Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Aug. 31-Sept. 7
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
Aug. 31
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on Sept. 1. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Sept. 1
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service through Sept. 8; check the website). Sunday service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/43jp2tt2. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Carrying Others: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, discusses the message, based on Mark 2:2-12, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on this service, and also the church’s 100th anniversary festival, Sept. 7, and its centennial Sunday service, Sept. 8: tinyurl.com/ydukmjx3
The Heart That Matters – Holy Communion Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua delivers the message, based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15 and 21-23, at the 10 a.m. service. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. https://knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com. https://www.facebook.com/KnollwoodUMC1
Labor of Love: Worship leaders Julie Borden and Tess Lotta discuss the message, 10:30 a.m. 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
How Sweet It Is – Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; Rev. Gordon Clay-Bailey discusses the message, based on the society’s September theme “Welcome Home,” 5 p.m. Refreshments, 6 p.m. Location, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. sepulvedauu.org/how-sweet-it-is/
Sept 3
Centering Prayer – An Introductory Workshop at Holy Spirit Retreat Center: Reservations are due by today, Sept. 3, for the workshop that takes place, 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 7. Workshop fee $45. Make a reservation, plus a $10 non-refundable deposit: tinyurl.com/y2s89y9v. Location, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. 818-784-4515. Contact Marilyn Nobori, one of the presenters, by email: centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com. www.hsrcenter.com/
Sept. 6
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. 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
Sept. 7
One Mother, Many Peoples – Our Lady of the Angels Mass: A procession at 10 a.m., followed by a multilingual Rosary, 10:30 a.m., and Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrates the Mass, 11 a.m. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. The flyer: tinyurl.com/9fyrpcu8. lacatholics.org/one-mother-many-peoples
Sept. 8
The Boy Who Saw True: Actor and professional storyteller Harry Hart-Browne performs his one-man show, based on a Victorian diary of a clairvoyant boy, 2 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance (includes a BBQ luncheon at noon); $25 at the door. In addition, Matt Toronto delivers the Sunday service message, with musicians Dawn Smithey and Richard Berent, at 11 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. unityburbank.org. How to purchase tickets in advance: www.unityburbank.org/events
Open House at Adat Shalom Los Angeles: Prospective temple members are invited to meet Rabbi Miriam Potok, Cantor Dale Schatz and current members of the congregation, 4 p.m. Reservations are requested (www.adatshalomla.org/form/openhouse2425.html). Location, 3030 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. 310-475-4985. adatshalomla.org
Hey Mama! Welcome to the 60s! – Woodland Hills Community Church: Reservations are due today, Sept. 8, for a musical celebration, to be presented by the Charles Stewart Howard Playhouse, on Sept. 14. Fun dress code: “groovy” attire. Tickets $40 (includes a reception, 6:45 p.m., followed by the concert, 8 p.m.). All proceeds benefit the music program at Woodland Hills Community Church. Location, 21338 Dumetz Road, Woodland Hills. Details and purchase tickets: tinyurl.com/3rju27cr
Sept. 10
Open House at Temple Beth Emet: Prospective temple members are invited to meet Rabbi Mark H. Sobel, other temple leaders and current members, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com. August newsletter: tinyurl.com/557mnuzy
Sept. 17
Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast: The event begins with a Rosary, 6:30 a.m., followed by a Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez, 7 a.m., inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. The breakfast itself follows, with keynote speaker the Rev. Michael Schmitz (“The Bible in a Year” podcast), at 8 a.m. outdoors on the Cathedral Plaza. Schmitz is the director of youth and Young Adult Ministries in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Duluth, Minnesota. Tickets $44; $400 for table of 10. Reservations required in advance. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 626-476-4888. Email: info@lacatholicprayerbreakfast.org. www.lacatholicprayerbreakfast.org
Sept. 21
St. John’s Seminary 85th Anniversary Gala: The event, recognizing the Camarillo-based seminary’s distinguished alumni and Catholic leaders, begins with a Vigil Mass, 5 p.m.; cocktail reception, 6 p.m.; followed by a dinner. The reception and the dinner is held on the Cathedral Plaza. Tickets $500. Reservations required. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 805-482-2755, Ext. 1003. Email: gala@stjohnsem.edu. stjohnsem.edu/gala
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