Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank, is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.
Oct. 5
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on Oct. 6. Check the church’s “Oakleaves” newsletter for details. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Oct. 6
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Ready to Serve – Lutheran Women’s Missionary League Sunday: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Luke 1:38, at the celebration for the church’s LWML own group, 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/4fahkaf7. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Time When God’s Nose Got Red – World Communion Sunday: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on Exodus 32:1-14, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/2dwbj4ev
Repentance and Repair: The Rev. Chloë Briedé discusses the topic, 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. Details: www.emersonuuc.org/services/32900/
Birthday Sunday – Unity Burbank, Center for Spiritual Living: Rev. Michelle Hubbard delivers the Sunday message, 11 a.m. Location, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org
Self Care in Anxiety-Laden Times: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; the Rev. Gordon Bailey leads the service, 5 p.m.; potluck (see website for details: tinyurl.com/r8ttr6wa), 6 p.m.; continuing conversations on the topic, 6:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. sepulvedauu.org/sunday-services
Oct. 11
Valley Beth Israel: Yom Kippur services, 6 p.m., and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12 morning service (call for complete Yom Kippur schedule). Tickets $75. Location, 13060 Roscoe Blvd., Sun Valley. Call for details and ticket purchase, 818-782-2281.
Adat Yeshua Messianic Jewish Congregation: Yom Kippur services, 7:30 p.m., and 11 a.m. Oct. 12. Free to attend all services (no ticket required). Meeting at West Hills Church, 7475 Fallbrook Ave, West Hills. 818-222-0200. www.adatyshua.org
Oct. 12
Rummage Sale – Benefit for Ascencia: Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills hosts the event that raises funds for the nonprofit homeless services agency and emergency shelter in Glendale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (www.ascenciaca.org). The sale includes household items, crafts, baked goods and novelties. Location, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. Email: info@uuverdugo.org. www.uuverdugo.org
Oct. 13
Annual Mass in Recognition of Healthcare Professionals – Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Bishop Slawomir Szkredka celebrates the Mass 3:30 p.m. A “Blessing of the Hands” of healthcare professionals takes place near the end of the service. Healthcare professionals are asked to make a reservation if they are attending the Mass and the reception that follows: (lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/catholic-healthcare). Location, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 213-637-7655. Email: catholichealthcare@la-archdiocese.org. lacatholics.org/healthcare-professionals-mass/
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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