Shepherd Church presents its “4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” show on July 4, 2024. File photo of Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch on Monday, August 17, 2020. (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
June 29
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on June 30. The church’s June “Oakleaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/8raemhfe. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Independence Day Concert – Santa Clarita Concert Band: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs patriotic and other music, 6 p.m. Free admission and parking. Donations welcome.The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Freedom’s Way Baptist Church, 28355 Sloan Canyon Road, Castaic. Details: tinyurl.com/bdekwcpu. scvconcertband.org
June 30
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Services, 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Bulletin for the 10 a.m. service: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org.
Colorful to the Core: Services, 9 and 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Michael McMorrow leads most services. The center’s spiritual values theme in June: “Holy Boldness.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: tinyurl.com/2abtzj83
Giving – Sixth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 and 13-15, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
The A & Z of It – Revelation: The Rev. Laurence Keene, PhD, delivers the second part in a sermon series on the Book of Revelation, 10 a.m. The sermon message is based on Revelation 21:5-6. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. www.facebook.com/FCCNorthHollywood. Details on the newsletter: tinyurl.com/5x4fnvtr
A Lamb’s Offering…: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Exodus 11:1-10, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. June newsletter: tinyurl.com/2sce9n3a. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, delivers the message at the praise and worship service, 10 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
Weaving Our Lives: Worship associate Melissa Marote leads the service that includes a recording of the Sunday worship service of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly with the Rev. Molly Housh Gordon delivering the message, 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
Protection: Matt Toronto gives his perspective on the church’s topic for June, based on Exodus 33:14, 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” June newsletter: tinyurl.com/f3p3phdj
What a Wonderful World: Arrive for the meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by the Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey delivering the message, 5 p.m. The church’s June theme is “Love as a Celebration.” Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Santa Clarita Concert Band – Independence Day Concert: The band, directed by Tim Durand, performs patriotic and other music, 6 p.m. Free admission. The band is a member of the Association of Concert Bands. Concert is held at Bridge Bible Fellowship, 18644 Sherman Way, Reseda. 818-776-1500. scvconcertband.org
July 4
Fourth of July Spectacular at Shepherd Church: Gates open, 5 p.m. Fireworks, about 9 p.m. Food vendors. No tailgating. Use parking areas around the church. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.shepherdchurch.com/4th; www.theshepherd.org/event/2070
July 5
Independence Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: 7 p.m. Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead services. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.facebook.com/TASnorthridge/. www.tasnorthridge.org
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: 7 p.m. Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads services. Check the temple’s “Chai Times” newsletter on the website. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
Shabbat Under the Stars at Temple Ramat Zion: Rabbi Ahud Sela leads the service, 7:30 p.m. (“Shabbat Under the Stars” continues during the summer months). In addition, a Shabbat morning service, 9 a.m. every Saturday (indoors). Location, 17655 Devonshire St., Northridge. 818-360-1881. www.trz.org
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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