Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Feb. 22-29

Find a spiritual experience at religious centers in the San Fernando Valley area. Here is a sampling of services and special events.

Vitamin C for Christians – Comfort: Pastor Jim Bell delivers the message, 6 p.m. Feb. 22. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.orgq

Uncomplicated – Give and Take: The Rev. Rob Denton continues a sermon series on relationships, 9 and 10:45 a.m. Feb. 23. The text is Philippians 2. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.wvcch.org

Do This and You Will Live: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message based on Luke 10:25-37, 10 a.m. Feb. 23. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. bit.ly/31uPgPE

It Is Good for Us to Be Here – Transfiguration Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua delivers the message based on Matthew 17:1-9, 10 a.m. Feb. 23. Tongan language service, 1 p.m. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111.

Burbank First United Methodist Church Sunday service and open house: A casual and contemporary service inaugurates a remodel of Trever Hall, the church’s gathering space, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Fellowship, music and taco lunch follow, 10:30 a.m.-noon. The Rev. Sam B. Kim will lead, from Easter Sunday on, a contemporary service in the hall and a traditional service in the church sanctuary. 700 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank. 818-845-1531. www.burbankfirstumc.org

Ours Is an Interfaith Welcoming Church: The Rev. Bill Freeman discusses the topic, 10 a.m. Feb. 23. Congregational Church of Chatsworth (United Church of Christ), 20440 Lassen St. 818-349-2550. www.chatsworthucc.org

Resilience – Recovering from Disaster: The Rev. Matthew McHale explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org

Too Many Voices: The Rev. Steven F. Peralta explains the message based on Matthew 17:1-9, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 23. First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. nohofumc.org

Possibility: Michelle Hubbard discusses her thoughts on the center’s February sermon theme, 11 a.m. Feb. 23. Meditation, 10:30 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org

Variety Show: The congregations of Panorama Presbyterian Church and Valley Beth Israel Synagogue present the event with comedians, musicians and singers, 3 p.m. Feb. 23. Tickets $18. Valley Beth Israel, 13060 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley. 818-983-8176. myvbi.net

Great Themes of the Bible – God Is Faithful: The study class explores “Jesus and Fulfillment,” 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 24. First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8218. bit.ly/315wyxA

Ashes to Go on Ash Wednesday: Prince of Peace Episcopal Church members bestow ashes, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 26. Location: northeast corner of Topanga Canyon and Ventura boulevards, Woodland Hills. popwh.org; bit.ly/32bvvwO

Ash Wednesday Day of Prayer: Amanda Berg presents “In the Dust of the Rabbi – Our Lenten Journey,” 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Fee $45 without lunch; $55 with lunch. Reservations and $10 nonrefundable deposit by Feb. 22. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. 818-285-3354. bit.ly/2HldYbL

Ash Wednesday at North Hollywood First United Methodist Church: Ashes will be bestowed at noon, and a service held at 7 p.m.Feb. 26. Boyer Chapel at the church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. bit.ly/2vRw16Q

Ash Wednesday services at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church: noon and 7 p.m. Feb. 26. 3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City. 818-763-9193. stmikessc.org/events/

Ash Wednesday service at Canoga Park Lutheran Church: The Rev. Tim Jenks delivers the message “The Wounds of Dishonoring God,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Light supper, 5:45 p.m. (in the parish’s gym). Upcoming Lenten services: March 4, 11, 18 and 25 and April 1. 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.cplchurch.org

Ash Wednesday service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: “The Wounds of Blasphemy,” 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26. Light dinner, 5:30 p.m. Upcoming Lenten services: March 4, 11, 18 and 25 and April 1. 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. bit.ly/2HAzRUO

The Latke vs. The Hamentashen – What Is the Best Jewish Food? – What Is American Judaism?: Rabbis Noah Farkas and Ed Feinstein discuss the topic, 7 p.m. Feb. 26. The final topic in “The Great Debates – The Controversies that Shaped Judaism” series. Free admission. Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. 818-788-6000. bit.ly/2Zqouq

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.  Feb. 28 and Fridays through April 3. Cost $11 for two-piece or the fish tacos; $12 for three-piece. Proceeds go to local charities. 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661-252-3353. www.st-clare.org; bit.ly/2uYi332

Fish Fry with the Knights of Columbus Tujunga Council #4438: Fish dinners for dine-in or take-away, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 28 and Fridays through April 3. Cost $9; $6 one-piece of fish, fries and cole slaw or macaroni and cheese for children. Bar open for age 21 and older. Proceeds go to local charities. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall, 10275 Tujunga Canyon Blvd., Tujunga. bit.ly/39S4eSP

Shabbat at Temple Judea: 6:15 p.m. Feb. 28. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. Email: info@templejudea.com. portal.templejudea.com/calendar

Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: Rabbi Sarah Hronsky and Cantor Lance Rhodes lead the service  6 p.m. Feb. 28. 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. tbhla.org; bit.ly/2V6hqzl

Ask the Rabbi Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service and answers questions on Judaism, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. bit.ly/2Smow0H

Shabbat services at Valley Beth Israel: Rabbi Mark Goodman leads the “non-traditional/Reform” service, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, and a “traditional/Conservative” service, 9 a.m. Feb. 22. 13060 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley. 818-782-2281. https://myvbi.net/

Shabbat Alive! at Temple Aliyah: Musical service, 7 p.m. Feb. 28. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. templealiyah.org; bit.ly/2SJ0g83

Purim at Temple Aliyah: Carnival, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 8 (purchase tickets in advance online). Purim program for families with young children, 5:30 p.m. March 9, followed by an evening minyan, 6 p.m., followed by a Purim program and Megillah of Esther reading, 6:30 p.m., followed by “Chozen, The Purm Shpiel,” 7:15 p.m. Location, 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. templealiyah.org

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