Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings in the San Fernando Valley area.
Feb. 17
Don’t Get Robbed by Satan’s Scams!: Southern California Renewal Communities holds the event that includes a discussion on the topic by the Rev. Bob Garon, pastor at St. Didacus Church, and Dominic Berardino, president of SCRC, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Garon will celebrate the Mass. The event also includes a catered lunch. Registration $30 online or at the door (space permitting). St. Didacus Catholic Church, Parish Hall, 14325 Astoria St., Sylmar. SCRC, 818-771-1361. Email: [email protected]. Register: events.scrc.org
The 10,000 Buddha Relics Exhibition: Wei Mountain Temple invites the public to the display, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and also Feb. 18. Special times to meditate with the relics are held 9-10 a.m. and 7-8 p.m. today and Feb. 18. Free admission. According to the temple, this is the largest collection of Buddha relics in the United States. Wei Mountain Temple, 7732 Emerson Place, Rosemead. For more information, 626-280-8801. mahastupa.org
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, 10 a.m. Feb. 18 service. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. The “Oak Leaves” February newsletter: tinyurl.com/48yhcv9a. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Feb. 18
First 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: [email protected]. www.facebook.com/POPWH. www.popwh.org
Temptation – First Sunday in Lent: The Rev. Timothy Jenks discusses the message, based on James 1:12-18, at 9:30 a.m. Canoga Park Lutheran Church, 7357 Jordan Ave. 818-348-5714. Facebook: bit.ly/41nCcKs. www.cplchurch.org
First Sunday in Lent at St. Luke Lutheran Church: Guest speaker the Rev. Melissa Maxwell-Doherty delivers the message, 9:30 a.m. Sunday’s…
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