Temple Beth Emet in Burbank is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.
Oct. 19
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel – Festival of Cultures: The oldest church in Los Angeles County, founded in 1771, celebrates its 253rd anniversary, 12:30-10 p.m. The event includes games, musical performances, multicultural foods and shopping. Location, 429 S. Junípero Serra Drive, San Gabriel. 626-457-3035. missionsangabriel.org. Details: sangabrielmissionchurch.org/festival-of-cultures
Oct. 20
More Than Enough: The theme for the church’s “Stewardship Season” is based on Luke 9:16-17. The sermon is “Family,” 8 and 10 a.m. (Sunday’s 10 a.m. service bulletin, tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Upcoming sermon: “Generosity,” Oct. 27. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Gifts of God – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks discusses the message, based on Ecclesiastes 5 and Mark 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
The Promise of Provision – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted explains the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/2hj99b8s. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Creating Space: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, discusses the message, based on 2 Samuel 7:1-7, 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/2nyarpxz
Hold Hope Close: 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/mryreh62
The Pivot – Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills: Guest speaker Tangela Terry, a community leader and philanthropist, explains 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
Guidance: Liz Raci shares her thoughts 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
Companions Make a Difference: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; the Rev. Gordon Bailey and Pastor AJ Blackwood discuss the topic, 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6 p.m.; continuing conversations, 6:30 p.m. (check the link). Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/companions-make-a-difference/
Oct. 25
Trunk or Treat Festival – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: The church holds its annual event that includes games, a bounce house, face painting, a costume parade, food for sale and decorated car trunks with treats, 5:30-8 p.m. Food and game tickets for sale at the event. Location, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. www.our-redeemer.org. Details: www.our-redeemer.org/fallfun
Simcha Torah Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Janet Bieber leads the 7 p.m. service. October “Chai Times” newsletter: tinyurl.com/mrypzrk8. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Nov. 1-2
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. Nov. 1, and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 2. Location, 12227 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-4777. www.facebook.com/BethlehemGranadaHills/
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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