Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
April 8
Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street: Archbishop José H. Gomez is scheduled to offer the blessings, 2-3 p.m. This is an all faiths and all animals event. Pets must be properly restrained on a leash or in a carrier. As an alternative, bring a photo of your pet to be blessed. The line forms at 1 p.m. in front of the Pico House at 424 N. Main St., Los Angeles. Entertainment is scheduled, noon-4 p.m. on Olvera Street. The blessing event is on Main Street between Arcadia Street and East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue. www.olveraevents.com/blessing-of-animals-olvera-street.
Easter Fun for Children: Church of Scientology – Mission of the Foothills presents an Easter egg hunt, a “Bunny Hop Dance,” photos with the Easter Bunny, craft activities and live bunnies to hold, 2-4 p.m. Reservations requested. Location, 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose. 818-957-1500. Email: foothills#scientology.net.
Shepherd Church: Easter services, 5 and 7 p.m. April 8; 9 and 11 a.m. April 9. Location, 19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch. 818-831-9333. www.theshepherd.org/
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the Saturday Holy Week Experience, 5 p.m. Also, Easter services: Sunrise, 6:31 a.m.; traditional, 8 a.m.; a Festival, 10 a.m. on April 9. Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Holy Saturday and Easter at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church: Holy Saturday, 8 p.m. Easter services, 8 and 10 a.m., both followed by Easter egg hunts, on April 9 (Sunday’s service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS). This week’s newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Location, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org.
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