Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Oct. 26-Nov. 2
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.
Oct. 26
Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego – 2024 Pilgrimage: The images go to various parishes in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles including today, at St. Rose of Lima (4430 E. 60th St., Maywood). Upcoming stops for the images at these churches: Sacred Heart (565 W. Kettering St., Lancaster; Nov. 3); St. Mary’s (1600 E. Ave., R-4, Palmdale; Nov. 4-5); St. Kateri Tekawitha (22508 Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita; Nov. 6); Guardian Angel (10886 Lehigh Ave., Pacoima; Nov. 7-8); St Patrick’s (6160 Cartwright Ave., North Hollywood; Nov. 9); St. Catherine of Siena (18115 Sherman Way, Reseda; Nov. 10). The pilgrimage culminates on Dec. 1 with the 93rd annual procession from Our Lady of Solitude (4561 E. Cesar Chavez Ave.) to East Los Angeles Community College Stadium (1301 Cesar Chavez Ave. Monterey Park) for a Mass. Complete schedule: tinyurl.com/5n6dt7rw.
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, Reformation Sunday, a traditional service, 10 a.m. Oct. 27. The church’s “Oakleaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/4ed5ke6s. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. shermanoakslutheran.org
Oct. 27
More Than Enough: The theme for the church’s “Stewardship Season” is based on Luke 9:16-17. The sermon is “Generosity,” 8 and 10 a.m. (Sunday’s 10 a.m. service bulletin, tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Reformation Sunday – Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Reformation Sunday: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Mutual Worth and Value: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, discusses the message, based on 1 Kings 5:1-5, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/9cp5c8nm
Our Shared Values – Pluralism: The Rev. Chloë Briedé discusses the message, 10:30 a.m. 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
Death Wishes: The Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, author of “The Cultural Proficiency Journey” and “Fish Out of Water,” discusses why it’s good to plan ahead for one’s death and to discuss your wishes with family members, 10:30 a.m. service. The service is available to watch on Zoom (see the website on how to join). Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. www.uuverdugo.org
Guidance: The Rev. Michelle Hubbard gives her perspective on the center’s theme for October, at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank, Center for Spiritual Living, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org/speaker-schedule. www.unityburbank.org
Looking Behind the Veil: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; the Rev. Gordon Bailey discusses the significance of Halloween, All Saints and All Souls days, 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6 p.m.; continuing conversations, 6:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at the Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/looking-behind-the-veil/
Nov. 1
Craft Fair at Bethlehem Lutheran Church: The event presents one-of-a-kind handmade gift items, food and bake sales and raffles, 3-6 p.m., and also 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 2. Location, 12227 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-4777. www.facebook.com/BethlehemGranadaHills/
Fall Festival at Shepherd Church: The event includes hay rides, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo and candy, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food and beverages available for purchase from food trucks. Free admission. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. shepherdchurch.com/fallfestival
Choir Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, senior rabbi, and Rabbi Keara Stein, lead services. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. Email: info@tbhla.org. www.tbhla.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Janet Bieber leads the 7 p.m. service. Check the “Chai Times” newsletter on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Nov. 2
Día de los Muertos – Santa Clara Cemetery and Mortuary: The public is invited to a Mass celebrated by Archbishop José H. Gomez, 10 a.m., followed by a procession — with the images of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego on their pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles — and a blessing of altars. Doors open, 9 a.m. Cultural celebration with folkloric dancers, music, children’s activities and viewing of altars, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Location, 2370 N. H St., Oxnard. 844-286-6041. Flyer: tinyurl.com/4a97ubz6. catholiccm.org/diadelosmuertos
Día de los Muertos – San Fernando Mission Cemetery and Mission Hills Mortuary: The public is invited to a Mass, 10 a.m., followed by a process and blessing of altars. Gathering for the Mass, 9:30 a.m. A cultural celebration with folkloric dancers, music, children’s activities and viewing of the altars, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Location, 11160 Stranwood Ave., Mission Hills. 844-286-6041. Flyer: tinyurl.com/2ts4btkp. catholiccm.org/diadelosmuertos
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