Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, Sept. 21-28
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
Sept. 21Food 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 a.m.-1 p.m., and also 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 22. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (CSUN Food Pantry, tinyurl.com/ysw6k5n5 ). Donations of canned and dry packaged goods, and also, hygiene/personal care products, are needed. No glass containers or expired dates. Drop off items at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. 818-360-1831. Details on the church's September "The Spire" newsletter: tinyurl.com/yc38y8yh
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on Sept. 22. The church's September "Oakleaves" newsletter: tinyurl.com/4ed5ke6s . The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran . shermanoakslutheran.org
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim – A Casual Conversation: The founder of the Jungto Society presents a talk on using Buddhist teachings for everyday dilemmas and becoming more aware of present moments in one's life, 7 p.m. Free admission, but register to attend. Location, Orchard Conference Center, on the campus of California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. www.jungtosociety.org/casual-conversation-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim-2024/
Sept. 22Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday's service bulletin: ( tinyurl.com/438um2aa ). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org . Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Humility – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on James 3:13 to 4:10, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn . www.cplchurch.org
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday's service bulletin: tinyurl.com/yse7ve6e . St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Justifying Our Technicolored Actions: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on Genesis 37:3-8 and 50:15-21, at the 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 . Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/329ar2hc
Our Strength Comes from God: The Rev. Kalesita Tu'ifua delivers the message, based on Psalm 1:1-6, at the 10 a.m. service. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. .
Medical Crisis Response – Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills: A paramedic with the Glendale Fire Department discusses the message at the 10:30 a.m. service. The service is available to watch on Zoom (see the website on how to join). Location, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. www.uuverdugo.org
Our Shared Values – Interdependence: 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 . Details: tinyurl.com/4k5wjxj5
Inspirational Stories and Music: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; speaker and pianist Marco Rambaldo reflects on the topic, 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/yzv2nu4c
Autumn Equinox Labyrinth Walk: A short introduction on walking a labyrinth, an opening ritual, followed by the walk, 7 p.m. Free will offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Sr. Chris, 818-285-3354. www.hsrcenter.com . Details: tinyurl.com/4rzy2pa2
Sept. 27Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: A Selichot service will be part of the 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. 29Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants – Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: A procession inside the cathedral, 3 p.m., followed by the Mass celebrated by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez, 3:30 p.m. Also, the images and relics of Sts. Frances Cabrini, Toribio Romo, John Scalabrini and Junípero Serra will be present at the Mass and available for veneration after the service. Also, live stream on the website links. Location, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. www.facebook.com/olacathedral ; lacatholics.org/immigration/
Oct. 2Valley Beth Israel: Rosh Hashana service, 7 p.m. Tickets for all of the synagogue's Rosh Hashana (Oct. 2-4) and Yom Kippur (Oct. 11-12) services, $75. Location, 13060 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley. Call for details and ticket purchase, 818-782-2281.
Send information at least two weeks ahead. 818-713-3708.
