Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, July 13-20
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
July 13
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on July 14. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
July 14
Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation: Meditations and talks available online and in-person during the annual event from the society founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda (“Autobiography of a Yogi”), today through July 20. Check the website for details, registration and how to join online. The in-person events are held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. www.yogananda-srf.org. Click on “Learn More and Register: yogananda.org/srf-world-convocation-overview
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service in July, August and Sept. 1). Bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org.
Leaning into Imperfection: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The center’s spiritual values theme in July: “Practice Makes Imperfect.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/3fwnh24v
Chosen – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Ephesians 1:3-14, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
But What About Left Behind – Revelation: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers part four in a sermon series on the Book of Revelation, 10 a.m. The sermon message uses 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/muv7u5v3
I’m Going Back to Canaan: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Genesis 12:1-7, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. July newsletter: tinyurl.com/2fjr4mht. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Face the Music and Dance: Guest speaker Michael Eselun, an oncology chaplain at UCLA, explains the message, with Linda Fitzgerald, a worship associate at the church, 10:30 a.m. The church’s July theme: Faith. Bring a mask to wear at the service or watch on Zoom (link on the website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
This Gathered Community, A Company of Strangers: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by a presentation of a sermon originally delivered in 1996 by the Rev. Barbara Child, who was the interim pastor 1996-1997 at Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society in North Hills, 5 p.m. The church’s July theme is “Summertime Manifestations.” Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Jazz Vespers at Northridge United Methodist Church: Charles Owens Quintet, 6 p.m. (gig-book.com/shows/view/79). The church presents the once-a-month evening to “Hear the Word of God through Music and Art.” Free admission; an offering will be taken. Location, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org. July newsletter: tinyurl.com/2fjr4mht
July 19
Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: 7 p.m. Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead services. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge/. www.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. The temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter for July: tinyurl.com/5ha756jz. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat Under the Stars at Temple Ramat Zion: Rabbi Ahud Sela leads the service, 7:30 p.m. (“Shabbat Under the Stars” continues during the summer months). In addition, a Shabbat morning service, 9 a.m. every Saturday (indoors). Location, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
July 22
Vacation Bible School – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Parents are invited to register their children (ages 3 to sixth grade) for the event with the theme “Breaker Rock Beach,” 9 a.m.-noon July 22-26. The free event includes bible lessons, crafts, games, music and snacks each day. A silent auction, with proceeds going to a Lutheran church mission in Belize, is available for adults to bid on each day of the vacation bible school. Silent auction winners to be announced at an ice cream social, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 26. Registration is requested in advance in order to plan for crafts, snacks and newsletters. Location, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. www.our-redeemer.org. Details and to register: www.our-redeemer.org/vbs-2024
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering on July’s full moon, the Buck Moon, with the Rev. Barbara Oltman and the Rev. Gary Oltman, 6:55 p.m. Theme: “Answering the Call.” If you are able, bring your own percussion instrument. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting is also online on Zoom: tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49 and use ID: 86727985830 and Passcode: FullMoon. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living – Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
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