Congregational Church of the Chimes on Magnolia Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. (Google Street View)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Jul 9
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 pm Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 am on Sunday (the congregation holds a re-dedication ceremony of the church sanctuary 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
Keep It Clean – A Family Show at Congregational Church of the Chimes: Have some fun watching acrobatics, dancing, singing and skits, 7 pm Free admission/donations accepted. Concession stand fundraising for the church’s preschool. 14115 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Voice mail, 818-789-7124. www.facebook.com/ChurchofChimes
Jul 10
Beauty – Your Brokenness: Pastor John Stalboerger delivers the message, based on John 4, at the 9 am and 10:30 am services. The new 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 give thanks for the blessings of God: The Rev. Michael McMorrow delivers the message at the 9 and 10:30 am The center’s July theme is “Freedom.” 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 here for this Sunday’s updates: conta.cc/3OPRCk3
When We Experience Suffering—Communion Sunday: The Rev. Jim Sillerud delivers the message, 9 and 11 on The church’s July newsletter “The Spire”: bit.ly/3I4DbpH. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Pentecost 5 Sunday at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Sunday worship moves to a one-time service, 9 am (and Sundays through Aug. 21). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. www.facebook.com/POPWH. Details and bulletin for the Sunday service: conta.cc/3IkRSVD
Don’t…Do – Fifth Sunday After Pentecost: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Leviticus 19:9-18 and Luke 10:25-37, 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
Fifth Sunday in Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 am Check here for the Sunday bulletin tab (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also the weekly newsletter here: bit.ly/3OY7iBS. St Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Who Should We Love, and How Should We Love?: The Rev. Megan More discusses the topic online at 10 am Find the Zoom link on the website. 616-796-5598. church-ish.org
Sunday at Northridge United Methodist Church: Guest speaker Edmond Razafimanantsoa, from the Madagascar mission, delivers the Sunday message at the 10 am (English-language) and the 11:30 am (Korean-language) services. 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
Good Advice: Guest speaker the Rev. Rebecca Benefiel Bijur explains the message, with worship associate Melissa Marote, at 10:30 am Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. Voicemail, 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org.
You = We: The Rev. Stephen Rambo explains the message, 10:30 am Also available to watch on Facebook here: bit.ly/3NKOPqZ. Center for Spiritual Living- Simi Valley, 1756 Erringer Road. 805-527-0870. www.facebook.com/cslsimi; www.cslsimi.org
I Embrace Forgiveness: The Rev. Karen M. Mitchell 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
Jazz Vespers: Liz Kinnon and Friends, 6 pm An offering will be taken. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. The church’s newsletter for July: July: bit.ly/3AhXttO. www.northridgeumc.org
Jul 15
Shabbat at Kol Tikvah: Rabbi Jon Hanish and newly-appointed Cantor Orly Campbell lead the service, 6:30 pm 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.koltikvah.org
Beach Shabbat at Temple Aliyah: 7 pm Fun optional dress code: Hawaiian attire. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. www.templealiyah.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Soble leads the service, 7 pm The temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter for July: bit.ly/3nIE9hY. 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Send information at least two weeks ahead. [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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