Knollwood United Methodist Church on Balboa Boulevard in Granada Hills. (Google Street View)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Feb. 17
Don’t Get Robbed by Satan’s Scams!: Southern California Renewal Communities holds the event that includes a discussion on the topic by the Rev. Bob Garon, pastor at St. Didacus Church, and Dominic Berardino, president of SCRC, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garon will celebrate the Mass. The event also includes a catered lunch. Registration $30 online or at the door (space permitting). St. Didacus Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 14325 Astoria St., Sylmar. SCRC, 818-771-1361. Email: spirit@scrc.org. Register: events.scrc.org
The 10,000 Buddha Relics Exhibition: Wei Mountain Temple invites the public to the display, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and also Feb. 18. Special times to meditate with the relics are held 9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. today and Feb. 18. Free admission. According to the temple, this is the largest collection of Buddha relics in the United States. Wei Mountain Temple, 7732 Emerson Place, Rosemead. For more information, 626-280-8801. mahastupa.org
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, 10 a.m. Feb. 18 service. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/48yhcv9a. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Feb. 18
First Sunday in Lent 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.facebook.com/POPWH. www.popwh.org
Temptation – First Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks discusses the message, based on James 1:12-18, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
First Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: tinyurl.com/bdf9adux. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/myakee9h
Going Back to the Desert: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Luke 41:1-13, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. February newsletter: tinyurl.com/yy9tnhp3. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Our Journey in the Wilderness – First Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Kalesita ‘Ulu’ave-Tu’ifua explains the message, based on Genesis 9:8-17 and mark 1:9-15, at 10 a.m. Knollwood United Methodist Church, 12121 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 818-360-8111 or 818-284-3495. Facebook: www.facebook.com/KnollwoodUMC1. knollwoodchurch.wordpress.com/
The Loving Heart of God: The Sunday message is based on Jeremiah 31:3, 10:15 a.m. The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, is the senior pastor. Reseda Church of Christ, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
A Closed Mouth Never Gets Fed: Worship leader and Unitarian Universalist seminarian Nicholas D’Agosto explains the message, with worship associate David Early, 10:30 a.m. Bring a mask to wear. Check the website for how to listen by phone/watch the service on Zoom. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
First Sunday in Lent at North Hollywood First United Methodist Church: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, 10:30 a.m. The congregation is studying the Gospel of Mark every Sunday through Easter (March 31). Location, 4831 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. Church website: tinyurl.com/bdznz2e6. Details on this Sunday’s service: www.facebook.com/nohofumc1
Pray for Others: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin shares her thoughts on the church’s February theme, based on James 5:16, at 11 a.m. Unity Burbank – Center for Spiritual Awareness, 637 S. Victory Blvd., Burbank. 818-841-4037. Watch the service on Facebook: www.facebook.com/unityburbank. “Words of Light” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/wnzftt9p
Covenant, Culture, Compassion: Pastor AJ Blackwood and the Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey discuss the topic, 5 p.m. The church’s February theme is “Love as Justice.” 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
Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church: Pastor Pierre Howard and First Lady-Evangelist Mary Howard lead the worship service, 11 a.m. The church theme for 2024 is “God Still Has Work for Us to Do,” based on 1 Corinthians 3:8. Location, 13901 Polk St. 818-364-8955. Facebook: tinyurl.com/292rauyu. www.sylmarcfc.org
A Night of Songs by Jewish Composers – From Broadway and Beyond: The Temple Beth Emet Choir and temple members perform, 7 p.m. Tickets $10 (see note on website on payment). Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Feb. 23
Lenten Fish Fry at St. Clare of Assisi Roman Catholic Church: The parish’s 46th annual Lenten Fish Fry, 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays in Lent (Feb. 23; March 1, 8, 15 and 22). Options: beer-battered cod or fish tacos dinner for dine-in or take-away. See the menu details: st-clare.org/event/3139. Proceeds go to local charities and families in need. Location, 19606 Calla Way, Canyon Country. 661-252-3353. www.st-clare.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Hillel: 7 p.m. Rabbi Sarah Hronsky is the senior rabbi. Location, 12326 Riverside Drive, Valley Village. 818-763-9148. www.tbhla.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. The congregation’s February “Chai Times” newsletter: tinyurl.com/2xch9xe4. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Sacred Cinema – Finding Meaning in Movies: The congregation at Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church shows “The Shawshank Redemption” (1994), 7 p.m., and a discussion on themes and spiritual ideas in the film are discussed at the 10:30 a.m. service on Feb. 25. Location, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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