Religion events

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

Today

Sherman Oaks Lutheran

Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the contemporary service, 5p.m. Bible study, 6:30p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. April 16. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran, shermanoakslutheran. org

Sunday

Second Sunday of Easter and

Blessing of the Animals: First service, 8a.m. (in the sanctuary; not for the animal blessing). Second service, “Blessing of the Animals,” 10 a.m. (outdoors; pets must be properly restrained or bring a photo). Sunday's service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS. This week's newsletter: popwh. org/happenings.html. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@ popwh.org.

The Stepping Stones: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Mark 5:21-34, at the 9and 11a.m. services. The April “Spire” newsletter: bit. ly/3K5G8b0. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818360-1831. fpcgh.org; facebook. com/fpcgh/ Vulnerability — Letting Go and Letting In: The Rev.

Michael the message, McMorrow 9and explains 10:30a.m. services. The church's April theme is “Vulnerability.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. facebook.com/ csl.granadahills. Details: bit. ly/3L7mEEF

It Doesn't Make Sense: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on John 20:19-31, 9:30a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. cplchurch.org Second Sunday of Easter at St. Luke Lutheran Church:

The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30a.m. Check here for the service bulletin: bit. ly/3MKb7fs. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. stlukelutheran. com

Don't Wait for Perfection: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall explains the message, based on Matthew 28:16-20, 10a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. fccnh.org. Newsletter for this Sunday: bit. ly/3UGGhGz

Time to Stop Hiding: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message at the 10a.m. service (English-language), and the Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30a.m. service (Korean-language). The April newsletter: bit.ly/3TZTHxe. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818886-1555.

northridgeumc.org. facebook.com/northridgeumc Sunday at Reseda Church of Christ:The Rev. Dewayne Winrow delivers the message, based on Matthew 28:7, 10a.m. Guest soloist is Lorraine Spear. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. facebook.com/ ResedaChurch. Church website: bit.ly/3jl8LaQ Revival Sunday at First United Methodist Church San

Fernando: Three area United Methodist churches gather together, 10:30 a.m. Choirs from Pacoima United Methodist and Knollwood United Methodist and the praise band from San Fernando First United Methodist Church will share their gift of music. The Rev. Stan Ferguson delivers the Sunday message. Location, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando. 818-365-3156. sanfernandochurch.org North Hollywood First United Methodist Church: Interim pastor, the Rev. Christian Washington, delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. Location, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church details: bit.ly/3LLOlDn. Updates on services: facebook. com/nohofumc1 Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church: The Rev. Matthew McHale, with worship associate Linda Fitzgerald, delivers the message, 10:30a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. emersonuuc.org

Abundance: The Rev. Jenenne

Macklin gives her perspective on the topic of the month, “I Am Grateful That All My Need are Met,” 11a.m. Unity Burbank — Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: facebook. com/unityburbank. Details on the church and services in the “Words of Light” April newsletter: bit.ly/3GLS9S7 Holocaust Museum LA's Community-wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration: The event includes speakers, music and prayers, 2 p.m. Speakers include: Harry Davids, a Shoah survivor; David Lenga and Henry Slucki, Shoah survivors, who will lead “The Partisan Song”; a recitation of the mourner's Kaddish and the El Malei Rachamim prayer by Ron Galperin; Jeffrey Abrams, regional director, ADL Los Angeles; Mayor Karen

Bass; Dr. Hillel Newman, Consul General of Israel. See the full list on the website. Reservations requested on the website's RSVP tab. Location, Pan Pacific Park, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles. Details: holocaustmuseumla.org/event-details/yomhashoah-commemoration-1

Friday

Yom HaShoah Shabbat: 7 p.m. Temple Ahavat Shalom, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818360-2258. tasnorthridge.org/ calendar/ Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7p.m. Check the congregation's “Chai Times” newsletter for April: bit. ly/43IMSVh. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818843-4787. templebethemet. com

April 25

Jewpernatural: Rabbi Yisrael Levine discusses astrology, superstition and the paranormal in Jewish belief at a six-week class beginning 8p.m. Upcoming classes: May 2, 16, 23 and 30; June 6. Fee $30, includes a textbook. Reservations and payment required in advance here: bit.ly/3KWYvAf. Conejo Jewish Academy, 30347 Canwood St., Agoura Hills. 818-991-0991. jewishacademy. com/2023Spring/

May 6

World Labyrinth Day in Los Angeles — Walk As One for World Peace: Event locations on May 6: 8:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church (outdoors at 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills); noon at First United Methodist Church (1008 11th St., Santa Monica); 1 p.m. at Holy Spirit Retreat Center (4316 Lanai Road, Encino); 1 p.m. at

St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church (280 Royal Ave., Simi Valley); 1p.m. at St. Columba's Episcopal Church (1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo); 1 p.m. at St. Kateri Takekwitha Parish (22508Copper Hill Drive, Santa Clarita); 1 p.m. at Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens (3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles); 1p.m. at All Saints Church (132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena); 1p.m. at Mary and Joseph Retreat Center (5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes). worldlabyrinthday.org