St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish is the final stop for a relic of St. Bernadette Soubirous, on Aug. 3, in Granada Hills. The Order of Malta is sponsoring the first United States tour of a relic from the saint. The tour’s first stop in Los Angeles is at St. Bernadette Parish, for two days, in Baldwin Hills, followed by one day at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels. (Google Street View)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Jul 30
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’s July newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3uf5Na0. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
The Sweet Sorrows: The duo, based in County Wexford, Ireland, perform a musical fusion program of acoustic/folk/Americana songs, 6:30 pm An offering will be taken. First Presbyterian Church, 4963 Balboa Blvd., Encino. 818-788-1147. Email: [email protected].
Jul 31
Vida Church LA: Services in Spanish at 8 and 9:30 am and 12:30 pm, and in English at 11 am Meeting at “the Onion,” 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills. 818-949-1200. Email: [email protected]. vidachurch.org/
Hope – Your Despair: The Rev. Rob Denton explains the message, based on Romans 8:28-39, and 2 Corinthians 4:17-18, at the 9 am and 10:30 am services. The current sermon series is based on the book “Grace Is Greater: God’s Plan to Overcome Your Past, Redeem Your Pain and Rewrite Your Story” by Kyle Idlemen. West Valley Christian Church, 22450 Sherman Way, West Hills. 818-884-6480. www.facebook.com/westvalley.christianchurch. www.wvcch.org
I Am Joyful in the Joy of God: The Rev. Nancy Woods delivers the message at the 9 am service, and the Rev. Maureen Hoyt delivers the message at the 10:30 am service. Center for Spiritual Living — Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Check here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3PsnQSx
Sunday with First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills: The Rev. Christina Chambers delivers the message, 9 and 11 on The church’s July newsletter “The Spire”: bit.ly/3I4DbpH. 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Set Your Sights: Pastor Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Colossians 3:1-11, 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
Eighth Sunday in Pentecost: Johnny Wennstrom, a lay leader in the congregation, delivers the message, 9:30 am Check here for the weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also the Sunday bulletin here: bit.ly/3PHSiZb. St Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
This Is All There Is: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on 1 John 4:7-21, at the 10 am (English-language) and the Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 am (Korean-language) service. The church’s newsletter for July: bit.ly/3AhXttO. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
Why I Love the First Principle: Todd Covert, a lay leader in the congregation, discusses the topic in relation to the other six principles that Unitarian Universalist follow, 10:30 am The talk is part three of a four-part series on frequently asked questions about Unitarian Universalism. Check the website for how to watch online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voicemail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org.
The Power of Good: The Rev. Stephen Rambo discusses the topic with Brad Wethern (portraying Ernest Holmes, 1887-1960, the American New Thought writer and founder of Religious Science), 10:30 am Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3zGLi92. Center for Spiritual Living — Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
Guarding Against Greed: The Rev. Steve Peralta discusses the topic, based on Colossians 3:1-11, at the 10:30 am service. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details:
I Embrace Forgiveness: Niki Elliott gives her thoughts on Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness’s July theme, 11 am Unity Burbank, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3OOOGUs
Relic of St. Bernadette Soubirous Los Angeles Tour: The Order of Malta sponsors the first United States tour of a relic from the saint who saw the image of the Virgin Mary in 1858 in Lourdes, France. Three parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles host the relic, July 31-Aug. 3. Information of the tour: www.stbernadetteusa.org. Los Angeles parishes on the tour: lacatholics.org/relic-tour
- July 31: Anticipatory Mass, 3:30 p.m.; official welcome, 4:30pm; Candlelight procession followed by evening prayer, 7 p.m. St. Bernadette Parish, 3825 Don Felipe Drive, Baldwin Hills. Details: bit.ly/3PSQSuu
- Aug 1: Morning Office followed by Adoration and veneration of relic all day; 6:30am; Announcing of the Sick, noon; a Mass with Archbishop José H. Gomez, from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and the Bishop of Lourdes, Jean-Marc Micas, 7 pm St. Bernadette Parish, 3825 Don Felipe Drive, Baldwin Hills. Details: bit.ly/3PSQSuu
- Aug 2: Veneration of the relic, 10 am-6 pm Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. Details: bit.ly/3BrHbPO
- Aug 3: Holy Mass welcoming St. Bernadette’s relic, 7:30 am; Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction immediately followed by Anointing of the Sick, 8:30 am; silent veneration of the relic, 9:30 am-4 pm; Sacrament of Reconciliation, 2 pm; Stations of the Cross, followed by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, 4 pm; candlelight Rosary procession (gather in the Pavilion), 6:30 pm; “Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience,” experience Lourdes water, touch an actual piece of the Lourdes Grotto) and Benediction and Plenary Indulgence, 7:30 p.m. St. John Baptist de la Salle Parish, 16555 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills. Details: bit.ly/3BurK9z
Aug 5
Shabbat at Temple Judea: A service, 6:15 pm 5429 Lindley Ave., Tarzana. 818-758-3800. portal.templejudea.com. Details: bit.ly/3u20TvJ
Tisha B’Av Shabbat at Kol Tikvah: A service, 6:30 p.m. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.facebook.com/koltikvahtemple. Details: bit.ly/3OGohro
Tisha B’Av Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: A service, 7pm 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. Email: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge. www.tasnorthridge.org/calendar
Aug 6
Tisha B’Av: Teaching and discussion by Rabbinic Intern David Mendelson, 8 pm; followed by a Maariv service led by Cantor David Childs (from Shomrei Torah Synagogue), at 8:20 pm; Havdalah service, 8:31pm; reading of Eichah (Lamentations) at 8:35 pm; followed by songs and readings by clergy. Program will be in person and live stream. The program is co-presented with Shomrei Torah Synagogue in West Hills. Temple Aliyah, Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. www.templealiyah.org. Details on the calendar page: www.templealiyah.org/calendar
Aug 7
Tisha B’Av: Morning service, 9 am Mincha service, 1 pm Services are in-person and also online at stslive.org. Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. Details: bit.ly/3JfbJpJ
Send information at least two weeks ahead. [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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