Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
Nov. 25
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at a contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. Nov. 26. The “Oak Leaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/2nhnh3vh. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Nov. 26
Crown Him with Many Crowns: The Rev. Lance Allen delivers the message at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The church’s November “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/577v8rk4. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. Church voicemail, 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Christ the King – 26th Sunday of Pentecost: Special guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday bulletin: tinyurl.com/ye7tkrmz. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Under His Care: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Psalm 95:1-7, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Christ the King: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Matthew 6:25-33, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. Pastor Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. The November newsletter: tinyurl.com/36xhvr5f. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Oh My!: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, based on the November theme of “The Mundane, the Sacred and the Profane, Oh My!” at the 10:25 a.m. service. Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills.
Bread Communion: Worship leaders Julie Borden and Todd Covert lead the service, 10:30 a.m. If joining by Zoom or by phone, have a piece of bread ready for the Communion portion of the service (see the website for joining by Zoom or by phone). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Waiting in the Dark – Season of Advent: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, based on Isaiah 9:1-7, at the 10:30 a.m. service. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. “Good News” newsletter details: tinyurl.com/4a3tnsbh
I Give Thanks for All the Blessings of the Day: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard delivers a message on blessings, 11 a.m. November’ss theme is based on Psalm 21:6. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” November newsletter: tinyurl.com/y3tbsurr
Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2023 is “Believe in God,” based on John 14:1. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
Dec. 1
Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the 7 p.m. service. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge. tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Check the congregation’s “Chai Times” on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Band Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Dec. 3
Sisterhood Holiday Boutique – Temple Beth Emet: Shop for gifts, 10 a.m.-noon. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Dec. 9
Advent Silent Saturday – Holy Spirit Retreat Center: The morning event includes communal “Centering Prayer,” a contemplative walk, private journal writing and reflection time and ends with Lectio Divina (“divine reading”), 9 a.m.-noon (arrive by 8:45 a.m., however). The mini-retreat is open to beginners of the “Centering Prayer” and a brief introduction to it will be offered. Register by Dec. 1 on the website. Free to attend but a free-will donation is appreciated. The event is facilitated by Marilyn Nobori and the center’s Contemplative Outreach Team. Location, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Contact Marilyn Nobori, 818-815-4480. www.hsrcenter.com. www.hsrcenter.com/Event/events?parameter=5
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