Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church on Jordan Avenue at Wyandotte Street in Canoga Park.
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
Sept 3
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 September newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3CPsExS. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Sept 4
Thirteenth Sunday in Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 and 10 am (the 10 am service is live stream on (Sunday service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. The congregation’s newsletter: www.popwh. org/happenings.html Information on how to watch online: www.popwh.org/
Diligence: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 am services. The theme for September is “Seven Corresponding Virtues.” Center for Spiritual Living—Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Weekly update and upcoming classes: conta.cc/3KFtmj6
What Is Life?: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Deuteronomy 30:15-20, 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
Thirteenth Sunday in Pentecost: The Rev. Chryll Crews, director for evangelical mission in the Southwest California Synod – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, delivers the message, 9:30 am Check here for the weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also , the Sunday bulletin: bit.ly/3KDfru2. St Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Counting the Cost—Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on Luke 14:25-33, 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 September newsletter: bit.ly/3Rw6pBi. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
A Goodwill Faith—Communion Sunday: The Rev. Steve Peralta delivers the message, based on Luke 14:25-43, at the 10:30 am service. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Details on the bulletin: conta.cc/3TySFHN
The Inherent Worth and Dignity of Workers: The Rev. Matthew McHale discusses the topic, with worship associates David Early and Robin Wilkes, 10:30 am Check for how to watch the service online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
I Embrace Staying Centered and Focused on Spirit: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard gives her thoughts on the topic of the month, based on Romans 8:6 at the 11 am service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 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/3R3UBGx
Sept 9
Kabbalat Shabbat at Shomrei Torah Synagogue: 6 pm Also, a Shabbat morning service, 9:30 am Sept. 10. 7353 Valley Circle Blvd., West Hills. 818-854-7650. www.stsonline.org
Sept 11
Open House at Temple Beth Emet: Meet with members of the Reform congregation, learn about the temple and the Hebrew school, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The temple is located, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ): The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall has been named senior pastor. Hall begins his ministry on Sept. 11. Sunday service, 10 am The church is located, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org
Sept 17
Food drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 am-1 pm Sept. 17 and 8:30-11:30 am Sept. 18. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session. Current needs: canned soups and other canned goods, pasta and dry boxed goods; Also, hygiene items including soap, feminine products and shampoos. No glass containers or past date items. Drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation at 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach. More details on California State University, Northridge Food Pantry here: bit.ly/3ch6IRl and here: bit.ly/3TeJiNe
Selichot at Kol Tikvah: A wine and cheese reception, 7 pm, followed by a service at 8 pm Reservations required: www.koltikvah.org/event/selichot2022. 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.koltikvah.org/
Selichot at Temple Aliyah: The evening is presented jointly with Shomrei Torah Synagogue, 7:45-11 pm Reservations. 6025 Valley Circle Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-346-3545. www.facebook.com/TempleAliyahCA. Details: bit.ly/3AKKUpl
Sept 20
Los Angeles Catholic Prayer Breakfast: Guest speaker is Curtis Martin, founder and CEO of Fellowship of Catholic University Students, 6:30-9 am Tickets $40 (credit card or PayPal only ). Registration required in advance. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 800-838-1356. Information about FOCUS: www.focus.org. www.lacatholicpb.org
Send information at least two weeks ahead. [email protected]. 818-713-3708.
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