Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
June 25
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. on Sunday (the congregation holds a re-dedication ceremony of the church sanctuary on Sunday). Rev. Titus Utecht is the pastor. The church’s June newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3GMcLbj. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
June 26
Pentecost 3 Sunday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Upcoming: the Sunday service moves to one-time service, 9 a.m. July 3, and continues through Aug. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details and bulletin for the Sunday service: conta.cc/3xOHwsd
A Call to Restoration: The Rev. Stephen Robertson delivers the message, 9 and 11 a.m. This is Robertson’s last sermon here before he becomes a pastor in Savannah, Georgia. The church’s June newsletter “The Spire”: bit.ly/3Me82AD. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
I Create My Life in Radiant Ecstasy: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. The center’s June theme is “Creativity.” 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 here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/39IZrc0
Send Me: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, part of a sermon series “Dangerous Prayers,” based on Isaiah 6:8 and Exodus 3:11, 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
The Deal on Those Days – Online Service: The Revs. Gretchen Haley, Shari Halliday-Quan and Sean Neil-Barron discuss the status of local Unitarian-Universalist congregations during a nation-wide General Assembly of Unitarian-Universalist churches, 9:30 a.m. Presented by Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Canoga Park. Voice mail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org. Watch this service from a link here: bit.ly/3bnNDMF
Serve One Another: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Galatians 5:1 and 13-25, at 9:30 a.m. 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
Third Sunday in Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the Sunday bulletin tab (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also the newsletter. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Esther and I: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on 1 Corinthians 15:58, at 10 a.m. (English language) and at 11:30 a.m. (Korean language). The church’s newsletter for June: bit.ly/3x6VWDA. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Who Are You?: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the topic online at 10 a.m. Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Building a Bigger Table: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, based on Acts 8:26-39, at 10:30 a.m. This is also the congregation’s Choir Recognition Sunday. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details: conta.cc/3ygYHnU
Inner Being, Enter Being: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3Oh9lk5. Center for Spiritual Living-Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Sunday at Congregational Church of the Chimes: The Rev. Curtis Peek delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. The church is located at 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 818-789-7124. churchofthechimes.org/
I Behold Beauty Everywhere: Liz Raci gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s June theme, 11 a.m. The theme for June is based on Acts 24:3. 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/3xaY4dQ
July 1
Shabbat at Temple Judea: 6:16 p.m. Also, check the website for how to watch the service online. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. bit.ly/3u20TvJ
Independence Day Shabbat at Kol Tikvah: 6:30 p.m. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.koltikvah.org
Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org/
Patriotic Shabbat at Temple Aliyah: 7 p.m. Fun, and optional, dress code: wear red, white and blue. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. www.templealiyah.org/
July 9
Holy Spirit Retreat Center: A day retreat “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made,” that focuses on how every human’s life has been made and shaped by the “divine spark,” 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Presenter is Bryanna Benedetti-Coomber, MDiv. Register by July 5 with a $10 nonrefundable deposit; retreat fee is $45 without lunch; $55 with lunch. 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Sister Marie, 818-815-4496. Details and registration here: bit.ly/3oTrCJy
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