Spiritual Unity Movement holds its Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony on Oct. 17 at Center for Spiritual Living on Chatsworth Street in Granada Hills. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and outreach events.
Oct. 12
Rummage Sale – Benefit for Ascencia: Unitarian Universalist Church of the Verdugo Hills hosts the event that raises funds for the nonprofit homeless services agency and emergency shelter in Glendale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. (www.ascenciaca.org). The sale includes household items, crafts, baked goods and novelties. Location, 4451 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. 818-248-3954. Email: info@uuverdugo.org. www.uuverdugo.org
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on Oct. 13. Check the church’s “Oakleaves” newsletter for details. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Oct. 13
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost – Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. (Sunday’s 10 a.m. service bulletin, tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Seek Good – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Amos 5:6-7 and 10-15, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/4bwd2tx2. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Feeling Heard: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, based on 1 Samuel 1:12-17, at the 10 a.m. service. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Sunday newsletter details: tinyurl.com/yc5uzccb
Sacred Cinema – Movie Reflection: Worship leader Todd Covert, along with worship associate Julie Borden, lead the service and a discussion of spiritual themes that may be found in the film “Paris, Texas” (1984), 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear at the service or watch on Zoom (link on the website). Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org. Details: tinyurl.com/yc8nk8t8
Guidance: Matt Toronto shares his thoughts on the church’s theme for October, 11 a.m. Unity Burbank, Center for Spiritual Living, 637 S. Victory Blvd. (at West Cedar Avenue), Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.unityburbank.org/speaker-schedule. www.unityburbank.org
Annual Mass in Recognition of Healthcare Professionals – Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels: Bishop Slawomir Szkredka celebrates the Mass 3:30 p.m. A “Blessing of the Hands” of healthcare professionals takes place near the end of the service. Healthcare professionals are asked to make a reservation if they are attending the Mass and the reception that follows: (lifejusticeandpeace.lacatholics.org/catholic-healthcare). Location, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. 213-637-7655. Email: catholichealthcare@la-archdiocese.org. lacatholics.org/healthcare-professionals-mass/
Time of Reflection and Renewal: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; Phyllis Ruscillo discusses the topic, 5 p.m.; refreshments, 6 p.m.; continuing conversations on the topic, 6:30 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org. Details: sepulvedauu.org/time-of-reflection-renewal/
Oct. 17
Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering on October’s full moon, the Hunter’s Moon, with guest speaker Diana Lang (author of “Opening to Meditation”) and music by Darius Lux, 6:55 p.m. If you are able, bring your own percussion instrument. Donation $20 suggested. Meeting is also online on Zoom: tinyurl.com/3x8kwk49 and use ID: 867 2798 5830 and Passcode: FullMoon. Meeting at Center for Spiritual Living – Granada Hills, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.dariuslux.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
Oct 18
Sukkot Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Janet Bieber leads the 7 p.m. service, outdoors in the sukkah. October “Chai Times” newsletter: tinyurl.com/mrypzrk8. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Oct. 19
Mission San Gabriel Arcángel – Festival of Cultures: The oldest church in Los Angeles County, founded in 1771, celebrates its 253rd anniversary, 12:30-10 p.m. The event includes games, musical performances, multicultural foods and shopping. Location, 429 S. Junípero Serra Drive, San Gabriel. 626-457-3035. missionsangabriel.org. Details: sangabrielmissionchurch.org/festival-of-cultures
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