Religion events

Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area. TODAY

Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, 10 a.m. Feb. 25service. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/48yhcv9a. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. facebook.com/ ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org Full moon and world healing

meditation: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering on the Full Snow Moon with musicians Mark Alciati and Sherie Davis, who also give an uplifting message, 6:55 p.m. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting is also online on Zoom: tinyurl. com/3x8kwk49 and use ID: 86727985830 and Passcode: FullMoon. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living — Granada Hills, 17622Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. spiritualunitymovement.org SUNDAY

Second Sunday in Lent at

Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8and 10 a.m. Sunday's service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-3466968. Email: office@popwh. org. facebook.com/POPWH. popwh.org Discomfort Is the Least

of Our Concerns: 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. facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details on this week's service and upcoming programs: tinyurl.com/4y5vt4kx Second Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church:

David Primuth, a member of the congregation, delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday's service bulletin: tinyurl.com/ n32zb6wy. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. stlukelutheran. com

Not a Rosy Picture: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Mark 8:3138, 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. 818-8861555. northridgeumc.org Overcoming the Voices of Negativity — Second Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message, based on Mark 10:46-52, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818763-8218. fccnh.org. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/ypzwb9sa

Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, delivers the message, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch. com. facebook.com/ResedaChurch Sacred Cinema — Finding Meaning in Movies: The Rev. Matthew McHale leads a discussion on themes and spiritual ideas found in “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear. Emerson

Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org Second Sunday in Lent at North Hollywood First United

Methodist Church: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. The congregation is studying the Gospel of Mark every Sunday through Easter (March 31). Location, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818763-8231. Church website: tinyurl.com/bdznz2e6. Details on this Sunday's service: facebook.com/nohofumc1

Pray for Others: The Rev. Maureen Hoyt shares her thoughts on the church's February theme, based on James 5:16, at 11 a.m. Unity Burbank — Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: facebook. com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/wnzftt9p 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. sylmarcfc.org

Build Back Better: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey explains the message, 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, 17622Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services FRIDAY

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 (March 8, 15 and 22). Options: beerbattered cod or fish tacos dinner for dine-in or take-away. See the menu details: st-clare. org/event/3139. Proceeds go to local charities and families in need. Location, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661252-3353. st-clare.org Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth

Kerstein lead the service, 7p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. tasnorthridge.org/ Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7p.m. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. templebethemet.com Women of Temple Beth Hillel Choir Shabbat: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-7639148. tbhla.org/ MARCH 16

Centering Prayer — Lenten

Silent Sunday: Communal gathering with Centering

Prayer, silence and a contemplative walk, 9 a.m. to noon. A brief introduction to the Centering Prayer will be given to beginners. Register by March 15 to attend. Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. Free will offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Marilyn Nobori, 818-815-4480 or email centeringprayer@hsrcenter. com. hsrcenter.com. Details and to register online: tinyurl. com/y2s89y9v