Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
April 6
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on April 7. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. April newsletter: tinyurl.com/dn8y859c. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
April 7
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. The 10 a.m. service includes a “Blessing of the Animals” (pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo). Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Your Gentleness Is Showing: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church’s theme for April is “Giant Gentleness.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/59dk4hsk
Hear, See, Touch – Second Sunday in Easter: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Second Sunday in Easter: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/bdekshbk. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Christ Is Alive!: The Rev. Douglas Dickson delivers the message, based on John 20:19-29, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. April newsletter: tinyurl.com/2tvykaar. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Reseda Church of Christ: A celebration service, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Generosity: The Rev. Matthew McHale delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Revival Sunday!: The congregations at Pacoima First United Methodist and Knollwood United Methodist, in Granada Hills, join up for the service, 10:30 a.m. Location, Pacoima First United Methodist, 12550 Van Nuys Blvd. 818-896-2626. Email: pacfirstchurch@gmail.com. pacoimafumc.com/
Healing: The Rev. Maria Felipe gives her perspective on the church’s April topic, based on Jeremiah 30:17, at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” April newsletter: tinyurl.com/57c2cpbv
Half-Empty or Half-Full: Guest speaker the Rev. Matthew McHale, from Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church in Canoga Park, discusses the message, 5 p.m. The church’s April theme is “Love as Generosity.” Meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
April 12
Beatles Shabbat: 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Jon Hanish and Cantorial Soloist Joel Stein lead services. Location, 20400 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. 818-348-0670. www.koltikvah.org
Broadway 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.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Jazz Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, senior rabbi, and Rabbi Keara Stein, lead services. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org
April 23
Second Night of Passover – Community Seder: 5 p.m. Reservations required. Cost $85 ages 13 and older; $65 ages 12 and younger (tinyurl.com/27rt2wt7). Temple Beth Hillel, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org
June 15
Cars We Love to D.R.I.V.E. Car Show – Calvary Community Church: Registration is open now for the second annual car show at the church. No fee to register your car. Donations are encouraged by car show participants and attendees, however, to make a donation to the church’s “Gift-a-Lift” program that provides cars for young adults coming out of the foster care system (see details on the website). The car show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Location, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 818-991-8040. www.calvarywestlake.org/carshow
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