The Emerson Pagan Chat and Study Group at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church present a Beltane celebration on May 1 in person at Canoga Park and also online. (Google Street View)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Apr 30
Prayer Shawl Ministry: The “Knit, Crochet, Pray” group at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church meets, 10 am Scroll down on this link for information: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Youth Center at the church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. Church voicemail, 818-346-696.
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 pm Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 am on Sunday. Rev. Titus Utecht is the pastor. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
may 1
Third Sunday of Easter at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 am and 10 am Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details and bulletin for the Sunday service: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Sin & Grace: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, part of a new sermon series “Discover Life,” 9 and 10:30 am services. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch; www.wvcch.org
God’s Perfect Idea Of ME (Burying & Planting): The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 am The center’s May theme is “Joy.” In addition, the Rev. Michael McMorrow often gives a “Mid-Day Reset,” around noon Monday-Friday on the center’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills). Center for Spiritual Living-Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. Check the center’s Facebook page here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3KDJvnP
Suffer for His Name: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Acts 9:1-22, at 9:30 am Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Third Sunday in Easter at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 am Check the website for the Sunday bulletin tab and also the newsletter. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Freedom to Be Foolish: The Rev. Bill Freeman explains the message online at 10 am Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
To Those Sanctified – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Joseph Choi delivers the message, based on 1 Corinthians 1:1-3, at 10 am (English language) and at 11:30 am (Korean language). The church’s newsletter for May: bit.ly/3rXRTIc. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
A Beltane Celebration: The Emerson Pagan Chat and Study Group, Nancy Watanabe and Todd Covert lead the gathering, 10:30 am Special instructions: for in-person, bring a ribbon at least 15-feet long if you want to dance around the Maypole, and a few flowers for the altar if you can; if joining the gathering on Zoom, have some colorful ribbons handy to make a braid. Use the link from the website or here: live.emersonuuc.org. By phone: 669-900-6833 and use ID: 8581092800 and use Password: chalice. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voicemail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org. www.emersonuuc.org/services/beltane/
Sheep to Shepherds – Third Sunday of Easter: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, part of a sermon series “Get Out of the Way” and based on John 21:1-19, at 10:30 am First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8231. Church updates: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details: conta.cc/39sZybb
You Caught Me Smilin’…Again!: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 am Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3vq2mOC. Center for Spiritual Living- Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
may 5
National Day of Prayer at Calvary Church: Stop in, noon-2 pm Location, church’s Fellowship Hall, 7115 Shoup Ave., West Hills. 818-348-3483. Email: [email protected]. www.nationaldayofprayer.org. calvarywesthills.org/events/national-day-of-prayer
National Day of Prayer at Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A gathering that includes prayers for specific concerns/entities/situations, 7-8:30 pm Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.nationaldayofprayer.org. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
May 6th
Israeli Shabbat Around the World : Service, 6 pm, followed by a dinner, 7:30 pm Reservations required by May 3. Cost $45; $25 for ages 3-12. Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. Details, reservations and payment here: bit.ly/3kkCRbh
Yom Ha’Atzmaut and Shabbat with Temple Judea: Shabbat service, with special recognition of the temple’s Early Childhood Center’s teachers and also Israel Independence Day, 6:15 pm Fun dress code: wear blue or white, or blue and white. 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. Details here: bit.ly/3vTlWlt
May 7th
World Labyrinth Day: Participants send out peaceful energy during the event that includes a guided meditation and a walk is scheduled, 12:30-3 pm Free admission. Peace Awareness Labyrinth Gardens, 3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. www.worldlabyrinthday.org/wld-2022. World locations of labyrinths (see the note on accuracy of locations): labyrinthlocator.com. Labyrinths of the Los Angeles Region: bit.ly/3KyKMfv
Send information at least two weeks ahead. [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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