Religion events in the San Fernando Valley area, June 29-July 6
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
June 29
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on June 30. The church’s June “Oakleaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/8raemhfe. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Independence Day Concert – Santa Clarita Concert Band: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs patriotic and other music, 6 p.m. Free admission and parking. Donations welcome.The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Freedom’s Way Baptist Church, 28355 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic. Details: tinyurl.com/bdekwcpu. scvconcertband.org
June 30
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Bulletin for the 10 a.m. service: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org.
Colorful to the Core: Services, 9 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Michael McMorrow leads most services. The center’s spiritual values theme in June: “Holy Boldness.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/2abtzj83
Giving – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 and 13-15, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
The A & Z of It – Revelation: The Rev. Laurence Keene, PhD, delivers the second part in a sermon series on the Book of Revelation, 10 a.m. The sermon message is based on Revelation 21:5-6. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/5x4fnvtr
A Lamb’s Offering…: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Exodus 11:1-10, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. June newsletter: tinyurl.com/2sce9n3a. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, delivers the message at the praise and worship service, 10 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Weaving Our Lives: Worship associate Melissa Marote leads the service that includes a recording of the Sunday worship service of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly with the Rev. Molly Housh Gordon delivering 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
Protection: Matt Toronto gives his perspective on the church’s topic for June, based on Exodus 33:14, 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” June newsletter: tinyurl.com/f3p3phdj
What a Wonderful World: Arrive for the meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by the Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey delivering the message, 5 p.m. The church’s June theme is “Love as a Celebration.” Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Santa Clarita Concert Band – Independence Day Concert: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs patriotic and other music, 6 p.m. Free admission. The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Bridge Bible Fellowship, 18644 Sherman Way, Reseda. 818-776-1500. scvconcertband.org
July 4
Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church: Gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, about 9 p.m. Food vendors. No tailgating. Use parking areas around the church. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th; www.theshepherd.org/event/2070
July 5
Independence 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.facebook.com/TASnorthridge/. www.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. Check the temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat Under the Stars at Temple Ramat Zion: Rabbi Ahud Sela leads the service, 7:30 p.m. (“Shabbat Under the Stars” continues during the summer months). In addition, a Shabbat morning service, 9 a.m. every Saturday (indoors). Location, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
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