Here are some of our upcoming faith gatherings and community service events.
July 20
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. There will also be a traditional blended service on July 21 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Titus A. Utech will officiate. Location: 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215 www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Jazz in July – Granada Hills Presbyterian Church: David Wheatley Band, 7 p.m., free concert. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating on the lawn in front of the church. Food trucks, 6 p.m. Coming soon: Blue Groove Collective, July 27 at 7 p.m. Where: 10400 Zelzah Ave. More info in “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/yw72774f
July 21
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services are at 9 a.m. (one Sunday each July, August and September 1). Sunday service information: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location: 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org
Are You on the Right Path? – Ninth Sunday After Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks will deliver a message based on John 14:1-6 at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Playtime Power: The Rev. Douglas Dixon will expound on a message based on Genesis 21:1-12 during the 10 a.m. English service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon will deliver a message during the 11:30 a.m. Korean service. July newsletter: tinyurl.com/2fjr4mht. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Scrooge, The Wizard of Oz, The Book of Revelation: Dr. Jonathan B. Hall will deliver a message from his 10 a.m. sermon series on the book of Revelation. The sermon message uses Revelation 18:1-4. (The July 14 sermon study on Revelation has been postponed to Aug. 4.) First Church of Christ (Disciples of Christ) of North Hollywood, 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Newsletter details: tinyurl.com/nd4nwb6x
Community Pulpit Class – What I learned about writing sermons: Worship leaders Stephanie Bunker and Julie Borden will give a message at 10:30 a.m. The church’s July theme is “Faith.” Please bring a mask to the service or watch on Zoom (link on website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
My Ice Cream, Your Delight: Come for a social gathering at 4:30 p.m., followed by a message from guest speaker Jake Hearen at 5 p.m. The church’s July theme is “Summer Manifestation.” Meets at Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Association, Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
July 22
Vacation Bible School – Our Redeemer Lutheran Church: Parents are invited to register their children (ages 3-6) for the “Breaker Rock Beach” themed event, which will run from 9 a.m. to noon July 22-26. The free event features Bible lessons, crafts, games, music and snacks each day. Each day of Vacation Bible School will feature a silent auction where adults can bid, with proceeds benefiting the Lutheran Church Mission in Belize. Silent auction winners will be announced at the ice cream party on July 26, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register in advance to schedule crafts, snacks and newsletters. Location: 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka. 818-341-3460. www.our-redeemer.org. More information and registration: www.our-redeemer.org/vbs-2024
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement will be hosting a July full Buck Moon gathering with Pastors Barbara and Gary Oltman at 6:55 p.m. The theme will be “Answering the Call.” If possible, please bring your own percussion instrument. A suggested donation of $20 is suggested. The meeting will also be held as an online Zoom event: tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49. Use ID: 86727985830, passcode: FullMoon. The meeting will be at the Center for Spiritual Living in Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
July 26
Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantor Soloist Elizabeth Kirstein will lead the service at 7 p.m. Where: 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge/. www.tasnorthridge.org
Sabbath at Temple Beth Emmett: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel will conduct the service at 7 p.m. Temple’s July “Chai Times” newsletter: tinyurl.com/5ha756jz. Location: 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat Under the Stars at Ramat Zion Temple: Rabbi Ahud Selah leads the service at 7:30 p.m. (“Shabbat Under the Stars” continues through the summer. Plus, Shabbat Morning services are held every Saturday at 9 a.m. (indoors). Location: 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
August 2-4
Godspell: Advent Theatre at First Christian Church of North Hollywood presents the musical by Stephen Schwartz and John Michael Tebelak. Doors open Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Show times are Aug. 3 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and students. Advent Theatre, 4390 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8218. Email: glenda@fccnh.org. www.fccnh.org/advent-theatre. Tickets: fccnhadvent.booktix.com
Please send your information at least two weeks in advance. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
