Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
Sept. 24
Southern California Renewal Communities: A spiritual day retreat on “God’s Healing Power for a Suffering World — St. Padre Pio, a Modern-Day Manifestation of the Saving Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Speakers include the Rev. Ethan Southard and Dominic Berardino. Check the website for topics to be covered. There will be a St. Padre Pio relic display and healing prayer. Admission $35 at the door. Lunch is on-your-own. Location, St. John Eudes Church, 9901 Mason Ave., Chatsworth. 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. events.scrc.org/padrepio-2022
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The church holds a contemporary service at 5 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. on Sunday. Rev. Titus Utecht is the pastor. The church’s September newsletter, the Oakleaves: bit.ly/3CPsExS. The church is located at 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Sept. 25
Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Two services, 8 and 10 a.m. (the 10 a.m. service is live stream). Sunday service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS). 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. The congregation’s newsletter for this week: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Information on how to watch online: www.popwh.org/
A Grateful Heart: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The theme for September is “Seven Corresponding Virtues.” Center for Spiritual Living — Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills
The Gift of Power: Marilyn Rios, director of adult discipleship for the congregation, explains the message, based on Matthew 6:5-13, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The church’s September newsletter, the Spire: bit.ly/3RUgiZP. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org
Money – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Pastor Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on 1 Timothy 6:6-19, at 9:30 a.m. Sermons also available to watch on the church’s Facebook and website. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. www.facebook.com/canoga.park.lutheran.church; www.cplchurch.org
Sixteenth Sunday in Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Check here for the weekly newsletter: (www.stlukelutheran.com/events-1) and also, the Sunday bulletin: bit.ly/3S7i0aF. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
A Man Who Cried ‘Chasm: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Luke 16:19-31, at the 10 a.m. (English-language), and the Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. (Korean-language) service. The church’s September newsletter: bit.ly/3Rw6pBi. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. www.facebook.com/northridgeumc. www.northridgeumc.org
First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ): The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall delivers the message, 10 a.m. The church is located, 4390 Colfax Ave., Studio City. 818-763-8218. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood; www.fccnh.org
For Richer, For Poorer: The Rev. Steve Peralta explains the message, 10:30 a.m. North Hollywood United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Sacred Cinema: The Rev. Matthew McHale discusses the faith-related themes found in the film “Beginners” (2010), 10:30 a.m. If you missed watching the film at the church on Sept. 23, use your Los Angeles Public Library card to watch on Kanopy (www.lapl.org), or make a Kanopy account to watch (bit.ly/3R8lxod). Check the website for how to watch the service online. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org
I Embrace Staying Centered and Focused on Spirit: The Rev. Maria Felipe gives her thoughts on the topic of the month, based on Romans 8:6 at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” newsletter: bit.ly/3R3UBGx
Oct. 2
Blessing of the Animals for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi: The Rev. Robin Kassabian leads the bilingual service, 10 a.m. Pets must be properly restrained to attend the service or bring a photo of your pet animal. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, in the labyrinth, 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 818-785-4251.
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