Passover Seder plate with symbolic foods and a plate of matzos. Passover begins at sundown on April 22 and ends after sundown on April 30, 2024. (Photo by Mikael Haggstrom/Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
April 20
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on April 21. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. April newsletter: tinyurl.com/dn8y859c. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
April 21
Fourth Sunday of Easter at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/438um2aa. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Taking It to the Streets: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The theme for April is “Giant Gentleness.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/yc7bnuen
No Fear – Fourth Sunday of Easter: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Psalm 23 and John 10, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Fourth Sunday of Easter: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/4uav8b3z. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
The Shepherd’s Power: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on John 10:11-18, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon discusses the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/2tvykaar. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Reseda Church of Christ: A celebration service, 10 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Oh, the Places You Continue to Go! A Sequel to a Sequel: Guest speaker the Rev. Anne Hines, minister emerita (at Emerson UUC, 2002-2014), explains the message, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
North Hollywood First United Methodist Church: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message at the 10:30 a.m. service. Location, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/2v4mu75z
Healing: Liz Raci gives her perspective on the church’s April topic, based on Jeremiah 30:17, at the 11 a.m. service. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. www.facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” April newsletter: tinyurl.com/57c2cpbv
Celebrating Earth Day 2024: Pastor AJ Blackwood and the Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey discuss the topic, 5 p.m. The church’s April theme is “Love as Generosity.” Arrive for the 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
April 23
Wesak Full Moon and World Healing Meditation Ceremony: The Spiritual Unity Movement holds a gathering, 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, 17622 Chatsworth St. 855-786-2642. Email: sumfullmoon@gmail.com. www.spiritualunitymovement.org
April 26
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. April “Chai Times: newsletter: tinyurl.com/3u2sxbhs. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
May 4
World Labyrinth Day: The Greater Los Angeles Labyrinth Network has a list of labyrinths to walk on May 4 on the 16th annual World Labyrinth Day (observed on the first Saturday in May). Some participants plan to attend a walk at 1 p.m. (local time) on May 4 to “create a rolling wave of peaceful energy” (www.worldlabyrinthday.org). Other dates for walks: 6-7:30 p.m. May 3 at Stoneview Nature Center, Culver City; and 1-3 p.m. May 24-25 at Church of Religious Science, North Hollywood. World-wide labyrinth locator: labyrinthlocator.com. List of labyrinths in the greater Los Angeles area: www.facebook.com/LosAngelesLabyrinthNetwork/
June 15
Cars We Love to D.R.I.V.E. Car Show – Calvary Community Church: Registration is open now for the second annual car show at the church. No fee to register your car. Donations are encouraged by car show participants and attendees, however, to make a donation to the church’s “Gift-a-Lift” program that provides cars for young adults coming out of the foster care system (see details on the website). The car show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free admission. Location, 5495 Via Rocas, Westlake Village. 818-991-8040. www.calvarywestlake.org/carshow
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