Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Dec. 30
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. worship service, and a New Year’s Eve service, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 31. The Rev. Titus Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” December newsletter: tinyurl.com/5a455wcm. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Dec. 31
Universal Hour of Peace at Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills: The annual international meditation is held locally at the center, in-person and on its live stream, 4 a.m. Please be in the church sanctuary no later than 3:45 a.m. so the meditation will start on time. Location, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/2t38bv3a
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Worship services, 8 and 10 a.m. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org. www.popwh.org/church-calendar.html
Burning Bowl Ceremony – Release the Past and Embrace New Intentions: The Rev. Michael McMorrow leads the service that includes the ceremony, 9 and 10:30 a.m. Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/2t38bv3a
Are You Ready?: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Luke 12:35-40, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Are You In or Into?: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on Mark 1:9-20, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter for the week and upcoming events: tinyurl.com/4ke2vy7c
New Year’s Eve services at Knollwood United Methodist Church: The Rev. Kalesita ‘Ulu’ave-Tu’ifua delivers the message at the 10 a.m. English-language service, and as well at the Tongan-language service, 1 p.m. Also, there is a Tongan-language Watch Night service, 10 p.m. Location, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
Northridge United Methodist Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Soomee Kim delivers the Sunday message at the English-language service, 10 a.m., and at the Korean-language service, 11:30 a.m. December newsletter: tinyurl.com/y3smh3x6. Location, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org. northridgeumc.org/calendar/
Reseda Church of Christ: Praise and worship service, 10 a.m. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow is the senior pastor. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Promises Fulfilled: Speaker Norman Kelsey delivers the message, based on Luke 2:22-40, at 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details: tinyurl.com/8bztemmd
Seeds for the New Year – Online Service: Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Canoga Park presents the Sunday message from the Rev. Sofia Betancourt, PhD, Unitarian Universalist president, 10:30 a.m. (this is an online-only service). Use the Zoom link: tinyurl.com/mt4nm43c, or call 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800. Also, access the Zoom link from the church website, www.emersonuuc.org
Burning Bowl Ceremony: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard shares her thoughts on the church’s December theme “Peace” and also leads the church’s annual “Burning Bowl” ceremony for setting your intention for the new year, 11 a.m. 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” December newsletter: tinyurl.com/4fv5vppn
Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey delivers the message, 5 p.m. Meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m. The service is followed by a “New Year’s Eve Drum Meditation,” for families, especially children, 6 p.m. Bring your own drum if you have one or a drum will be provided. Location, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-894-9251.Contact Lissa Moreno for more information on the drum meditation, lissa2spirit@ymail.com. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services. sepulvedauu.org/services/drumming-in-the-new-year/
Watch Night Service: Pastor Pierre D. Howard leads the service, 10:30 p.m. Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. www.sylmarcfc.org. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu.
Jan. 5
Choir 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/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Check the “Chai Times” for December: tinyurl.com/3xprukjm. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Jan. 6
Twelfth Night Handbell Concert: 7 p.m. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Jan. 9
Jews of the West: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel presents a five-part adult education series on the topic, with the third of five on “The Alamo and Peddlers of Texas — Stephen Austin, Anthony Wolf, Galba Fuqua and Israel Zangwill,” 7 p.m. Free to attend; donations appreciated. Lectures available to watch on Zoom. The series continues on Feb. 13 and March 12. Temple Beth Emet, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. See the flyer: tinyurl.com/3xprukjm
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