Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, May 11-18
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings.
May 11
Mother’s Day Rosary service – In-Person or Virtual – Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles: Join in prayer, thanksgiving and in memory of mothers at in-person locations or online, 2-3:30 p.m. All 11 Catholic Cemeteries and Mortuaries are taking part at the same time for in-person. Details and location addresses: catholiccm.org/news/mothers-day-rosary-services. Watch the live stream service – hosted by Holy Cross Cemetery and Mortuary in Culver City: www.facebook.com/lacatholics or on catholiccm.org/rosary
Also, those who attend in-person Mother’s Day Rosary services on May 11, may drop off prayer intentions (petitions) that will be taken to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. They will be blessed and presented to the Virgin of Guadalupe by Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez at a Mass July 6 at the Basilica in Mexico City. In addition, petitions may be submitted online at https://lacatholics.org/pilgrimage/ by June 20, 2024. Details: https://lacatholics.org/pilgrimage/
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on May 12. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
May 12
Seventh Sunday of Easter at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service, 8 a.m., and a special “Celtic Contemporary Service,” 10 a.m. (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org. www.popwh.org/happenings.html
The Value Led Life: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The theme for May is “Good to Great to Grand.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/2s4maxy4
Do You Understand?: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Acts 1:1-11, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/bdet52b8. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Knitted Together: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on Psalm 1, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon discusses the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/y6sh7htf. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Relating to Others – Bodies Matter: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/5xrnzfz6
Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifu delivers the message, based on John 17:6-19, at the 10 a.m. service. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111. https://knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
Reseda Church of Christ: A celebration service, 10 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Divine Order: Matt Toronto gives a lesson on the church’s topic of the month, based on Luke 3:5, at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” May newsletter: tinyurl.com/bde5kn5c
Equity Theory in Congregational Relations: Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey discusses the topic, 5 p.m. The church’s May theme is “Love as Equity.” Arrive for the meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Jazz Vespers at Northridge United Methodist Church: Sabine Pothier Trio, 6 p.m. Musicians: Pothier (piano); Konstantin Babayan (drums); Blake White (bass). The church presents the once-a-month evening as a way to hear and see “the word of God through music and art.” Free admission; an offering will be taken. Location, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org. May newsletter: tinyurl.com/y6sh7htf
May 13
Yom Ha’atzmaut – Family Israel Festival at Valley Beth Shalom: Festival, 5-6:30 p.m. (dinner for purchase; pre-ordering the dinner is recommended on the website). Festival is followed by a Yom HaZikaron commemoration and a Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, 6:30 p.m. Online registration is required to attend (bring ID). Location, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino. www.vbs.org. www.vbs.org/event/community-israel-051324.html
May 17
Yom Ha’atzmaut and Family Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: 7 p.m. Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead services. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. The temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter for May: tinyurl.com/y3kt6axp. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
June 15
Cars We Love to D.R.I.V.E. Car Show – Calvary Community Church: Registration is open now for the second annual car show at the church. No fee to register your car. Donations are encouraged by car show participants and attendees, however, to make a donation to the church’s “Gift-a-Lift” program that provides cars for young adults coming out of the foster care system (see details on the website). The car show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Location, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 818-991-8040. www.calvarywestlake.org/carshow
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