Religion events

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

TODAY

Sherman Oaks Lutheran

Church: A contemporary service, 5p.m. Also, a 10a.m. traditional service on March 17. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/yd3pcnmz. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook. com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org SUNDAY

Fifth Sunday in Lent at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church:

Services, 8and 10a.m. Sunday's service bulletin: tinyurl. com/438um2aa. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@ popwh.org. www.facebook. com/POPWH. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/ happenings.html

Tell Me Something Good: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9and 10:30 a.m. services. The church theme for March is “That's How We've Never Done It.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622Chatsworth

St., Granada Hills. 818-3638136. www.facebook.com/csl. granadahills. Details on services and upcoming programs: tinyurl. com/2p8mmj6m

Serve — Fifth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Mark 10:35-45, at 9:30a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org Fifth Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30a.m. The Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl. com/3tchju33. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com Making Preparations for the

Future: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on John 12:1-8, at the 10a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30a.m. Korean-language service. March newsletter: tinyurl. com/3uzd4hc3. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org

Responding When Things

Become Unraveled — Fifth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message, based on Mark 13:1-8and 24-37, at 10a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www. fccnh.org. Newsletter: tinyurl. com/2n3rx7h7 John Wesley's Theology of Grace — Fifth Sunday of Lent:

The Rev. Kalesita `Ulu'ave-Tu'ifua explains the message, based on Ephesians 2:8-9and Romans 5:810, at 10a.m. service that also includes hymn singing. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818360-8111 or 818-284-3495. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ KnollwoodUMC1. knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/

Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, delivers the message, 10:15a.m. Location, 7806Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch. com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders — First Unitarian and Universalist Women Clergy: Guest speaker the Rev. Gordon ClayBailey, from Sepulveda Unitarian

Universalist Society, discusses groundbreaking female clergy, 10:30a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-8876101. www.emersonuuc.org

Keep Watch: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, based on Mark 13:32-37, at the 10:30a.m. service. North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4832Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. The March

“Good News” newsletter: tinyurl. com/448tmm2x

Abundance: Matt Toronto gives his perspective on the church's March topic, based on Psalm 23:5, at the 11a.m. service. Unity Burbank — Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www. facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/2j5yjje2 Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11a.m. The church theme for 2024is “God Still Has Work for Us to Do,” based on 1Corinthians 3:8. Location, 13901Polk St. 818364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.

com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc. org Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders — First Unitarian and Universalist Women Clergy: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey discusses groundbreaking female clergy, 5 p.m. The church's March theme is “Love as Transformation.” Meetand-greet, 4:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcomingservices TUESDAY

Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk:

A short introduction on walking a labyrinth, an opening ritual, followed by the walk, 7p.m. Free will offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316Lanai Road, Encino. 818-285-3370. www.hsrcenter.com. Details: tinyurl.com/ y2s89y9v FRIDAY

Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet:

Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7p.m. The “Chai Times” March newsletter: tinyurl. com/4tmawxhr. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com

Purim Shabbat at Temple Beth

Hillel: 7 p.m. Also, reservations and payment for a 6 p.m. pre-service dinner, “Shabbat Dinner with Purim Joy,” are due by March 19(see details on the temple's Purim 2024 link). Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org. Also, details on the temple's Purim programs and events here: www.tbhla.org/ purim2024 MARCH 23

Purim at Temple Beth Emet:

A multilingual reading of the Megillah of Esther, 7p.m. Wearing costumes are encouraged for adults and children. The “Chai Times” March newsletter: tinyurl. com/4tmawxhr. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com MARCH 29

Good Friday Labyrinth Walk:

Meditation walk, noon-7p.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), social hall, 4390Colfax Ave. 818-7638218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/2n3rx7h7