Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
April 22
Hollywood United Methodist Church: Ten panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display, noon-4 p.m. and also April 23, and April 29-30. The Rev. Kathy Cooper Ledesma delivers the Sunday message, 11 a.m. April 23. The congregation is observing the 30th anniversary this year of the red AIDS ribbons being placed on the sides of the church tower and also their commitment to being a welcoming congregation to the LGBTQ community. Location, 6817 Franklin Ave. (at Highland Avenue, Hollywood. 323-874-2104. hollywoodumc.org
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: The Rev. Titus Utecht delivers the message at the contemporary service, 5 p.m. Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Also, a traditional/blended service, 10 a.m. April 23. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
April 23
Third Sunday of Easter: Services at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday’s service bulletin: bit.ly/3h83EUS. This week’s newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Ave., Woodland Hills. 818-346-6968. Email: office@popwh.org.
Rock in the Water: The Rev. Jim Sillerud explains the message, based on Acts 11:1-18, at the 9 and 11 a.m. services. The April “Spire” newsletter: bit.ly/3K5G8b0. First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Northridge. 818-360-1831. www.fpcgh.org; www.facebook.com/fpcgh/
Vulnerability – Seeing and Being Seen: The Rev. Michael McMorrow explains the message, 9 and 10:30 a.m. services. The church’s April theme is “Vulnerability.” Center for Spiritual Living, 17622 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills. 818-363-8136. www.facebook.com/csl.granadahills. Details: bit.ly/41Pdcv7
Is Your Heart Burning?: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on Luke 24:13-35, 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs.
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