Religion events
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
TODAY
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on March 3. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/yd3pcnmz. Location, 14847Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
SUNDAY
Third 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
It's a Brand New Baby Day: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 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. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details on this week's service and upcoming programs: tinyurl.com/mtmsn25z
Your Temple — Third Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on John 2:13-22, at 9:30a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-3485714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
Third Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30a.m. The Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/4k3wnwmr. Location, 5312Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www. stlukelutheran.com
Get Out There! — Communion Sunday: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on John 4:5-15, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service.
March newsletter: tinyurl.com/3uzd4hc3. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Life in the Spirit — Holy Communion Sunday: The Rev. Kalesita `Ulu'ave-Tu'ifua explains the message, based on Romans 8:1-17, at 10a.m. 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. 818-3424755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church: The Rev. Matthew McHale delivers the Sunday message, 10:30a.m. Bring a mask to wear. Location, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org Communion Sunday — Third Sunday in Lent: The Rev.
Chamie Delkeskamp leads the service, 10:30a.m. The congregation is studying the Gospel of Mark every Sunday through Easter (March 31). North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-7638231. Church website: tinyurl.com/bdznz2e6. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/25a889dx
Abundance: The Rev. Karen Mitchell shares her perspective on the church's March theme, based on Psalm 23:5, at the 11 a.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, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2024is “God Still Has Work for Us to Do,” based on 1Corinthians 3:8. Location, 13901 Polk
St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
She Rocks!: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey explains the message, 5p.m. The church's March theme is “Love as Transformation.” 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
FRIDAY
Temple Ahavat Shalom's TAS
Band Shabbat: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the service, 7p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818360-2258. www.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. www.templebethemet.com
Band Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818763-9148.
www.tbhla.org/
MARCH 12
Jews of the West — An Adult
Education Series: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel presents the final installment of his five-part-series, “California — The Goldeneh Medina?” 7p.m. Free to attend. Donations accepted. Lectures available to watch on Zoom. Temple Beth Emet, 600N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818843-4787. See the flyer: www.templebethemet.com/education/adult-education/
MARCH 16
Centering Prayer — Lenten
Silent Sunday: Communal gathering with Centering Prayer, silence and a contemplative walk, 9a.m.-noon. A brief introduction to the Centering Prayer will be given to beginners. Register by March 15to attend. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. Free will offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316Lanai Road, Encino. Marilyn Nobori, 818-8154480or email centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com. www.hsrcenter.com. Details and to register online: tinyurl.com/y2s89y9v