Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Canoga Park, CA. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings.
Sept. 28
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on Sept. 29. 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
Sept. 29
Nineteenth 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
Grumbling – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Numbers 11 and James 5, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/mrx42n33. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
You’re Gonna Miss This: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on Exodus 13:3-8, 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/43za7nkf
Unitarian Universalist Climate Justice Revival: Emerson’s Environmental Justice Ministry and the Rev. Chloë Briedé discuss the topic, 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/3xmmfzvd
Forgive: A speaker discusses the topic, 11 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Living, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org
Mass 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/
Art and Poetry: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; Teri Ismail leads the service (that also includes activities for adults and children), 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6 p.m.; continuing conversations on the topic, 6:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/art-and-poe
Oct. 2
Valley 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.
Adat Yeshua Messianic Jewish Congregation: Rosh Hashana service, 7 p.m. Also, Yom Kippur services, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 and 11 a.m. Oct. 12. Free to attend all services (no ticket required). Meeting at West Hills Church, 7475 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills. 818-222-0200. www.adatyshua.org
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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