Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 7-14
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
Sept. 7
One Mother, Many Peoples – Our Lady of the Angels Mass: A procession at 10 a.m., followed by a multilingual Rosary at 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
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on Sept. 8. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Sept. 8
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. Sunday service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). (Services return to 8 and 10 a.m. Sept. 15.) Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Talk Is Cheap – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on James 2:1-10 and 14-18, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday bulletin: tinyurl.com/bdzxsbxe. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Centennial Anniversary Celebration Sunday: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the church’s 100th anniversary message, 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: tinyurl.com/3fakceev
Be Strong and Courageous: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifua delivers the message, based on Isaiah 35:4-7 and Mark 7:24-30, 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
Ingathering Sunday – Let Us Gather by the Water: The Rev. Chloë Briedé leads the “Water Communion” service, 10:30 a.m. This is Briedé’s first Sunday service at the church. 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
Water Ceremony – Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills: Members of the congregation share stories, and water, from their summer vacations at the service that marks the beginning of a new church year, 10:30 a.m. The service is also presented on Zoom. Location, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. www.uuverdugo.org
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
This Land Is Your Land, This Land Is My Land – Homecoming Sunday: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; Rev. Gordon Clay-Bailey discusses the message, 5 p.m. Refreshments, 6 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details for this service: tinyurl.com/bdemenmb
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. 13
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. service. The temple’s newsletter for September: tinyurl.com/ynmykmne. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat at Temple Ramat Zion: Rabbi Ahud Sela leads the service, 7:30 p.m. In addition, a Shabbat morning service, 9 a.m. every Saturday. (First Friday of the month Shabbat service, 6 p.m.). Location, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
Sept. 14-15
Back to Church Weekend – Bethel Church: Families are invited to a pancake breakfast, 9-10 a.m. Sept. 14, followed by games and inflatables for children, and meet-and-greet church leaders, staff and members of the congregation. Worship service, 10 a.m. Sept. 15, followed by a fellowship coffee time. Location, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488. bethelsunvalley.com
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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