road to Easter — Unleash the Good News,” based on Matthew 26-28, at the 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services. The 10:30 a.m. service is live stream on the website. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
Lose – Gain – Strain — Fifth Sunday in Lent: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Philippians 3:8-14, at 9:30 a.m. Also, a Lenten evening worship service is held weekly during Lent, 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. 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
Fifth Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message in-person, 9:30 a.m. Alternatively, click on the YouTube link on the website to watch the service. 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Rise in Global Antisemitism – Online Lecture: NA’AMAT USA presents a talk on the topic by Sharon Nazarian, senior vice president of international affairs at the Anti-Defamation League, 10 a.m. Free/donations appreciated. Register in advance for the lecture on Zoom: bit.ly/3qDK75v. 818-981-1298. Email: western.area@naamat.org. www.naamat.org
Abide in Jesus – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Joseph Choi explains the message, based on John 15:1-8, 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 newsletter for April: bit.ly/36HMb5N. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. Facebook: www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
The U-Haul Behind the Hearse: The Rev. Bill Freeman explains the message online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Sunday with Global Truth Center – Online: The Rev. James Mellon delivers the message online at 10 a.m. 880 Hampshire Road, Suite W., Westlake Village. 818-508-7171. www.facebook.com/globaltruthcenter; www.globaltruthcenter.org
Sunday at Woodland Hills Community Church (United Church of Christ): The Rev. Craig Peterson delivers the message, 10 a.m. Also, watch live on the church’s Facebook here: www.facebook.com/whccucc, or YouTube here: bit.ly/3Nd5t3g. Recent announcements: bit.ly/31AhfP1. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Voice mail, 818-346-0820. Email: whccucc@gmail.com. www.woodlandhillscommunitychurch.org
Honoring Jesus — Fifth Sunday in Lent and Communion Sunday: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on John 12:1-8, at 10:30 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details on the Sunday service and upcoming events: conta.cc/3JWK1xr
A Humanist UU Minister Learns to Pray: Sabbatical Minister Joshua Berg explains the message, with worship associate Todd Covert, 10:30 a.m. Also, options to watch the service on Zoom at live.emersonuuc.org or listen by phone, 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
Y.E.S. – You Express Spirit: The Rev. Stephen Rambo discusses the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3qNMH9k. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Sunday at St. James Presbyterian Church: The Rev. Erik Daily, PhD, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. 818-345-2057. www.stjamespres.org; www.facebook.com/stjamesprestarzana/
I Embrace Faith: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s April theme, 11 a.m. (or watch live on the center’s Facebook). April’s theme is based on Hebrews 11:1. 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. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3DthRI5
April 8
Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church: Fish dinner or fish tacos for dine-in or take-away, 4:30-8 p.m. Cost $15 for two-piece dinner or fish tacos; $16 for three-piece dinner. A side of macaroni and cheese, additional fish or fries are available for extra charges. Pre-orders for take-away available from the link on the website. Proceeds go to local charities and families in need. 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661-252-3353. www.st-clare.org
Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 p.m. (indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather) at 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com/event/erev-shabbat-service-.html
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org. Details on attending in-person or online here: bit.ly/372KWxC
April 9
Heal Us, Oh Lord – Healing the Harmful Effects of the Pandemic: Southern California Renewal Communities present the event with healing presentations, a healing service led by Father Patrick Crowley and a Palm Sunday Vigil Mass celebrated by Father Bill Delaney, 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration $35 online and at the door. St. Finbar Parish Hall, 2010 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. Register online, www.scrc.org
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