Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
July 1
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the “Real Presence” service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. July 2. The July “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/bdh4pjnc. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Santa Clarita Concert Band – An Independence Day Concert: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs patriotic and other music, at 6 p.m. Free admission, but donations appreciated. The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Freedom’s Way Baptist Church, 28355 Sloan Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. scvconcertband.org
July 2
Monster’s Inc.: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 9 and 10:30 a.m. The church’s July spiritual theme is “Speaking Truth to Circumstance.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/ry9wzajt
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Service at 9 a.m. (summertime hour). Sunday’s service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS. 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/
No Peace – Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Matthew 10:34-42, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday bulletin: tinyurl.com/59rk898k. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Knowing What’s Fake and Rejecting Hate: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explores the second in a five-part series on the congregation’s past and contemporary stories and goals affects the future of the church, 10 a.m. The theme is based on 1 John 2:7-11. First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Details: tinyurl.com/ymbxha29
Painful Glory – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Acts 7:54 to 8:3, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. Pastor Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. The July newsletter: tinyurl.com/456ntrpx. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Sunday at Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, with guest singer Ashley Elizabeth Crowe, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch. Church website: resedachurch.com
Welcoming a Senior Pastor – Communion Sunday: Incoming senior pastor, the Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church details: bit.ly/3LLOlDn. Updates on church events: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Welcoming a Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church of San Fernando: Pastor Teaira Parker delivers the Sunday message, 10:30 a.m. Location, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd. 818-365-3156. sanfernandochurch.org
American – Subject, Consumer or Citizen: The Rev. Matthew McHale explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Santa Clarita Concert Band – An Independence Day Concert: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs patriotic and other music, 6 p.m. Free admission, but donations appreciated. The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Bridge Bible Fellowship, 18644 Sherman Way, Reseda. 818-776-1500. scvconcertband.org
July 6
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering with guest speaker Marianne Lewis, director of the music and arts ministry at Agape Spiritual Center in Los Angeles and the Agape International Choir, 6:55 p.m. Theme: Summer Nights. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living – Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org. Reservations requested: tinyurl.com/ykcs7k9x
July 7
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 6 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi at the Reform Jewish congregation. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Shabbat at Temple Judea: 6:15 p.m. Location, 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. Details: bit.ly/3u20TvJ
Independence Day Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Join with the Reform Jewish congregation, 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
July 8
Jazz in July – First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: Wartime Radio Review Swing Orchestra with Pete Jacobs, 7 p.m. Scheduled food trucks: Uncle Al’s BBQ and Nashville Hot chicken, 6 p.m. Bring your own lawn chair. Upcoming dates: July 15 and 22. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. fpcgh.org/jazz
July 16
Temple Etz Chaim – Our World Evolving – Global Thought Leaders in Our Community: Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond, an author and historian-geographer, discusses “Societal Development: The History of Everybody for the Last 13,000 Years,” 7 p.m. July 16. Rabbi Ari Averbach, from the temple, moderates a Q&A after the program. Tickets $45; $75. Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.Tickets: bapacthousandoaks.com/show-details/professor-jared-diamond. Temple Etz Chaim, 1080 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks. www.templeetzchaim.org/speaker-series
Aug. 4
Candlelight with LeAnn Rimes – An Intimate Song and Chant Experience: 8 p.m. Songs from the albums “Chant: The Human & the Holy” and “God’s Work.” Minimum age: 8. Tickets $45 and up. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. Tickets: feverup.com/m/132870
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