Here is a sampling of upcoming faith gatherings and community outreach events.
Sept. 21
Food Drive for CSUN Food Pantry: The Community Concerns Committee at First Presbyterian Church of Granada Hills holds a non-perishable food drive to help stock the food pantry at Cal State University, Northridge 10 a.m.-1 p.m., and also 8:30-11 a.m. Sept. 22. The pantry benefits students who do not have much income for food while school is in session (CSUN Food Pantry, tinyurl.com/ysw6k5n5). Donations of canned and dry packaged goods, and also, hygiene/personal care products, are needed. No glass containers or expired dates. Drop off items at the church, 10400 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. 818-360-1831. Details on the church’s September “The Spire” newsletter: tinyurl.com/yc38y8yh
Sherman Oaks Lutheran Church: A contemporary service, 5 p.m. Also, a 10 a.m. traditional service on Sept. 22. The church’s September “Oakleaves” newsletter: tinyurl.com/4ed5ke6s. The Rev. Titus A. Utecht is the lead pastor. Location, 14847 Dickens St. 818-789-0215. www.facebook.com/ShermanOaksLutheran. shermanoakslutheran.org
Ven. Pomnyun Sunim – A Casual Conversation: The founder of the Jungto Society presents a talk on using Buddhist teachings for everyday dilemmas and becoming more aware of present moments in one’s life, 7 p.m. Free admission, but register to attend. Location, Orchard Conference Center, on the campus of California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St. www.jungtosociety.org/casual-conversation-with-ven-pomnyun-sunim-2024/
Sept. 22
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 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. www.popwh.org. Newsletter: www.popwh.org/happenings.html
Humility – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: The Rev. Timothy Jenks explains the message, based on James 3:13 to 4:10, at the 9:30 a.m. service….
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