Religion events in the San Fernando Valley, July 20-27
Explore the spiritual landscape of the San Fernando Valley.
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
July 20
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on July 21. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Jazz in July – Granada Hills Presbyterian Church: The David Wheatley Band, 7 p.m. Free concert. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating on the church’s front lawn. Food truck, 6 p.m. Upcoming: Blue Groove Collective, 7 p.m. July 27. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave. Details on “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/yw72774f
July 21
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service in July, August, and on Sept. 1). Sunday service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org
Are You On the Right Path? – Ninth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on John 14:1-6, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Power at Playtime: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Genesis 21:1-12, 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
Scrooge, Wizard of Oz and Revelation: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, from his sermon series on the Book of Revelation, 10 a.m. The sermon message uses Revelation 18:1-4. (The July 14 sermon study of Revelation is rescheduled to Aug. 4.) 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/nd4nwb6x
Shared Pulpit Class – What We Learned About Sermon Writing: Worship leaders Stephanie Bunker and Julie Borden deliver the message, 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
My Ice Cream, Your Joy: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by guest speaker, Jake Hearen, explaining the message, 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
July 22
Vacation Bible School – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Parents are invited to register their children (age 3 to 6th 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
July 26
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
Aug. 2-4
Godspell: The Advent Theatre, a ministry at First Christian Church of North Hollywood, presents the musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, opens 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Show runs 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 3; 2 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets $20; $15 seniors and students. Advent Theatre, 4390 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8218. Email: glenda@fccnh.org. www.fccnh.org/advent-theatre. Tickets: fccnhadvent.booktix.com
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