Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Feb. 10
Soup’r Bowl Food Drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. today and also, 8:30-11 a.m. Feb. 11. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (CSUN Food Pantry, bit.ly/3ch6IRl). Current needs: canned and dry packaged goods, and also, hygiene/personal care products may be donated. No glass containers or expired dates. Drop off items with a drive-thru and a church volunteer will unload your donation. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org/outreach
Mass and Anointing of the Sick – Observance of World Day of the Sick and the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: The gathering begins with a Rosary, noon, and followed by Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrating the Mass, 12:30 p.m. The bilingual Mass includes anointing of the sick and blessing of caregiver hands with water from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Attendees receive Lourdes water and a holy card. The Mass is co-presented by the Order of Malta – Los Angeles. Members of the Order of Malta will collect attendees’ prayer intention cards and place the cards in a petition box at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes during their annual pilgrimage in May 2024. The Mass will be live stream on youtube.com/olacathedral. Parking $12 (carpooling is recommended). Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. olacathedral.org
Friendship Weekend at Bethel Church: The congregation presents a potluck supper, 6 p.m. The supper is followed by a screening of “A Million Miles Away” (2023), 6:30 p.m.(activities to be provided for younger children during the movie) and dessert follows the screening. Worship service at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 (nursery care and Sunday School provided). The service is followed by a light lunch. Location, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. 818-767-4488. bethelsunvalley.com
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, 10 a.m. Feb. 11 service. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/48yhcv9a. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Feb. 11
The Transfiguration – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. For upcoming events, including Ash Wednesday, click on the church’s Facebook, www.facebook.com/POPWH, and then “Happenings for the week of Feb. 7, 2024” (also: tinyurl.com/bdh43rde). Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org/
When Comfort Ends, Transformation Begins: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church theme for February is “Divine Discomfort.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/5n6purks
Radiant – Transfiguration Sunday: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Exodus 34 and 2 Corinthians 3, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Sunday of the Transfiguration of Our Lord – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/3swarmfy. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Transfigured to Transform – Transfiguration Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita ‘Ulu’ave-Tu’ifua explains the message, based on Mark 9:2-9, at 10 a.m. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnollwoodUMC1. knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
Scout Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the Sunday message, based on Mark 1:29-39, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. February newsletter: tinyurl.com/yy9tnhp3. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Resetting After the Fray – Transfiguration Sunday: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on Mark 8:27-9:3, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/exp9y5jm
Reseda Church of Christ: Praise and worship service, 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, is the senior pastor. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Active Hope – Facing the Mess We’re in with Resilience and Creativity: The Rev. Matthew McHale discusses the topic, with Melissa Marote, worship associate, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear. Check the website for how to listen by phone/watch the service on Zoom. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Feeding the Hungry and Souper Bowl Sunday: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, based on Mark 6:30-44, at 10:30 a.m. The congregation is studying the Gospel of Mark every Sunday through Easter (March 31). Also, donate canned soups to be given to the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry (place in the designated bin for the team you think will win the Super Bowl; see the note in the newsletter). North Hollywood First United Methodist Church. Location, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church website: tinyurl.com/bdznz2e6. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/yfcz6d4f
Pray for Others: Liz Raci shares her thoughts on the church’s February theme, based on James 5:16, at 11 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/wnzftt9p
Black, UU and Proud – From Joseph Jordan to BLUU: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey discusses the topic, 5 p.m. The church’s February theme is “Love as Justice.” Meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-894-9251. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2024 is “God Still Has Work for Us to Do,” based on 1 Corinthians 3:8. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
Jazz Vespers at Northridge United Methodist Church: Judy Wexler performs, 6 p.m. The church presents the once-a-month evening as a way to hear and see “the word of God through music and art” — 6 p.m. Free admission/an offering will be taken. Northridge United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. judywexler.com/performances-2. Details in the church’s newsletter: tinyurl.com/yy9tnhp3. northridgeumc.org
Feb. 13
Jews of the West – An Adult Education Series: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel presents the fourth installment of a five-part-series, “The Civil War – Can We Get There Sooner, Morrie?” 7 p.m. Free to attend. Donations accepted. Lectures available to watch on Zoom. Upcoming: “California – The Goldeneh Medina?,” 7 p.m. March 12. Temple Beth Emet, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. See the flyer: www.templebethemet.com/education/adult-education/
Feb. 14
Ash Wednesday at North Hollywood United Methodist Church: Ashes-on-the-Go, 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (on the church’s front lawn or a drive-up on Tujunga Avenue). Ash Wednesday service, 7 p.m. (in the sanctuary). Location, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church website: tinyurl.com/bdznz2e6. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/yfcz6d4f
Ash Wednesday services at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: 8 a.m. and noon in the church chapel, and 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Details: Facebook, www.facebook.com/POPWH, and then “Happenings for the week of Feb. 7, 2024” (or directly: tinyurl.com/bdh43rde).
Ashes-to-Go on Ash Wednesday: Representatives from Prince of Peace Episcopal Church in Woodland Hills offer imposition of ashes, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Location, northeast corner of Ventura and Topanga Canyon boulevards, Woodland Hills. Information: tinyurl.com/bdh43rde
Ash Wednesday at First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ): “Grounds and Ashes,” noon-1 p.m. (in the parking lot). Also, a potluck soup supper, 5:45 p.m. (bring soup to feed four people; reservations required to Glenda, 818-763-8218 or by email, glenda@fccnh.org), followed by a service, 6:30 p.m. (parish hall). Location, 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Details on both Ash Wednesday options: tinyurl.com/exp9y5jm
Ash Wednesday – A Spiritual Labyrinth: The Rev. Douglas Dickson discusses the topic and imposes ashes, 7 p.m. The church’s February newsletter: tinyurl.com/yy9tnhp3. Northridge United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Feb. 15
The University Series – A Catholic Adult Education: The 23rd year of the series the runs during the season of Lent, Feb. 15-March 22. Register online to attend one or more of the 76-presentations scheduled at 14 participating parishes in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. You do not need to be a church member. Frequently asked questions: ventura.theuniversityseries.org/faq/. Questions: 805-496-0222, Ext. 119 or email: office@theuniversityseries.org. See the schedule and to register: theuniversityseries.org/
Feb. 16
Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church: The parish’s 46th annual Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays in Lent (Feb. 16 and 23; March 1, 8, 15 and 22). Options: beer-battered cod or fish tacos dinner for dine-in or take-away. Cost $15 for two-piece dinner; $16 for three-piece dinner. Also, a “Family Pack,” $55. Beverages and desserts available for purchase. See the menu details: st-clare.org/event/3139. Proceeds go to local charities and families in need. Location, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661-252-3353. www.st-clare.org
Kabbalat Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the service, 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The congregation’s February “Chai Times” newsletter: tinyurl.com/2xch9xe4. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Feb. 17
Don’t Get Robbed by Satan’s Scams!: Southern California Renewal Communities holds the event that includes a discussion on the topic by the Rev. Bob Garon, pastor at St. Didacus Church, and Dominic Berardino, president of SCRC, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garon will celebrate the Mass. The event also includes a catered lunch. Registration $25, through Feb. 12; $30 after Feb. 12 or at the door (space permitting). St. Didacus Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 14325 Astoria St., Sylmar. SCRC, 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. Register: events.scrc.org
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