Panorama Presbyterian Church on Roscoe Boulevard in Panorama City. (Google Street View)
Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley.
March 9
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on March 10. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/yd3pcnmz. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
March 10
Fourth 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. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Up Until Now…: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church theme for March is “That’s How We’ve Never Done It.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details on services and upcoming programs: tinyurl.com/2p8mmj6m
Satisfied? – Fourth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Psalm 107:1-9, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: tinyurl.com/4kvwdryn. www.cplchurch.org
Fourth Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: The Rev. Janet Hansted delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. The Sunday service bulletin: tinyurl.com/55t9rn8p. Location, 5312 Comercio Way, Woodland Hills. 818-346-3070. www.stlukelutheran.com
Being Christ to the World: The Rev. Douglas Dickson explains the message, based on John 3:14-21, at the 10 a.m. English-language service. The Rev. Ralph Kwon delivers the message at the 11:30 a.m. Korean-language service. March newsletter: tinyurl.com/3uzd4hc3. Northridge United Methodist Church, 9650 Reseda Blvd. 818-886-1555. northridgeumc.org
Disagreeing Without Losing Our Humanity – Fourth Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Jonathan B. Hall, PhD, delivers the message, based on Mark 12:28-44, at 10 a.m. First Christian Church of North Hollywood (Disciples of Christ), 4390 Colfax Ave. 818-763-8218. www.fccnh.org. Newsletter: tinyurl.com/423mud85
Don’t Hold Back – Focusing on God’s Love Even If We Have to Carry the Cross: The Rev. Kalesita ‘Ulu’ave-Tu’ifua delivers the message, based on Ephesians 2:1-10 and John 3:14-21, 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/
Reseda Church of Christ: The Rev. Dewayne Winrow, PhD, delivers the message, 10:15 a.m. Location, 7806 Reseda Blvd. 818-342-4755. resedachurch.com. www.facebook.com/ResedaChurch
How to Age Gracefully: The Rev. Matthew McHale discusses the topic, 10:30 a.m. Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 7304 Jordan Ave., Canoga Park. 818-887-6101. www.emersonuuc.org
The Most Important Commandment: The Rev. Chamie Delkeskamp delivers the message, based on Mark 12:28-34, at the 10:30 a.m. service that is designated as the congregation’s “Scout Sunday.” North Hollywood First United Methodist Church, 4832 Tujunga Ave. 818-763-8231. The March “Good News” newsletter: tinyurl.com/448tmm2x
Abundance: The Rev. Jenenne Macklin delivers a message on the topic for March, based on Psalm 23:5, at the 11 a.m. service. 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” March newsletter: tinyurl.com/2j5yjje2
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
Chamber Music at Panorama Presbyterian Church: Anastasia Petanov, flutist, and Brandon Zhou, pianist, perform music by Bartok, Enescu, Franck and Lyatoshinsky, 2 p.m. Free admission. A free-will donation will be taken with proceeds going to the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation in memory of the late cellist Antonio Lysy (www.antoniolysy.com). Location, 14201 Roscoe Blvd., Panorama City. 818-894-8316. Email: office@panoramapres.org. www.panoramapres.org/
Article II and Beyond: The Rev. Gordon Clay Bailey explains the message, 5 p.m. The church’s March theme is “Love as Transformation.” 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
March 12
Jews of the West – An Adult Education Series: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel presents “California – The Goldeneh Medina?” the final installment of his five-part-series, 7 p.m. Free to attend. Donations accepted. Lectures available to watch on Zoom. Temple Beth Emet, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. See the flyer: www.templebethemet.com/education/adult-education/
March 15
Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Shalom: Rabbi Becky Hoffman and Cantorial Soloist Elizabeth Kerstein lead the service, 7 p.m. Location, 18200 Rinaldi Place, Northridge. 818-360-2258. www.tasnorthridge.org/
Shabbat at Temple Beth Emet: Rabbi Mark H. Sobel leads the service, 7 p.m. Location, 600 N. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-843-4787. www.templebethemet.com
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/
March 16
Centering Prayer – Lenten Silent Sunday: Communal gathering with Centering Prayer, silence and a contemplative walk, 9 a.m.-noon. A brief introduction to the Centering Prayer will be given to beginners. Register by March 15 to attend. Arrive by 8:45 a.m. Free will offering. Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino. Marilyn Nobori, 818-815-4480 or email centeringprayer@hsrcenter.com. www.hsrcenter.com. Details and to register online: tinyurl.com/y2s89y9v
Send information at least two weeks ahead. holly.andres@dailynews.com. 818-713-3708.
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