Religion events in the San Fernando Valley, July 6-13
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
July 6
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on July 7. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
July 7
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service during the summer). Bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org.
What’s the Good News? – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, 9:30 a.m., at a special Fourth of July weekend service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Embracing Transition and Newness in Ministry – Holy Communion Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita Tu’ifu delivers the message, 10 a.m. service. Scripture reading: 2 Samuel 5:1-5 and 9-10; Mark 6:7-13. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111. https://knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
The Dangers of Worshiping Victory – Revelation: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers part three in a sermon series on the Book of Revelation, 10 a.m. The sermon message is based on Revelation 19:11-13 and 16. 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/3f75v7n5
God’s Escape Room – Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Genesis 6:9-19, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. July newsletter: tinyurl.com/2fjr4mht. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
What Calls Us to Worship…Together?: Worship leader Todd Covert delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. The church’s July theme: Faith. 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
The Immortal Super Woman, Henrietta Lacks!: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by guest speaker Teri Ismail discussing the topic, 5 p.m. A potluck dinner, 6 p.m. (bring a dish from your heritage to share if you are able; see details about the potluck on the website). The church’s July theme is “Summertime Manifestations.” Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services. Details: sepulvedauu.org/services/the-immortal-superwoman-henrietta-lacks/
July 12
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. The temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter for July: tinyurl.com/5ha756jz. 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
July 22
Vacation Bible School – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Parents are invited to register their children (ages 3 to sixth grade) for the event with the theme “Breaker Rock Beach,” 9 a.m.-noon July 22-26. The free event includes bible lessons, crafts, games, music and snacks each day. A silent auction, with proceeds going to a Lutheran church mission in Belize, is available for adults to bid on each day of the vacation bible school. Silent auction winners to be announced at an ice cream social, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 26. Registration is requested in advance in order to plan for crafts, snacks and newsletters. Location, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. www.our-redeemer.org. Details and to register: www.our-redeemer.org/vbs-2024
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