Reservations are required by July 31 for an “Art and Soul of Journaling” session to be held on Aug. 3 at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino. (Google Street View)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
July 27
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: “Real Presence” contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional-blended service on July 28. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht leads services. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Jazz in July – Granada Hills Presbyterian Church: Blue Groove Collective, 7 p.m. Free concert. Bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair for seating on the church’s front lawn. Food truck, 6 p.m. Location, 10400 Zelzah Ave. Details on “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/yw72774f
July 28
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Service 9 a.m. (one Sunday service through Sept. 1). Sunday service bulletin: (tinyurl.com/438um2aa). Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org. www.popwh.org
God’s Sign – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks delivers the message, based on Genesis 9:8-17, at the 9:30 a.m. service. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
God Provides – Jehovah Jireh: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on Genesis 22:1-13, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. July newsletter: tinyurl.com/2fjr4mht. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Finding the Good Stuff from the Past 100 Years: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, explains the message, using 2 Kings 22:1-2 and 8-11, 10 a.m. 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/44axe5cv
Everyday Acts of Faith: Worship leaders Tess Lotta and David Early deliver 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
Serving and Celebrating a Community: Arrive for a meet-and-greet, 4:30 p.m.; followed by guest speaker Jimmy Recinos, founder and executive director of Quien Es Tu Vecindario, discussing the message, 5 p.m. Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, meeting at Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-724-4260. sepulvedauu.org/upcoming-services
Aug. 2
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. 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
Aug. 2-4
Godspell: The Advent Theatre, a ministry at First Christian Church of North Hollywood, presents the musical by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak, opens 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Show runs 2 and 8 p.m. Aug. 3; 2 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets $20; $15 seniors and students. Advent Theatre, 4390 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. 818-763-8218. Email: glenda@fccnh.org. www.fccnh.org/advent-theatre. Tickets: fccnhadvent.booktix.com
Aug. 3
Art and Soul Journaling – Holy Spirit Retreat Center: Chantel Zimmerman facilitates the session “Let Your Light Shine Through — Personal Writing that Illuminates,” 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations are required by July 31 along with a $10 non-refundable deposit. Fee to attend $45 without lunch; $55 with lunch. Location, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Contact Sr. Marie, 818-815-4496. www.hsrcenter.com/. Details and reservations: tinyurl.com/y2s89y9v.
Aug. 25
Welcome Back BBQ and Open House – Temple Ramat Zion: Current and prospective temple members are invited to the get-together, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations required by Aug. 20. 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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